Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, Kendrick Bourne

There are no teams on a bye in Week 8, but start-or-sit decisions are still difficult due to injury and matchup concerns. Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, and Kendrick Bourne are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games.

Palmer has been productive but is dealing with an injury, Hubbard has outplayed Miles Sanders to this point, and Bourne has delivered a few big performances over the last few weeks. All are on the fantasy radar for Week 8.

Should you start Palmer, Hubbard, or Bourne in Week 8? Let's dive in.

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Should I Start Joshua Palmer for Fantasy Football?

Palmer has been solid in the absence of Mike Williams (torn ACL). Since the Week 3 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, Palmer has caught at least seven passes in all four games. He has not finished with fewer than 60 receiving yards, and he posted 133 receiving yards last week in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

However, he is questionable to face the Chicago Bears in Week 8 due to a knee injury. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said there is some optimism that he'll be able to suit up on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately, fantasy managers will have to make that decision earlier than they want to since the game takes place after the bulk of the Week 8 slate.

Palmer is a solid flex option for Week 8, but if you have wideouts will similar outlooks, it might be best to play it safe. You could also pick up and start Quentin Johnston, Darnell Mooney, or Josh Reynolds if Palmer is inactive. All three of those players will not be locked when Palmer's game status is announced.

He is the WR36 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Chuba Hubbard for Fantasy Football?

The Houston Texans have surrendered the ninth-most fantasy points per game to running backs this season. So far this season, Hubbard has scored the 37th-most half-PPR fantasy points, while Miles Sanders is the RB45 to this point.

Hubbard is averaging 4.5 yards per carry to Sanders' 3.1. If you're in a tough spot at running back, Hubbard is a decent RB2 or flex option in a favorable matchup. He is starting to see a heavier workload while Sanders struggles.

He is the RB29 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

Should I Start Kendrick Bourne for Fantasy Football?

Bourne has quietly put together a WR27 season through seven weeks. The 28-year-old has flourished, despite the Patriots' offensive struggles. This season, he has 34 receptions for 370 yards and three touchdowns.

In Week 8, he draws the Miami Dolphins, who have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers this year. The statuses of cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (knee) and Xavien Howard (groin) could affect this start-or-sit decision.

He is the WR41 in our half-PPR consensus staff rankings.

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