Apex Scores Lite Apex Scores Lite flag
back Voltar
Fantasy Football Week 8 Tight End Waiver Wire Targets: Brenton Strange, T.J. Hockenson Stand Out

Brenton Strange and T.J. Hockenson are among the three tight ends to target on the fantasy football waiver wire in Week 8.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter on Oct. 15, 2023 at EverBank Stadium. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

George Kittle is among the notable TEs on a bye week in Week 8, which could lead to some fantasy football managers searching for a replacement. The good news for those managers is that a handful of viable options are available on the waiver wire.

If you don’t roster any of the premier TEs in fantasy football, which TEs should you target on the waiver wire in Week 8?

All stats used in this article are from PFF or Sumer Sports unless stated otherwise. Fantasy rankings and fantasy point totals are courtesy of FantasyPros.

T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) catches a touchdown pass against Indianapolis Colts safety AJ Haulcy (25) in the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

T.J. Hockenson cleared concussion protocol coming out of the Minnesota Vikings’ bye week, and he didn’t waste any time improving his chemistry with Kyler Murray. In Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, Hockenson scored 13.5 fantasy points, propelling him to TE9 in fantasy points per game (10.5).

Aside from the revenge-game narrative, Hockenson will face a Detroit Lions defense in Week 8 that is allowing the most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to TEs (+17.5).

Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) catches a pass for a touchdown against Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Before the Jacksonville Jaguars had their bye week in Week 7, Brenton Strange was the TE9 in fantasy points per game (13.2) from Week 4 to Week 6. Of the 25 TEs with 25-plus targets this season, Strange has the seventh-most yards per reception (10.7) and the sixth-most yards per route run (1.86).

Up next for Strange is a Colts defense that is giving up the 11th-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to TEs (+0.6).

Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) reacts after his touchdown against the New York Jets in the second half at Gillette Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The ceiling isn’t astronomically high for Hunter Henry, but the veteran TE has logged 11-plus fantasy points in four straight games. As a result, Henry has climbed to TE14 in fantasy points per game (9.7) entering Week 8.

With Drake Maye playing much better in recent weeks, Henry could excel against a Miami Dolphins defense that is permitting the eighth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to TEs (+2.4).

Add us as a preferred source on Google

You may like

Broncos Add WR to Practice Squad Ahead of Week 8 vs. Chiefs

si.com 1 hora atrás

Which Bad Team Emerges to Win NFC South? Outlining Which Team Might Have Inside Track

foxsports.com 49 minutos atrás

Blake Corum Is the Key to the Rams Turning Their Season Around and Making a Playoff Run

si.com 1 hora atrás

Last-place Packers hope to find path to run through Panthers

aol.com 1 hora atrás

Super Bowl-Winning QB Urges Minnesota Vikings to Make Blockbuster Trade for $44M Pro Bowler

aol.com 2 horas atrás

Denzel Ward Reached a Major Career Milestone in Browns Win Over the Weekend

si.com 1 hora atrás

Rams Shake Up Practice Squad, Sign Linebacker Jon Rhattigan to Address Special Teams Struggles

si.com 17 minutos atrás

Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: A new top team emerges after chaotic week

aol.com 2 horas atrás

Should New York Giants explore a trade for Chargers' Dalvin Tomlinson?

aol.com 1 hora atrás

What to Know About the Latest Wave of Dolphins Tryout Players

si.com 1 hora atrás