Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver Wire Targets and Bye-Week Strategies

In-Depth Analysis

### Quarterbacks

With several quarterbacks on bye or injured, viable replacements are crucial.

**Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals):** After two starts, Flacco has shown great promise, throwing for multiple touchdowns. With a favorable matchup against the Jets, he's a solid short-term option.
**Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders):** If Jayden Daniels is out, Mariota becomes a valuable streaming option due to his rushing ability, even against tough opponents.

### Running Backs

**Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears):** Monangai displayed impressive performance alongside D'Andre Swift. If Swift were to miss time, Monangai becomes a must-add.
**Brashard Smith (Kansas City Chiefs):** With a likely aberrant performance, Smith scored 13.1 PPR points, thanks mostly to five receptions for 42 yards.

### Wide Receivers

- **Darnell Mooney (Atlanta Falcons):** Returning from injury, Mooney has a favorable matchup against Miami and can serve as a WR3. -**Tez Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers):** With Mike Evans injured, Johnson steps up as a key playmaker alongside Emeka Egbuka and Cade Otton.

### Tight Ends

**Oronde Gadsden II (Los Angeles Chargers):** Gadsden had a huge game in Week 7 and appears to be a focal point in the Chargers' passing game.
**Mason Taylor (New York Jets):** Facing a weak Bengals defense against tight ends, Taylor is a viable streaming option.

### Bye Week Strategy

**Assess Team Strength:** Honestly evaluate your team's strengths and weaknesses. Points scored are a better barometer than just your record.
**Scout Opponents:** Identify potential trade partners with contrasting needs.
**Prioritize Needs:** Balance the need to win now versus planning for future weeks. If you're 5-2 or better, consider targeting players with upcoming bye weeks at a discount.

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FAQ

- **Q: Who are the top QB waiver wire targets for Week 8?

- **Q: Which running back should I prioritize on waivers?

- **Q: How should I handle bye week challenges?

Takeaways

**Plan Ahead:** Use bye week schedules to proactively manage your roster and identify trade opportunities.
**Monitor Injuries:** Stay updated on player injuries to quickly acquire valuable replacements.
**Aggressively Pursue Top Targets:** Use your FAB wisely to secure players with high upside and favorable matchups.

Discussion

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Sources

Surviving bye-mageddon: Top options range from old (Flacco) to new (Monangai) Fantasy Football: How to navigate bye-mageddon with 6 NFL teams off in Week 8 Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Injuries, bye-week chaos, and plenty streaming opportunities

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