We’re halfway through the NFL season, and fantasy football teams are hurting. George Kittle had a goose egg in his first week back, Nico Collins can’t get on the same page as C.J. Stroud, and Oronde Gadsden outscored every other tight end in half PPR. These waiver wire pickups can get you back on the right track ahead of Week 8.
Oronde Gadsden, Chargers Tight End, and Other Waiver Pickups
Pickup and Play Options
Oronde Gadsden, Chargers Tight End
Gadsden just had the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end since 2000. His snap percentage has climbed, his targets are climbing, and he’s a vital part of this offense. He might be a top two option on the Chargers offense, and he’s the top pickup for any tight-end-hungry teams (which is a lot of them).
Gadsden is rostered in 12% of leagues on Sleeper.
Kyle Monangai, Bears Running Back
The Baltimore Ravens can’t stop a sneeze on the ground right now, and Monangai showed what he can do with an increased workload. His running style is no-nonsense and straightforward, which will continue to earn him touches on an ascending offense.
Monangai is rostered in 11% of leagues on Sleeper.
Darnell Mooney, Falcons Wide Receiver
There’s a chance Mooney is already on someone’s roster. But it’s unlikely they started him, and they’re frustrated with his early-season injuries. If he’s available on waivers, he’s the WR2 for the Falcons and gets a fantastic matchup against the Dolphins even with quarterback questions.
Mooney is rostered in 37% of leagues on Sleeper.
Pat Freiermuth, Steelers Tight End
Arthur Smith has never burned fantasy football managers before, right? More importantly, the Green Bay Packers are a plus matchup for tight ends, and one of Freiermuth or Smith is going to have some value this week. After an explosion in Week 7, the answer should be Freiermuth, but Smith might just make it Darnell Washington for the memes.
Freiermuth is rostered in 10% of leagues on Sleeper.
