This week’s waiver wire doesn’t feature any absolute no-brainers. Every target comes with a caveat — or two. But it’s always a good week to improve your team. And there are a pair of emerging running backs — and a sneaky addition at receiver that could be season-changing — that should help fantasy teams improve, no matter the league size or scoring setup.
As we do every week, we did not consider players owned in 50% or higher of ESPN leagues for this list of waiver wire targets. So while a player like 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk doesn’t qualify for this list, he’s a good player to add, if he’s available. Here are the best waiver wire targets after Week 8.