Week 8 waiver wire: who to grab, who's getting cut
Everything moving on fantasy rosters ahead of Week 8 waivers, from today's snapshot of public leagues. This page updates every morning until Week 9 waivers open.
Next update: Tue Oct 27, 9:30 AM ET
Heads up: these numbers are from Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET and are more than 30 hours old. Today's update may be delayed.
Top add still widely available: Bam Knight (RB, ARI): +5.0 pts rostered since yesterday, 17.1% rostered as of Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET.
Still available
Biggest risers still rostered in under 40% of public fantasy leagues, all positions. Likely on your waiver wire.
Rostered = % rostered as of Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET. Change = pts rostered since yesterday.
| # | Player | Rostered | Change (pts) | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bam Knight | 17.1% | +5.0 | 72 WARM |
| 2 | Darius Cooper | 14.5% | +4.1 | 80 HOT |
| 3 | Ted Hurst III | 8.7% | +2.2 | 93 HOT |
| 4 | Cowboys D/ST | 18.2% | +1.7 | 74 WARM |
| 5 | Titans D/ST | 34.0% | +1.7 | 67 WARM |
| 6 | Ryan Fitzgerald | 17.9% | +1.1 | 73 WARM |
| 7 | J.J. McCarthy | 21.7% | +1.1 | 91 HOT |
| 8 | Isaiah Davis | 2.7% | +0.9 | 72 WARM |
| 9 | Ryan Flournoy | 15.8% | +0.9 | 85 HOT |
| 10 | Christian Kirk | 17.7% | +0.9 | 78 WARM |
| 11 | Jake Elliott | 6.2% | +0.7 | 73 WARM |
| 12 | Geno Smith | 13.1% | +0.7 | 86 HOT |
| 13 | Chad Ryland | 9.4% | +0.6 | 65 WARM |
| 14 | George Holani | 6.9% | +0.6 | 73 WARM |
| 15 | Tyler Huntley | 4.3% | +0.5 | 81 HOT |
| 16 | Tanner McKee | 5.8% | +0.5 | 78 WARM |
| 17 | Bengals D/ST | 16.0% | +0.5 | 66 WARM |
| 18 | Jaylin NoelQ | 24.3% | +0.4 | 90 HOT |
| 19 | Makai Lemon | 37.4% | +0.4 | 84 HOT |
| 20 | Panthers D/ST | 28.0% | +0.4 | 66 WARM |
| 21 | Michael Mayer | 28.2% | +0.4 | 90 HOT |
| 22 | Seth McGowan | 4.0% | +0.3 | 82 HOT |
| 23 | Tyler Higbee | 23.2% | +0.3 | 87 HOT |
| 24 | Trey Smack | 14.4% | +0.3 | 59 STEADY |
| 25 | Colby Parkinson | 6.6% | +0.3 | 87 HOT |
Biggest adds
Largest rise in % of public fantasy leagues rostering the player since yesterday.
Rostered = % rostered as of Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET. Change = pts rostered since yesterday.
| # | Player | Rostered | Change (pts) | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bam Knight | 17.1% | +5.0 | 72 WARM |
| 2 | Darius Cooper | 14.5% | +4.1 | 80 HOT |
| 3 | Chris Godwin Jr. | 57.2% | +2.6 | 86 HOT |
| 4 | Ted Hurst III | 8.7% | +2.2 | 93 HOT |
| 5 | Cowboys D/ST | 18.2% | +1.7 | 74 WARM |
| 6 | Titans D/ST | 34.0% | +1.7 | 67 WARM |
| 7 | Braelon Allen | 81.2% | +1.6 | 95 HOT |
| 8 | Harrison Butker | 70.2% | +1.6 | 66 WARM |
| 9 | Tyler Allgeier | 57.1% | +1.3 | 82 HOT |
| 10 | Matt Gay | 47.6% | +1.3 | 74 WARM |
Biggest drops
Largest fall in % rostered.
Rostered = % rostered as of Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET. Change = pts rostered since yesterday.
| # | Player | Rostered | Change (pts) | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Dicker | 46.1% | -2.3 | 18 COOLING |
| 2 | Cam Little | 59.4% | -2.1 | 18 COOLING |
| 3 | Jalen HurtsIR | 42.1% | -2.1 | 10 COOLING |
| 4 | Dontayvion WicksOut | 28.0% | -1.8 | 20 COOLING |
| 5 | Terry McLaurinOut | 51.6% | -1.8 | 13 COOLING |
| 6 | MarShawn Lloyd | 44.6% | -1.6 | 18 COOLING |
| 7 | Jaguars D/ST | 27.9% | -1.5 | 11 COOLING |
| 8 | Ravens D/ST | 71.4% | -1.0 | 11 COOLING |
| 9 | Brian Robinson Jr.Out | 34.6% | -1.0 | 20 COOLING |
| 10 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittIR | 47.5% | -0.9 | 19 COOLING |
Drop Panic
Widely rostered players (≥30% before the move) losing the biggest share of their managers. Drop rate = % dropped ÷ % previously rostered.
Rostered = % rostered as of Mon Oct 26, 9:28 AM ET. Change = pts rostered since yesterday.
| # | Player | Rostered | Change (pts) | Drop rate | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Dicker | 46.1% | -2.3 | 4.8% | 18 COOLING |
| 2 | Jalen HurtsIR | 42.1% | -2.1 | 4.7% | 10 COOLING |
| 3 | MarShawn Lloyd | 44.6% | -1.6 | 3.5% | 18 COOLING |
| 4 | Cam Little | 59.4% | -2.1 | 3.4% | 18 COOLING |
| 5 | Terry McLaurinOut | 51.6% | -1.8 | 3.4% | 13 COOLING |
| 6 | Brian Robinson Jr.Out | 34.6% | -1.0 | 2.8% | 20 COOLING |
| 7 | Justin Herbert | 38.5% | -0.8 | 2.0% | 28 COOLING |
| 8 | Jacory Croskey-MerrittIR | 47.5% | -0.9 | 1.9% | 19 COOLING |
| 9 | Dameon Pierce | 42.0% | -0.8 | 1.8% | 18 COOLING |
| 10 | Brian Thomas Jr. | 43.5% | -0.8 | 1.8% | 21 COOLING |
Best available by position
- QB J.J. McCarthy +1.1
- RB Bam Knight +5.0
- WR Darius Cooper +4.1
- TE Michael Mayer +0.4
- K Ryan Fitzgerald +1.1
- DST Cowboys D/ST +1.7
On bye in Week 8
HOU, NO, NYG, SF. Starters from these teams need a fill-in this week.
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