High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 8 Includes Desmond Ridder, Kenneth Gainwell, Marvin Mims, Trey McBride, and More

Alright, fantasy fiends, buckle up! We're diving deep into the thick of the NFL fantasy season, and the plot thickens with no teams hitting the snooze button in Week 8. Your start/sits might be a little easier this week and with no teams on a bye, you might have the luxury of stashing away a […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 8 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Calvin Ridley, Dameon Pierce, Alexander Mattison

Welcome back RotoBallers to my Week 8 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my favored players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These choices are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

Kyle Pitts Has Low-End TE1 Value For Week 8

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has been more productive lately after a slow start to the season. However, the young tight end has been held to under 50 receiving yards in every game, but one this season. The good news is, the Falcons are targeting Pitts more now, but it's not resulting in a […]

Drake London Has High-End WR3 Value

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has heated up after a slow start to the season. The second-year wideout has hauled in at least six receptions in each of the last three games. Now, London heads into a favorable matchup versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. A defensive unit that has allowed the ninth-most […]

Tyler Allgeier Has Possible RB3 Value

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier saw a majority of the snaps in the backfield last week. The second-year back carried the ball 21 times for 59 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's worth noting that he saw an increased usage because lead back Bijan Robinson (illness) was kept on the […]

Bijan Robinson Remains On RB1 Radar

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson saw only one carry during last week's victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie back reportedly was dealing with a headache, so the team kept him on the sideline for a majority of the game. However, it sounds like Robinson has put that issue behind him. He should […]

Desmond Ridder A Low-End Streaming Option

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder has put together an up-and-down campaign through the first seven weeks of the season. He has a couple 300-yard performances, but Ridder also has six turnovers in his last two games. That being said, Ridder will be a somewhat shaky streaming option versus the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. The […]

Michael Thomas Tagged As Questionable For Week 8

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (illness) is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran wideout popped up on the injury report due to an undisclosed illness on Saturday. The hope is that it's a minor issue and will be better by game-time on Sunday. […]

Brandon Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve on Saturday. The 25-year-old will miss the next four games while he works his way back from a hamstring injury. His absence shouldn't have a huge impact on the depth chart considering Johnson only had eight receptions in seven games this […]

Julio Jones Elevated Ahead Of Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The veteran wideout made his team debut last week. It was a forgettable performance as he finished with one reception and played 16 offensive snaps. The All-Pro receiver is still learning the […]

Derrick Henry Unlikely To Be Traded

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is unlikely to be traded ahead of the October 31st deadline. The organization has decided to hang onto the Pro-Bowl back despite receiving inquires about him this season. In theory, it makes sense for the Titans to move on from the veteran back as they sit with a 2-4 […]

Jalen Ramsey Activated From Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins defensive back Jalen Ramsey (knee) has been officially activated off the injured reserve on Saturday. The six-time All-Pro is expected to make his team debut versus the New England Patriots in Week 8. The 29-year-old is a difference maker when healthy, so his presence should be a significant boost for this Dolphins defense. […]

David Montgomery Officially Ruled Out For Week 8

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) has been ruled out for the Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. This doesn't come as much of a surprise after Montgomery wasn't able to practice this week. Rookie back Jahmyr Gibbs will serve as the lead back for the second week in a row. He […]

Is Brock Purdy Playing in Week 8? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Second-year quarterback Brock Purdy has been a revelation for the San Francisco 49ers. The former "Mr. Irrelevant" has been a crucial factor in San Fran's success across the past two seasons. After missing the 2022 NFC Conference Championship game with an injury, Purdy started the 2023 campaign both healthy and sharp, leading the Niners to […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Weekend Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There was a lot of buzz early in the season about Gainwell being the lead back for the Eagles, especially after head coach Nick Sirianni wore a t-shirt with Gainwell on it on the first day of training camp. However, D'Andre Swift has […]

Marvin Mims Jr. (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Weekend Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We know the fantasy community is beyond frustrated with how Sean Payton is utilizing Mims, but just hear us out. With the NFL trade deadline looming next week, there is still a chance that WRs Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton find themselves traded elsewhere. […]

Michael Thomas A Solid Flex Play vs. Colts

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will take on the Indianapolis Colts vulnerable secondary in Week 8. The veteran receiver has been a steady hand at the WR position this year, hitting the nine-point threshold in all seven weeks of the season thus far. His reliable floor has come at the cost of virtually […]

Josh Jacobs Remains An RB1 Despite Lack Of Production

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs should still be considered a low-end RB1 this week, despite a difficult matchup against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. It's no secret that Jacobs, and the entire Raiders offense, have struggled this season. The 25-year-old has just 347 rushing yards on 118 carries (2.9 YPC). He […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Not Expected To Do Much In Week 8

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. shouldn't be counted on to do much of anything in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mims has just two targets, one catch, and four receiving yards over the last three weeks. He has just one single target in the last two weeks alone and seems to […]

Jerry Jeudy Should Be Avoided In Week 8

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy should be considered a low-end WR4 for Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jeudy and the Broncos have a lot working against them this Sunday with heavy snow expected in the forecast for the Denver area. The poor weather conditions, paired with a tough defensive matchup with the […]

David Njoku Removed From Injury Report, Ready To Play In Week 8

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) was removed from the team's final injury report and he will play on Sunday in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. Njoku, who has been battling injuries practically all season, missed Wednesday's practice before getting in a pair of limited sessions on Thursday and Friday, respectively. He ranks […]

Week 8 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Falcons DST, Chargers DST, Dolphins DST, Lions DST, Jets DST

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy football advice and rankings to help you win your league matchups. Most fantasy managers stream defenses, and we are here to help with our NFL team's Week 8 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings as of October 28th. We will look at where key defenses such as Falcons DST, Chargers […]

Chase Brown Placed On Injured Reserve

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve. The ball carrier will now be out for a minimum of four weeks. Brown only has five total touches for 13 yards across five games this year but has been a special teams contributor. Trayveon Williams will continue to operate as the […]

Courtland Sutton A Risky Option Against The Chiefs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has proven himself the most reliable pass-catcher for the team this season. The 28-year-old has 31 catches (43 targets) for 351 yards. He also has five touchdowns, one away from tying his career-high from 2019, when he made the Pro Bowl. Of course, the inconsistent play of Russell Wilson […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Start On MNF In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) will start against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. The veteran QB missed the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears with a back injury but is ready to go for MNF. The combination of Brian Hoyer […]

Brock Purdy Cleared, Will Play In Week 8

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (head) cleared concussion protocol and no longer carries an injury designation ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Bengals. The signal-caller was limited in practice on Thursday but fully participated in Friday's session, so he was moving in the right direction. Of course, […]

Week 8 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Dustin Hopkins, Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Blake Grupe, Jake Moody

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 8 snuck up on us, and it's go time to build those winning lineups. For fantasy managers who still use kickers and play the streaming game, we've got you covered. Today, we will review our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football kicker rankings as of October 28th. Picking the right streamer at the […]

Chris Olave Should Produce Against Bad Indy Secondary

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave heads into a Week 8 matchup vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The 2022 first-rounder was arrested on Monday night for going 35mph above the speed limit but is not in danger of missing this week's game. Olave hasn't had the ultra-breakout season that many expected, but he […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Elevated Off The Practice Squad

The Rams elevated running back Darrell Henderson Jr. off the practice squad on Saturday ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys. With Kyren Williams (ankle) on injured reserve, Royce Freeman and Henderson were expected to split opportunities out of the backfield in Week 7 versus the Steelers. However, it quickly became evident Henderson […]