Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups (2026)
Research Week 8 pickups with expert consensus, availability, ownership changes, and players to review before making room on your bench. This edition updates as new source data arrives during the week.
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Expert pickups
The FantasyPros waiver-wire board in consensus order (9 experts), with each player's rostered % — low means he is probably still on your wire.
| Player | WW # | Rostered | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville JaguarsDST · JAX | 1#1–#14 | 64% | Waiver-wire consensus #1 (experts #1–#14). 64% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR · NYJstart/sit → | 2#2–#9 | 47% | Waiver-wire consensus #2 (experts #2–#9); rest-of-season #106. Week 8 WR consensus #24. 47% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Jakobi MeyersWR · JAXstart/sit → | 3#2–#5 | 63% | Waiver-wire consensus #3 (experts #2–#5); rest-of-season #83. Week 8 WR consensus #39. QUESTIONABLE; check the latest report before making a claim. 63% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Jonah ColemanRB · DENstart/sit → | 4#6–#7 | 40% | Waiver-wire consensus #4 (experts #6–#7); rest-of-season #124. Week 8 RB consensus #30. 40% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Antonio WilliamsWR · WASstart/sit → | 5#4–#13 | 12% | Waiver-wire consensus #5 (experts #4–#13); rest-of-season #132. Week 8 WR consensus #39. 12% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Khalil ShakirWR · BUFstart/sit → | 6#3–#9 | 57% | Waiver-wire consensus #6 (experts #3–#9); rest-of-season #97. Week 8 WR consensus #45. 57% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Jordyn TysonWR · NO | 7#3–#16 | 55% | Waiver-wire consensus #7 (experts #3–#16); rest-of-season #103. On bye this week; consider only if you can spare a bench spot. 55% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Keenan AllenWR · INDstart/sit → | 8#4–#16 | 49% | Waiver-wire consensus #8 (experts #4–#16); rest-of-season #115. Week 8 WR consensus #31. 49% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Brenton StrangeTE · JAXstart/sit → | 9#10–#13 | 49% | Waiver-wire consensus #9 (experts #10–#13); rest-of-season #119. Week 8 TE consensus #12. 49% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Evan McPhersonK · CIN | 10#7–#19 | 42% | Waiver-wire consensus #10 (experts #7–#19). 42% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Matt GayK · LV | 11#7–#30 | 55% | Waiver-wire consensus #11 (experts #7–#30). 55% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Caleb DouglasWR · MIAstart/sit → | 12#8–#34 | 17% | Waiver-wire consensus #12 (experts #8–#34); rest-of-season #123. Week 8 WR consensus #41. 17% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Kaelon BlackRB · SF | 13#15–#18 | 24% | Waiver-wire consensus #13 (experts #15–#18); rest-of-season #189. On bye this week; consider only if you can spare a bench spot. 24% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Makai LemonWR · PHIstart/sit → | 14#4–#34 | 55% | Waiver-wire consensus #14 (experts #4–#34); rest-of-season #92. Week 8 WR consensus #36. 55% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Chase McLaughlinK · TB | 15#12–#19 | 24% | Waiver-wire consensus #15 (experts #12–#19). 24% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Chig OkonkwoTE · WASstart/sit → | 16#10–#28 | 22% | Waiver-wire consensus #16 (experts #10–#28); rest-of-season #135. Week 8 TE consensus #14. 22% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Cincinnati BengalsDST · CIN | 17#9–#29 | 23% | Waiver-wire consensus #17 (experts #9–#29). 23% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Mike Washington Jr.RB · LVstart/sit → | 18#18–#22 | 36% | Waiver-wire consensus #18 (experts #18–#22); rest-of-season #182. Week 8 RB consensus #41. 36% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Seth McGowanRB · INDstart/sit → | 19#18–#22 | 8% | Waiver-wire consensus #19 (experts #18–#22); rest-of-season #239. Week 8 RB consensus #52. 8% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Bam KnightRB · ARIstart/sit → | 20#18–#32 | 13% | Waiver-wire consensus #20 (experts #18–#32); rest-of-season #247. Week 8 RB consensus #44. 13% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Baker MayfieldQB · TBstart/sit → | 21#17–#26 | 40% | Waiver-wire consensus #21 (experts #17–#26); rest-of-season #175. Week 8 QB consensus #20. 40% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Malik WillisQB · MIAstart/sit → | 22#17–#26 | 21% | Waiver-wire consensus #22 (experts #17–#26); rest-of-season #125. Week 8 QB consensus #23. 21% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Geno SmithQB · NYJstart/sit → | 23#17–#26 | 21% | Waiver-wire consensus #23 (experts #17–#26); rest-of-season #143. Week 8 QB consensus #19. 21% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Michael Penix Jr.QB · ATLstart/sit → | 24#21–#26 | 20% | Waiver-wire consensus #24 (experts #21–#26); rest-of-season #126. Week 8 QB consensus #21. 20% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Jacoby BrissettQB · ARIstart/sit → | 25#21–#26 | 23% | Waiver-wire consensus #25 (experts #21–#26); rest-of-season #183. Week 8 QB consensus #11. 23% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR · BALstart/sit → | 26#5–#29 | 26% | Waiver-wire consensus #26 (experts #5–#29); rest-of-season #146. Week 8 WR consensus #49. 26% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Samaje PerineRB · CINstart/sit → | 27#20–#32 | 9% | Waiver-wire consensus #27 (experts #20–#32); rest-of-season #232. Week 8 RB consensus #38. 9% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Green Bay PackersDST · GB | 28#14–#37 | 25% | Waiver-wire consensus #28 (experts #14–#37). 25% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Keon ColemanWR · BUFstart/sit → | 29#16–#40 | 37% | Waiver-wire consensus #29 (experts #16–#40); rest-of-season #177. Week 8 WR consensus #51. 37% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Kendre MillerRB · NO | 30#21–#32 | 26% | Waiver-wire consensus #30 (experts #21–#32); rest-of-season #211. On bye this week; consider only if you can spare a bench spot. 26% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| J.J. McCarthyQB · NYG | 31#21–#31 | 15% | Waiver-wire consensus #31 (experts #21–#31); rest-of-season #204. On bye this week; consider only if you can spare a bench spot. 15% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Mason TaylorTE · NYJstart/sit → | 32#10–#39 | 3% | Waiver-wire consensus #32 (experts #10–#39); rest-of-season #173. Week 8 TE consensus #21. 3% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Tyler BassK · BUF | 33#30–#30 | 19% | Waiver-wire consensus #33 (experts #30–#30). 19% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Terrance FergusonTE · LAR | 34#13–#41 | 16% | Waiver-wire consensus #34 (experts #13–#41); rest-of-season #148. IR; check the latest report before making a claim. 16% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| DeMario DouglasWR · NEstart/sit → | 35#11–#36 | 28% | Waiver-wire consensus #35 (experts #11–#36); rest-of-season #185. Week 8 WR consensus #44. 28% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr.RB · JAXstart/sit → | 36#23–#38 | 19% | Waiver-wire consensus #36 (experts #23–#38); rest-of-season #220. Week 8 RB consensus #43. 19% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Las Vegas RaidersDST · LV | 37#29–#37 | 10% | Waiver-wire consensus #37 (experts #29–#37). 10% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Washington CommandersDST · WAS | 38#29–#37 | 8% | Waiver-wire consensus #38 (experts #29–#37). 8% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | |
| Tyler HigbeeTE · LARstart/sit → | 39#28–#41 | 19% | Waiver-wire consensus #39 (experts #28–#41); rest-of-season #163. Week 8 TE consensus #17. 19% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
| Greg DulcichTE · MIAstart/sit → | 40#33–#39 | 6% | Waiver-wire consensus #40 (experts #33–#39); rest-of-season #167. Week 8 TE consensus #25. 6% rostered across ESPN and Yahoo; verify availability in your league. | In my league? → |
Most added this week
Biggest rostered-% gains since last week among players still under 85% rostered — the names managers everywhere are grabbing.
| Player | ROS # | Rostered | Δ week | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR · NYJstart/sit → | 106#67–#196 | 47% | +8 | Rostered % up 8 points since last week to 47%; rest-of-season consensus #106. | In my league? → |
| Jonah ColemanRB · DENstart/sit → | 124#85–#174 | 40% | +5 | Rostered % up 5 points since last week to 40%; rest-of-season consensus #124. | In my league? → |
Injuries opening roles
Rest-of-season top-150 players on the practice report. Every one of these is a workload going somewhere — the waiver angle is his backup or the next target in line.
| Player | ROS # | Rostered | Status | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr GibbsRB · DETstart/sit → | 1#1–#1 | 100% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.61945% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder); practice DNP; 0.61945% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR · DETstart/sit → | 8#7–#8 | 100% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.7939% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle); practice DNP; 0.7939% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Brock BowersTE · LVstart/sit → | 31#24–#38 | 100% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.86346% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Calf); practice LIMIT; 0.86346% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Matthew GoldenWR · GBstart/sit → | 39#22–#91 | 95% | QUESTIONABLEDNP → DNP → LIMIT0.83345% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder); practice DNP → DNP → LIMIT; 0.83345% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| A.J. BrownWR · NEstart/sit → | 41#34–#49 | 98% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.9442% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle); practice LIMIT; 0.9442% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| DeVonta SmithWR · PHIstart/sit → | 47#29–#58 | 98% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.10551% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring); practice DNP; 0.10551% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Saquon BarkleyRB · PHIstart/sit → | 48#15–#62 | 99% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.23283% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring); practice DNP; 0.23283% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Rashee RiceWR · KCstart/sit → | 54#33–#72 | 94% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.66697% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring); practice LIMIT; 0.66697% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Carnell TateWR · TENstart/sit → | 54#45–#61 | 90% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.61947% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder); practice DNP; 0.61947% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Stefon DiggsWR · WASstart/sit → | 55#44–#67 | 83% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.36115% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hand); practice DNP; 0.36115% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Jaylen WaddleWR · DENstart/sit → | 56#31–#90 | 92% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.67598% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Chest); practice DNP; 0.67598% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| DJ MooreWR · BUFstart/sit → | 56#45–#78 | 91% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.79984% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder); practice LIMIT; 0.79984% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Breece HallRB · NYJstart/sit → | 60#39–#95 | 97% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.64719% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Quad); practice LIMIT; 0.64719% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Emeka EgbukaWR · TBstart/sit → | 62#35–#78 | 94% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.70955% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion); practice LIMIT; 0.70955% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Jakobi MeyersWR · JAXstart/sit → | 83#71–#102 | 63% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.80154% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring); practice LIMIT; 0.80154% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Tyler WarrenTE · INDstart/sit → | 100#73–#109 | 96% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.70806% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Groin); practice LIMIT; 0.70806% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Dalton KincaidTE · BUFstart/sit → | 108#94–#118 | 85% | QUESTIONABLELIMIT0.82582% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Chest); practice LIMIT; 0.82582% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Travis Etienne Jr.RB · NO | 116#51–#181 | 81% | IR | IR — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Aaron Jones Sr.RB · MINstart/sit → | 117#62–#165 | 86% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.39765% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Knee); practice DNP; 0.39765% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
| Dontayvion WicksWR · PHIstart/sit → | 129#90–#178 | 20% | QUESTIONABLEDNP0.11079% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle); practice DNP; 0.11079% to play — his backfield / target share is the waiver angle. | In my league? → |
Drop candidates
Rostered in most leagues, ranked outside the rest-of-season top 160 by the expert consensus. Review injuries, bye weeks, league depth, and alternatives before dropping anyone.
| Player | ROS # | Rostered | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. DobbinsRB · DENstart/sit → | 167#130–#199 | 84% | Rostered in 84% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #167 (as low as #199). | In my league? → |
| Jadarian PriceRB · SEAstart/sit → | 176#62–#230 | 75% | Rostered in 75% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #176 (as low as #230). | In my league? → |
| Emanuel WilsonRB · SEAstart/sit → | 200#164–#286 | 72% | Rostered in 72% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #200 (as low as #286). | In my league? → |
| Zach CharbonnetRB · SEAstart/sit → | 180#127–#236 | 66% | Rostered in 66% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #180 (as low as #236). | In my league? → |
| Jake FergusonTE · DALstart/sit → | 160#124–#233 | 63% | Rostered in 63% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #160 (as low as #233). | In my league? → |
| Kirk CousinsQB · LVstart/sit → | 172#125–#242 | 61% | Rostered in 61% of leagues but the rest-of-season consensus has him #172 (as low as #242). | In my league? → |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered % is the FantasyPros ESPN + Yahoo average. Source rankings retrieved October 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM EDT.
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