Week 8 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Top Priority Adds ft. Oronde Gadsden II, Kyle Monangai, and more

As Oronde Gadsden and Kyle Monangai are aware, Week 8 is here. The waiver wire is only going to get thinner from here on out, so it's important to nab whoever you can while you still can. With dozens of players, they can all seem to blend together, but luckily, you have Sportskeeda to help find the creme of the crop.

Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the pickings have already gotten thin at running back, but there are options at wide receiver and more tight end options than usual. Here's a look at the top ten options on the waiver wire heading into Week 8.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Priority Adds for Week 8

Top 10 Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets	Position	Team
1. Kyle Monangai	RB	Chicago Bears
2. Oronde Gadsden II	TE	Los Angeles Chargers
3. Xavier Legette	WR	Carolina Panthers
4. Dalton Schultz	TE	Houston Texans
5. Juwan Johnson	TE	New Orleans Saints
6. Jonnu Smith	TE	Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Malik Washington	WR	Miami Dolphins
8. Darius Slayton	WR	New York Giants
9. Evan Engram	TE	Denver Broncos
10. Noah Fant	TE	Cincinnati Bengals

Top Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

Waiver Wire RB adds for Week 8

Kyle Monangai at Chicago Bears v Washington Commanders - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

1] Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears

4.2% Rostered in ESPN Leagues

It's the D'Andre Swift show in Chicago, but that doesn't mean that Kyle Monangai is sitting out the year. The back had his season-long record in carries, earning 81 yards and a touchdown.

The Baltimore Ravens have struggled defensively, which is an added bonus for Kyle Monangai, who is set to come back with fresh legs after a Week 8 bye. Get in now on the Kyle Monangai train while you can.

Waiver Wire WR adds for Week 8

Xavier Legette at Carolina Panthers v New York Jets - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

1] Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers

23.9% rostered in ESPN leagues

If you need a flex and don't can't go after Kyle Monangai, the Carolina Panthers might have rediscovered a new weapon in Week 7. Xavier Legette has struggled this season, but finally had his breakout moment against the New York Jets.

Legette caught nine passes on 11 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown. There's a chance this could be the start of a new pattern, so it's worth adding the receiver and potentially starting him in Week 8.

2] Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins

Rostered in 14.5% of ESPN leagues

Malik Washington is still available for most players, and as Tyreek Hill isn't coming back, it's only a matter of time until Washington has his moment, regardless of the quarterback situation.

Adding Washington is likely a move that would boost the bottom of your bench, but if you need a guy to get through a bye week and Kyle Monangai is taken, Washington is your guy.

3] Darius Slayton, New York Giants

Rostered in 13.9% of ESPN leagues

Darius Slayton is working through an injury per NBC Sports, but when healthy, the receiver could be a one-week wonder as Jaxson Dart's development could set the stage for a sudden change in reading the field at any moment, which could lead him to Slayton.

Slayton has earned at least seven points in more than half of the games he has played in, which is better than nothing and offers a floor managers can count on, if they can't get Kyle Monangai but only need a flex player.

Waiver Wire TE adds for Week 8

Oronde Gadsden II at NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins - Source: Imagn

1] Oronde Gadsden II, Los Angeles Chargers

Rostered in 2.3% of ESPN leagues

Oronde Gadsden II was a rookie worth watching in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. That seed is now bearing fruit, with the tight end coming off the two best weeks of his career.

Most recently, the tight end hauled in seven catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts. Justin Herbert appears to have found something, making him a must-add.

2] Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans

Rostered in 18% of ESPN Leagues

Dalton Schultz is still available in the majority of leagues and is coming off his best game of the season against the Houston Texans. It was his second consecutive week with his best performance of the season, signalling a building of momentum.

Get on this ride while you can, before it hits its peak.

3] Evan Engram, Denver Broncos

Rostered in 57% of ESPN Leagues

Evan Engram has been trending up in recent weeks after a quiet start to the year. Sean Payton wanted a joker this offseason and appears to have found one in the tight end.

Engram has been clutch for the Denver Broncos in recent weeks and can be clutch for your fantasy team as well.