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2025 Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Top Targets, Streamers & Must-Have Pickups

Fantasy Football TodayOctober 21, 202544 min34,792 views
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Top Waiver Wire Priorities

  • 🎯 Colts DST is highlighted as a top waiver target for Week 8 due to a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans, with a strong recommendation to spend significant FAAB if needed.
  • πŸš€ Aronda Gatston Jr. is identified as a player with both short-term and long-term appeal, especially if the Chargers continue to throw the ball frequently.
  • πŸ’‘ Joe Flacco is presented as a viable quarterback option due to his recent high fantasy point outputs and favorable upcoming matchups, offering a potential solution for teams with injured or struggling QBs.

Wide Receiver Waiver Targets

  • 🌟 Darnell Mooney is favored for his potential staying power and a good matchup against the Dolphins, with hopes he can regain his previous form.
  • ✨ Tez Johnson is seen as an exciting, albeit potentially short-term, option for the Buccaneers, offering speed and playmaking ability in the absence of other key receivers.
  • πŸ“ˆ Jaylen Null is a consideration due to injuries to other Jaguars receivers, presenting an opportunity for increased targets against a tough 49ers defense.
  • πŸ’₯ Marvin Mims is preferred over Troy Franklin by some analysts due to his speed and potential for explosive plays against a high-scoring Dallas secondary.

Running Back Considerations

  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Kyle Manongi is a widely available option with a nice split of the workload in Chicago, offering potential flex play value and long-term appeal if injuries occur.
  • πŸ’Ž Zonovan Knight and Trey Benson are mentioned as options for the Cardinals, with Benson being a stash candidate for the later part of the season.
  • πŸ’¨ Taj Spears is considered a viable, though perhaps boring, option for the Titans, offering a handcuff lottery ticket with potential for decent fantasy points against the Colts.

Tight End Streamers and Stashes

  • πŸ’ͺ Aronda Gatston Jr. is highlighted as a freak athlete with significant upside, potentially offering long-term value beyond just a one-week stream.
  • 🎯 Kade Utten and Dalton Schultz are strong short-term and long-term options, especially with injuries to other receivers on their respective teams.
  • 🌟 Mason Taylor presents a high-upside play against a Bengals defense that has been vulnerable to tight ends, despite some previous inconsistencies.

Quarterback Situations to Monitor

  • 🏈 Tyrod Taylor is expected to be named the Jets' starter, which is seen as good news for Garrett Wilson, offering a more consistent passer.
  • πŸ€” Caleb Williams is discussed in the context of tough matchups, with some debate on whether to start him over other waiver wire options like Joe Flacco or Jackson Dart.
  • πŸ“ˆ Dak Prescott is still considered a top-10 quarterback despite a tough matchup, given his current form and the Cowboys' offensive weapons.
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