Week 8 Fantasy Football: Injuries, Surprises, and Waiver Wire Moves

Injuries and Unexpected Performances

Week 8 of the fantasy football season was a rollercoaster. Injuries and unexpected performances shook up many lineups.

Bijan Robinson, who was expected to dominate, had a disappointing game. This shows that even the best players can have off days.
Darnell Mooney also had a quiet week, proving that fantasy football is unpredictable.

Injuries have been a major storyline:

Cam Skattebo's season-ending injury makes Tyrone Tracy a must-add in all leagues.
Saquon Barkley's potential injury concern means Tank Bigsby could see more action.
Quinshon Judkins' injury and bye week open the door for Dylan Sampson, who has a higher ceiling than Jerome Ford.

Isaiah Davis' performance highlights the importance of having talented backups.
TreVeyon Henderson had a good game but played fewer snaps than Rhamondre Stevenson. This could be a sell-high opportunity if you need help elsewhere.
RJ Harvey's usage didn't increase, making him a potential sell-high as well.

In Carolina, Rico Dowdle outperformed Chuba Hubbard, making him a potential buy-low candidate.
Jalen Coker could move up the depth chart, but for now, he remains the third wide receiver.
Samaje Perine is the next man up in Cincinnati and has RB2 appeal if Chase Brown goes down.
In Houston, Jayden Higgins scored, but Xavier Hutchinson is still the No. 2 receiver when Nico Collins returns.
Woody Marks' return makes him a volatile RB3.
In Tennessee, Elic Ayomanor is the clear No. 2 receiver, and Chimere Dike has potential as a WR4 if Calvin Ridley is out.

Christian Watson's return from injury is a boom-or-bust situation. He ran 24 of 37 routes, making him a risky play going forward.
The waiver wire is full of opportunities, but it's crucial to think critically about who to add and who to drop.