Rico Dowdle - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in PPR leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: While he didn't have his best game in the Week 6 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has had some incredibly encouraging things going for him in recent weeks. For one, fellow RB Ezekiel Elliott has looked completely washed, […]

The King's Week 8 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller Senior Writer Scott "The King" Engel delivers his Week 8 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring leagues. He also provides analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting choices are included to confirm that some must-start players have a good chance of performing well. Much of the […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors for Week 8 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This piece looks at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks, I will recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, but occasionally, a tight […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble Limited Again On Thursday

Carolina Panthers tight ends Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin, wrist) and Tommy Tremble (back) were both limited participants in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. With Tremble inactive last weekend, Sanders was one of the few bright spots for the Panthers on offense in their 40-7 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching all […]

Adam Thielen Limited Again On Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week after his 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve was officially opened on Wednesday. Thielen will be eligible to come off Injured Reserve to play in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos after missing the […]

Jonathon Brooks Limited Again On Thursday

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day this week. Brooks is making progress from a torn ACL that he suffered late last year while in college, but he's not guaranteed to be activated from the Non-Football Injury list to make his NFL […]

Andy Dalton Missing Another Practice

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday after spraining his thumb during a car accident that he was involved in earlier this week. Head coach Dave Canales already said that second-year QB Bryce Young will return to a starting role in Week 8 on Sunday against the […]

Diontae Johnson Still Sidelined On Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib) did not practice on Thursday due to a rib injury. The veteran was also absent from Wednesday's practice, but it's worth noting he logged two straight "DNPs" to begin last week's preparation and still suited up against the Washington Commanders. Johnson could still play in Week 8 against […]

QB Strength of Schedule Analysis - Fantasy Football Quarterback Matchups (2024)

Welcome to the third installment of my 2024 mid-season fantasy strength of schedule article series. I have covered the running back and wide receiver positions over the last few weeks, and this week we turn our focus to the quarterbacks, starting with a focus on the immediate future (Weeks 8-11). Whether you play the streaming […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 8 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis for Week 8 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Thursday Updates): Cooper Kupp, Zay Flowers, Deebo Samuel, Jaylen Waddle, George Kittle, more

This NFL season has seemingly been plagued by injuries more than ever before, which has led to tough start-or-sit decisions in fantasy football lineups. Our fantasy football injury reports for Week 8 as of October 24, 2024, will give managers the latest updates around the league. Some of the banged-up players on this list are […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 8 - Searching for League Winners

We're almost halfway through the season, and your chances of finding rookie league winners are thinning. As more first-year players break out and solidify their status as contributors or stars, it becomes more important to make moves for them. There are still a handful of freshman players worth targeting and they could make a difference […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 8

Week 7 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Jameis Winston, Kirk Cousins, Drake Maye, Baker Mayfield, Aaron Rodgers

Superflex leagues can be difficult to navigate for many fantasy managers, as you are tasked with comparing quarterbacks to running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. If you need help with your lineup calls this week, our Week 8 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. To begin Week […]

George Pickens - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens had his biggest game of the season in quarterback Russell Wilson's return to play, and they'll get a matchup against another soft pass defense when they face the New York Giants in Week 8. George Pickens is saving Russell Wilson for box […]

TNF Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8 - Thursday Updates for Tyreek Hill, Amari Cooper, Chuba Hubbard, Brian Robinson, Courtland Sutton

Whether you're at the top, middle, or bottom of your league's standings, every fantasy football matchup carries more importance as we approach the second half of the season. If you need help this week, you have come to the right place. Our Week 8 TNF fantasy football overall rankings for 2024 are here to help […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 8 Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Wan'Dale Robinson, Tyler Lockett, Rashod Bateman, Zack Moss

It can be tough to decide who to start when comparing two flex-level players at different positions, so we're here to help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings. Below, you will see where key flex options such as Jauan Jennings, Romeo Doubs, Rashod Bateman, and Javonte Williams rank another others. Our FLEX […]

TNF Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday RB Updates for Javonte Williams, Jordan Mason, Tank Bigsby, Kareem Hunt, J.K. Dobbins

The running back position has stayed relatively healthy compared to previous seasons, so hopefully, you have a few must-start studs. However, many fantasy managers did not invest in an early-round running back and need help finding the top available option(s) this week. That's where our Week 8 TNF fantasy football running back rankings for 2024 […]

TNF Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday WR Updates for Tank Dell, Josh Downs, Brian Thomas, Jaylen Waddle, Amari Cooper

If you find yourself in a tough spot at wide receiver following the flurry of injuries to the position, we're here to assist with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Before the start of the Week 8 slate, let's dive into the rankings and see where key WRs such as […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday QB Updates for Russell Wilson, Bo Nix, Geno Smith, Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, C.J. Stroud

The quarterback position as a whole has been up and down this year, which leads to head-scratching start-or-sit decisions. If you need help finding the top available QB option, we can help with our Week 8 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024. Ahead of Week 8, let's review the ranking and see where key […]

TNF Tight End Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday TE Updates for Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, David Njoku, Cole Kmet, Mark Andrews, Zach Ertz

If you're struggling to navigate the tough tight end position this week, use our Week 8 TNF fantasy football tight end rankings for 2024 to help you set optimal lineups. Some tight ends are beginning to produce with more consistency, so let us help you find the top available option for the upcoming slate. Let's […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is the RB9 overall in full-PPR scoring. There isn't much reason to bench him. He is facing a tough Denver Broncos defense, and QB Bryce Young, who was off to a terrible start to 2024 before being benched, will now replace starter […]

TNF Kicker Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 8 Thursday Kicker Updates for Brandon Aubrey, Will Reichard, Younghoe Koo, Chris Boswell, Wil Lutz

The 2024 fantasy football season has seen a ton of spike weeks from kickers, and while the position doesn't get a ton of recognition, it can make the difference between winning and losing your matchups. We're here to help with our NFL team's updated Week 8 TNF fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024. Let's dive […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble Limited With Injuries

Carolina Panthers tight ends Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin, wrist) and Tommy Tremble (back) were both listed as limited for Wednesday's team practice. Tremble has been in and out of the lineup all season with a myriad of injuries and hasn't appeared in action since the team's Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears. Wednesday marked his […]

Jonathon Brooks Limited On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday as the team prepares for their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Brooks had his 21-day practice window opened last week but ultimately wasn't activated from Injured Reserve to make his NFL debut in the Week 7 […]

Diontae Johnson Not Practicing On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (rib, rest) was not seen on the practice field on Wednesday. Johnson has missed some practice time recently but hasn't missed any games and should be good to go for Week 8 against the Denver Broncos as long as he returns to the practice field in the next two […]

Andy Dalton Dealing With Sprained Thumb, Bryce Young To Start In Week 8

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) suffered a sprained thumb in the car accident he was involved in on Tuesday, and Bryce Young will make the start in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. Dalton was given the day off on Wednesday and is now going to give the […]

Andy Dalton Gets Day Off On Wednesday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton is not practicing on Wednesday for what is being called "a day off" by team reporter Joe Person. Dalton was involved in a car accident on Tuesday, but he and his family did not sustain any serious injuries. His excused absence from practice is likely a precautionary measure. The former […]

Adam Thielen Returning To Practice This Week

The Carolina Panthers are opening wide receiver Adam Thielen's (hamstring) 21-day practice window on Wednesday for him to return from Injured Reserve. Thielen was placed on IR with a right-hamstring injury and he's already missed the required four games, meaning that if the Panthers like what they see from him in practices this week, they […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Half-PPR) - Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, Jaylen Waddle, Jauan Jennings, Davante Adams, Amari Cooper

With the eighth slate of the 2024 NFL season set to begin, it's time to dive into our Week 8 fantasy football wide receiver projections for the 2024 NFL season. Use these Week 8 projections to set winning lineups. Our wide receiver fantasy football projections for Week 8 are put together by Nick Mariano. Along […]