Top 14 waiver wire targets for Week 8 of fantasy football: D'Onta Foreman is the man to get this week

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 66.1%

Week 8 stats: 118 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns — 31.8 fantasy points

One thing to know: Christian McCaffrey isn't around in Carolina anymore, but D'Onta Foreman looks like he's more than ready to carry the Panthers running game. In the two games since McCaffrey's departure, Foreman has rushed for 236 yards.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 54.8%

Week 8 stats: 39 rushing yards, 3 receptions, 46 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 17.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley are still splitting time out of the Atlanta backfield in Cordarrelle Patterson's absence, but on Sunday, Allgeier was the man to have in your fantasy lineups. Allgeier has now found the end zone in two straight games, and has a favorable matchup against the Chargers next week.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 18.4%

Week 8 stats: 62 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 5 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 16.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Baltimore backfield is still very much a team effort. Last week Gus Edwards led the team with 11 carries, but Kenyan Drake was not far behind with seven, and he nearly matched Edwards' yardage total despite the opportunity gap between them. Further, Drake is more involved in the Ravens' passing game, giving him extra value in PPR leagues.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 32.6%

Week 8 stats: 46 rushing yards, 1 reception, 13 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 12.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Broncos have been looking for someone to take over the top job in the backfield after Javonte Williams went down with an injury and veteran Melvin Gordon struggled out of the gate. Latavius Murray, on his third team in three years, seems to be getting the opportunity, leading Denver with 14 carries on Sunday.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 45.7%

Week 8 stats: 20 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 29 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 12.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: Nyheim Hines is the type of running back who always seems to be available on the waiver wire. It's a hit-or-miss bet putting him in your lineup, but with six teams on bye next week, including top running backs like Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey, and Najee Harris, Hines might be worth a shot this Sunday.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 46.6%

Week 8 stats: 7 receptions, 92 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 23.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Rondale Moore has had at least six receptions in three if his past four games. With so many teams not playing next week, he's a good spot start on a Cardinals team that needs to score some points to stay in games.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 29.1%

Week 8 stats: 4 receptions, 31 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 16.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Devin Duvernay had a couple down weeks before his game against the Buccaneers, but when the Ravens do decide to use him, he tends to put up numbers. As a threat to score on special teams as well, he's a high-risk, high-reward play that some teams might need heading into next week.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 6.4%

Week 8 stats: 7 receptions, 64 receiving yards — 13.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Mack Hollins has now cleared 12 fantasy points in two straight games. His numbers aren't all that eye-popping, but he gets enough looks in the Raiders offense that he's a solid PPR play if you need assurance you'll get something out of your wide receiver slot.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 0.2%

Week 8 stats: 6 receptions, 64 receiving yards — 12.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Demarcus Robinson had been a non-factor in fantasy all year, but on Thursday night against the Buccaneers, he suddenly looked like a central part of the Ravens offense. Robinson had six receptions on eight targets, four of which went for first downs. It was just one game, so it's still unclear if it was just a flash in the pan or a sign of things to come, but if the Ravens decide to lean on him more, Robinson could quickly become fantasy relevant.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 72.6%

Week 8 stats: 5 receptions, 70 receiving yards — 12 fantasy points

One thing to know: With the Bears apparently ready to let Justin Fields throw the ball a bit more, Darnell Mooney is suddenly a playable receiver in fantasy again. While he's still widely owned, it's worth taking a look to see if he was made available by someone in need of freeing up a roster spot earlier in the year.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 34%

Week 8 stats: 4 receptions, 87 receiving yards — 12.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Whether your tight end is out on bye next week, or just underperforming overall, Greg Dulcich is a worthy addition to your fantasy roster. Since joining the Broncos offense, Dulcich has gotten quite a lot of attention from quarterback Russell Wilson, putting up double-digit fantasy points in each of the three games he's played thus far.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 32.2%

Week 8 stats: 4 receptions, 55 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 15.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: Evan Engram has scored at least nine fantasy points in four straight games. If that's enough to get your fantasy team over the hump next week, add him before someone else does.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 2.2%

Week 8 stats: 2 fumble recoveries, 5 sacks, 13 points against — 14 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Seahawks had the second-highest-scoring defense in fantasy this week. Next week, they go up against a Cardinals team that they held to just three points less than a month ago.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 26.2%

Week 8 stats: 151 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 60 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown — 26 fantasy points

One thing to know: Over the past two weeks, the Bears have opened up their offense, letting Justin Fields throw a bit more, as well as draw up some designed running plays for their talented quarterback. Not only have the changes helped the Bears offense get moving, it's also been a boon for Fields' fantasy numbers, finishing as a top-5 fantasy QB two weeks in a row.