Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver-Wire Pickups

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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Davante Adams, WR – Green Bay Packers (20% Owned)

Adams has been flying under the radar this fantasy season. But after his last game on Thursday Night Football, that will no longer be the case.

The former Fresno State Bulldog blew up for 13 receptions, 132 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7. Although he probably won’t see that many targets (16) or have that many receptions in any game this season, his performance was anything but a fluke.

Adams came into Thursday Night Football with a touchdown reception in three out of five previous games. He also saw seven-plus targets in three out of five previous games too. The Green Bay Packers offense hasn’t been what many expected for most of this year, but last week’s game was a step in the right direction. If it can get back to it’s 2014 form, Adams should continue to be a solid fantasy contributor.

Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson get all the attention and rightfully so. They both are Pro-Bowlers and have had monster seasons in the recent past. Yet, the Packers offense does not feature the tight end all that much so that makes room for three fantasy relevant wide receivers.

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