Seattle just handed the Kansas City Chiefs a stone-cold 20-3 beatdown, and while we’re still buzzing from that win at Lumen, the fantasy football world keeps spinning right into Week 8. If you’re scrambling to patch up your lineup from bye weeks and injuries, or you just want to grab a game-changer, then listen up: Jonah Coleman and Rachaad White are the names you absolutely need on your radar. These guys are about to shift some serious fantasy weight, believe me.
Coleman’s Takeover Is Inevitable, Even Against the Chiefs
Let’s talk about Jonah Coleman first. This dude spent four games on injured reserve with an ankle issue, and in Week 7, his first real action back against Arizona, he popped off. He led all Denver running backs with nine carries for 54 yards and even reeled in two catches for another 15 yards on two targets. That’s efficiency, people! Head Coach Sean Payton wasn’t shy about it either, telling reporters they “got to get him (Coleman) more touches. Definitely.” You don’t hear that unless someone’s making plays.
Yeah, the Broncos still have J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, but anyone who’s watched Coleman play, and who knows Dobbins’ injury history, can tell you it’s only a matter of time before Coleman is the clear leader in that backfield every single week. This guy’s the real deal, and he’s got that spark that makes you say, “Yep, that’s my guy.” He’s worth shelling out at least 25 percent of your remaining FAAB. You gotta be aggressive! He’s a flex play in Week 8 against the same Kansas City team our Hawks just crushed, and if he keeps that momentum, he’s a legit No. 2 Fantasy running back across all leagues. Don’t let someone else snatch him up.
Rachaad White Is Locked In as the Commanders’ Lead Back
Then there’s Rachaad White for the Commanders. He was on bye in Week 7, so maybe he flew under some radars, but here’s the deal: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on injured reserve with a groin injury, and that means White is the undisputed lead back for at least three more games. Three more games as the guy! That’s golden in fantasy.
We already saw what he can do in Week 6 without Croskey-Merritt on the field against San Francisco. White punched in seven carries for 27 yards and grabbed four catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on five targets. That’s 11.1 PPR points. And get this: he’s hit at least 11.1 PPR points in three of his past four games. He’ll share some touches with Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols until Croskey-Merritt gets back, sure, but White’s upside in that trio is through the roof, especially if you’re in a PPR league. You absolutely need to spend at least 20 percent of your FAAB on him. He’s a borderline starter against Philadelphia in Week 8, and that’s exactly the kind of stability you want right now.
The Waiver Wire Frenzy Is Just Beginning
Look, Week 8 is going to be wild on the waiver wire. We’ve got Houston, New Orleans, the Giants, and San Francisco all on bye, plus a laundry list of injuries piling up across the league. That means a ton of roster spots need filling, and smart managers are going to be aggressive. Coleman and White are the cream of the crop, the guys who could legitimately swing your season. You’ll likely need to empty those FAAB pockets to secure them, but trust me, it’s worth it. Get your bids in, prepare for battle, and make sure your lineup is ready to roll! This is the time to make those championship moves.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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