Sit or Start for Week 8

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Sit DESHAUN WATSON vs Steelers The Browns have been one of the surprise teams of the 2026 season, and Watson deserves credit for coming through in the clutch. Deshaun Watson continues to be one of fantasy football's most confusing weekly experiences. For three quarters he'll have Browns fans contemplating alternate hobbies, then suddenly in the fourth quarter he'll remember he's allowed to complete forward passes and drag Cleveland back into relevance. The veteran QB will take a 7:3 TD:INT through seven games into a Week 8 meeting with the Steelers. The Steelers will be looking for revenge against this up-start team. Unless you're playing in a league that awards points for "finally looking competent in the final six minutes," Watson belongs nowhere near a fantasy lineup against a Steelers defense that is more than happy to make every throw feel like a life decision.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 15 25 60 169 11 1 1

Sit JARED GOFF vs Vikings Very quietly, Jared Goff is the #2 QB in terms of fantasy points per game. He's coming off a performance in which for the third time in six games Goff has passed for 300-plus yards, and the fifth time he's tossed multiple TDs. Goff will take a stellar 14:0 TD:INT into a crucial NFC North battle in Week 8 against the undefeated Vikings. The Viking pass defense is brutal -- and their fearsome pass rush may be a bit much for the stationary Goff to endure. The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 19 30 63.33 217 3 1 1

Sit Malik Willis vs Patriots Willis desperately needed to come out of the bye playing better and he had his best day of the year by far against the hapless Jets. While there are still serious questions about his long-term future, this is the player the Dolphins thought they signed in the off-season. But don't buy in just yet as the Jets' defense was a complete joke and offered zero resistance. The Patriots are getting secondary members healthy and have a surprisingly effective pass rush. Willis should not be expected to match last week's drubbing of the Jets.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 16 27 59.25 166 25 1 1

Risks...

Bo Nix vs Chiefs
-  The Chiefs rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Nix led the Broncos in rushing yards thanks to a 62-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, which was the longest regular-season rushing score by a QB since Justin Fields ran in a 67-yard TD in 2022. Nix added a 52-yard touchdown pass to RJ Harvey in the third quarter, but it was another quiet outing as a passer for the third-year QB, as Nix has only one multi-touchdown performance through seven starts and is averaging just 182 passing yards per game. Those poor numbers include a 131-yard, one-TD Week 1 performance against the Chiefs, whom the Broncos will host for a Week 8 rematch.

Caleb Williams vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Williams is not only a bona fide QB1 in dynasty leagues, he's controlling games like a true veteran. The Bears offense is one of the best in the league with him on the field as they control the clock and keep their opposition on the sidelines better than anyone else in the league. While Williams has yet to post an epic "monster" performance in fantasy leagues, there are starting to become fewer and fewer players you'd rather have at the position. His value is on the way up again after his hamstring blip stopped its movement earlier this season.

Daniel Jones vs Jaguars
-  Though the Colts have limped out to a disappointing 2-5 start to the season, Steichen reiterated that he has confidence in Jones, who signed a two-year, $88 million extension in March after his inaugural campaign in Indianapolis was cut short by a torn Achilles tendon. As expected, Jones hasn't provided much of an impact as a runner (21 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown) coming off major surgery, but his significant regression as a passer (59.6 percent completion rate, 4:7 TD:INT, 5.8 yards per attempt) has impeded the Indianapolis offense. While his contract should give Jones some level of security, another poor performance or two could compel the Colts to give 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson another look under center.

Jordan Love vs Panthers
-  The Panthers rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Love and the Packers welcomed back top RB Josh Jacobs to the lineup, but season-long woes in the team's running game didn't improve, with the team averaging 3.2 YPC on its 19 carries. Head coach Matt LaFleur thus turned to the air to get the offense moving, and Love spread the ball around liberally, with nine different pass catchers being targeted, and six of those players recording at least two catches. Love now has thrown a touchdown in all seven games this season, including exactly two TDs on six occasions, but he's also sitting on a subpar 59.8 completion percentage on the campaign. He and the offense will attempt to get right Thursday night versus the Panthers.

MATTHEW STAFFORD vs Chargers
-  The Chargers rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Stafford was operating with a less-than-100-percent Puka Nacua (calf) and without Davante Adams (IR, hamstring), so his reduced passing yardage total wasn't entirely surprising. The reigning MVP still found a way to deliver a highly useful fantasy performance via a trio of first-half scoring strikes to Davis Allen (three, five yards) and Nacua (11 yards). Stafford also extended a streak of games with better than a 74.0 percent completion rate to three, and his 79.3 percent tally Sunday was a season-high figure. Stafford next takes aim at the Chargers defense in a Week 8 home matchup next Sunday.

PATRICK MAHOMES vs Broncos
-  Kansas City has little to no chance against a seemingly desperate Seattle team as they failed to even reach the red zone for the first time in Mahomes' career. He was also pressured the third most times in his career in the game (his 153rd), leaving him nearly helpless to do much, especially with Rashee Rice out with a hamstring injury. This should be just a blip on the radar as the Chiefs and Mahomes ran up against a buzzsaw on the night.

Tanner McKee vs Commanders
- McKee's final numbers weren't poor by any stretch, but the fourth-year signal-caller couldn't come close to keeping pace with Dak Prescott's exploits. McKee was working without both DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), so in that context, the quarterback's production was solid, albeit unspectacular. McKee recorded completions to eight different targets overall, and he'll look to boost his overall numbers with a hopefully healthier receiving corps in a Week 8 road matchup against the Commanders on Sunday night.

Start DAK PRESCOTT vs Cardinals Against the division rival Eagles on Monday night, the Cowboys were able to keep Prescott upright throughout, and the veteran signal-caller leveraged the solid protection into his first multi-touchdown-pass tally since Week 2. Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb (nine, 16 yards) and George Pickens (21 yards) for his trio of scoring strikes, and although his 55.6 percent completion rate was a season low, Prescott was able to steer clear of interceptions after throwing two apiece in Weeks 5 and 6. Prescott now has 1,851 passing yards and a 13:5 TD:INT going into a favorable Week 8 home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday. Prescott is in play as one of the top options at the QB position heading into Week 8. The Cowboys throw the football as relentlessly as any team in the NFL, and the Cardinals' defense will not be able to hold up for 60 minutes against the Dallas pass-catchers. This feels like a ceiling outcome, so fantasy managers will want to get the Cowboys' gunslinger in their lineup.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 25 38 65.78 298 6 3 0

Start GENO SMITH vs Raiders Here is our surprise start if the week. Smith matched Miami's opening-drive touchdown with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Mason Taylor on the Jets' first drive, but the veteran QB threw an interception deep in Dolphins territory on the next drive. The Jets trailed for the entirety of the last three quarters, allowing Smith to rack up some big numbers during their failed comeback bid, as he posted his second three-touchdown performance of the season. He found Omar Cooper for a three-yard touchdown in the third quarter after they connected for a 60-yard gain earlier on that drive, and Smith threw a 12-yard touchdown and two-point conversion, both to Taylor, to round out the scoring with 3:24 remaining in the fourth. Even though the offensive game plan was so bad that Garrett Wilson had to verbally assault his OC on the sidelines, Smith did manage to piece together a nice outing against Miami. However, the Dolphins ran out the clock from there to drop the Jets to 2-5 heading into a Week 8 home game against the Raiders. The Raiders rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 23 32 71.87 284 13 2 0

Start Trevor Lawrence vs Colts Lawrence now has 14 touchdown passes and four interceptions with nearly 1,500 passing yards in just six games. In short, it really does look like Lawrence has turned the corner and can be treated as a QB1 in dynasty leagues pretty comfortably moving forward. Coming off a Week 7 bye, Lawrence is primed for a massive performance as the Jaguars host a vulnerable Indianapolis Colts defense. Fresh off a four-touchdown game in Week 6, Lawrence enters Week 8 rested and locked in as a top-10 fantasy option with elite upside. Fire him up with complete confidence as a rock-solid QB1 in a matchup that has shootout potential.

Player Expected Output Comp. Att. Comp % Pass Yds Rush Yds TDs INTs 24 37 64.86 298 19 3 0

Rewards...

AARON RODGERS vs Browns
-  Rodgers has been pretty public about his disdain for International games and his multi-touchdown streak ended this morning at four. Still, Rodgers has played at a much higher level this year than anything we've seen in the last few as he now sits with 13 touchdown passes and just five interceptions on the season. Rodgers is a solid QB2 with upside moving forward, though his dynasty value can't really go up as this is supposedly his last season. For what it is worth, when he last played the Browns, he passed for 299 and tossed 3 TD passes.

BAKER MAYFIELD vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #31 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. If you looked at the stat line, you would have thought Baker re-injured himself or the Bucs were blown out. Nope. Instead, they ran for a whopping 258 yards and forced four turnovers in a demolition of the Panthers. On the plus side, Mayfield left the game unscathed and should be good to go moving forward. Expect better days from Mayfield moving forward but he should still be considered more of a QB2 than a QB1 until further notice.

Drake Maye vs Dolphins
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Maye has certainly recovered from his slow start and while his interception was a little baffling, he's played at a very high level for the last month. In fact, Maye has 12 touchdown passes and just two interceptions over his past four games, despite getting next to nothing from his running game most weeks. He's locked in as a QB1 again and his dynasty value has been resuscitated.

JACOBY BRISSETT vs Cowboys
-  After failing to score a touchdown in the Week 6 win over the Rams, Brissett and the Cardinals mustered only one touchdown on five trips into the red zone Sunday. Brissett averaged a meager 5.7 yards per pass attempt but inflated his numbers with heavy volume. He has a 3-16 record since taking over as Arizona's starting QB while throwing at least 40 passes in 10 of those 19 starts. Brissett is likely to post a more efficient passing performance in Week 8 against a far more permissive Cowboys pass defense.

Joe Burrow vs Titans
- Burrow started out slowly as Cincinnati trailed 13-0 at the half. The second half was a completely different story as the Bengals outscored Baltimore 35-0. With eight touchdowns and no interceptions over his past two games, Burrow is back to being a top-5 option at the position. While other quarterbacks may be getting more attention, Burrow is starting to really perform.

JOSH ALLEN vs Ravens
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Allen once again operated without DJ Moore (shoulder), although he did have another deep threat in Joshua Palmer back from his own shoulder issue. The one-time MVP signal-caller spread the ball around to eight different targets, and Allen ultimately played without Dalton Kincaid (rib) for a spell in the second half as well. Allen's passing numbers haven't been particularly impressive since a 334-yard showing against the Texans back in Week 1 as first-year head coach Joe Brady looks to run a balanced attack. However, the prolific quarterback still has 1,504 passing yards with a 9:4 TD:INT and another 240 rushing yards and eight additional scores going into a Week 8 home showdown with the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1, following a Week 7 bye.

Kyler Murray vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. With the Vikings' defense dominating on their side of the ball, Murray's modest numbers were enough to keep the team undefeated. He did shine on a fourth-quarter drive that produced Minnesota's only TD. scrambling for a 35-yard gain to get the ball into the red zone and then finding T.J. Hockenson for a five-yard score. Murray has just a 3:2 TD:INT through five starts and has yet to add a touchdown on the ground, but he could put together his first big performance of the season in a Week 8 clash with the Lions.

Lamar Jackson vs Bills
-  The Bills rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). The coach's comments don't provide much in the way of new insight into the status of Jackson, who has sat out the Ravens' last three games due to what the quarterback has labeled as a left high-ankle sprain. Minter has classified Jackson as day-to-day ahead of the Ravens' past two games, only for the two-time MVP to be ruled out from playing at least a day in advance of both contests. Jackson was at least able to take a notable step forward in his recovery last week by practicing on a limited basis Wednesday through Friday, so if the signal-caller is able to maintain that level of activity or take on more reps during Week 8 prep, he should have a good chance at returning to action. The Ravens have gone 1-2 and have averaged 17.7 points per game while Tyler Huntley has started in place of Jackson.

Michael Penix Jr. vs Buccaneers
- This was one of the best games Penix has had in his young career as he engineered several scoring drives against one of the league's best defenses and one of the few undefeated teams left prior to the game. While he hasn't produced a ton of explosive passing plays, Penix does have nine touchdown passes and just one interception on the season. More importantly, he's healthy at the moment. His dynasty value won't move much until we see him on the field for months at a time but it's abundantly clear he's an NFL and fantasy relevant player.

Sit J.K. Dobbins vs Chiefs Dobbins extended his touchdown streak to three games with a one-yard rushing score to end the third quarter, but he was far less efficient on the ground than Jonah Coleman, who rushed nine times for 54 yards in his return from an ankle injury, averaging 6.0 YPC to Dobbins' 3.8. Coleman and RJ Harvey each had two catches, with Harvey breaking free for a 52-yard touchdown on one of those receptions, while Dobbins hasn't exceeded 12 receiving yards in a game this season. With Coleman likely to claim a chunk of the rushing opportunities moving forward, Dobbins profiles as a touchdown-dependent Week 8 fantasy option against the Chiefs. The Chiefs rank #4 in our Run Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 10 34 1 3 0

Sit Jonathan Taylor vs Jaguars The Jaguars rank #1 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. The Colts managed only 218 yards of offense in total, and Taylor had nearly as many rushing yards as Daniel Jones had passing yards. Taylor also scored his team's only TD on a 38-year-old dash in the first quarter. The star RB is still looking for his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, but he's topped 90 yards in five of seven games and has produced 100-plus scrimmage yards four times while racking up eight scores on the ground. Taylor will face another tough run defense in Week 8 versus the Jaguars. Additionally, with the Colts obviously in sell mode, there are rumors that Taylor himself could be available. From that perspective, there is a good chance that the team minimizes his touched to get the best ROI.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 15 60 2 6 0

Sit Tony Pollard vs Bengals The Titans offense finally got going and Pollard was a big reason why. When you consider he had a fourth touchdown called back by a penalty, this was the biggest day we've seen from Pollard in years. There are few true bell cow running backs and Pollard is one of the most undervalued in the league. There are some trade rumors swirling around him as Tennessee is currently 1-6 and this won't hurt. He'll remain a RB2 moving forward and decent target for a contending team. Bottom line: did be too fooled into chasing last week's crazy production.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 15 54 1 3 0

Sit TreVeyon Henderson vs Dolphins For years, dynasty managers have pined for Henderson to take the reigns from Rhamondre Stevenson. They're now just hoping he can hold off Corey Kiner for change of pace reps - that's how bad it's become for Henderson, who just doesn't seem to fit the offense right now. His dynasty value continues to sink and he's starting to look like a player who desperately needs a change of scenery. Dynasty managers can attempt to buy low on Henderson but they're also taking the risk "buying accurately."

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 9 28 2 9 0

Risks...

AARON JONES SR. vs Lions
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Jordan Mason (thumb) returned from injured reserve and stepped back in as the Vikings' lead ball carrier while Jones shifted into a change-of-pace role. Jones carried eight times for 26 yards and added one reception for no gain across 15 snaps before exiting with 12:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. After the game, head coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledged that Jones experienced an aggravation of the MCL sprain he previously sustained in Week 2. Jones was able to return to action the following week, but the results of an MRI on Monday will help determine whether he can avoid an absence during the Vikings' Week 8 game in Detroit.

Bijan Robinson vs Buccaneers
-  The Buccaneers rank #2 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. As his rushing line suggests, Robinson was mostly held in check by a stout 49ers front. The All-Pro running back's longest run of the day went for only 12 yards, but Robinson did find a way to make up some of the fantasy production as a receiver. Robinson finished tied for second in receptions and targets while checking in as the runner-up in receiving yards for the Falcons on the afternoon, and his numbers in the first two categories were his second highest of the campaign. Robinson has seen a downturn in opportunity and production since rushing for 339 combined yards in Weeks 3 and 4, and he'll look to reverse that trend in a Week 8 road matchup against a tough Buccaneers run defense next Sunday.

Brian Robinson Jr. vs Buccaneers
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Robinson made a surprise appearance on the Falcons' first Week 7 practice report Wednesday as limited due to a hamstring injury, but he capped the week with back-to-back DNPs and thus will miss his first game of the season Sunday. Atlanta will need to bring up Khalil Herbert from the practice squad Saturday to provide support behind top RB Bijan Robinson this weekend.

D'Andre Swift vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #5 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. With Kyle Monangai (toe/thumb) out for a third straight game, Swift once again handled a workhorse role and parlayed it into some solid production. Swift's rushing yardage total was his third highest of the season, and the veteran back got into the end zone for the third straight game on a four-yard run late in the first quarter. He's up to seven rushing touchdowns on the season, but his touches will take a hit if Monangai is able to get healthy enough over the extended time between Thursday's game and a Week 8 road matchup against the Seahawks on Monday night, Nov. 2 to suit up for that contest.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #3 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. For the first time this season, Gibbs failed to get into the end zone, but he made up for it by delivering more than 100 scrimmage yards for the fifth time in six games. The fourth-year back continues to handle a massive workload, averaging 27.7 touches a game, but Gibbs has earned it by leading the NFL in scrimmage TDs with nine and staying neck-and-neck with Bijan Robinson for the lead in scrimmage yards. Gibbs faces his toughest test yet in 2026 against a dominant Vikings defense in Week 8.

Ollie Gordon II vs Patriots
- Gordon has certainly made the most of his opportunity to start with Devon Achane out for the season and has made Jaylen Wright a distant second on the depth chart in the process. Gordon has always had talent so this isn't shocking. Still, Gordon's play has vaulted him into RB2 territory and while his long-term future is in doubt, he makes for a great short-term pickup in dynasty leagues at the moment.

Saquon Barkley vs Commanders
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Barkley had been dealing with a hamstring injury for multiple weeks coming into Monday, but he tried to tough it out and give Philadelphia a boost. He did just that on Philadelphia's first drive, as he gained 12 yards on a reception on the first play and immediately followed that with a 29-yard rush. Barkley appeared to pull up a bit lame on the latter play, but he still managed an eight-yard rushing TD less than two minutes later. However, the star running back was used only intermittently for the remainder of the contest, and Dameon Pierce ended up logging 14 carries (on which he gained 47 yards and scored a TD) to Barkley's seven. Smith reports that Barkley was on a "pitch count" ahead of Monday's game; however, he was deemed questionable to return early in the fourth quarter with what was described as a back injury and never returned. It appears the back issue was a side effect of Barkley tweaking the hamstring problem, which casts considerable doubt on his ability to suit up next Sunday against the Commanders.

Zach Charbonnet vs Bears
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). The Seahawks were required to activate Charbonnet from the reserve/PUP list by Thursday, as his 21-day practice window was going to expire, but despite logging a full week of practice, he won't make his 2026 debut Sunday. Macdonald also told Crabtree that Charbonnet hasn't had a setback, and the "plan was to get a great week's worth of work and see where we're at, and so we're gonna take it into next week." Charbonnet's next chance to suit up is Monday, Nov. 2, against the Bears, but in Week 7, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will continue to man Seattle's backfield.

Start Ashton Jeanty vs Jets Jeanty came into the game with a 3.2 yards per carry average and posted fewer than two again on the ground today. While his stats are buoyed by some solid work in the passing game, Jeanty just hasn't looked like a dominant force and far from a top-10 NFL Draft pick throughout his year and a half in the league. Mike Washington is going to continue to get work as long as this continues and Jeanty's. Still, even with the less-than-desirable rushing production, the continued receiving stats should allow Jeanty to maintain a role as a fantasy RB1.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 16 68 4 33 1

Start Chase Brown vs Titans Remember last week when we tried helping Bo Nix fantasy owners reverse the season-long bad ju-ju by listing him here as a "Start"? Well, Nix responded for his owners. Now, we are doing the same for Chase Brown. Drafted in many leagues as a top 8-10 RV option, he's been a massive disappointment so far, barely even being fantasy RB2 worthy in most formats. Brown didn't partake in the Bengals' five-touchdown second-half explosion last week, but the versatile back had a serviceable day on a per-touch basis. However, Brown hasn't really come close to reaching the 100-yard mark on the ground in any game this season -- the closest he's come is 80 yards -- and he's been at 61 yards or fewer in five of six contests. Brown's pass-catching work continues to typically be plentiful, but he still has had a relatively modest outlook. Then there has been the S. Perrine intrusion. All of which begs the question for fantasy owners: is it time to give up on him? We say: No! In fact, we like him as a nice buy-low candidate in a RB field where demand far exceeds supply. The offense is simply too good for Brown not to eventually become a bigger factor and reap some of those benefits (goal line, especially). We like for that to begin heading into a Week 8 home matchup against the Titans. The Titans rank #29 in our Run Defense Power Rankings.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 16 86 3 23 1

Start Jordan Mason vs Lions Making his return from an IR stint due to a thumb injury that had kept him out since Week 1, Mason ended up leading the Vikings in rushing yards after Aaron Jones aggravated a knee injury and spotted in and out of the lineup. Jones had been getting a hefty workload while Mason was sidelined, but their roles could be reversed in Week 8 against the Lions. With Jones potentially out for the game with an injury, Mason could be in store for a heavy work-load.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 14 74 1 6 1

Start Josh Jacobs vs Panthers The Panthers rank #30 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. Jacobs didn't look like a player who hadn't seen game action all year. In fact, the Packers offense simply looked like a unit playing at a different speed with him in the mix. While the numbers weren't dominant. Jacobs looks like a player whose role will grow in the coming weeks and he should return to being a true RB1 in time. Dynasty managers who remained patient were surely rewarded today. Jacobs could still be suspended but his dynasty value drop has now ended.

Player Expected Output Att. Yards Rec. Rec. Yards TDs 15 79 4 16 1

Rewards...

Breece Hall vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #31 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Early Sunday reports indicated Hall was unlikely to play, and a fourth straight absence for the star running back is now official. With Hall sidelined again Sunday, Braelon Allen, who's averaged 18.3 carries, 84.3 rushing yards, 1.7 receptions and 11.3 receiving yards over the past three games while serving in the lead role, once again will helm the Jets' ground attack. Meanwhile, Hall will target a return to action in a Week 8 home matchup against the Raiders next Sunday.

Bucky Irving vs Falcons
-  He added one catch for four yards. The Bucs just smoked Carolina on the ground this week, rushing for 258 yards on the day. Irving was the big weapon and now has four touchdowns over his past three games. There are a lot of other running backs who get headlines but Irving may be prepping for a big second half of the season.

Jeremiyah Love vs Cowboys
-  The Cowboys rank #32 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Townsend went down with the injury when a teammate was pushed into him during his punt with 1:45 remaining in the second quarter. The Titans deemed Townsend questionable to return, and though he was able to check back into the contest to handle holding duties on a field-goal and extra-point attempt in the fourth quarter, placekicker Joey Slye stepped in for the Titans' lone punt of the second half. Tennessee could look to work out multiple punters over the next couple of days and potentially sign one if Townsend's availability for a Week 8 matchup with the Bengals is in any peril.

Justice Hill vs Bills
-  Baltimore led for most of the game Sunday before falling behind late in the third quarter, and from that point on, the game script favored Hill. Even still, his snap count at running back in Week 7 (29) lagged behind that of starter Derrick Henry (33). When Lamar Jackson (ankle) returns to action, it should give a boost to the entire Ravens offense.

Kenneth Walker vs Broncos
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. It seems Seattle had heard enough of the, "You let the Super Bowl MVP walk out the door" narrative and just refused to let Walker beat them. Not only was this his first single-digit fantasy performance of the year, it was the first time he was held under 20 fantasy points in PPR leagues as well. Still, Walker has proven to be elite and one bad night won't make a season. He'll be a top three option moving forward.

Rachaad White vs Eagles
-  The Eagles rank #28 in our Run Defense Power Rankings. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (IR, groin) unavailable, White worked as the de facto lead back despite Jeremy McNichols making his season debut. The ground attack took a back seat when the Commanders fell behind by a 20-3 margin going into intermission, but White was able to make an impact as a receiver. White posted his second receiving touchdown as a member of the Commanders as well, recording a nine-yard scoring grab in the fourth quarter for the final points of the night. With Croskey-Merritt out for at least three additional games, White could continue to see fairly solid volume in a Week 8 home matchup against the Eagles on Sunday night, Nov. 1, following a Week 7 bye.

Sit A.J. Brown vs Dolphins The signing of Brown has not looked great thus far as he's posted just nine catches for 101 scoreless yards in three games, despite getting 20 targets. Brown has had his issues with drops and hasn't really been able to separate much, either. While there's still a lot of time for him to turn it around, the dreams dynasty managers had of him re-emerging as a WR1 who could help carry their team are starting to fizzle. Brown will remain in dynasty lineups but his value is going to start dropping should his, well, drops continue. The Dolphins rank 3rd against fantasy WRs, so Brown isn't a good bet to bust out.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 47 0

Sit COURTLAND SUTTON vs Chiefs The Chiefs rank #5 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #2 against fantasy WRs. Sutton was able to reel in three passes for the first time since Week 3, and his 45 receiving yards were his second highest total in a contest this year. The wide receiver has had an overall disappointing campaign so far, but Jaylen Waddle (chest) exited the contest in the fourth quarter, so Sutton could be thrust into a more prominent role in Week 8 against the Chiefs.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 41 0

Sit Jameson Williams vs Vikings The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Williams is one of the streakiest players in the fantasy leagues but he's now posted three straight solid fantasy performances. While much of the attention goes to Amon-Ra St. Brown (and it should), Williams looks like a player who is starting to ascend again. Any window to buy may have closed but dynasty managers may be wise to kick the tires, regardless.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 33 0

Sit Ladd McConkey vs Rams He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). After a Week 7 bye, the Chargers held an unofficial practice Monday as they begin prepping for a road matchup with the Rams next Sunday. Though the team won't have to release its first Week 8 injury report Wednesday, McConkey appears poised to be listed as at least a limited practice participant, which suggests that he's made some progress through the five-step concussion protocol. The wideout will look to practice fully by the end of the week and receive clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play against the Rams. The Ranks rank 5th against fantasy WRs, so McConkey isn't a good bet to turn in a good game.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 53 0

Sit Rome Odunze vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #1 against fantasy WRs. Odunze was encouragingly efficient in the high-scoring win, but he once again saw fellow wideout Luther Burden be more productive. Burden's 130 receiving yards led the Bears on the night, and Odunze appears to have fallen into more of a de facto No. 2 role at this point in the season. Odunze still carries solid fantasy value, however, and he'll carry a 24-381-0 line on 38 targets into a Week 8 road showdown against the Seahawks on Monday night, Nov. 2.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 4 46 0

Risks...

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Vikings
-  The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Campbell is planning for St. Brown to rest during the Lions' first Week 8 session Wednesday, but the star wideout should be able to practice during the subsequent two days to put himself on a path to play Sunday against the undefeated Vikings. The ankle injury likely explains why he saw a slight decline in playing time -- he logged 53 of 68 offensive snaps (78 percent) -- but St. Brown still delivered for fantasy managers in the win over Green Bay. Though he was held out of the end zone for the third game in a row, St. Brown finished with nine receptions for a season-high 153 yards.

DJ Moore vs Ravens
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). After sitting out a Week 5 overtime win at the Rams, Moore managed just one limited practice (Friday) this week, and he donned a red non-contact jersey while doing so. Per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic, Moore again didn't log much activity during pregame warmups for a second straight week, forecasting another absence was likely. With Moore's status now clarified, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer (shoulder) should earn most of the WR reps in the Bills offense in Week 6.

Dontayvion Wicks vs Commanders
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Wicks wasn't able to practice in any capacity during Week 7 prep due to an ankle injury and thus will miss his first contest of the campaign. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) also sidelined Monday, the Eaglges will rely on a receiving corps composed of Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore and Britain Covey, though TE Dallas Goedert (knee) may end being the favorite target of QB Tanner McKee.

Konata Mumpfield vs Chargers
-  The Chargers rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. With Davante Adams (hamstring) on IR and Puka Nacua dealing with a calf injury going into gameday, it looked like Mumpfield was going to see his role expand in Week 7. While he was second on the team in snaps at wide receiver Sunday (28), he still lagged far behind Nacua (58). As long as the latter remains available, Mumpfield appears unlikely to draw more than a few targets in any given game.

Luther Burden III vs Seahawks
-  The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Amazingly, Burden did all of his damage in the first half and barely missed out on a second score. We've known all along he has elite-level talent but this is the first time we've seen truly dominate a defense, even if it was just for a half. Burden continues to grow and now has 225 receiving yards in his past two games, vaulting him into dynasty lineups and sending his value upwards in the process.

Matthew Golden vs Panthers
-  The Panthers rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). After being limited last week due to a shoulder injury, Golden was able to suit up Sunday at Detroit, logging an 85 percent snap share and corralling six of 12 targets for 39 yards. As Week 8 prep kicks off, he's also tending to a foot issue. Golden will have two more chances to be listed as something other than DNP this week before the Packers potentially tag him with a designation for Thursday's game against the Panthers.

Rashee Rice vs Broncos
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). With Rice set to miss another game, the Chiefs are left with Xavier Worthy as their top wide receiver. Rice still hasn't returned to practice and thus seems in danger of missing time beyond Week 7. The Broncos defense doesn't pose a good matchup for Rice.

Rashid Shaheed vs Bears
-  He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Shaheed logged 22 snaps and caught two of his three targets for one yard before exiting Sunday's 20-3 win over the Chiefs. While Macdonald's initial assessment of the wideout's knee issue is encouraging, Shaheed's status will nonetheless be worth monitoring as next Monday's game against the Bears approaches.

Start Garrett Wilson vs Raiders The Raiders rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Wilson wasn't targeted in the first half as the Jets took a 21-7 deficit into the locker room. He was slightly more involved in the second half, but Wilson was overshadowed for a second consecutive game by rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper, who has exceeded 100 receiving yards with a touchdown in both games since recovering from an ankle injury. Wilson will try to bounce back from this season-worst performance in catches, receiving yards and targets when the Jets host the Raiders in Week 8.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 104 1

Start Parker Washington vs Colts Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Despite leading the Jaguars in targets, Washington finished second to Jakobi Meyers in both catches and receiving yards, and he wasn't on the other end of any of Trevor Lawrence's four TDs. It's the third time in the last four games that Washington has failed to reach five grabs or 70 yards, but the fourth contest featured a 6-124-2 line from the fourth-year wideout. Washington will take a 26-416-4 line on 46 targets into a bye before facing the Colts in Week 8.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 97 1

Start Tre Tucker vs Jets Tucker led the Raiders in receiving yards and targets on the afternoon with a big lift from a game-long 41-yard catch and a 37-yard fourth-quarter touchdown reception. The speedy wideout has a combined 10-200-3 line over his last two games alone as he continues to take his chemistry with Kirk Cousins to new levels, and Tucker is averaging a stellar 16.3 yards per reception heading into a favorable Week 8 road matchup against the Jets next Sunday.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 87 1

Start Zay Flowers vs Bills The Bills rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. The Ravens and Flowers did most of their damage in the first half as they just got boat raced after halftime. Regardless, Flowers put up another monster game, further proving he's one of the game's truly premier receivers in the process. He now has six double-digit fantasy games in his six contests this year and is showing no signs of slowing down. Flowers is still undervalued in dynasty leagues but that's starting to change by the week.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 7 96 1

Rewards...

CeeDee Lamb vs Cardinals
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Lamb led the Cowboys across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and he added his fifth and sixth touchdowns of the season on nine- and 16-yard scoring grabs. The veteran star has 70 or more receiving yards in two straight and five of his last six contests overall, and his average of 11.6 targets per game gives Lamb an elite floor heading into a Week 8 home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

DeVonta Smith vs Commanders
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He is currently listed as Questionable on the injury report, and may wind up being a dreaded GTD (Game Time Decision). Smith was unable to practice all week while nursing a hamstring injury, and the Eagles will be without both of their top wide receivers, as Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) has also been ruled out. Rookie Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Hollywood Brown figure to be the Eagles' top wideouts for Monday night's game, and tight end Dallas Goedert will be a go-to target for quarterback Tanner McKee due to the absences of both Smith and Wicks. Smith's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Titans
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. Chase played a clear second fiddle to Tee Higgins, who had a team-high 148 receiving yards, as the former finished second to his teammate in receptions and receiving yards while tying him for the team lead in targets. Chase also recorded a touchdown grab for the second straight game, bringing in a two-yard scoring strike from Joe Burrow at the halfway point of the fourth quarter. Chase is still in search of his first 100-yard game of the season, and he'll look to break the ice on that front in a Week 8 home matchup against a vulnerable Titans secondary next Sunday.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Bears
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. While that's just his second touchdown in the last four games, dynasty managers won't complain as JSN now has a ridiculous 78 catches for 867 yards and eight touchdowns. Most receiver would take that for a season but we've only played seven games. With a defense that keeps his offense on the field (but a quarterback who sometimes keeps them off it), JSN has simply made the most of every opportunity this season and has proven to be uncoverable. He's also untouchable in dynasty leagues.

Jordan Addison vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. No Viking caught more than four passes on the afternoon, and Justin Jefferson was the only member of the team to see more than five targets, so Addison's poor numbers were more a result of his offense's struggles overall than his own performance. The fourth-year wideout still has only one big game in his five appearances so far, with 90 of his 183 receiving yards and his only TD coming Week 3 against Tampa Bay. Addison will try to break out in Week 8 against a struggling Lions secondary.

Justin Jefferson vs Lions
-  The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. The targets and receiving yards actually led the Vikings in a low-scoring defensive battle, but it was T.J. Hockenson on the other end of Kyler Murray's only TD pass. Jefferson is still looking for his first 100-yard performance of the season, and he's been held under 60 yards in three of his five games. The star wideout could be poised to finally break out in Week 8 against the Lions' struggling secondary.

Omar Cooper Jr. vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Pierce was the second Eagles running back to make an early exit from Monday's contest, as starter Saquon Barkley was held out for the entire fourth quarter while nursing hamstring and back injuries. Before leaving the contest, Pierce carried 14 times for 47 yards and a touchdown while adding a one-yard reception on his lone target. Ahead of their Week 8 matchup with the Commanders, the Eagles will issue their next injury report Wednesday, when the nature of Pierce's health concern as well as the extent of his practice activity will be revealed.

Rashod Bateman vs Bills
-  The Bills rank #30 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Bateman was able to handle a full workload for the first time since Week 5 after dealing with a shoulder injury, and the wide receiver was on the field for 74 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Bateman finished tied for third on the team in targets with running back Justice Hill and tight end Mark Andrews, and his 33 receiving yards ranked third. The wide receiver and the rest of the team's pass catchers would stand to see an increase in production if Lamar Jackson (ankle) is able to return to action in Week 8 versus Buffalo.

Sit Colston Loveland vs Seahawks The Seahawks rank #2 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #3 against fantasy TEs. After a slow start to the year, Loveland has re-connected with Caleb Williams and scored in back-to-back contests while posting 13 catches on 19 targets the past two weeks as well. Loveland looks like he's back to being a TE1 in dynasty leagues and any buying window that may have opened in dynasty leagues has promptly closed.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 34 0

Sit Sam LaPorta vs Vikings The Vikings rank #1 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #1 against fantasy TEs. It wasn't a happy Tight Ends Day for LaPorta, who had his worst performance of the season despite the fact that Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards. Even with the quiet afternoon, LaPorta still sports a 28-334-3 line on 39 targets through six games, keeping him on pace for a new career high in receiving yards. He faces another tough challenge in Week 8 versus the dominant defense of the undefeated Vikings.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 3 35 0

Risks...

DARREN WALLER vs ?
- The Packers rank 2nd against fantasy TEs, making Waller a good bet to slide back to fantasy irrelevance this weekend.

MIKE GESICKI vs Titans
-  Gesicki isn't seeing reliable volume in the form of targets, but he's been a big factor in the red zone this season, as he now has five touchdowns in six games. He's already one away from matching his career high, which was set in 2020 with the Dolphins. Gesicki is repping as the Bengals' slot receiver between Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but the latter two dominate the passing looks from Joe Burrow. Being that the Titans rank 8th against fantasy TEs, Gesicki isn't a great bet.

Oronde Gadsden vs Rams
-  It's been a rough start to the season for McConkey who has a 12-183-1 line after four games. His absence in Week 5, along with Quentin Johnston missing due to a chest injury, will leave the Chargers thin at the wide receiver position. Tre Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Derius Davis could be the top three wideouts for Justin Herbert. TE Oronde Gadsden should see extra looks in this scenario, however, the Rams rank 6th against fantasy TEs.

Tommy Tremble vs Packers
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we do not expect him to post quality fantasy stats this week. Tremble had two touchdowns in the 25-14 win over the Eagles in Week 6. However, it was a different story in Week 7, with the 26-year-old catching just one pass for the second time this season. While Tremble could find the end zone again at some point moving forward, he likely won't be consistent enough to be considered anything other than a desperation fantasy option, especially while Darren Waller is on the field.

Tucker Kraft vs Panthers
-  The Panthers rank #3 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Kraft's 14-yard TD connection with QB Jordan Love late in the first quarter marked the tight end's second end-zone visit in seven games on the season. Having said that, Kraft has surpassed 50 receiving yards in just two contests, leaving him on a 29-297-2 line on 43 targets to date. WRs Matthew Golden (12 targets Sunday) and Christian Watson (eight) continue to dominate the attention of Love so far, meaning Kraft is the third option at best in the Packers' passing attack at the moment.

TYLER HIGBEE vs Chargers
-  The Chargers rank #4 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Higbee was expected to have a chance to see an increase in production with wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) unavailable, but the tight end put together a disappointing performance. Fellow tight ends Colby Parkinson (5-48-0) and Davis Allen (4-20-2) had more impressive days, and it may be hard to predict which of the three will be the go-to option any given week until Terrance Ferguson (ankle) returns from injured reserve.

Start DALLAS GOEDERT vs Commanders On a night when both DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were sidelined, Goedert served as an even more important target than usual. The veteran tight end finished second in all of receptions, receiving yards and targets for the Eagles on the night, and he's now recorded at least five catches in three consecutive games. Goedert has 24 targets over that span as well, and he should remain similarly busy in a Week 8 road matchup against the Commanders on Sunday night. The Commanders have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to TEs, making Goedert a great bet to rebound this week.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 67 1

Start HUNTER HENRY vs Dolphins The veteran tight end was a key contributor throughout the night, finishing with team-high figures in receptions and targets while ending second in receiving yards. All three components of Henry's receiving line also were season-high figures, and he now has between 44 and 71 receiving yards in four consecutive games. Henry will take a 26-296-2 line on 31 targets into a Week 8 road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Dolphins have allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to TEs, making Henry a good bet this week.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 6 64 1

Start T.J. Hockenson vs Lions The Lions rank #32 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and #32 against fantasy TEs. This makes Hock the start of the week! The veteran tight end scored Minnesota's only TD of the afternoon, connecting with Kyler Murray on a five-yard score early in the fourth quarter. Hockenson has seen more than five targets just once in six contests this season, and he'll take a 27-237-2 line on 32 targets into a potential revenge game in Week 8 against the Lions.

Player Expected Output Receptions Rec. Yards TDs 5 69 1

Rewards...

Brock Bowers vs Jets
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. The ultra-talented tight end put together another solid performance, finishing second in receptions and receiving yards for the Raiders while also tying for runner-up status in targets. Bowers has at least 70 receiving yards in all five of the games in which he's played, and he's recorded at least six catches in four of those contests. Bowers will undoubtedly remain a critical part of the air attack in a Week 8 road matchup against the Jets next Sunday.

Cade Otton vs Falcons
-  The Falcons rank #31 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings. Otton went without a reception for the first time this season, and he has now combined to reel in one of three targets for four yards over the last two weeks. Tampa Bay leaned on the run in the return of quarterback Baker Mayfield, and Mayfield completed seven of 11 passes for just 64 yards in the victory. Otton figures to have much better days ahead as his quarterback gets back up to speed, and the tight end's first shot at getting back on track will come Week 8 against Atlanta.

Jake Ferguson vs Cardinals
-  Ferguson matched his season low with two catches, and he has now been held to 23 or fewer yards in five of six contests to open the season. The tight end hasn't found the end zone since Week 3, and through six games, he's caught 17 of 24 targets for 115 yards and three scores. Ferguson reeled in a career-high 82 passes over 17 regular-season contests in 2025, and he has some work to do to return to that form in 2026. However, a matchup against the Cards may give him hope for a streaming league or a daily fantasy league matchup.

Kyle Pitts Sr. vs Buccaneers
-  Pitts tied for second in receptions and targets for the Falcons on the afternoon, but he averaged just 4.4 yards per catch. However, the veteran tight end did score for the third consecutive game, recording a five-yard touchdown catch with just under nine minutes remaining in the third quarter. Pitts' production will inevitably fluctuate week to week, but he's clearly established himself as a reliable red-zone target for Michael Penix heading into a Week 8 road matchup against the Buccaneers next Sunday. The Bucs have allowed the 8th most fantasy points to TEs, making Pitts a good bet.

Mason Taylor vs Raiders
-  The Raiders rank #28 in our Pass Defense Power Rankings and 29 against fantasy TEs. Taylor bookended the scoring for the Jets. He got New York on the board with a 13-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter and rounded out the scoring in the fourth with a 12-yard touchdown reception and the ensuing two-point conversion. The 2025 second-round pick entered Sunday's action with just one touchdown in 17 career regular-season appearances, but Taylor posted the best performance of his young career while outplaying 2026 first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq, who had just one catch for six yards. Taylor will continue to face competition for targets from Sadiq, as well as the wide-receiver trio of Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper and Adonai Mitchell, in Week 8 against the Raiders.

TRAVIS KELCE vs Broncos
-  Kelce increased his career total to 1,104 regular-season catches, passing Hall of Famers Marvin Harrison (1,102) and Cris Carter (1,101) to move up to fifth on the all-time list. Jason Witten holds the fourth spot with 1,228 receptions, so Kelce is more likely to be caught by Keenan Allen (1,084) than Kelce is to catch Witten. Kelce led the Chiefs with eight targets in the absence of WR Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) and tied fellow TE Noah Gray for the team lead in receiving yards as Kansas City mustered just three Harrison Butker field-goal attempts on offense, two of which missed. This was only the second time Kelce failed to reach the 50-yard threshold in six appearances this season. He had 71 yards in Week 1 against the Broncos, whom the Chiefs will face in a Week 8 road rematch. The Broncos have allowed the 10th most fantasy points to TEs, making Kelce a good bet to turn in another good game.

Trey McBride vs Cowboys
-  Analyzing various factors very carefully, we expect him to post nice fantasy stats this week. He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. There are simply few players who can create a positional advantage like he can on a week-to-week basis. As consistent as they come, McBride just continues to pile up stats and while touchdowns are wildly unpredictable (remember when McBride had just two in 2024), the floor on McBride still makes him elite. He's relatively untouchable in dynasty leagues at this point.

Sit HARRISON BUTKER vs Broncos Butker was off his game again in Week 7, leaving a 58-yard attempt short as time expired in the first half before later missing a 45-yard try wide right in the fourth quarter. The kicker was able to convert one field-goal attempt Sunday, nailing a 50-yarder in the third quarter. Butker has now gone 11-for-16 on field-goal attempts, including 2-for-6 from 50-plus yards, over the first six contests of the 2026 campaign. Moreover, the Chiefs signed Justin Tucker.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 1 2 2

Sit Ryan Fitzgerald vs Packers Fitzgerald went without a field-goal attempt for the first time in his two-year career, and to make matters worse, he registered his fifth missed PAT of the season. The kicker has now gone 11-for-11 on field-goal tries while converting 12 of 17 extra-point attempts over six regular-season contests this year. This week he faces a Packers defense that has allowed the least fantasy points to kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 1 2 2

Risks...

CAIRO SANTOS vs Seahawks
-  Santos put the first points on the board with a 43-yard field goal in the first quarter and added a 31-yarder in the second. He had a chance to give Chicago a two-score lead midway through the fourth quarter but clanged a 53-yard attempt off the right upright. However, Santos atoned for that miss in dramatic fashion, knocking in a 58-yard field goal -- the longest make of his career -- with less than two minutes remaining to essentially seal the win for the Bears. He's now 11-for-15 on field-goal tries this season, including 3-for-5 from 50-plus yards. This week's matchup against a Seahawks D that ranks 5th against fantasy kickers isn't very tempting.

Jake Bates vs Vikings
-  Bates was able to convert multiple field-goal attempts for just the second time this season. The kicker split the uprights on a 40-yard try in the second quarter before he sent Green Bay packing with a game-winning 22-yard chip shot as time expired in regulation. Bates has yet to miss a kick this season, going 10-for-10 on field-goal tries, including a 54-yard make in Week 4 against the Panthers, while nailing all 22 of his extra-point attempts over six contests. With the Lions propensity to go for it and a matchup against a Vikings D that ranks 4th against fantasy kickers, Bates isn't a great bet.

JASON MYERS vs Bears
-  Myers was able to make multiple field goals for the third straight game, converting a 25-yarder in the second quarter before later adding a 35-yard make in the second half. The kicker has now gone 14-for-15 on field-goal tries, including 3-for-3 from 50-plus yards, over the first seven games of the 2026 campaign. However, this matchup leaves something to be desired as the Bears have allowed the 3rd fewest fantasy points to kickers.

Spencer Shrader vs Jaguars
-  Shrader entered Week 7 without having missed a field-goal try over the team's first six contests, but he was unable to remain perfect. The kicker was able to make a 43-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, giving Indianapolis a 10-6 lead at the break. Shrader then missed a 56-yard try wide left in the third quarter before pushing a 48-yard attempt wide right in the fourth quarter. He has now gone 19-for-21 on field-goal tries while making 13 of 14 extra-point attempts over seven contests this season. With injuries and trading away their best offensive lineman, the Colts offense may not be so good for Shrader this week.

Start Cam Little vs Colts Little made a 60-yard field goal with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter to tie the game 31-31. The Jaguars' kicker continues to deliver in big moments for the team whenever called upon. Little moves to 10-for-12 on field-goal attempts and 16-for-17 on PATs through six games in 2026. This week he faces a Colts defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 3

Start Evan McPherson vs Titans McPherson and the rest of the Bengals were blanked before halftime, but the kicker was able to finish off five touchdown drives in the second half. McPherson has now attempted one or zero field goals in three straight games after opening the season with multiple field-goal makes in each of the team's first three contests. This week he faces a Titans defense that has allowed the 4th most fantasy points to kickers.

Player Expected Output FGM FGA XPM 3 3 3

Rewards...

Andre Szmyt vs Steelers
- This week he faces a Steelers defense that has allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to kickers.

Cameron Dicker vs Rams
-  Dicker's 23-yard and 30-yard field goals were the only points scored by the Chargers in the team's blowout loss. While the offense could not get going, Dicker remained reliable. The 26-year-old moves to 9-for-11 on field-goal attempts and a perfect nine-for-nine on extra-point attempts over six regular-season games in 2026. This week he faces a Rams defense that has allowed the 7th most fantasy points to kickers.

CHASE MCLAUGHLIN vs Falcons
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. McLaughlin was able to make multiple field goals for the second straight week and fifth time this season. The kicker converted a chip-shot 22-yard attempt in the second quarter before later adding a 44-yarder in the third quarter. McLaughlin has been far more involved in contests during which quarterback Baker Mayfield has been active, and the kicker will have a chance to make it three games in a row with multiple field-goal makes when the team hosts Atlanta in Week 8. McLaughlin is the 3rd highest scoring kicker in fantasy ppg.

MATT GAY vs Jets
-  He should be a NO BRAIN start this week and every week unless he is on a bye or injured. Gay had a strong outing despite the loss, as he was perfect kicking the ball, although all of his kicks came from close range, with his longest being 35 yards out. The 32-year-old has gotten off to a strong start this season, converting 14 of his 15 field-goal attempts and all 14 extra-point tries across his first six outings.

NICK FOLK vs Buccaneers
-  Folk was able to match his season high in field-goal makes, converting attempts from 39 and 33 yards in the first half before adding a 31-yarder to put the team up 29-20 with 1:56 left in regulation. The 41-year-old continues to be an effective short-range option for Atlanta, going 11-for-12 on field-goal attempts from less than 50 yards over seven contests this season. This week he faces a Bucs defense that has allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to kickers.

Will Reichard vs Lions
-  Reichard was unable to remain perfect Sunday, but he did deliver at least three field goals for the fifth straight game. The kicker converted kicks from 28 and 47 yards in the first half before later adding a 52-yard make with 1:39 left in regulation, giving Minnesota a 16-10 lead. Reichard's first miss of the season came in the fourth quarter when Grover Stewart got a paw on the kicker's 59-yard try. Reichard is out to a remarkable start to the season, going 18-for-19 on field-goal tries, including six makes from 50-plus yards, over six contests so far. Reichard is the top kicker in fantasy ppg.

Sit Baltimore Ravens vs Bills The Bills offense has allowed the 8th fewest point to fantasy D/STs and the Ravens were torched in the second half by the Bengals last week.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Sit Indianapolis Colts vs Jaguars The Jags have allowed the 2nd fewest fantasy points to D/STs and the Colts are a bit of a dumpster fire.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 1 0 0

Risks...

Denver Broncos vs Chiefs
- The Chiefs offense came crashing back down to earth last week, but they still have allowed the 3rd fewest fantasy points to D/STs. While the Broncos rank 4th in scoring, expect them to fall somewehere in the middle this week.

Minnesota Vikings vs Lions
- This is where we see an unstoppable force against an immovable object. The Lions have allowed the least fantasy points to D/STs, meanwhile the Vikings sit atop

Tennessee Titans vs Bengals
- Joe Burrow and company got their passing game flying in the second half last week, making this a bad matchup for the Titans defense

Start Jacksonville Jaguars vs Colts The Jags defense ranks 10th in fantasy D/ST average points and faces a Colts team that just traded away their best offensive lineman and is struggling to move the ball on offense. This is a plus matchup for the Jags D/ST!

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 4 1 1

Start Los Angeles Rams vs Chargers The Chargers offensive woes are well documented. They average the fewest points and have allowed the most fantasy D/ST ppg this year. While Donald and Myles Garrett are yet to deliver the dynamic duo we thought we would see with the Rams, this is still a great matchup.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 4 1 2

Start Pittsburgh Steelers vs Browns The Steelers D ranks 5th in D/ST scoring and faces a Browns offense that has allowed the 5th most fantasy points to D/STs.

Player Expected Output Sacks Interceptions Fumble Recoveries 4 1 1

Rewards...

Atlanta Falcons vs Buccaneers
-  The Bucs grounded it out last week as Baker barely threw the ball. They still have allowed the 2nd most fantasy points to D/STs, so the Falcons could be a sneaky good play.

Chicago Bears vs Seahawks
- Da Bears defense ranks 7th in fantasy D/ST scoring and faces a Seahawks offense that has allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to D/STs. That said, the addition of Quentin Nelson and possible return of Charbonnet may help the Seahawks offense.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Titans
- The Titans offense looked a bit better last week, but Cam Ward is still susceptible to the bad game. The Bengals 2nd half defense played well last week and if they keep that up, their D/ST should turn in a solid point total.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Falcons
- The Bucs defense feasted on the Panthers and now rank 2nd in fantasy D/ST scoring average. This week they face a Falcons team that has allowed the 4th most points to fantasy D/STs. That said, a lot of those points were pre-Penix.

Washington Commanders vs Eagles
-  The Eagles offense isn't the same without their stars on their OL, without Hurts, and without a healthy Barkley. Look for the Commanders defense to be a sneaky good play this week.

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