Bucky Irving - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we get a better idea of how Tampa Bay's backfield shakes out POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: The Bucs kicked off the season as fantasy gold. Baker Mayfield was on fire, slinging it to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, making it rain fantasy points with enough left over to […]

Rachaad White - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we get a better gauge of Tampa Bay's backfield POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: The Bucs offense started the season as an absolute gold mine for fantasy. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was balling alongside wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and there were enough touches and scoring opportunities to […]

Raheem Mostert On The Flex Radar Against The Cardinals

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert has been good on a per-carry basis since returning from a chest injury in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. He's garnered 30 carries for 130 yards (4.3 yards per carry) while adding two receptions for 18 yards (9 yards per reception). The only downside is that he […]

Caleb Williams - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is still on the easy part of his schedule. He'll face the Washington Commanders in Week 8, who outside of a Week 7 blowout of the Carolina Panthers, have not been very good at stopping opposing quarterbacks. • Secondary […]

Tony Pollard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats unless elite RB options are available POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 ANALYSIS: This week is a brutal matchup for Tony Pollard and the struggling Tennessee Titans offense as they'll face off against the red-hot Detroit Lions and their stout run defense. Fellow teammate Tyjae Spears was limited in practice on […]

Davante Adams - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: At some point, Aaron Rodgers will figure it out and start playing better, right? Maybe, maybe not. Newly signed New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams' first game with his new team and his old quarterback resulted in just three catches for 30 yards in a blowout loss […]

Najee Harris - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats unless elite RB options are available POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside ANALYSIS: Harris has been hitting his stride of late, with two straight games of 100-plus rushing yards. He is likely a big benefactor of the team's switch to Russell Wilson at quarterback, as Russ's lack of mobility […]

Jerome Ford Ruled Out For Week 8

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) was ruled out for Week 8 according to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle Telegram. Ford was able to return to practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday but did not progress enough to suit up this weekend. As a result, Ford will now set his […]

DJ Moore - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is an elite receiver. His quarterback, Caleb Williams, is not an elite QB. Luckily for them, they're in the middle of an absolute cakewalk of a schedule. They face the Washington Commanders in Week 8, who have given up the eighth-most PPR […]

Tank Bigsby - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats if Travis Etienne is ruled out for Week 8 POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside ANALYSIS: Tank Bigsby has impressed since being thrust into action due to multiple injuries to fellow running back Travis Etienne. So far on the year, Bigsby has 67 rush attempts for 415 yards and […]

Jonathan Taylor Tracking Well For Sunday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is "tracking very well" to play on Sunday according to Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated. This is a great sign for the 25-year-old as he has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain during Week 4. Taylor also logged a full practice on Thursday after being limited on […]

Ray Davis – Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB48 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis is the RB41 for the year, averaging 6.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The rookie had a limited role over the first five weeks, averaging 5.1 rushing attempts and 3.5 fantasy points per game, scoring 3.3 or […]

Chase Brown - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats as your RB2/Flex option POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 with added value if your league awards points for kick returns ANALYSIS: Brown is an explosive running back with the ability to take one to the house on any given play. The bad news is that he has yet to eclipse […]

Jerome Ford Returns To Practice On Friday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) returned to practice on Friday according to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle Telegram. This is a great sign for the 25-year-old as he was unable to participate in any team practice sessions earlier in the week. Fantasy managers should monitor the injury report later on Friday as Ford […]

Jonathan Taylor - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Must-Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: You cannot bench Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) if he plays. He missed three straight games with a high-ankle sprain, but has a good chance of clearing the injury report. He practiced fully on Thursday, logging his third straight day of work. His workload and talent […]

Sean Tucker – Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB49 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker was a fantasy football afterthought entering the 2024 season. However, the second-year running back has earned a role on offense after his massive Week 6 performance against the New Orleans Saints. Tucker had 14 rushing attempts for […]

Justice Hill - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats with no teams on a bye in Week 8 POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB4 with value as a handcuff ANALYSIS: Hill's fantasy value comes as a pass catcher, where he's excellent out of the backfield. But the reality is the Ravens are 5-2 and aren't finding themselves in many negative […]

Bucky Irving Could Play On Sunday

Tampa Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (toe) is in play to suit up on Sunday according to Brianna Dix. The 22-year-old was also spotted at practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the weekend as he will likely carry an injury designation […]

Tyler Allgeier - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/RB5 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier has only had one game with a major role this season, and that was in the 38-20 blowout win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He followed that 19.8 PPR fantasy point performance by scoring just 5.5 points in a blowout […]

James Conner Is A Solid RB2 In Week 8

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner should be viewed as a solid RB2 with a high floor when the Cardinals travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins in Week 8. Conner shined on Monday night with 21 touches for 152 yards in the crucial win over the Chargers. That performance further solidified Conner as […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Viewed As Game-Time Decision

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday according to Kainani Stevens. Etienne was sidelined last weekend due to a hamstring injury but has been able to participate during Wednesday's and Thursday's practice in a limited capacity which is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

James Cook - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Facing the Seattle Seahawks, who allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to running backs, James Cook is in a favorable matchup. He is coming off a two-game scoring streak after finding the end zone against the Tennessee Titans last week. In Week 7, Cook […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks of the Week: Week 8 (2024)

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De'Von Achane - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: This is the week that managers who have been holding onto Dolphins offensive players have been waiting for! Tua Tagovailoa is back under center and ready to right the ship, which had been sinking without him. It's not an exaggeration to say that we saw […]

D'Andre Swift - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: After a slow start to the season, Swift has been a fantasy force in his last three games posting 26, 19, and 20 fantasy points (half-PPR scoring). While Roschon Johnson has established himself as Swift's main backup, it's been Swift who continues to lead this […]

Ezekiel Elliott Not In Fantasy Consideration For Week 8

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should not be considered for fantasy lineups going into Week 8's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Elliott saw 41% of snaps in Week 6 against Detroit, but was mostly in the game due to his pass-blocking utility. The veteran has been highly inefficient on the ground this season, […]

Rico Dowdle In Flex Range For Week 8

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle is in flex consideration heading into Week 8's Sunday night matchup against San Francisco. The fifth-year back saw a season-low five rush attempts in his last outing against Detroit, but made up for it with five receptions due to game script. San Francisco has been middle-of-the-road against opposing running […]

Allen Lazard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) had his fantasy value is as but cratered by the arrival of newly-signed wide receiver Davante Adams. The seventh-year pro is now the team's WR3 behind Adams and Garrett Wilson which will mean much fewer targets going forward. #Jets WR […]

Ricky Pearsall - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/WR4 ANALYSIS: Whether or not San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has a good day will likely be dependent on opportunity, and he'll have more of it if either of his fellow WRs Deebo Samuel (wrist/illness) or Jauan Jennings (hip) aren't able to play […]

Jordan Mason - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Mason has been limited in practice this week, but really only to save him for the game as he's been nursing a sore shoulder since Week 6. He had one of his toughest matchups of the year in Week 7 against the Chiefs defensive font, […]