.Eric Moody, ESPNSep 5, 2024, 09:59 AM ETCloseFormer manager at a Fortune 100 financial solutions provider, now living my dream producing fantasy and also sports wagering web content concerning the NFL, NBA, and WNBA for ESPN.The NFL is actually a "following man up" league. By extension, your imagination football game is actually as well. You got your group during the course of the draft, however it is actually the moves you make as the season unfolds that are going to ultimately decide if you're playoff-bound or even preparation for upcoming time. Each week, we'll assist you identify the gamers readily available in much more than fifty% of ESPN leagues whose worth has actually deviated right as well as needs to be actually included in your roster as starters or as intelligent stashes for your bench.Next man upPlay Dream Basketball For FreeCreate or participate in an imagination basketball organization on ESPN. Your championship run starts today!Sign up today!There is actually one player readily available on the waiver cord that can easily aid your imagination team for the remainder of the season in all formats. That gamer is actually Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix (rostered in 36.7% of ESPN leagues). The novice took advantage of a desirable match versus the Carolina Panthers, racking up a season-high 29.7 dream aspects while showcasing his dual-threat capacities. Nix is likewise producing record as he's today only the sixth quarterback to toss eight passing TDs as well as also surge for four credit ratings in his 1st eight NFL video games. Only Dak Prescott, Robert Griffin III, Web Cam Newton, Daunte Culpepper and also Otto Graham performed it prior to him.Credit Sean Payton for establishing Nix up for results. And also he is actually obtained an additional great competition coming up in Full week 9 versus the Baltimore Ravens, that are actually giving up the third-most QB dream factors every activity. Even much better, the Broncos possess some of one of the most QB-friendly routines for the remainder of the season.Next QB upIf your dream team's typical back is against the wall surface, maybe Sam Darnold can easily aid. Jevone Moore/Icon SportswireSam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (46.5%): It is actually unexpected that Darnold is actually still available in almost one-half of ESPN games. He is actually possessed five games along with a number of passing goals this time. That's large, specifically considering he possessed only four such games over his previous three seasons blended (18 begins). With top-notch getting playmakers like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison as well as soon-to-be-returning T.J. Hockenson, he's established to succeed. He encounters the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 and also Jacksonville Jaguars in Full Week 10, as well as each defenses rank inside the top 12 in dream points permitted to quarterbacks.Other QB optionsTua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (48.1%): Tagovailoa created his profit for the Dolphins in Week 8 after overlooking 4 video games due to a trauma experienced back in Week 2 against the Buffalo Costs. With Tagovailoa out, Miami's offense battled, but his come back brought a trigger-- regardless of whether he set up only 14.5 imagination factors versus the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa's existence lifted the whole offense as well as he stays a sound QB2 option, especially along with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as his top aim ats. In a spin of destiny, he'll experience the Costs again in Week 9. Offering the ESPN Respect the Commish Championship RingRecognize the dedication as well as hard-earned authority of your league's Commish along with bling. Usage code FOCUS10 for 10% off your order. Shop Now.Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (18.5%): Stafford put up a season-high 24.7 dream aspects versus the Vikings in Full week 8, confirming great points frequently happen when he targets Puka Nacua and also Cooper Kupp. For Week 9, he'll be a premium QB2 possibility when driving versus the Seattle Seahawks.Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns (3.3%): Winston actioned in for Deshaun Watson in Week 8 as well as put up 334 passing gardens and 23.5 dream points against the commonly powerful Baltimore Ravens. Along with Watson out for the period because of his Achilles injury, Winston remains in line to begin once again when the Browns deal with the Los Angeles Chargers in Full Week 9. He's a sound QB2/QB3 choice in superflex organizations for those imagination managers finding depth.Next RB upTyrone Tracy Jr., The Big Apple Giants (46.3%): Tracy will certainly seek to bounce back Monday night versus a challenging Pittsburgh Steelers protection that is actually been powerful against opposing spines. The Giants had only 18 hurrying tries in Week 7 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, however Tracy led their backfield in both breaks and also touches, albeit do with only 6.2 dream points. Nevertheless, the Giants possess some of one of the most favorable RB routines for the remainder of the time, therefore this can be your final possibility to include Tracy.Other RB optionsplay0:47 Isaac Guerendo's Full week 8 imagination recapCheck out some statistics responsible for Isaac Guerendo's escapement Week 8 imagination performance.Isaac Guerendo, San Francisco 49ers (3.6%): Jordan Mason's shoulder injury required him to leave early yet once again, and also Guerendo boosted but once more, counting an excellent 19.2 fantasy points against Dallas. With the 49ers moving in to their bye full week, he's still worth an aggressive add. It's confusing if Mason will miss even more time or even if Christian McCaffrey are going to absolutely return right away adhering to the bye. Offered San Francisco's No. 2 ranking in overall backyards per game, Guerendo can be a beneficial stockpile-- and also a lot more if he's made the starter against the Tampa fl Bay Buccaneers in Full Week 10. Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals (16.5%): Benson supports James Conner, that has actually gone over along with 19-plus touches in 6 out of 8 video games. Benson's value depends upon Conner's health and wellness-- and also due to the fact that Conner has never played a total frequent time, there's a good opportunity Benson could end up discussing the workload along with Emari Demercado just before the time is actually over.Ray Davis, Buffalo Expenses (16.8%): Davis had six rushing efforts versus the Seahawks in Full week 8, while starter James Chef acquired 20 contacts and 28.3 fantasy aspects. If Prepare were actually to skip opportunity, Davis may be a league-winner in the high-powered Costs outburst. Remember back to Week 6 when Prepare loafed and Davis slashed 18.2 fantasy points on 23 touches.Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams (16.9%): Kyren Williams leads the Rams backfield, balancing 20-plus touches in six away from 7 games, supported by a solid offensive pipes. Like many of our waiver cord referrals, Corum's fantasy worth depends upon the wellness of the guy facing him on the intensity graph. Stock Corum on your bench for when he's asked to substitute Williams' production (14-plus imagination points in every video game, along with three activities of over 20 scores). Next WR upplay0:43 Why Cedric Tillman is actually a must-add for dream managersEric Karabell reveals why imagination managers require to grab Browns WR Cedric Tillman if they can.Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns (16.0%): The second-year recipient is actually creating waves, along with nine-plus intendeds as well as 18-plus imagination imagination aspects in consecutive video games. This uptick coincides with the Browns having traded away Amari Cooper. Cleveland's offense is actually trending up with Winston now under center, creating Tillman a recipient to take into consideration if you need to have assistance. Keep in mind that the Browns deal with among the toughest WR schedules for the remainder of the season. Still, the target volume ought to stay tough for Tillman, therefore don't disregard him as a useful add-on. If you lose out on Tillman, fellow Browns WR Chamber pot Jeudy (49.9%) is actually a strong fallback option.Other WR optionsJosh Downs, Indianapolis Colts (48.6%): Downs' roster portion has taken a dip in recent weeks, however it is actually readied to soar once more. He recorded four out of nine intendeds for 109 receiving backyards and also a touchdown in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. This functionality is specifically remarkable provided Anthony Richardson's struggles as a passer. Richardson do with a saddening 31.3% fulfillment price versus Houston, awful through any kind of Colts quarterback given that Jeff George in 1990. The Colts' obtaining corps hinges on Downs, Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce. Nevertheless, with Richardson under facility, their creation has a tendency to become be "boom or even seizure." Downs stays a high-end flex choice versus the Vikings in Full week 9. Publisher's Picks1 RelatedJalen McMillan, Tampa Gulf Buccaneers (41.7%): With Chris Godwin and also Mike Evans out, McMillan handled a larger job in Week 8, finding 7 targets but racking up simply 9.2 fantasy points. He and also Baker Mayfield possessed some interaction concerns, leading to an overlooked relationship about what could possibly possess been a long goal. McMillan is however a flex choice in much deeper organizations moving into Week 9 versus the Kansas Urban Area Chiefs.Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers (24.0%): Legette had a sound activity against the Broncos in Full week 8, posting 13.4 imagination factors because of a TD pass from Bryce Youthful. With Diontae Johnson supposedly pulling trade passion, Legette's imagination value might rise if Johnson is relocated. He costs a lineup area as well as is actually most effectively utilized as a flex alternative in deeper games, even as some occasional lapses in focus stay a concern.Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers (22.4%): Pearsall finished up Week 8 along with only 4 targets as well as 11.7 fantasy factors against the Dallas Cowboys. Surprisingly, he possessed extra hurrying yards (39) than getting gardens (38) in the competition. He's a sound include deeper organizations, yet remember he'll likely rest at least No. 4 in the intended position responsible for Deebo Samuel Sr., George Kittle and Jauan Jennings.Next TE upplay0:38 How Cade Otton matches the costs for imagination supervisors looking for a TEMatt Bowen explains why Cade Otton is a "reliable" waiver cable add-on for imagination managers.Cade Otton, Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers (58.6%): I am actually damaging some of my own regulations right here since Otton is rostered in over 50% of leagues, however if he is actually somehow on call in your own, you should add him instantly. Along with Godwin out for the period and Evans sidelined up until after Full week 11, Otton is actually boosting in a huge means. Otton's 17 celebrations over the last two video games are the best through a Tampa fl Gulf tight end in any type of regular-season two-game stretch in franchise business history. Otton has balanced over 18.0 imagination goals in those activities. He is actually a must-start tight end proceeding, especially along with the Buccaneers' ideal timetable for the placement for the rest of the season.One more TE optionMike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals (10.4%): Gesicki boosted in Week 8 versus the Eagles, finishing with eight targets as well as slashing 12.3 fantasy aims in an activity where WR Tee Higgins was actually eliminated as a result of a quad accident. Gesicki led the Bengals' TE team in both snaps and also routes operate. Back in Week 2 versus the Chiefs, he do with nine targets and also 16.1 imagination aspects when Higgins was sidelined due a hamstring concern. Watch on Higgins' standing moved right into Week 9 versus the Sin City Raiders. If he is actually not at one hundred%, you recognize what to get out of Gesicki.