Fantasy Football Week 8 FAAB Report: Oronde Gadsden II, Brashard Smith, Kyle Monangai, and 11 More Waiver Wire Adds

Week 8 FAAB priorities: veteran QBs for streaming, Brashard Smith and Kyle Monangai as RB upside plays, and Oronde Gadsden II as the top TE waiver. Betting angle: favor player props (receptions/TDs) over game totals—target receiving and touchdown props for these adds.

Week 8 FAAB Report: Waiver Targets Ahead of Bye Weeks

Welcome to the Week 8 FAAB Report. Bye weeks shake rosters and create value on the waiver wire — this installment prioritizes streamable veteran QBs, high-upside RB adds, and one tight end who could pay dividends down the stretch.

Quarterback Targets

Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh — FAAB: 10%

Rodgers has delivered surprising fantasy production and sits around QB16 for the season. Coming off a second four-touchdown game, he faces a vulnerable Packers defense matchup that should keep him viable as a streaming option for managers needing short-term stability.

Joe Flacco, Cincinnati — FAAB: 7–8%

Flacco’s recent outburst makes him a low-cost short-term play, especially against a struggling Jets defense. Expect volatility, but the presence of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins keeps touchdown and reception upside attractive for week-to-week streaming.

J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota — FAAB: 5%

McCarthy remains a speculative pickup while regaining health and chemistry with an elite receiving corps. He’s more of a flier than a reliable starter, but his upside is game-dependent if he returns to full form.

Running Back Targets

Brashard Smith, Kansas City — FAAB: 25–30%

Smith’s role is growing: four straight games with multiple receptions and a season-high in carries when Kareem Hunt was limited. Smith profiles as a dual-threat receiving back in a Chiefs offense that values pass-catching backs — a high-priority add for fantasy playoffs.

Kyle Monangai, Chicago — FAAB: 25%

Monangai flashed explosiveness in a blowout context and could profile as RB2 with occasional RB1 ceiling if opportunities persist. D’Andre Swift remains the lead back, so Monangai is a close second-priority add behind Smith.

Bam Knight, Arizona — FAAB: 20–25%

Knight appears to have claimed the RB1 role in Arizona for the moment, logging 25 carries over three games. With Trey Benson’s return timeline uncertain, Knight is a strong mid-priority pickup, though Arizona’s upcoming bye tempers immediate urgency.

Bonus RB Adds

Devin Neal, New Orleans — FAAB: 10%

Neal is a deep-league speculative add now slated to fill the Saints’ RB2 role after Kendre Miller’s season-ending injury. Low usage so far, but worth a small FAAB investment in deeper formats.

Isaiah Davis, New York Jets — FAAB: 5–10%

Davis is a stash candidate if Breece Hall becomes trade fodder. He’s speculative but inexpensive and worth monitoring in case of a deadline move that shifts workload.

Wide Receiver Targets

Troy Franklin, Denver — FAAB: 20–25%

Franklin’s volume has climbed, evidenced by a 10-target game and consistent looks. A favorable matchup against a weak Cowboys secondary makes him a worthwhile add for managers needing immediate WR depth and potential upside.

Kayshon Boutte, New England — FAAB: 15–20%

Boutte isn’t a high-volume option but has emerged as a downfield focal point, producing multiple long touchdowns recently. He’s a volatility play with big-play TD upside — attractive for managers chasing boom weeks.

Xavier Legette, Carolina — FAAB: 10–15%

Legette’s recent double-digit target game (9 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD) puts him on the radar despite inconsistent results. Treat him as a reasonable flier; his recent ceiling warrants modest bids rather than aggressive FAAB commitments.

Tight End Targets

Oronde Gadsden II, Los Angeles Chargers — FAAB: 40–50%

Gadsden II is arguably the top waiver priority this week. He’s caught seven passes in back-to-back games, averaged 116 receiving yards across those contests, and just scored his first NFL touchdown. Expect TE1 potential moving forward — spend big if you need a weekly difference-maker at the position.

Mason Taylor, New York Jets — FAAB: 20%

Taylor’s target volume was trending toward breakout levels before team-wide struggles. He’s averaging seven targets in recent games and remains the Jets’ most consistent receiving tight end option while offensive efficiency improves.

Theo Johnson, New York Giants — FAAB: 10–15%

Johnson is a reliable, unspectacular option whose usage has increased under Jaxson Dart. He’s produced consistent target share and multiple TDs in recent starts, making him a budget-friendly streaming consideration.

Strategy and Betting Takeaways

Target player props (receptions and touchdown markets) when rostering these waiver adds; many picks (Smith, Gadsden II, Boutte) drive receiving volume rather than rushing dominance. For fantasy managers who also wager, prefer short-term player-prop bets over large spread or totals bets tied solely to team outcomes.

The Week 8 FAAB Report features 14 players who fantasy football owners should be adding from the waiver wire this week.

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