It’s important to know the top fantasy football waiver wire targets for each week of the fantasy season. Beyond the top targets, though, there is benefit to improving your bench and stashing players that are forecasted to increase in value. We’ll also be a great resource for these waiver wire stashes. Here’s a look at fantasy football players you should consider stashing this week. And check out all of our fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 8.
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Running Back Stash Candidates
The only good thing about the Jets for fantasy right now is how concentrated the backfield is. With Breece Hall holding the lead role, Isaiah Davis is the only other Jets back to have a rushing attempt in each of the last two games. If Hall goes down or is moved, Davis would gain immense value.
Kendre Miller left the Saints’ Week 7 loss to the Bears in the first quarter and was ruled out before halftime. Miller’s injury opened the door for rookie Devin Neal, who got his first rushing attempts since Week 1. It’s worth monitoring Miller’s status, as Neal could split rushing work with Taysom Hill behind Alvin Kamara. The NFL is always unpredictable, and taking an early swing on a rookie back who’s playing behind an aging veteran is not the worst way to use a bench spot.
Speaking of running backs playing behind aging veterans, Brian Robinson Jr. is the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey. So far, McCaffrey has been one of the healthiest players on the 49ers (*vigorously knocks on wood*). On his own, Robinson is not a playable option. I won’t even say it, but if something were to happen to a certain individual on the team, Robinson would become a potential league winner.
Wide Receiver Stash Candidates
Luther Burden remains only a part-time player in the Bears’ offense and a stash only. In Week 6, he had a 36.4% route share and a season-high 13.8% target share and 13% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. His role didn’t increase against the Saints, with only 19 snaps, two targets and 22 receiving yards. Burden’s talent is undeniable, and with the Bears’ passing attack struggling, Ben Johnson could shake things up soon and make Burden a full-time player over Olamide Zaccheaus. If that happens, Burden would immediately vault into the weekly Flex discussion. Stash him now.
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