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Week 8 fantasy football features key rookie receivers in waiver wire advice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Week 8 fantasy football features key rookie receivers in waiver wire advice
Summary

For Week 8 of the NFL season, fantasy expert Scott Pianowski highlights several sleeper options, including rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon of the Commanders. Lemon's role could expand if DeVonta Smith is sidelined, and he had a solid performance last week. QB Jacoby Brissett is noted for potentially valuable passing opportunities against the Cowboys. Tight ends Chig Okonkwo and Mike Gesicki are also recommended as options for teams needing depth at the position. Other players to watch include running backs Bam Knight and Jaydon Blue, who have ties to injury concerns on their respective teams.

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  • •Makai Lemon showed promise with 7 catches for 67 yards last week.
  • •Brissett could attempt over 40 passes against a weak Dallas defense.
  • •Okonkwo may become Washington's top pass-catcher with McLaurin injured.
  • •Gesicki has scored two touchdowns on limited receptions this season.
  • •Knight could see increased touches against Dallas due to defensive struggles.
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  • 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Week 8 Fantasy Football Sleepers: 2 rookie receivers stick out as underrated options off the waiver wire
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Scott Pianowski shares his sleeper options off the waiver wire to help your Week 8 fantasy football lineups.

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