5 last-minute waiver-wire targets earlier than Week 8

5 last-minute waiver-wire targets earlier than Week 8


New York Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. might have stolen Devin Singletary’s job: Rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. confirmed his price when Giants’ beginning RB Devin Singletary missed Weeks 5-6 on account of a groin harm. Singletary returned to the sector in Week 7, however Tracy nonetheless obtained the beginning and the overwhelming majority of the backfield snaps. He will get a juicy matchup towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’ve allowed a operating again to place up 17-plus fantasy factors towards them in every of the final 4 weeks.

Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman has an opportunity to be Jameis Winston’s high goal the remainder of the season: In the Browns’ first sport after delivery off Amari Cooper, Cedric Tillman led the staff with a career-high 81 receiving yards, and his 12 targets have been six greater than some other Browns’ WR in Week 7. This week he faces the Baltimore Ravens, who’ve allowed the third most fantasy factors per sport to the broad receiver place in 2024.

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Heading into Week 8 of the NFL season, you might not solely be struggling to set your lineups on account of accidents however there are additionally two groups on bye. The excellent news is that there are nonetheless gamers who’re sitting on waivers which might be set as much as have a giant fantasy day this weekend. Here are 5 gamers to think about including from the waiver wire heading in Week 8.


QB Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers 

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