Fantasy managers preparing for Week 8 face a busy waiver wire with four teams on bye — Houston, New Orleans, the Giants, and San Francisco — and a lengthy injury list across all positions. CBS Sports analysts highlight running backs Jonah Coleman and Rachaad White as the most coveted additions, both rostered in over 65 percent of CBS leagues but widely available on other platforms. Coleman, 68 percent rostered on CBS, returned from a four-game ankle injury absence to lead Denver's backfield with nine carries for 54 yards and two catches for 15 yards against Arizona. Coach Sean Payton said the Broncos "got to get him more touches. Definitely." He is worth spending at least 25 percent of remaining FAAB and can be used as a flex against Kansas City. White, 72 percent rostered, benefits from Jacory Croskey-Merritt's groin injury placing him on injured reserve for at least three more games. In Week 6 without Croskey-Merritt, White posted seven carries for 27 yards and four catches for 30 yards and a touchdown. He should be added for at least 20 percent of FAAB and is a borderline starter against Philadelphia.
Quarterback Options
With Brock Purdy, C.J. Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, and J.J. McCarthy on bye, and Lamar Jackson nursing an ankle injury, several quarterbacks emerge as streaming candidates. Jacoby Brissett (43 percent rostered) faces a Dallas defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks and has scored at least 18.5 points in three of his past five games. Geno Smith (56 percent rostered) gets a revenge game against the Raiders, who rank sixth in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks. Michael Penix Jr. (35 percent rostered) has topped 26.4 points in his last two games but draws a tough Tampa Bay matchup. Malik Willis (25 percent rostered) has scored at least 20.9 points in his past two outings and adds rushing upside. Baker Mayfield (57 percent rostered) and Fernando Mendoza (16 percent rostered) are deeper-league options.
Running Back Additions
Beyond Coleman and White, Seth McGowan (15 percent rostered) played a season-high 34 percent of snaps for Indianapolis and could become the lead back if Jonathan Taylor is traded. Zonovan Knight (48 percent rostered) has been Arizona's best back with Jeremiyah Love out, combining for 22 carries, 128 yards, and five catches over two games. Dameon Pierce (55 percent rostered) gains value if Saquon Barkley's back injury limits him against Washington; Pierce scored 15 PPR points in Week 6 with Barkley out. Kaelon Black (60 percent rostered) is a stash behind Christian McCaffrey's mild hamstring strain. Devin Singletary (5 percent rostered) could lead the Giants' backfield with Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. injured. Dylan Sampson (33 percent rostered) returned from a knee injury with six carries for 45 yards and three catches for 32 yards.
Wide Receiver Targets
KC Concepcion (50 percent rostered) broke out with eight catches for 129 yards against Tennessee and is worth at least 15 percent of FAAB. Caleb Douglas (22 percent rostered) has scored at least 14.4 PPR points in both full games played. Makai Lemon (36 percent rostered) caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks sidelined. Antonio Williams (28 percent rostered) should see an expanded role with Terry McLaurin out for the season. Khalil Shakir (52 percent rostered) has scored at least 11 PPR points in three straight games. Ryan Flournoy (16 percent rostered) has quietly hit 11 PPR points in three consecutive weeks. Jordyn Tyson (60 percent rostered) could debut after New Orleans' bye and become a high-target option.
Tight End Streamers
Hunter Henry (65 percent rostered) has scored at least 11.2 PPR points in four straight games and faces a Miami defense allowing the third-most fantasy points to tight ends. T.J. Hockenson (54 percent rostered) has topped 13.5 PPR points in two of his last three games and draws the Lions, who allow the most fantasy points to the position. Chigoziem Okonkwo (15 percent rostered) benefits from McLaurin's absence and has posted at least 10 PPR points in his past two games. Colby Parkinson (10 percent rostered) has been the most consistent Rams tight end recently with 10 catches for 79 yards and a touchdown over two games. Michael Mayer (24 percent rostered), Mason Taylor (3 percent rostered), Brenton Strange (60 percent rostered), and Greg Dulcich (8 percent rostered) are also listed as add candidates.
Defense and Kicker Streamers
Top defense streamers include Jacksonville (44 percent rostered) at Indianapolis, Cincinnati (39 percent rostered) vs. Tennessee, and Chicago (60 percent rostered) at Seattle. Kicker options are Cam Little (57 percent rostered) at Indianapolis, Chris Boswell (52 percent rostered) vs. Chicago, and Matt Gay (58 percent rostered) at the Jets.
