Week 8 Waiver Wire Report (2025) — Tuesday, October 28

Waiver wire plan for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated October 28, 2025.

Quick context: NFL Week 8 ran from Thursday, October 23 through Monday, October 27. This report prioritizes adds based on what we just learned in Week 8 to help you for late-week pickups and the upcoming slate. Six teams were on bye in Week 8 (Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks), which pushed several low-rostered players into larger roles. citeturn12search0turn1search1

[Tier 1 — Priority Adds (use your FAAB)]

Volume or role change you can start right away in most formats.

Jaxson Dart, QB — NYG

• →FAAB: 10-20% (or top-3 claim in 1QB leagues)
• →Availability: ~41% rostered (FantasyPros)
• →Monitor: Rookie volatility; monitor mid‑week practice reports for any recurrence of the hamstring.

Dart has produced with both arm and legs and continues to be featured despite rookie variance. He’s cleared a minor hamstring concern from earlier this month and has remained the starter, giving him a dual‑threat floor that plays in any scoring format. The Giants’ staff has leaned into his mobility; recent coverage from team and national outlets underscore the confidence level. Upcoming: at Eagles, 49ers, at Bears. citeturn2view0turn3news13turn3search3

• →Source: FantasyPros Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings & Pickups

Oronde Gadsden II, TE — LAC

• →FAAB: 8-12%
• →Availability: Widely available (<10% on FP)
• →Monitor: Rookie TE volatility; week‑to‑week target swings possible.

Role spike + talent. Over Weeks 6-7 he jumped into a near every‑down role and then scored again on TNF in Week 8. The Chargers’ own coverage highlighted him as a focal point, and FP’s matchup note called out TE1 usage. Vikings matchup just happened; schedule softens enough to keep him in streamer/TE1 mix. citeturn3search2turn3search6turn3search1

• →Source: Chargers: 3 Players to Watch vs. Vikings (Week 8)

Kayshon Boutte, WR — NE

• →FAAB: 6-12%
• →Availability: Under 60% in most hosts
• →Monitor: Target volume can be spiky behind Diggs; efficiency-driven production carries variance.

Three straight games with a TD and growing rapport with Drake Maye. He posted 3/75/1 vs. CLE in Week 8 and now profiles as a weekly boom/bust WR3 with downfield usage (aDOT ~17+) in an ascending pass game. If Stefon Diggs’ chest issue flares up again, Boutte’s target ceiling rises. Upcoming: ATL, TB, NYJ. citeturn10search0turn12search1

• →Source: CBS Sports (RotoWire): Boutte extends TD streak to three games

Troy Franklin, WR — DEN

• →FAAB: 5-10%
• →Availability: ~22–44% rostered (varies by site)
• →Monitor: Routes/snap share have fluctuated; production can be TD‑dependent week to week.

Franklin finally converted his high‑value role into a spike week (6‑89‑2) in the Broncos’ rout. FP flagged him pre‑kick as a strong Week 8 play and he delivered. He’s a boom/bust flex with red‑zone usage; tougher matchup at HOU next, but LV in Week 10 is appealing. citeturn5search0turn12search1turn12search7

• →Source: CBS Sports (RotoWire): Franklin leading receiver with two TDs (Week 8)

RJ Harvey, RB — DEN

• →FAAB: 6-12% (aggressive add in deeper leagues)
• →Availability: Under 60% in most hosts
• →Monitor: Usage tied to game script and Dobbins’ health; could regress to 6–10 touches in neutral scripts.

Rookie splash week: two rushing TDs and one receiving TD vs. DAL as Denver’s change‑of‑pace. J.K. Dobbins is still the lead, but Harvey earned more series and short‑yard touches. He’s a priority bench add with spot‑start viability if his red‑zone role sticks. Upcoming: at HOU, vs. LV. citeturn13search0

• →Source: CBS Sports (RotoWire): RJ Harvey scores three times in Week 8

[Tier 2 — Strong Streamers]

Usable right away with defined roles; ideal for injury/bye fill‑ins.

Joe Flacco, QB — CIN

• →FAAB: 5-10%
• →Availability: ~10–30% rostered (site dependent)
• →Monitor: Aging QB with limited rushing; negative scripts help his attempts but raise turnover risk.

Cincy’s passing game is alive with Flacco. He shredded PIT in Week 7 and followed with 223‑2 vs. NYJ in Week 8 despite the collapse. Volume + weapons (Chase/Higgins) keep him in the QB2/streamer mix. Next: CHI. citeturn4search2turn11news14

• →Source: Bengals.com: Postgame recap vs. Steelers (TNF)

Mason Taylor, TE — NYJ

• →FAAB: 3-6%
• →Availability: Widely available
• →Monitor: Quad managed through the week; Jets’ QB play can cap yardage ceiling.

Came into Week 8 questionable (quad), was active, and caught the game‑winning TD on a trick play. With Garrett Wilson sidelined in Week 8 and the Jets leaning youth, Taylor’s red‑zone presence is streamable while targets consolidate. citeturn7search1turn11news12turn7news12

• →Source: Reuters: Jets stun Bengals; Breece Hall to Mason Taylor game‑winner

Tyler Allgeier, RB — ATL

• →FAAB: 5-8%
• →Availability: ~38% rostered (FantasyPros)
• →Monitor: Health (hip/knee) plus touch volatility behind Bijan; limited passing role keeps PPR floor fragile.

Active through hip/knee issues and vultured ATL’s lone TD in Week 8. He remains the preferred short‑yardage/GL back behind Bijan and a contingency value if injuries hit. Next: schedule lightens after MIA drubbing. citeturn9search0turn9search2

• →Source: CBS Sports (RotoWire): Allgeier suiting up in Week 8; game recap

[Tier 3 — Smart Stashes (next‑man‑up appeal)]

Add now before roles grow or injuries swing opportunity.

Brashard Smith, RB — KC

• →FAAB: 3-6%
• →Availability: Widely available
• →Monitor: Game‑script dependent and third in line when KC is at full strength; volatile weekly touch count.

KC has begun sprinkling the rookie in as a receiving/change‑up option, and he logged 19 touches (14 rush, 5 targets) in the Week 7 blowout. He carried no injury designation into MNF and remained active on the Week 8 sheet. If Kareem Hunt’s ankle/knee flares up, Smith’s role can spike quickly. Next: Bills in Week 9. citeturn6search5turn6search0turn6news13

• →Source: Chiefs Week 8 Injury Report (Commanders)

Josh Downs, WR — IND

• →FAAB: 5-10%
• →Availability: ~45–50% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Concussion returned‑to‑play completed; usage can dip in run‑heavy scripts when IND controls games.

Returned from concussion and scored as IND rolled TEN; active list confirmed pre‑kick. He’s the locked‑in slot for Daniel Jones and carries a steady PPR floor. Upcoming: soft secondaries on deck make him a quality WR3/bye fill‑in. citeturn8news13turn8search2

• →Source: Colts inactives (Week 8 vs. Titans) — Downs active

Noah Fant, TE — CIN

• →FAAB: 3-5%
• →Availability: Under 60% in most hosts
• →Monitor: Target competition behind Chase/Higgins keeps weekly ceiling modest.

With Mike Gesicki on IR, Fant’s route share rose and he found the end zone on TNF in Week 7. He remained involved vs. NYJ (3‑41) in Week 8. In this offense, 4–6 targets makes him a viable streamer. citeturn11search4turn11search3

• →Source: CBS Sports (RotoWire): Fant TD vs. Steelers; FantasyData box vs. Jets

[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]

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  Cade Otton (TE — TB) — Path to volume with Mike Evans on IR and Chris Godwin out in Week 8. Even in a defense‑driven win, Otton’s routes make him a viable streamer through the Bucs’ bye and beyond. citeturn14news12turn15search0 (FAAB: 2-4%)

  • →Source: Reuters: Bucs place Mike Evans on IR (collarbone)
  • →Monitor: Target share could ebb if Egbuka dominates and Godwin returns.
  • →Availability: Widely available
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  Malik Washington (WR — MIA) — Short‑area target earner who popped again with a score; two of next three matchups (BAL, WSH) are favorable for WRs by schedule‑adjusted fantasy points. Deep‑league flex. citeturn12search1 (FAAB: 1-3% (PPR bump))

  • →Source: FantasyPros: Waiver Wire — Malik Washington note
  • →Monitor: Crowded WR room; TDs needed to hit upside.
  • →Availability: ~15% rostered
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  Isaiah Davis (RB — NYJ) — Change‑up to Breece Hall who ripped 65 yards in Week 8; if the Jets lean run or Hall misses time, Davis is the next man up. Deep‑league bench. citeturn11search0 (FAAB: 1-3% (bench stash))

  • →Source: Bengals.com Box Score: Jets at Bengals (Week 8)
  • →Monitor: Pure contingent value behind Hall; minimal receiving usage.
  • →Availability: Widely available
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  Kyle Monangai (RB — CHI) — Change‑of‑pace hammer behind D’Andre Swift; touches ebb and flow, but he’s the direct backup and short‑yard option. Not flashy, but useful for depth as Bears rotate backs. citeturn2view0turn3search0 (FAAB: 1-3%)

  • →Source: FantasyPros Week 8 Waiver Wire (Monangai write‑up)
  • →Monitor: Usage inconsistent; game script sensitive on a middling offense.
  • →Availability: ~44% rostered

[Close it out]

Final notes and contingencies: Monitor mid‑week injury reports closely—particularly Falcons (QB/WR health), Buccaneers (Evans IR, Godwin’s leg), Jets (Garrett Wilson knee/WR room), and Chiefs (how they split RB work). If you need a one‑week streamer at TE and Gadsden is gone, circle Mason Taylor or Cade Otton. If you meant a Week 9 waiver preview rather than a Week 8 wrap, reply and I’ll send the updated board for games on Oct 30–Nov 2 with FAAB tiers tailored to your league size. citeturn9news12turn14search0turn7search2turn6search0

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