Geno Smith, Ryan Flournoy among top waiver wire pickups for Week 8
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
As the NFL enters Week 8, teams facing injuries and bye weeks may look to the waiver wire for assistance. Matt Bowen highlights Geno Smith and Ryan Flournoy as key options for fantasy lineups. With many teams struggling with their roster depth, finding reliable contributors off the bench becomes crucial. Managers will need to assess matchups closely before finalizing their lineups ahead of the week's games.
- •Geno Smith and Ryan Flournoy are recommended pickups.
- •Teams dealing with injuries may seek lineup help.
- •Bye weeks complicate roster decisions for several managers.
- •Assessing matchups is critical for Week 8 lineups.
- 12:59 PMESPN NFL — Last-minute pickups for Week 8: Geno Smith, Ryan Flournoy among top options
"If injuries, bye weeks or tough matchups have you seeking lineup help, Matt Bowen lists potential options.
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