Welcome back to early waivers! The goal here is to give you a sense of which players you might prioritize on Tuesday when waivers open. Of course, the players mentioned here will all be from Sunday’s early-afternoon games or earlier. Also, they will all be rostered in fewer than 40% of leagues. Let’s dive in!
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Week 8 Early Waiver Wire Additions
Quarterbacks
Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL) (12.9% rostered)
Penix has thrown six touchdowns in two weeks and has only one interception in five games played this season. Penix faces Tampa Bay and Cincinnati in his next two games, both favorable matchups on paper.
Malik Willis (QB – MIA) (6.3% rostered)
Willis is far from a prolific passer, but his rushing ability gives him a viable floor. Over the last two games, Willis has 111 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His next two games are at home against New England and Detroit. You’d expect the Dolphins to be playing catch-up, which should result in plenty of opportunities for Willis.
Wide Receivers
Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – NYJ) (34.8% rostered)
The Cooper Jr. train has officially taken off. Since returning from injury in Week 6, he has 11 catches, 118 yards, and two touchdowns. Cooper Jr. had another solid game today despite Adonai Mitchell returning. I’m adding and starting Cooper Jr. in all formats, especially with the Jets hosting the Raiders next weekend.
Jordyn Tyson (WR – NO) (34.4% rostered)
Tyson, the eighth overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, has yet to make his debut due to a hamstring injury. It’s unclear when he’ll return, but if you have an open IR slot, he’s worth the spot. The Saints are running the fifth-most plays per game in the NFL this year. If Tyson offers some of the juice he showed in college, combined with any level of volume in this offense, he could offer a high floor.
Jordan Watkins (WR – SF) (0.8% rostered)
The 49ers are on a bye next week, so Watkins should fly under the radar, making him easier to acquire. Watkins was targeted quite a bit late in today’s game as the 49ers were trying to come back from a 12-point deficit. He made an amazing catch in the end zone that was just barely overturned, resulting in an incomplete pass. Watkins is a speculative flex start if the 49ers’ receivers continue to miss time with injuries.
Running Backs
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG) (14.1% rostered)
The Giants have been rejiggering their running back equation all season. Now, it appears as though Tracy Jr. is the “1B” to Cam Skattebo‘s “1A.” More importantly, Tracy Jr. should get most of the receiving work. Tracy Jr. was a 2024 fifth-round pick and played quite a bit of WR in college. I don’t think his ceiling is high, but if you’re in a position where you need to start a running back in this tier of rostered players, Tracy Jr. is probably your guy.
Samaje Perine (RB – CIN) (10.9% rostered)
Perine is the clear RB2 in Cincinnati. Chase Brown managers would likely be smart to handcuff Brown by adding Perine. However, in deep leagues or precarious situations, Perine might offer some standalone value. Although he is the second option, he always mixes in during games, including on some passing downs and in goal-line situations. Perine has a touchdown in each of his last two games.
Tyjae Spears (RB – TEN) (28.4% rostered)
Michael Carter (RB – TEN) (0.0% rostered)
Spears is the pass-catching back in Tennessee, but he was inactive today, so Michael Carter took on that role in a few situations. Next weekend, the Titans are 10-point underdogs against the Bengals. If the Titans fall behind and have to throw the ball, Spears (if healthy) or Carter (if Spears is out) should benefit. Spears caught nine passes when the Titans got blown out in Week 5.
Seth McGowan (RB – IND) (4.0% rostered)
This early waivers column might as well be called the “Handcuff Weekly.” If you roster Jonathan Taylor, you should roster McGowan. Should Taylor get hurt or be traded, McGowan would immediately become flex-worthy as the presumed Colts RB1. I doubt McGowan could unlock Taylor-level electricity, but he did show plenty of talent in college and mostly fell to the seventh round of this year’s draft due to off-field reasons.
Tight Ends
Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA) (1.0% rostered)
It wasn’t long ago that the fantasy community was touting Dulcich as the first pass catcher you wanted to roster from the Dolphins. That hasn’t totally panned out. However, Dulcich had three catches for 55 yards in the first quarter today. He finished with five catches and 86 yards. Assuming the Dolphins will be trailing in games, Dulcich will be on the field to catch passes. You could do worse if you need a fill-in at TE.
Defense/Special Teams
Washington Commanders D/ST (2.8% rostered)
The Commanders are on a bye this weekend, so they have an extra week to prepare for their Week 8 home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are reeling right now, with injuries across the roster, making the Commanders D/ST a high-floor option in Week 8.
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