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Week 8 Waiver Wire


Quarterback

Tyrod Taylor

Houston Texans

@ Arizona Cardinals

This week Texans QB Tyrod Taylor is expected to return to practice after being on IR with a hamstring injury. If Taylor returns this week he could be a nice streaming QB for bye weeks as he has rushing upside to go with his passing ability. Tyrod Taylor had 0 passing yards with 0 passing touchdowns versus the Cardinals. That was 0 fantasy points and was the 0 best fantasy QB finish this week. Tyrod Taylor is s rostered in 1.0% of fantasy leagues.






Running Back

Khalil Herbert

Chicago Bears

@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Since the Bears Khalil Herbert took over in the backfield he has played extremely well. Herbert should continue to put together strong performances as David Montgomery is still out with a knee injury. Even when Montgomery returns Herbert should continue to be involved due to how well he has played. Khalil Herbert had 100 rushing yards with 0 rushing touchdowns and 5 receptions for 33 receiving yards with 0 receiving touchdowns versus the Buccaneers. That was 18.30 fantasy points and was the 5th best fantasy RB finish this week. Khalil Herbert is rostered in 44.8% of fantasy leagues.





Wide Receiver

Dante Pettis

New York Giants

vs Carolina Panthers

This week was the second week in a row that Dante Pettis was able to show what he can do given the opportunity to play. Pettis should continue to get opportunities because Giants receivers Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard are both nursing injuries. Dante Pettis had 5 receptions for 39 receiving yards with 1 receiving touchdown versus the Panthers. That was 15.54 fantasy points and was the 16th best fantasy WR finish this week. Dante Pettis is rostered in 0.0% of fantasy leagues.





Tight End

Hunter Henry

New England Patriots

vs New York Jets

The past weeks the Patriots Hunter Henry has been on sum what of a hot streak. Henry has scored a touchdown in his last four games played of this season. Hunter Henry had 2 reception for 23 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdowns versus the Jets. That was 10.30 fantasy points and was the 14th best TE finish this week. Hunter Henry is rostered in 71% of fantasy leagues.











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