Week 8 Waiver Wire

Lineup wrecked by injuries and under-performers? The following players should be the top waiver wire priorities for this week.

Should already be on your roster:
The following players should have already been picked up last week, but if still available should be a top target for you this week:

WR
Davante Adams (GB) – Their backfield has been a mess, and Jordy Nelson hasn’t quite been the same since coming back from injury. That translated into Adams exposing a weak Chicago Bears defense on Thursday Night to the tune of 13 catches for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns. With another plus matchup against the Atlanta Falcons this week, Adams will be a top waiver target, if still available.

WR/RB
Ty Montgomery (GB) – A real life FLEX option, and eligible for both positions if you use ESPN, Montgomery seems to be the favorite to take Eddie Lacy’s place in the Green Bay offense. Oh, and he catches a bunch of passes too. Montgomery should be a top weapon against the Atlanta Falcons who just gave up 3 touchdowns to Melvin Gordon.

RB
Jay Ajayi (MIA) – So, apparently this is not a drill. Arian Foster shocked the NFL and decided to retire this week, and Jay Ajayi continues to ABSOLUTELY DOMINATE. 55 touches for 418 yards and 3 touchdowns in his last two games. The Dolphins have found the remedy to their Ryan Tannehill woes on offense. Though they have a bye this week, with the New York Jets up next on the docket, he’s a must start again in Week 9.

Jacquizz Rodgers (TB) – One of the biggest pickups ahead of Week 7, Rodgers did not disappoint. With 62 touches and more than 100 yards rushing in his last two games combined, Rodgers should continue to get lots of work until Doug Martin returns from injury.

Devonta Booker (DEN) – Coach Gary Kubiak said he wanted to get Booker more involved in the offense, and did just that on Monday Night. He even gave the talented rookie the first carry of the night. Both Booker and C.J. Anderson found the end zone in a game dominated by the Broncos. Denver’s upcoming schedule and willingness to run make Booker a solid FLEX option, and a great RB option if Anderson begins to sputter.

On to the next one:
Whether they had a big Week 7, are coming off a bye, or their team has suffered a loss to injury, these guys need to be your targets for the week:

WR
Donte Moncrief (IND) – While he’s been out since Week 2, Moncrief is expected to return to practice this week. The clear number two wideout in the Colts offense when healthy, he needs to be added ahead of his return to the field in the coming weeks.

RB
Matt Asiata (MIN) – A touchdown vulture even when Jerick McKinnon is healthy, Asiata will step up as the starting running back if McKinnon misses Monday Night’s match against the Philadelphia Eagles.

TE
Jack Doyle (IND) – After a two touchdown game Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, Doyle had been quite until Week 6 where he found pay dirt again. He then followed that up with 9 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. Though he has a tough matchup this week against the Kansas City Chiefs, he is now the starting tight end, and one of Andrew Luck’s favorite redzone options. He should continue to pile up targets until Dwayne Allen gets back, and possibly even after.

K
Dan Bailey (DAL) – Bailey is one of the best in the game. With the Dallas Cowboys coming off of a bye he was probably dropped in many leagues. If that’s the case, you need to scoop him – he’s about as reliable as they come.