Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden

Week 8 Waiver Wire - Your New Favorite Fantasy TE

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Oct 21, 2025
Jakob Sanderson, a savvy fantasy football writer and analyst, joins to dissect key Waiver Wire picks for Week 8. They dive into Jaxson Dart's impressive rookie play, showcasing his rushing upside. Jakob explores Oronde Gadsden's potential as a TE1 with his versatile route running. They also compare Darnell Mooney and Xavier Legette's roles while addressing the impact of Mike Evans' injury on WR targets. For deep-league players, options like Theo Johnson and Isaiah Davis offer intriguing possibilities.
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INSIGHT

Dart's Rushing Upside Makes Him Startable

  • Jaxson Dart's rushing and aggressiveness make him a fantasy QB with high weekly upside despite questionable decision-making.
  • Pick him up now; his rushing volume and second-read accuracy justify starting him as a low-end top-12 QB.
INSIGHT

Gadsden Becoming Chargers' Primary TE

  • Rondae Gadsden is being used as the Chargers' primary 11-personnel tight end and is seeing high snap share in pass-heavy scripts.
  • His athleticism and route tree make him a legit TE1 candidate rest of season in fantasy formats.
ADVICE

Grab Gadsden Now

  • Pick up Rondae Gadsden immediately in redraft and dynasty if available; his ceiling outstrips many current tight ends.
  • Be aggressive on rostering him because the Chargers' pass-heavy offense elevates his weekly ceiling.
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