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- Saddiq Bey starts, plays 41 minutes in Pelicans loss to Nuggets
Bey drew the start on Saturday and logged a season-high 41 minutes, making him a valuable stream for the second half of the back-to-back.
- Christian Braun posts 17 points, 4 steals in win over Pelicans
Braun's defensive performance and efficient line on Saturday make him a streaming option when Denver has games left, with one more contest this week.
- Connor Brown posts three points as Devils rout Capitals
Brown's goal and two assists pushed his averages sharply higher, but his weak underlying play suggests the finish may not hold.
- Cole Hutson's three-assist night lifts fantasy value; Jacob Fowler update
Hutson's three-point outing against New Jersey quadrupled his recent pace and signals second-unit power-play upside worth acting on.
- David Pastrnak posts two points in Bruins loss to Wild
Pastrnak had a goal, an assist and six shots on Saturday, a normal night that fits his role as a first-line, top-unit scorer in Boston.
- Devon Levi posts 19-save shutout in Oilers debut
Levi stopped all 19 shots he faced for Edmonton on Saturday, a clean sheet that suggests he can hold the crease after arriving from Buffalo.
- Blake Coleman scores one goal and two assists for Wild in blowout win
Coleman posted three points on two shots in 16:36 against the Bruins, but his underlying play grades suggest the line will not repeat.
- Mark Scheifele posts four points in Jets overtime win over Blackhawks
Scheifele's four-point night matches his usual elite production. He remains a locked-in weekly starter at center.
- Gabriel Vilardi posts two points in Jets overtime win
His underlying numbers suggest the scoring will not last, making this a good sell-high moment rather than a reason to chase him.
- Puka Nacua drops to WR5 on Rams depth chart
Nacua was placed on injured reserve with MCL and PCL sprains plus turf toe and cannot return until Week 15, opening targets for Tutu Atwell and CJ Daniels.
- Nikolaj Ehlers records three assists in Hurricanes win over Kraken
Ehlers set up three goals on two shots Saturday, a performance slightly above his recent averages worth holding but not chasing.
- Mark Jankowski scores twice as Hurricanes rout Kraken 5-1
Jankowski's two-goal outing Saturday delivered six times his recent scoring average and offers a streaming opportunity in deeper formats.
- Showtime - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups
Analyzing the best streaming options, schedule advantages, and advanced metrics in Week 8 of the Fantasy Hockey season.
- Stephon Castle explodes for 32 points with five threes against Warriors
Castle's huge night in just 25 minutes suggests a bigger role ahead, making the rookie worth adding in shallower formats and starting everywhere.
- LJ Cryer erupts for 20 points, 6 threes in Warriors' loss to Spurs
Cryer's 24-minute cameo off the bench Friday delivered 34.4 fantasy points, well above his 6.6 a game over his previous 9 outings and worth streaming.
- De'Andre Hunter posts 24 points in 42 minutes for Sacramento
Hunter delivered a season-high scoring night Friday but plays for a club with no games left this week and none next week either.
- Keegan Murray posts 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists against Portland
Murray logged 40 minutes Friday but shot poorly and offers limited fantasy value across nine-category and points formats.
- Alperen Sengun drops 43 points as Rockets defeat Jazz
Sengun posted a huge line Friday, but he was already producing top-25 fantasy value before this game and remains a strong hold in all formats.
- Saddiq Bey erupts for 30 points and six threes in blowout loss
Bey's season-high scoring night in expanded minutes makes him a priority pickup in deeper leagues, with one game left this week.
- GG Jackson delivers 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Memphis
Jackson posted season highs in rebounds, assists, steals and minutes Friday, making him a streaming option in deep leagues for the weekend.
- Bam Adebayo posts 37 points, 14 rebounds in Heat win over Cavaliers
Adebayo delivered a huge line on Friday, but his value was already priced in at 42.5 projected fantasy points a game in standard points scoring.
- Jalen Johnson records triple-double in Hawks loss to Bulls
Johnson posted 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on Friday, delivering strong numbers that match his established fantasy standing.
- Davion Mitchell posts 22 points and 17 assists in Miami win
Mitchell delivered a season-high assist total on Friday, but the playing time and shot volume matched his usual role in the Heat backcourt.
- Josh Giddey records triple-double in Bulls' win over Hawks
Giddey's 15-10-14 line in 39 minutes delivered 53.0 fantasy points, well above his 27.4 a game over his previous 10 games.
- Franz Wagner posts 35 points, 12 assists in Magic win over Bucks
Wagner's massive line Friday night shows what he can do, but his fantasy value was already established at 41.1 projected fantasy points a game.
- Karl-Anthony Towns posts 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in Knicks loss
Towns delivered 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals Friday against Indiana, but his fantasy value was already priced in.
- Woody Marks practises in full Friday after missing Thursday (knee)
Woody Marks practises in full Friday after missing Thursday (knee).
- Mike Evans misses practice again Friday (achilles); ruled out
Mike Evans misses practice again Friday (achilles); ruled out.
- Josh Jacobs misses practice again Friday (finger); ruled out
Jacobs broke his right ring finger and requires surgery Friday, sidelining him for Week 10 with MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson next up in Green Bay.
- Sam Darnold misses practice again Friday (ribs, quadricep); ruled out
Sam Darnold misses practice again Friday (ribs, quadricep); ruled out.