Top Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets

Top Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets

By Michael Harrison

January 24, 2025 at 08:14 AM

Looking for Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire pickups? Here are the top available players in ESPN leagues who could provide immediate value:

QB: Teddy Bridgewater (vs WAS) - Available in 78.8% of leagues

  • Faces Washington's defense allowing most points to QBs
  • Gets Jerry Jeudy back as weapon
  • Strong streaming option in favorable matchup

RB: Kenneth Gainwell (@ DET) - Available in 73.7% of leagues

  • Takes over with Miles Sanders injured
  • High risk/reward play
  • Detroit allows 3rd most points to RBs

WR: Michael Gallup (vs MIN) - Available in 50.5% of leagues

  • Returns from IR this week
  • Proven red zone threat
  • Part of high-powered Cowboys offense
  • Vikings rank 14th vs WRs

TE: C.J. Uzomah (@ NYJ) - Available in 89.9% of leagues

  • Consistent TD production recently
  • Great matchup vs Jets defense
  • No CJ Mosley to cover him
  • Low-risk, high-upside play

Note: All players listed are available in over 50% of ESPN fantasy leagues. Week 8 features only Ravens and Raiders on bye.

Last week's picks review:

  • Hit: Ricky Seals-Jones, A.J. Green
  • Miss: Latavius Murray (injury), Sam Darnold

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