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    A brutal wave of injuries has left many fantasy managers with big holes in their starting lineups in Week 8, even if no NFL team has a bye.

    There is no way to completely replace guys like Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel or Rashid Shaheed. However, in this attempt we may have to dig quite deep into the available player pool to find replacements.

    As you might expect, this week's waiver transfer proposals are full of wide receivers as we look to fill the void left by so many struggling starters.

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    Due to the wide variation in league types and individual team requirements, the players listed here are in the lowest to highest availability rates in Fantrax leagues, which may or may not be consistent with rates on other platforms. (Recommended bid values ​​are based on a $100 free agent acquisition budget for the season.)

    WR Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens (39% availability)

    The Ravens' high-powered offense continues to roll, with QB Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes on Monday night. The league's leading receiver in Week 7? None other than Bateman, who caught all four of his targets for 121 yards and a touchdown. If Zay Flowers continues to be limited by an ankle injury, the speedy bateman will play an even bigger role in the future. FAAB offer: $10

    WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers (49%)

    Brandon Aiyuk has season-ending knee surgery, Jauan Jennings is out with a hip injury and Deebo Samuel is suffering from pneumonia. someone has to intercept Brock Purdy's passes. Pearsall — the Niners' first-round pick in this year's draft — was supposed to be that guy. After missing the first six games with a gunshot wound, Pearsall made his NFL debut on Sunday, catching three passes for 21 yards and playing more snaps (44) than any other Niners receiver. FAAB offer: $13.

    TE Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins (57%)

    Smith, not Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle, was Miami's top receiver on Sunday with seven receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. Of course, that was with Tyler Huntley at quarterback. It looks like Tua Tagovailoa will return from injured reserve this week to reclaim the job, so Smith may not be as common a target. Still, this week's No. 2 fantasy tight end is worth a long look if you've been streaming the position all season. FAAB offer: $4.

    QB Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (59%)

    Entering Monday night, Wilson was the No. 1 fantasy quarterback of the week, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for another score. Not bad for his first game back from a calf injury. While fantasy managers in one-QB leagues likely already have a solid starter, Wilson's upside (particularly his throw to WR George Pickens) definitely makes him a potential starting spot in bye weeks. FAAB offer: $5

    RB Tyler Goodson, Indianapolis Colts (68%)

    Jonathan Taylor hopes to return to training this week after missing the last three games due to an ankle injury. In his place, Goodson and Trey Sermon spent time together. While Sermon (44% available) got more snaps, Goodson was more productive. FAAB offer: $6

    WR Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (67%)

    The Bucs lost both starting wide receivers to injuries on Monday night, and Chris Godwin is likely out for the season. McMillan, a third-round rookie, has the most upside of the other receivers who could face Mike Evans (who himself is dealing with a sore Achilles tendon). McMillan scored eight goals before Godwin's injury, so look for him to see even more opportunities in the future. FAAB offer: $8.

    With QB Deshaun Watson, the Browns had the worst offense in the NFL. So what makes anyone think things would go better with a backup under center? First of all, veteran Winston is much more willing to take risks when throwing the ball, which can lead to big plays. However, this also means he has a tendency to turn the ball over. In other words: only break glass if necessary. FAAB offer: $1.

    (For what it's worth, the Patriots' Drake Maye still has 40% availability and he finished as QB6 this week.)

    The real reason to hype Winston's emergence as a starter (and we're just assuming so at this point given Dorian Thompson-Robinson's finger injury) is that the Browns' receivers have a better chance of putting up decent numbers. Tillman led the group with 12 targets on Sunday and caught eight for 81 yards. The Browns expect to have a lot of catching up to do going forward. While TE David Njoku looks like the No. 1 option, Tillman appears ahead of Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore in the pecking order. FAAB offer: $5.

    Raymond and Tim Patrick (90% available, mentioned last week) will see more snaps over the next two weeks while Jameson Williams serves his two-game suspension. That's an important role as star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will likely receive even more attention from defenses. Raymond may be the hottest player this week after catching his first TD pass of the season against Minnesota. FAAB offer: $4.

    WR Cedrick Wilson, New Orleans Saints (95%)

    Bub Means was the preferred player last week due to injuries to Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, but Wilson had six catches for 57 yards and a TD in Week 7 while Means was 3-37. It may not matter as long as rookie Spencer Rattler is the quarterback, but he is almost certainly available. And the schedule is looking a little better after this week's matchup against the Chargers. FAAB offer: $2.

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