WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 8 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy football season. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive […]

Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid for Week 8 - Baker Mayfield, Chris Olave, Mark Andrews, and more

This week, we're bringing out the heavy hitters you should consider slotting into your starting lineup. Yes, these are marquee names and solid talents, but fantasy success means knowing when to pivot — especially when the numbers are stacked against your stars.  This lineup of landmines includes a quarterback without his top weapons, a dynamic […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 8 - Rashod Bateman, Jaylen Waddle, Drake London, Brian Thomas Jr., Keon Coleman

Welcome to Week 8 WR Matchups to Target. Last week was the lowest scoring slate for receivers so far in 2024, with only five wideouts scoring 20 or more DraftKings points. Our picks yielded one top-10 finisher in Tee Higgins.   Each week we will use matchup data from PFF to determine wide receivers to target […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Sunday Morning Updates): Jayden Daniels, George Kittle, Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Tua Tagovailoa, and more

Heading into Week 8 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 8 as of Sunday, October 27, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players. The injury news for […]

Is This The Year of The Running Back?

One of the most popular strategies in fantasy football heading into the 2024 NFL season was to ignore running backs in the beginning, and sometimes even in the middle rounds of the drafts, go heavy with wide receivers in the early rounds, and pick up the other positions later. It made sense, considering 13 of […]

Will Zay Flowers Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

Even with the Ravens pounding the ground with running back Derrick Henry and quarterback Lamar Jackson, Zay Flowers hasn't missed out on his slice of the action. Through the initial weeks, he’s been a target magnet, snagging nine or more in four out of six games, though he’s only danced into the end zone once. […]

Will Bucky Irving Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (toe) has been a solid rookie running back and a surprise to fantasy managers and NFL fans considering where he was drafted. He was not selected until the 125th pick of the NFL Draft in the fourth round, giving him low draft capital. One of the most predictive […]

Will Jayden Daniels Play Today? Week 8 Fantasy Football Injury Update for Sunday (2024)

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (ribs) has been one of the biggest steals of the fantasy football draft this season. Before missing most of his Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers, he was the QB2 overall in normal QB scoring formats. His combination of decisiveness, decision-making, arm-talent, ability to elevate a mediocre receiving corps, […]

Zay Flowers Likely Good To Go Versus Cleveland

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (ankle) is anticipated to play in Sunday's AFC North showdown with the Cleveland Browns. The wideout earned a questionable tag after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He logged a limited session on Friday, although that didn't add any clarity regarding his availability for Week 8. However, Barring a […]

Nate Wiggins Unavailable For Week 8

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Nate Wiggins (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Wiggins won't travel with the team while he battles an unknown illness. This is bad news for the Ravens with top defensive back Marlon Humphrey (knee) considered as doubtful for this game. That […]

Isaiah Likely May Be Worth Starting In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely began the 2024-25 campaign by catching nine of his 12 targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 loss to the Chiefs. While the 24-year-old has found the end zone two more times since then, he has just 11 receptions in the Ravens' previous six contests. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 8: Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, D.K. Metcalf, Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill

Dread it, run from it, the injury bug arrives all the same. Now in Week 8, virtually everyone's fantasy roster has been impacted one way or another. This week, we'll find out the status of key players throughout the NFL, including Jayden Daniels, Tua Tagovailoa, Tee Higgins, Diontae Johnson, and Jonathan Taylor, among others.  To […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 8 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We had another blizzard of news items to absorb in Week 7, which demands another updated rest-of-season rankings table! Football remains cursed by the injury gods while trades and a looming suspension continue to shake the landscape for our Week 8 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2024, as of October 24. Check […]

Early Slate: Week 8 NFL DFS Picks on DraftKings, FanDuel (2024) - Lineups Advice, Strategy, Values

The Week 8 NFL DFS early slate on DraftKings, FanDuel is loaded with prime matchups, highlighted by the Eagles facing off against the Bengals and the rematch of the wild Week 5 thriller between the Falcons and Buccaneers. Both games look high-scoring, but with that expectation comes high ownership. While we will look at some […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 8 - Cade Otton, Jalen McMillan, Ricky Pearsall, Drake Maye, and More

The injuries continue to pile up. If you have avoided the injury bug, consider yourself lucky because it is coming for everyone. However, when there are injuries, there are bound to be replacement options you can nab off the waiver wire.  Every week is different regarding the sneaky starts and pivot plays. This is a […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 8) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests

There won’t be any teams on a bye during Week 8, leaving us with a full schedule to enjoy. There will be no shortage of exciting games with the Seahawks against the Bills and the Bengals against the Eagles being among the matchups. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each […]

Week 8 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Overall Updates Include Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, Tony Pollard, Marvin Harrison, Xavier Worthy

The 2024 NFL season is reaching the midway point, and fantasy managers need to be extra sure they are setting optimal lineups. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football PPR rankings for 2024 for lineup assistance. Let's see where key players like Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Davante Adams, Tank Bigbsy, Kareem […]

Week 8 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football (RB, WR, TE) - Updates Include Darnell Mooney, Romeo Doubs, Tyler Lockett, DeAndre Hopkins, Rachaad White

Whether you're a prime playoff contender or are already hoping to play spoiler for another team in your league, it's critical to set optimal fantasy football lineups this weekend. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Comparing two flex options at different positions can be […]

Week 8 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, Jordan Mason, Nick Chubb

Feel free to knock on wood, but the running back position has stayed relatively healthy in 2024. Hopefully, that continues, and you can keep playing your must-start studs. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's dive into the rankings and see […]

Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: WR Updates Include Chris Olave, Jayden Reed, Tank Dell, Jalen McMillan, Khalil Shakir, Cedric Tillman

It's already week 8 of the fantasy football season, and many fantasy managers already find themselves in must-win situations. Luckily, there are no byes this week, but start-or-sit decisions are tough when comparing two flex-level wide receiver options, so we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver rankings […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 Include C.J. Stroud, Jayden Daniels, Javonte Williams, Cooper Kupp, more

Week 7 saw fantasy managers experience a series of goose eggs in their lineups due to injuries and poor performances. Deebo Samuel Sr., Tank Dell, and JuJu Smith-Schuster all left fantasy managers grasping at straws. Week 8 is a new week and will hopefully bring fantasy glory back to those who were burned by several […]

Week 8 Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: TE Updates Include Mark Andrews, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, Kyle Pitts, Cole Kmet, Sam LaPorta

Tight ends got out to a slow start in 2024, but several players at the position are trending up as we approach the halfway point of the season. Below, you'll see our NFL team's updated Week 8 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you make tough start-or-sit decisions. Let's dig into the […]

Week 8 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football - QB Updates Include Caleb Williams, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, C.J. Stroud

If you didn't land a must-start stud quarterback in your preseason fantasy draft, you're likely playing the streaming game. In that case, we're here to help you find the top available option with our updated Week 8 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Let's see where quarterbacks such as Caleb Williams, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, […]

Week 8 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Update Include Chase McLaughlin, Brandon Aubrey, Justin Tucker, Younghoe Koo, Wil Lutz, John Bates

Believe it or not, a kicker can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy matchup. That said, we're here to help with our Week 8 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see where key kicker options like Chase McLaughlin, Brandon Aubrey, Younghoe Koo, Wil Lutz, John Bates, and Justin […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 8 Including Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, Kyler Murray, DeVonta Smith

Week 7 was a strange one. Multiple players went down with season-ending injuries and others simply did not show up. There were likely many fantasy lineups out there that failed to crack 50 points. If you struggled this week, just know that you're not alone and that there is still plenty of football yet to […]

Week 8 Superflex 2QB Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates Include Jameis Winston, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, Marcus Mariota, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson

While scoring and passing have been down so far in 2024, things look like they are starting to trend up, so your mid-level quarterback in two-QB leagues could begin to start helping your team win if they haven't already. Our Week 8 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for 2024 are here to help you navigate […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 8 Updates for Kenneth Walker III, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, Alvin Kamara

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 8, as of October 26. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 8, including Kenneth Walker III, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, and Alvin Kamara. As the fantasy football season continues, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]

Fantasy Football WR Injury Reports: Week 8 Updates For Diontae Johnson, DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel Sr., Tyreek Hill, Zay Flowers

At least seven wide receivers that are started in the majority of leagues are either out or could miss Week 8. That doesn't include those on injured reserve. To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, make sure to favorite or bookmark the fantasy football player news page. Also, download the […]

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 8 (Premium Content)

NFL DFS Must Avoids and Injuries for Week 8 (Premium Content) Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Must Avoids. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our weekly Must Avoids and Injuries series for our NFL DFS Premium Subscribers.  Below, you'll find our […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Friday Updates): Tyreek Hill, George Kittle, DK Metcalf, Jayden Daniels, Jayden Reed, more

As the midway point of the season approaches, there are more injuries than ever to some of the top players in fantasy. Some have already been lost for the season, some are potentially playing through injury, and some are returning from injury at just the right time for fantasy managers. A few of those aforementioned […]