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 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 8 fantasy football defense streamers and D/ST rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season. Every week, I'll go through the best and worst fantasy defenses. Since no team has a bye this week, I will be ranking fantasy defenses from No. 1 to No. 32.  A lot goes into account when […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alexander Mattison May Have Lead Back Role In Tough Week 8 Matchup

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He had to compete with fellow RB Zamir White for touches, but took the lion's share of the backfield work. The former Viking rushed 23 times for 92 yards and caught three passes for 31 yards in the […]

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 […]

Jakobi Meyers Officially Questionable For Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is officially deemed questionable for Sunday's home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. If he suits up, it will be his first in-game action since Week 5, when he ripped off 72 yards on 6-of-9 receiving in the 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos. Tashan Reed of […]

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 […]

Maxx Crosby Expected To Play Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce expects defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle) to play this Sunday when the team squares off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Crosby opened the week with a full practice session on Wednesday but was downgraded to a non-participant a day later. However, it was apparently just a day of […]

Jakobi Meyers Trending Toward Week 8 Return

Per head coach Antonio Pierce, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is expected to suit up for the team's Week 8 matchup. Tashan Reed of The Athletic reported the news. Meyers returned to practice on Wednesday after logging three DNPs the week prior but was listed as a non-participant on the Raiders' Thursday […]

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

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Can you believe we're at the halfway point of the season already? Hopefully, you've been following along with all our amazing content at RotoBaller and participating in […]

Daniel Carlson Could See Limited Volume In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson showed he was still one of the NFL's best by converting all five of his attempts in Week 7, but he faces the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, who allow the tenth-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in the NFL. In addition, Las Vegas' offense will be without […]

Raiders D/ST Faces Tough Test In Week 8

The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST will have to dig deep to try to find a way to stop the Kansas City Chiefs offense and its playmakers in a Week 8 divisional showdown. The unit has given up 26.1 points per game, fourth-most in the NFL, and will now face Patrick Mahomes II and Andy Reid's […]

Tre Tucker Could Be Raiders Top Receiver Again In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker could be the team's top option again at WR in their Week 8 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The team's current WR1, Jakobi Meyers (ankle) missed practice on Thursday, meaning he may not be available for the contest. If he isn't, Tucker will once again be the […]

Zamir White Could Be Relegated To Backup Role In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White and his team will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, and signs are pointing to an overall reduced role for the third-year pro. He had just four touches in Week 7, and though that was his first game back after missing two contests to a groin […]

Brock Bowers Still A Set-And-Forget Elite Tight End For Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will lead the pass-catching attack into a Week 8 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he may be the only offensive player on the team managers can have consistent optimism over. He leads the NFL in many receiving categories among tight ends, and is the engine through […]

Gardner Minshew II Faces Another Brutal Matchup After Worst Game Of Season

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He took over in Week 7 for Aidan O'Connell (thumb), who is now headed for injured reserve. The former Jacksonville Jaguar completed 15 of 34 passes for 154 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also rushed once for […]

Week 8 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2024): Jordan Love, Joe Mixon, Drake London, and more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope you guys are pumped for an exciting Week 8 Main Slate on DraftKings. With no bye weeks and no London game, we get a jam-packed Week 8 slate. Despite all those matchups on the board, I'd argue there are few true "obvious" environments for guaranteed DFS fireworks. Throw in a […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit if you can POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison is an inefficient running back (3.62 yards per carry) on a losing team (2-5) with a depleted roster -- starting QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) is on injured reserve, WR1 Davante Adams left for the New York Jets, and […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 8 Lineups

We’ve officially reached the halfway mark of the 2024 fantasy football season. It's been a tumultuous first few months. We saw multiple players lost for the season due to injury this past week, and it’s likely to cause upheaval in the standings across leagues. If you’re sitting at 2-5, don’t give up! With all the […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 8

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article will help you identify players you can use in your cash-game lineup to help you save money, allowing you to spend up for premium […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 8 - Top Lineup Plays Include Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Travis Kelce, Jordan Love

It was a rough Week 7 for some teams around the National Football League. However, it may have been worse for the 49ers, with the team losing Brandon Aiyuk for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. The Commanders also saw Jayden Daniels go down with a rib injury. Fortunately for Washington, the rookie may not […]

Jakobi Meyers Absent During Thursday's Practice

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) didn't suit up for Thursday's practice session. Meyers was limited on Wednesday, but didn't practice at all on Thursday. It's possible that it was a rest day for Meyers, but that was not confirmed. This doesn't look good considering Meyers hasn't played in two weeks due to […]

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 […]

Jakobi Meyers - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: You're really hoping for garbage time in this one. Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) lost his starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) to injured reserve last week. He was replaced by Gardner Minshew II, who proceeded to turn the ball over four times. 📸: @raiders pic.twitter.com/FPJmjYGcWg — Jakobi […]

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 […]

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 […]