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Chris’ Fantasies: Week 8 Waiver Wire Targets

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a late fourth quarter touchdown run by Dalvin Cook #33 to seal the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Waiver Wire list is loooooong this week. There are some wide receivers coming on, and living up to their draft position, while some running backs are carving out a role in some explosive offenses. Here's who to target this week.

Chase Edmonds, RB ARI

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Chase Edmonds #29 of the Arizona Cardinals runs the ball against Michael Thomas #31 of the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Chase Edmonds #29 of the Arizona Cardinals runs the ball against Michael Thomas #31 of the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)


Kareem Hunt, RB CLE

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Ty Johnson, RB DET

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ty Johnson #31 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball as Jordan Hicks #58 and D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Arizona Cardinals look to make the tackle during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ty Johnson #31 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball as Jordan Hicks #58 and D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Arizona Cardinals look to make the tackle during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)


Kenny Stills, WR HOU

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 20: Kenny Stills #12 of the Houston Texans catches a pass while being defended by Rock Ya-Sin #34 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 20: Kenny Stills #12 of the Houston Texans catches a pass while being defended by Rock Ya-Sin #34 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)


Diontae Johnson, WR PIT

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs to the end zone for a 43-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs to the end zone for a 43-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on September 30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)


Zach Pascal, WR IND

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: Zach Pascal #14 of the Indianapolis Colts gives a stiff arm to Lonnie Johnson #32 of the Houston Texans during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 20: Zach Pascal #14 of the Indianapolis Colts gives a stiff arm to Lonnie Johnson #32 of the Houston Texans during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)


Mohamed Sanu, WR NE

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons pushes off Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Atlanta Falcons pushes off Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


Corey Davis, WR TEN

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers to tie the game during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Corey Davis #84 of the Tennessee Titans spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers to tie the game during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)


DeVante Parker, WR MIA

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 13: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins points towards the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 13: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins points towards the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


Dallas Goedert, TE PHI

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 06: Tight End Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by cornerback Brian Poole #34 of the New York Jets during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on October 06, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 06: Tight End Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by cornerback Brian Poole #34 of the New York Jets during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on October 06, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)


Kirk Cousins, QB MIN

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a late fourth quarter touchdown run by Dalvin Cook #33 to seal the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 20: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a late fourth quarter touchdown run by Dalvin Cook #33 to seal the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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