15 Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Heading Into NFL Week 8

Week 8 Best Waiver Wire Adds at a Glance

• Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos
• Antonio Williams, WR, Commanders
• Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins

With seven weeks of the NFL season in the books, the fantasy football waiver wire remains one of the best ways to strengthen your roster for the stretch run. Week 8 brings another four-team bye, with the 49ers, Giants, Saints, and Texans all off, making depth particularly important for fantasy managers.

This week's waiver wire features several intriguing rookies whose roles are growing, along with a handful of veterans who can help immediately. Here are 15 of the best fantasy football waiver wire pickups to target ahead of NFL Week 8.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups This Week (Week 8)

Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos

Jonah Coleman should be near the top of the priority list after immediately taking on a sizable role in his return from injured reserve. Coleman carried the ball 9 times for 54 yards and caught 2 passes for 15 yards in Week 7, while playing more snaps than both J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

The most encouraging part is that Coleman played 30 offensive snaps compared to 16 for Harvey and 14 for Dobbins. If that usage sticks, the rookie could quickly become the most valuable running back in the Denver Broncos’ backfield.

Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Jets

Omar Cooper has made an immediate impact since returning from an ankle injury. The rookie has topped 100 receiving yards and scored a touchdown in consecutive games, posting 6 catches for 103 yards in Week 6 before adding 5 catches for 115 yards against Miami.

Cooper also ran 23 routes in Week 7 and appears to be establishing himself as the New York Jets' No. 2 receiver alongside Garrett Wilson. His combination of draft capital, explosive-play ability, and growing playing time makes him one of this week's best waiver targets.

Rachaad White, RB, Commanders

Rachaad White has a chance to provide immediate fantasy value with Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve. White scored 15.7 PPR fantasy points in Washington's final game before its Week 7 bye and has always offered useful receiving ability out of the backfield.

The Washington Commanders return against Philadelphia in Week 8. As long as White continues to handle a significant share of the backfield work, he can be treated as a flex option.

KC Concepcion, WR, Browns

KC Concepcion is becoming increasingly difficult to leave on waiver wires. The rookie erupted for 8 catches on 10 targets for 129 yards and a touchdown in Week 7, giving him at least six targets in five consecutive full games.

That type of volume gives Concepcion both a useful floor and considerable upside in the Cleveland Browns' passing game. He's one of the better wide receiver claims this week if he's still available, which he is in 40% of Yahoo leagues.

Antonio Williams, WR, Commanders

Antonio Williams' opportunity has increased significantly following Terry McLaurin's season-ending knee injury. Williams has produced 18 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown on 26 targets this season, and his playing time had already increased before Washington's Week 7 bye.

Williams has played roughly two-thirds of the Commanders' offensive snaps in each of his past three games. With McLaurin no longer commanding targets, the rookie has a path to becoming a useful weekly fantasy option.

Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins

Caleb Douglas returned from an ankle injury in Week 7 and immediately reminded everyone why he generated buzz earlier in the season. Douglas turned just 3 targets into 2 catches for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Jets.

He also produced 94 receiving yards in his NFL debut, so the explosiveness isn't limited to one game. The Miami Dolphins need playmakers in their passing attack, making Douglas an appealing upside add.

Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars

Jakobi Meyers may have been dropped in some leagues while Jacksonville was on its Week 7 bye, making this a good time to check the waiver wire. Meyers recorded 5 catches for 83 yards on a season-high 10 targets in his most recent appearance and has 285 receiving yards with 2 touchdowns this season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars also have a favorable upcoming stretch that begins with Indianapolis. Meyers isn't the flashiest waiver claim, but his established target-earning ability makes him a useful depth receiver.

Keon Coleman, WR, Bills

Keon Coleman is worth checking on coming out of the Buffalo Bills‘ bye. Coleman scored at least 15 fantasy points in two of his final three games before the break, and his ceiling remains appealing in an offense led by Josh Allen.

His value will depend somewhat on the health of Buffalo's other receivers, but Coleman has legitimate touchdown upside whenever he's playing a prominent role. The Bills return to face Baltimore in Week 8.

Makai Lemon, WR, Eagles

Makai Lemon is an especially interesting name to monitor heading into Monday night's game. The Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with injuries at wide receiver, and Lemon entered Week 7 with at least six targets in three straight games.

He has yet to deliver a huge fantasy performance, but an expanded role could change that quickly. If Lemon handles a significant share of the routes and targets Monday night, he deserves a waiver claim in leagues where he's still available.

Michael Penix Jr., QB, Falcons

Michael Penix Jr. has quietly developed into one of the better quarterback streaming options. Penix completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns against San Francisco in Week 7, giving him 6 touchdown passes over his past two games.

He is averaging 231.4 passing yards and 1.8 touchdown passes per game this season. With Tampa Bay and Cincinnati coming up next for the Atlanta Falcons, Penix is a strong target for managers needing quarterback help.

Malik Willis, QB, Dolphins

Malik Willis is starting to look like the guy who was a popular late-round QB target heading into 2026. Willis' rushing ability has made him much more useful in fantasy than his passing numbers might suggest. Willis has produced at least 20 fantasy points in back-to-back games, rushing for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns over that span.

That rushing production gives him a valuable fantasy floor even when Miami's passing attack isn't particularly productive. He's a viable streamer in one-quarterback formats and an excellent add in superflex leagues.

Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars

Brenton Strange is one of the better options for managers dealing with the usual lack of reliable tight ends. Over his past three games, Strange has totaled 19 receptions for 207 yards on 23 targets.

He managed to finish as a top-10 PPR tight end over that stretch despite not scoring a touchdown. That combination of route involvement and target volume gives Strange a strong chance to remain fantasy relevant.

Chig Okonkwo, TE, Commanders

Chigoziem Okonkwo could also benefit from Washington's changing target distribution. Okonkwo has topped 60 receiving yards in consecutive games and caught all 7 of his targets in the Commanders' most recent outing.

He is averaging a career-high 37.5 receiving yards per game and should have a chance to see more work with McLaurin sidelined. For fantasy managers streaming the position, Okonkwo is one of Week 8's more interesting tight end additions.

Seth McGowan, RB, Colts

Seth McGowan is more of a speculative waiver claim, but the upside is considerable. The rookie recorded season highs of 11 carries and 46 rushing yards against Minnesota in Week 7 for the Indianapolis Colts.

Jonathan Taylor has also been mentioned in trade speculation ahead of the NFL trade deadline. McGowan would become an enormously valuable fantasy asset if Taylor were moved, making this an opportunity to add him before his situation potentially changes.

Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers

Kaelon Black is an excellent bench stash even though the San Francisco 49ers are on bye in Week 8. Black rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 and briefly saw increased work when Christian McCaffrey left the game with a thigh issue.

McCaffrey ultimately returned, so Black doesn't have immediate standalone value. Still, his performance reinforced that he could become a high-end fantasy starter if McCaffrey were ever forced to miss time.

Fantasy Football Waivers FAQ

What is the waiver wire in fantasy football?

The waiver wire is where fantasy managers can add players who are not currently on a roster in their league. It is one of the best ways to improve your team during the season, especially when injuries, role changes, and breakout performances create new opportunities.

When should I make waiver wire claims?

Most leagues process waivers once or twice per week, so it is important to check your league's settings. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning are common waiver periods, but managers should also monitor news throughout the week for late-breaking opportunities.

Which positions should I prioritize on the waiver wire?

Running backs and wide receivers with expanding roles are usually the most valuable waiver targets. Quarterbacks — especially in two-QB formats — tight ends, and defenses can also be strong additions when they have favorable upcoming matchups.

How much FAAB should I spend on a waiver wire player?

FAAB spending should depend on a player's projected role, upside, your FAAB budget and how badly your roster needs help. It is usually worth being more aggressive for a player who could become a weekly starter than for a short-term streaming option.

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