Blog · Week 8 · November 1, 2026
Should you pick up Elic Ayomanor in Week 8?
We do not recommend spending a high waiver wire priority on Elic Ayomanor in Week 8. While he saw 7 targets in Week 7, his overall 2026 production remains too low for standard formats. He is only worth picking up in deep leagues as bench depth.
Elic Ayomanor Week 7 Context and Waiver Interest
The 23-year-old receiver with 1 year of experience, Elic Ayomanor, is seeing increased interest after being added in 93864 leagues and dropped in 0 over the last 24 h. In Week 7 against CLE, the wideout recorded his best game of the year with 7.4 PPR pts on 7 tg, 3 rec, and 44 recy. This outing was a noticeable step up from previous weeks: in Week 4 @ BAL he had 3.2 PPR pts (1 tg, 1 rec, 22 recy), in Week 5 vs HOU he posted 2.7 PPR pts (2 tg, 1 rec, 17 recy), and in Week 6 @ IND he managed just 1.3 PPR pts (2 tg, 1 rec, 3 recy). He is currently active.
Week 8 Matchup and FX Model Projections
Despite the recent target volume spike, his overall 2026 numbers demand caution. Across 7 games, Ayomanor has scored 33.7 PPR pts, averaging a low 4.8 per contest. Heading into Week 8 @ CIN, he faces a NEUTRAL MATCHUP. The opposing defense surrenders 30.5 pts per game to WRs, ranking #18 of 32 (where #1 allows the most and #32 the least). Our proprietary FX Model ranks him as the WR80 for the week, projecting 6.5 PPR pts, 5.4 Half pts, and 4.3 STD pts. These low expectations make it difficult to rely on him for immediate fantasy production in standard leagues.
Waiver Wire Strategy and Fantasy Outlook
Fantasy managers noticed the increase in targets last week, but turning 7 looks into 3 catches for 44 yards highlights efficiency concerns. While the matchup against CIN offers a neutral environment, the offense limits his floor and ceiling. If your roster is suffering from bye weeks or injuries, Ayomanor offers raw target potential as a speculative stash in deep formats. However, you should not expect consistent scoring or start him right away. Leave him on waivers in shallower formats until he proves that Week 7 target share can translate into reliable fantasy output on a weekly basis.
Fantasy advice
WAIT · In PPR formats, our model projects Elic Ayomanor for 6.5 pts, placing him as the WR80 for Week 8. His value is even lower in Half (5.4 pts) and STD (4.3 pts) scoring leagues, matching his low season average of 4.8 pts across 7 games. Do not start him in any standard lineup or FLEX spot against CIN. He should remain on the waiver wire in 10-team and 12-team leagues. Only consider adding him in 14-team or deeper formats if you need emergency wide receiver depth for your bench.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
How many fantasy points is Elic Ayomanor projected for in Week 8?
The FX Model projects Elic Ayomanor for 6.5 PPR pts, 5.4 Half pts, and 4.3 STD pts in Week 8 against CIN.
What were Elic Ayomanor's stats in Week 7?
Ayomanor recorded 7.4 PPR pts with 3 rec on 7 tg for 44 recy against CLE in Week 7.
Should I start Elic Ayomanor in Week 8?
No, he is ranked as the WR80 for the week and should remain on your bench or waiver wire against CIN.