Top Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 8 Fantasy Football

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By Fantasy Roundup · October 20, 2025

Week 8 fantasy football has fantasy managers scrambling, and many still don’t realize that the waiver wire becomes even more important as the season progresses. Roles change. Injuries stack up — which you’re seeing now. Bye weeks hit hard, and will especially in week 8. That being said, this is also when the biggest mistakes can be made on the waiver wire. To help you avoid landmines and capitalize on league-winning opportunities, this article walks you through the top waiver wire adds before Week 8 fantasy football. Top Waiver Wire Running Backs Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings Roster % on ESPN: 74.2%Look, there's a good chance he's already rostered — but in shallow leagues or leagues where frustrated managers dropped him, this is your chance to pounce. Jones could finally return in week 8, and he can still be dangerous particularly as a receiver. He’s a locked-in flexible player moving forward when he returns. Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars Roster % on ESPN: 27.2%Tuten has carved out a role in a backfield that’s been begging for consistency. He runs hard, catches passes, and is steadily earning more trust while Etienne starts to struggle. With bye weeks and injuries piling up, Tuten is exactly the kind of player who can plug a flex hole in deeper leagues — and possibly more if the Jags lean on him more down the stretch. Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans Roster % on ESPN: 29.9%Spears continues to get meaningful snaps even with Tony Pollard healthy — but the real upside comes from the looming possibility of a mid-season role shift or even a trade. His explosiveness is undeniable, and if he ever takes over, you're looking at a league-winner. Stash now before it's too late. Brashard Smith, Kansas City Chiefs Roster % on ESPN: 2.7%Smith is barely rostered but is quietly becoming more important in the explosive Kansas City offense. He’s seen increased usage out of the slot and has shown elite after-catch ability. If you’re in a deep league or looking for a sleeper to stash, Smith could be this year’s Jerrick McKinnon in Kansas City. Top Waiver Wire Quarterbacks Jaxson Dart, New York Giants Roster % on ESPN: 43.3%Dart is becoming a legitimate fantasy asset with his dual-threat ability. He’s not just surviving — he’s thriving with his legs, creating plays outside the pocket, and making defenses pay. In 2QB or Superflex formats, he’s a priority add. Even in 1QB leagues, he's a must add now. He legitimately gives you a potential QB upgrade immediately. Top Waiver Wire Wide Receivers Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars Roster % on ESPN: 72.8%He may be rostered in your league, but I know he has been dropped the last several weeks. Hunter is a unicorn — a two-way player who is producing on both sides of the ball. While his defensive snaps get the attention, he’s becoming a consistent weapon in the Jaguars' passing game. The offense clearly wants to get him the ball, and he's responded with splash plays and solid volume. With Brian Thomas Jr. potentially suffering a shoulder injury that could keep him out, this could become a league-winning player in the 2nd half of the 2025 season. Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders Roster % on ESPN: 58.3%Tucker’s speed is undeniable, and he’s earning more trust in the Raiders offense. He's now more than just a gadget player — he's getting designed looks, deep shots, and red zone targets. He's a classic spike-week guy with the potential to become a weekly WR3/flex if his role continues to grow and Meyers stays out with injury or a potential trade. Ideal stash with real upside. Troy Franklin, Denver Broncos Roster % on ESPN: 29%Franklin is flashing big-play ability and quietly earning more work. With Denver's receiving corps in flux and the offense trending toward younger playmakers, Franklin's arrow is pointing up. If he starts getting more consistent targets, he’s the kind of late-season breakout you’ll wish you had rostered early. Top Waiver Wire Tight Ends Coltson Loveland, Chicago Bears Roster % on ESPN: 25.6%Loveland hasn't done much of anything noteworthy, but he could be in line for a bigger role if Kmet's back injury is serious. He’s athletic, has a knack for finding soft spots in coverage, and could be looked at in the red zone. In a brutal tight end landscape, Loveland has breakout potential and could be considered a streamer with weekly upside moving forward. Ready to Win Your League Off the Waiver Wire? The most experienced fantasy managers know that championships are won on the waiver wire, not at the draft. At this point in the season, every roster spot matters. Before Week 8 fantasy football, this is your chance to capitalize. If you want to dominate waivers all season long, maximize your efficiency with tools that do the work for you — stop staying up late scrolling through names, and start getting an edge on your league every single week while you sleep. Let’s go win this thing. 🚀

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