Kareem Hunt Scores In Week 8 Win

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had 21 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in the 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Hunt also had one catch for four yards in the contest. Despite being minimally involved in the passing game, Hunt dominated carries out of the backfield for the fourth straight […]

Patrick Mahomes Has His Best Game In Week 8 Win

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 27 of 38 pass attempts (71%) for 262 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-20 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mahomes also rushed six times for 17 yards in the contest. Mahomes threw at least one interception for the eighth straight regular season game. The Chiefs quarterback […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Not Playing Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was activated from the non-football injury list earlier this month but has not played since then. Sunday represents the second consecutive absence for Edwards-Helaire, who is evidently behind Kareem Hunt, Samaje Perine, and Carson Steele […]

Is Isiah Pacheco The Starting Running Back For The Chiefs When He Returns?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (fibula) fractured his leg in Week 2 of this season. He was put on injured reserve and underwent successful surgery to repair the issue, and has since been in rehab. It's a tough loss for the Chiefs, fantasy managers, and the RB himself. He was coming off a […]

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster A Starter For The Chiefs When He Returns?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) looked like he would be a breakout fantasy start for exactly one game in 2024. In Week 5, he caught 7 passes on eight targets for 130 yards. The role of Chief Chain-Mover that was vacated by the fallen Rashee Rice (Patty Patomic-induced knee break) seemed to […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 8 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another start'em and sit'em piece as we look ahead to Week 8! There are no byes this week, but with injuries piling up, fantasy managers might have to look deeper on their benches. This Week 8 matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em piece will help you get through those injuries and make the right lineup […]

Week 8 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Diontae Johnson, Terry McLaurin, Tony Pollard, Mark Andrews, Patrick Mahomes

As is customary (for a reason that nobody knows), the NFL schedule-makers grant us a week in the middle of all the byes when no teams take the week off. All 32 teams are in action, and busts options are plentiful. Defensive matchups and potential game scripts factor into this week's picks, but injuries to […]

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 […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 8 Targets and Avoids Include Broncos, Lions, Packers, Ravens, more

Welcome to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season! There are so many different pools, fantasy leagues, weekly bets, and futures bets that it's hard to decide what to do with these choices. But survivor pools are the oldest and simplest leagues out there. All you have to do is […]

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 […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 8 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Include Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Calvin Ridley, Javonte Williams

Rotoballer Senior Writer Scott Engel's weekly Lineup Spotlights feature key performers to consider for your starting lineups. Every week, he highlights players to choose as starting options when you are up against challenging lineup decisions. The lineup picks featured in this rundown are based on Scott's Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL […]

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 […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 8 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 8 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 8 of the NFL season. In Week 8, we have five games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

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 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Broncos D/ST, Ravens D/ST, Chargers D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Lions D/ST, Jets D/ST

Team defenses are difficult to analyze in fantasy football, and if you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 8 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup. The Broncos, Ravens, and Chargers have plus matchups and are ranked in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd will presumably step into the WR2 role now that DeAndre Hopkins has departed for the Kansas City Chiefs. This doesn't mean that he's worth starting in fantasy football. None of the Titans' receivers this year have been trustworthy as starts in any […]

NFL Week 8 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game

Welcome to Week 8, RotoBallers! On an action-packed week that features no byes and no London game, we got things kicked off with an intriguing Thursday night matchup between the Vikings and Rams, where we saw a suddenly healthy L.A. squad hand Minnesota their second-straight loss. Despite the plethora of games on the Sunday slate, […]

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 […]