Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings | Start/Sit QB, RB, WR & TE

Welcome to our Week 8 Fantasy Football Player Rankings Tiers and Start/Sit Advice. Below you’ll find rankings for every relevant QB, RB, WR and TE, along with our confidence rating and advanced metrics for every matchup powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite.

If you want to learn more about the advanced stats used with these Week 8 Start/Sit Rankings, check out Advanced Stats to Know for 2026.

Confidence Meter: Dynasty Nerds confidence in the player’s weekly ranking and expected fantasy role. It is not a projected probability of hitting a specific statistical outcome.

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings Start/Sit

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Use the tables below to find every Week 8 QB, RB, WR and TE ranked by tier. Click/tap any position to jump directly to its rankings.

QB | RB | WR |TE | FLEX |Table of Statistics | Team Stats

Week 8 Quarterback Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite QB1

Lamar Jackson is expected to return in Week 8 against the Bills, who have allowed 2 or more passing touchdowns and 260 passing yards in 5 of their 6 games.

Dak Prescott should be able to produce against the Cardinals despite his struggles against zone coverage. Arizona allows the most fantasy point opportunities to quarterbacks and has allowed 2 or more passing touchdowns in 5 of its last 7 games.

Tier 2 | Strong QB1

Drake Maye should be able to provide an elite fantasy floor against the Dolphins, who have allowed 2 or more passing touchdowns in 5 of their last 6 games.

Expect some high passing yardage from Joe Burrow, who faces a Titans team that has allowed 260 passing yards in 3 straight games.

Tier 3 | Matchup-Driven QB1/High-End QB2 Options

Jared Goff seems like he is going to have a tough matchup against the Vikings, but they run the 2nd-most zone coverage and blitz at the highest rate in the NFL. Goff has a top-10 quarterback rating against both zone coverage and the blitz this year.

Jordan Love may struggle on Thursday Night Football, as the Panthers have allowed 1 or fewer passing touchdowns in 4 of their last 5 games.

Caleb Williams will need to score some touchdowns if he wants to maintain his fantasy success because the Seahawks have not allowed an opposing quarterback to throw for over 200 passing yards this year.

Jacoby Brissett may be able to push the ball downfield more against the Cowboys, who have allowed the highest explosive play percentage in the NFL.

Tier 4 | Volatile QB2 Starters

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	FP Last 4	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	QB Rate vs Blitz	QB Rate vs Press	CPOE	Deep Throw %	FP/OPP:	EPA/DB	P2S%
MIN	Kyler Murray	DET	85%	11.9	11.9	61.4	93.8	68.1	111.8	5.5	9.6	-0.05	0.36	21.8
LV	Kirk Cousins	NYJ	84%	23.1	21.8	83.3	102.9	83.3	97	-0.3	10.1	0.13	0.50	14.5
SEA	Sam Darnold	CHI	82%	14.8	13.2	102.9	75.8	92.2	63.6	4.1	8.5	-0.01	0.41	18.7
KC	Patrick Mahomes	DEN	82%	19.7	12.5	129.4	80.7	71.7	98.1	0.6	7.3	0.14	0.49	8.8
ATL	Michael Penix Jr.	TB	80%	19.3	20.7	130.6	99.5	105.5	123.3	5.8	6.9	0.13	0.52	25.7

Sam Darnold has a positive matchup against the Bears, who run the 4th-most man coverage in the NFL. Darnold has a high quarterback rating against man coverage, and the Bears have allowed 2 or more passing touchdowns in 3 straight games.

Kyler Murray may be able to get going this week against the Lions, who have allowed 280 passing yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 straight games.

Kirk Cousins could struggle a bit if the Jets can pressure him more, as he has struggled against pressure this season. The Jets generate pressure at the 2nd-highest rate in the NFL.

Tier 5 | Desperation Superflex

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	FP Last 4	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	QB Rate vs Blitz	QB Rate vs Press	CPOE	Deep Throw %	FP/OPP:	EPA/DB	P2S%
NYJ	Geno Smith	LV	79%	17.6	16	132.2	99.3	124.7	106.1	3.9	9.2	0.10	0.44	22.3
PIT	Aaron Rodgers	CLE	77%	19.5	22.3	89.5	89.5	88.8	78.5	-0.9	11.4	-0.09	0.41	24.7
PHI	Tanner McKee	WAS	75%	13.6	13.6	75.2	80.1	68.5	99.3	0.2	8.8	-0.15	0.28	19.2
MIA	Malik Willis	NE	72%	15.4	17.1	94.4	87	81.9	73.8	-1.3	15.1	0.12	0.45	14.7
CLE	Deshaun Watson	PIT	73%	17.3	14.7	70.1	99.6	84.6	54	0.5	11.5	0.03	0.41	23.8
DEN	Bo Nix	KC	72%	15.1	14.5	48	89.4	57.3	49.7	-1.6	10.1	-0.05	0.40	11.4

Aaron Rodgers may have had success against the Browns in their previous matchup, but this could be a much tougher test. Cleveland runs the highest rate of man coverage in the league, and Rodgers has struggled against man coverage this season.

Tanner McKee struggled to handle the blitz last week, and things may not get any easier in Week 8. He now faces a Commanders defense that blitzes at the 2nd-highest rate in the NFL.

Malik Willis faces a difficult matchup against the Patriots, who utilize man coverage at the 2nd-highest rate in the league. Willis has struggled against man coverage this season, which could make it difficult for him to find success through the air.

Bo Nix could be at risk of throwing an interception in Week 8 against the Chiefs. Kansas City has forced at least 1 interception in every game this season, making this a challenging matchup for Nix.

Geno Smith could be a sneaky sleeper option in Week 8 against the Raiders. Las Vegas has allowed at least 2 passing touchdowns in 5 consecutive games.

Tier 6 | QBs to Avoid if Possible

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	Fantasy Points P/G	FP Last 4	QB Rate vs Man	QB Rate vs Zone	QB Rate vs Blitz	QB Rate vs Press	CPOE	Deep Throw %	FP/OPP:	EPA/DB	P2S%
LAC	Justin Herbert	LAR	68%	12.1	10.9	64.8	63	69.9	52.7	5.5	9.4	-0.24	0.33	23.1
IND	Daniel Jones	JAX	65%	10.4	9.6	68.3	65.8	64.1	72.5	-4.6	9.6	-0.15	0.28	18.8
TEN	Cam Ward	CIN	65%	11.5	8.8	66.4	74.6	85.3	66.3	4.1	8.2	-0.16	0.33	14.5

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Week 8 Running Back Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite RB Starts/Sits

Ken Walker should be able to bounce back this week against the Broncos, who allow the most yards after contact. Walker ranks inside the top 20 in YACO this season.

Jahmyr Gibbs faces an elite Vikings defense, but they have allowed a rushing touchdown in 3 straight games and 90 rushing yards in 2 of their last 3 games.

Kyren Williams should have a strong outing against the Chargers, who have allowed a rushing touchdown in 4 straight games and 80 rushing yards in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 2 | Near-Elite, Matchup-Proof-ish RB1

Javonte Williams should do well against the Cardinals, who allow the 7th-most yards per carry against man/gap schemes. Williams has had great success running in a man/gap scheme this season.

Josh Jacobs should thrive on Thursday Night Football against the Panthers, who allowed over 200 rushing yards last week. Carolina has also allowed a rushing touchdown in 3 straight weeks.

Derrick Henry should return to form with Lamar Jackson back on the field, as Henry has averaged 21 fantasy points per game with Jackson playing.

Tier 3 | Borderline RB1s With Minor Concerns

Expect a Chuba Hubbard bounce-back performance against the Packers, who have allowed a rushing touchdown in 6 of their 7 games this year.

Rhamondre Stevenson should do well against the Dolphins, who have allowed a 65-yard rusher in 4 straight games and 4 receptions to a running back in 4 of their 6 games.

Jeremiyah Love is questionable for Week 8 and would be slotted into this range if he plays this week.

Despite Jaylen Warren losing some touches to Rico Dowdle, he still has an elite matchup against the Browns, who have allowed an 80-yard rusher in 5 of their last 6 games.

Tier 4 | Volume-Driven RB2s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i10%	TGT %	Route %	RYOE/ATT	EXP Run %	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT	Zone Success %	Man/Gap Success %
LV	Ashton Jeanty	NYJ	85%	15.0	61%	70%	76.9	16.5	54.6	-1.0	5.2	0.11	1.0	2.1	46.2	43.4
TB	Bucky Irving	ATL	84%	14.4	75%	64%	60.0	10.7	47.6	0.3	9.7	0.18	2.7	2.0	50.9	56.3
CIN	Chase Brown	TEN	84%	10.1	61%	71%	63.6	14.2	56.4	-0.9	7.9	0.13	1.4	2.1	52.8	50.0
NYJ	Breece Hall	LV	83%	12.5	28%	57%	66.7	9.8	34.5	-1.0	10.6	0.14	1.7	1.5	53.6	45.5
MIA	Ollie Gordon II	NE	83%	9.4	42%	52%	52.4	5.3	37.6	0.7	16.4	0.17	2.4	2.4	30.8	47.8
CHI	D’Andre Swift	SEA	81%	15.2	47%	62%	48.8	10.4	38.8	0.2	10.3	0.22	1.9	2.2	49.3	41.5

Ollie Gordon should continue to be featured in Miami’s offense and find success against the Patriots, who have allowed a 70-yard rusher and a rushing touchdown in 4 straight games.

D’Andre Swift could be a bust this week, as the Seahawks have allowed just 1 running back to rush for over 60 yards this year.

Breece Hall is expected to return this week. If he doesn’t play, slot Braelon Allen into Tier 4 for the week.

Chase Brown could find success against the Titans, who have allowed a 70-yard rusher with a touchdown in 3 of their last 4 games. They have also allowed at least 20 receiving yards to a running back in 4 straight games.

Tier 5 | Risk/Reward Running Back Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i10%	TGT %	Route %	RYOE/ATT	EXP Run %	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT	Zone Success %	Man/Gap Success %
TEN	Tony Pollard	CIN	79%	11.8	70%	52%	77.3	6.3	29.3	0.1	11.2	0.15	1.8	2.4	55.6	44.7
CLE	Quinshon Judkins	PIT	79%	11.7	49%	59%	66.7	11.4	30.3	-0.8	7.1	0.13	1.7	1.8	40.7	47.2
LAR	Blake Corum	LAC	78%	9.2	34%	30%	17.6	4.6	14.8	0.7	14.8	0.19	3.0	1.9	51.7	62.9
MIN	Jordan Mason	DET	78%	9.4	20%	55%	66.7	4.2	30.5	-0.1	10.7	0.03	2.3	2.0	43.8	42.9
PHI	Saquon Barkley	WAS	78%	7.0	27%	36%	23.5	6.0	17.6	1.4	15.0	0.23	3.3	2.4	58.1	45.5
DEN	Jonah Coleman	KC	75%	6.2	11%	32%	33.3	5.7	13.5	0.8	23.5	0.11	3.2	1.7	63.6	37.5
NYJ	Braelon Allen	LV	75%	9.8	51%	67%	25.0	9.2	44.5	0.2	15.7	0.22	1.8	2.8	54.0	53.7
WAS	Rachaad White	PHI	75%	8.4	27%	53%	28.6	9.1	43.2	-0.5	5.9	0.17	2.0	2.1	45.0	50.0
DEN	RJ Harvey	KC	73%	9.2	14%	39%	8.3	14.4	38.9	-1.0	0.0	0.08	2.0	1.6	40.0	57.1
LAC	Omarion Hampton	LAR	73%	8.8	47%	46%	61.5	5.0	22.6	-0.7	9.7	0.14	1.2	2.5	35.3	56.8

Quinshon Judkins has had some recent success, but the Steelers have not allowed a rusher to surpass 55 yards in 4 straight games.

If Saquon Barkley plays in Week 8, he would be a risky start, as we saw in Week 7 that he is not 100%, which could limit his time on the field.

The Bengals allow the 2nd-highest explosive run percentage, and Tony Pollard had some big runs last week, so there is some upside to starting Pollard as a FLEX option.

If Braelon Allen gets the start, he’ll have a favorable matchup, and you may want to take the chance on playing him even with Breece Hall back. The Raiders allow the most yards before contact, and Hall ranks near the top among running backs in YBCO.

Tier 6 | Fragile Floor RB3 Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i10%	TGT %	Route %	RYOE/ATT	EXP Run %	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT	Zone Success %	Man/Gap Success %
PIT	Rico Dowdle	CLE	72%	6.6	19%	39%	50.0	9.4	29.9	-0.6	10.0	0.10	1.7	2.1	42.9	40.0
SEA	Emanuel Wilson	CHI	72%	10.3	54%	40%	54.5	3.5	20.8	-0.5	7.0	0.13	1.5	2.2	42.6	40.5
SEA	Zach Charbonnett	CHI	72%	0.0	0%	0%	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
TB	Kenny Gainwell	ATL	70%	4.7	20%	37%	0.0	7.8	29.0	0.2	12.1	0.27	2.1	2.5	53.3	55.6
CLE	Dylan Sampson	PIT	70%	4.6	3%	23%	0.0	8.3	39.5	2.6	16.7	0.0	5.3	2.2	100.0	75.0
ARI	Tyler Allgeier	DAL	70%	5.7	34%	52%	30.0	5.7	38.7	-1.1	3.6	0.10	0.5	2.4	35.7	39.4
NE	TreVeyon Henderson	MIA	68%	5.2	25%	33%	7.7	3.2	23.7	-0.7	9.8	0.12	2.1	1.8	21.4	41.2

Kenneth Gainwell could have some sleeper appeal in PPR leagues, as the Falcons have allowed 6 or more receptions to opposing backfields in 3 of their last 4 games.

Dylan Sampson could have some PPR value as well, as the Steelers have allowed 30 or more receiving yards to opposing backfields in 3 of their last 4 games.

I’m not sure if Zach Charbonnet will return in Week 8, but if he does, it will likely be a split backfield. However, it’s unclear how many carries he will receive. If he misses another game, Emanuel Wilson would certainly jump into Tier 4.

As mentioned previously, the Browns have allowed plenty of rushing yards to opposing backfields, so Rico Dowdle may be worth starting if you’re desperate for a running back.

Tier 7 | Running Back Deep League Dice Roll

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i10%	TGT %	Route %	RYOE/ATT	EXP Run %	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT	Zone Success %	Man/Gap Success %
MIN	Aaron Jones Sr.	DET	67%	11.2	69%	65%	37.5	11.0	45.2	-0.2	8.7	0.12	2.2	2.0	50.9	47.9
LV	Mike Washington Jr.	NYJ	67%	4.0	23%	21%	15.4	2.3	12.1	0.5	15.4	0.15	2.1	2.8	47.8	29.4
PHI	Elijah Mitchell	WAS	65%	4.9	2%	21%	0.0	11.4	28.9	-1.2	0.0	0.00	2.3	1.3	50.0	100.0
CHI	Kyle Monangai	SEA	65%	13.6	24%	41%	37.9	3.8	25.8	1.6	14.0	0.22	2.2	3.3	42.9	72.2
CIN	Samaje Perine	TEN	65%	5.7	23%	35%	27.3	4.6	26.3	0.1	10.3	0.06	1.8	2.3	40.9	66.7
DEN	JK Dobbins	KC	65%	7.7	50%	41%	58.8	3.7	15.0	-0.8	6.5	0.11	1.3	2.1	35.0	42.6
JAX	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	IND	63%	5.0	23%	25%	58.3	1.1	14.4	0.3	6.1	0.23	1.9	2.4	61.1	57.1
LAC	Keaton Mitchell	LAR	63%	5.2	20%	32%	7.7	7.7	30.3	-0.6	11.8	0.26	2.1	1.8	38.5	12.5
TEN	Tyjae Spears	CLE	63%	3.3	11%	50%	0.0	9.6	40.7	-0.8	11.1	0.22	0.9	2.8	23.1	60.0
BUF	Ty Johnson	BAL	62%	5.5	1%	24%	0.0	10.8	33.8	-1.2	0.0	0.00	2.5	0.5	0.0	0.0
BAL	Justice Hill	BUF	62%	4.1	10%	43%	0.0	7.4	52.3	2.2	14.3	0.10	4.8	1.9	57.1	33.3
KC	Emmett Johnson	DEN	60%	3.6	12%	27%	0.0	5.8	24.8	-0.9	0.0	0.21	1.0	2.3	63.6	12.5

Depending on how Saquon Barkley’s injury progresses over the next few days, Elijah Mitchell or Jaydon Blue could be called upon to lead the backfield in Week 8.

J.K. Dobbins is likely a sit in a tougher matchup, as the Chiefs allow the fewest yards before contact. Dobbins has not been great at gaining yards after contact and is also losing work to Jonah Coleman.

This looks like a 4-catch, 50-yard type of game for Ty Johnson against another high-scoring offense in the Ravens.

Kyle Monangai looks like he could return in Week 8, but Seattle has been tough against running backs, ranking top 5 in limiting missed tackles forced, explosive runs, and yards before contact.

Tier 8 | Super Deep Running Back Start/Sit

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	ATT %	Off. Snaps %	i10%	TGT %	Route %	RYOE/ATT	EXP Run %	MTF/ATT	YACO/ATT	YBCO/ATT	Zone Success %	Man/Gap Success %
ATL	Brian Robinson Jr.	TB	59%	8.4	26%	30%	23.1	3.6	15.3	-0.5	6.0	0.17	1.3	2.7	55.3	42.9
WAS	Austin Ekeler	PHI	59%	1.7	1%	16%	0.0	4.9	11.2	-0.5	12.5	0.13	1.8	2.1	28.6	100.0
IND	Seth McGowan	JAX	59%	2.3	17%	21%	9.1	2.1	10.8	-0.1	13.3	0.13	1.4	2.8	42.9	61.1
ARI	Bam Knight	DAL	59%	4.4	14%	23%	33.3	3.6	17.5	2.4	23.8	0.28	3.3	3.1	50.0	61.5
GB	MarShawn Llyod	CAR	57%	6.3	37%	38%	36.8	5.9	25.9	-1.7	4.2	0.15	1.3	1.3	41.4	36.0
LAC	Kimani Vidal	LAR	57%	3.2	12%	26%	0.0	5.5	25.8	0.7	4.8	0.19	2.0	3.2	53.3	16.7
TB	Sean Tucker	ATL	57%	5.0	9%	8%	23.1			2.0	8.3	0.1	4.0	1.3	66.7	41.7
SEA	George Holani	CHI	55%	4.2	17%	40%	22.7	6.2	37.6	-1.3	3.2	0.14	1.2	1.8	27.3	57.1
DAL	Tyler Goodson	ARI	55%	1.7	13%	15%	0.0	2.4	11.3	-1.1	14.3	0.1	2.1	1.4	38.5	57.1
NE	Corey Kiner	MIA	55%	2.2	17%	12%	15.4	0.9	2.7	0.1	9.1	0.14	2.1	2.3	52.9	50.0
WAS	Jeremy McNichols	PHI	55%	1.3	4%	18%	33.3	0.0	5.8	-0.6	0.0	0.25	1.3	2.2	55.6	33.3

Keep your eyes on the Cardinals’ backfield, with Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier dealing with injuries. Bam Knight could get the spot start and would likely move up to Tier 5.

Jeremy McNichols’ first game back was interesting, and you have to wonder if he’ll see an increase in opportunities. Plus, the Eagles allow the 4th-most yards after contact.

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Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite WR1s

Jaxon Smith-Njigba should have another elite game, as the Bears have allowed a receiver to surpass 80 yards and score a touchdown in all 3 of their road games.

The Titans have allowed a receiver to surpass 80 yards in 3 of their last 4 games, making Ja’Marr Chase an elite play this week.

Tier 2 | High-End WR1 Anchors

Zay Flowers should have a strong chance to score in a potential shootout, as the Bills have allowed multiple receiving touchdowns in 3 straight games.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is someone you may want to lower your expectations for, as the Vikings have allowed just 2 receivers to surpass 60 yards in their last 5 games.

CeeDee Lamb faces the Cardinals, who have allowed an 80-yard receiver in all 4 of their road games this season.

Tier 3 | Strong WR1/2 Options

Parker Washington should see plenty of opportunities against the Colts, who have allowed the 2nd-most slot targets in the NFL. Washington runs 42% of his routes from the slot.

Matthew Golden has a favorable matchup for opportunities, as the Panthers allow the 2nd-most targets to outside receivers in the league. Golden runs the majority of his routes on the outside.

Tier 4 | Reliable Volume WR2.

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	YAC/REC	1READ %	1D/RR	WIDE RTE %	SLOT RTE %	Air Yards Share %
ARI	Michael Wilson	DAL	88%	9.0	88.2	21.9	0.24	1.2	0.24	1.5	2.4	27.1	0.09	81.0	19.0	36.3
CHI	Luther Burden	SEA	88%	11.4	65.5	19.5	0.18	1.5	0.28	3.1	7.3	25.0	0.09	45.1	54.9	25.9
CAR	Jalen Coker	GB	87%	11.5	68.5	18.8	0.23	2.1	0.25	2.5	4.4	26.5	0.10	52.7	45.2	30.8
PIT	DK Metcalf	CLE	85%	8.6	91.1	21.9	0.22	1.8	0.22	1.1	3.8	31.7	0.07	80.1	19.5	39.3
PHI	DeVonta Smith	WAS	85%	14.0	85.1	28.6	0.25	2.9	0.29	2.3	1.9	37.8	0.10	80.9	18.3	47.3
BUF	DJ Moore	BAL	85%	7.6	49.3	16.0	0.36	3.1	0.25	2.6	4.6	17.2	0.13	70.1	28.4	28.3
WAS	Stefon Diggs	PHI	85%	11.5	66.0	20.9	0.32	1.4	0.29	1.8	2.5	25.4	0.10	35.1	63.4	21.3

DK Metcalf has a favorable matchup against the Browns, who have allowed a 60-yard receiver in 5 straight games.

DeVonta Smith and DJ Moore are both questionable for Week 8, but if they both play, I’d start them in their solid matchups.

Stefon Diggs is hopefully fully healthy and ready to go against the Eagles, who have allowed a WR1 finish in 5 straight games.

Luther Burden faces the Seahawks, who run the most zone coverage in the NFL. Burden could see a boost, as he has a higher TPRR and YPRR against zone coverage.

Tier 5 | Boom-Bust Upside WR3s

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	YAC/REC	1READ %	1D/RR	WIDE RTE %	SLOT RTE %	Air Yards Share %
LV	Tre Tucker	NYJ	81%	12.2	77.0	17.7	0.24	1.8	0.21	2.4	3.9	23.3	0.09	79.7	19.8	29.7
TEN	Carnell Tate	CIN	80%	8.6	81	24.5	0.33	2.02	0.25	2.15	3.53	32.4	0.10	73.4	26.6	45.5
NYJ	Omar Cooper Jr.	LV	79%	14.3	54.3	15.5	0.46	10.7	0.17	2.9	9.7	22.8	0.14	32.0	66.0	24.6
NE	A.J Brown	MIA	79%	4.9	69.0	19.8	0.19	0.2	0.25	1.5	2.3	30.5	0.08	83.3	16.7	36.6
TB	Emeka Egbuka	ATL	79%	9.6	83.4	25.3	0.27	1.5	0.24	1.1	3.1	31.7	0.06	69.2	30.3	34.8
DET	Jameson Williams	MIN	77%	12.0	87.5	16.6	0.23	0.9	0.18	2.0	2.9	23.4	0.09	79.0	21.0	33.1
PIT	Germie Bernard	CLE	77%	6.5	57.2	13.6	0.22	1.1	0.21	1.9	5.3	12.6	0.07	53.3	45.5	11.5
CLE	KC Concepcion	PIT	76%	6.8	70.5	20.5	0.30	2.4	0.22	1.5	5.9	27.1	0.08	35.7	64.3	19.9
CLE	Denzel Boston	PIT	76%	9.3	86.0	19.0	0.18	0.3	0.18	2.2	6.2	22.9	0.07	93.7	6.3	45.4
IND	Keenan Allen	JAX	75%	7.7	68.4	20.9	0.33	1.3	0.24	1.8	3.0	24.8	0.08	72.2	26.6	21.2

Tre Tucker has scored 3 touchdowns over the last 2 weeks and faces a Jets team that has allowed a touchdown to a receiver in 6 of its 7 games.

Keenan Allen may provide a nice fantasy floor this week, as the Jaguars have allowed multiple receivers to surpass 60 receiving yards in 3 straight games.

Jameson Williams is a fade this week, as the Vikings have been tough against fantasy wide receivers.

I’d lean toward KC Concepcion over Denzel Boston despite what happened in their last matchup, as the Steelers run the 7th-most zone coverage in the NFL. Concepcion is being targeted more per route run against zone coverage.

Carnell Tate has a favorable matchup against the Bengals, who run the 2nd-most man coverage in the NFL. Tate has shown that he sees more targets and yardage opportunities against zone coverage.

Tier 6 | Volatile Flex Plays

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	YAC/REC	1READ %	1D/RR	WIDE RTE %	SLOT RTE %	Air Yards Share %
LAC	Ladd McConkey	LAR	75%	6.5	47.6	11.5	0.10	1.2	0.21	2.5	2.9	14.1	0.12	52.2	46.7	19.0
MIN	Jordan Addison	DET	75%	6.2	91.3	17.9	0.25	0.8	0.15	1.4	4.8	24.1	0.06	68.5	31.5	34.9
DEN	Jaylen Waddle	KC	73%	7.0	75.6	19.7	0.28	1.4	0.24	1.7	3.3	29.0	0.06	58.2	41.8	34.9
WAS	Antonio Williams	PHI	73%	5.9	55.4	12.4	0.15	1.8	0.20	1.6	2.7	13.6	0.08	50.4	48.9	17.8
MIA	Caleb Douglas	NE	73%	11.6	74.2	16.9	0.11	0.0	0.18	3.1	11.3	23.8	0.10	79.7	20.3	26.1
IND	Josh Downs	JAX	71%	6.3	86.2	17.9	0.33	2.7	0.15	1.0	4.0	23.1	0.08	29.0	70.1	25.9
KC	Xavier Worthy	DEN	71%	6.6	82.9	18.3	0.34	2.7	0.17	0.9	4.9	25.6	0.06	67.2	31.6	25.1
CHI	Rome Odunze	SEA	71%	7.1	80.6	15.4	0.12	0.2	0.18	2.2	3.6	17.6	0.07	78.6	20.5	34.6
MIA	Malik Washington	NE	71%	7.3	82.5	25.8	0.24	2.4	0.26	1.8	5.7	28.1	0.07	40.4	51.9	30.5
PHI	Makai Lemon	WAS	71%	5.3	83.8	14.5	0.15	0.6	0.16	1.0	3.3	19.2	0.05	35.9	63.2	11.2
NE	DeMario Douglas	MIA	71%	7.6	65.4	14.5	0.27	2.1	0.18	1.4	3.7	16.3	0.08	16.7	83.3	17.4
TEN	Wal’Dale Robinson	CLE	70%	6.7	77.2	20.2	0.29	1.7	0.22	1.0	3.8	25.9	0.08	24.6	75.4	18.3
TB	Chris Godwin Jr.	ATL	70%	5.5	81.7	16.6	0.12	0.9	0.19	1.2	6.9	19.3	0.06	45.6	54.4	7.8
BUF	Khalil Shakir	BAL	70%	7.3	67.0	18.1	0.23	2.2	0.22	2.0	9.1	22.2	0.08	35.1	55.2	11.2

We could see a switch in production this week for the Dolphins receivers. The Patriots run the 2nd-most man coverage in the league. Malik Washington tends to see more targets and better yardage against man coverage, while Caleb Douglas has struggled to find opportunities against man coverage.

Wan’Dale Robinson could see more opportunities against the Browns, who run the most man coverage in the league. Robinson tends to see more opportunities against man coverage.

The Eagles allow the 2nd-most fantasy points to slot receivers, and like Stefon Diggs, Antonio Williams runs about half of his routes from the slot. He could be a good sleeper this week.

Khalil Shakir also has some sleeper potential in a possible shootout, as the Ravens allow the 5th-most fantasy points to slot receivers, and Shakir is the team’s primary slot receiver.

Ladd McConkey could have an easier matchup, as the Rams’ secondary seems to have fallen apart a bit. They have allowed a receiver to surpass 80 yards in 2 of their last 3 games.

Chris Godwin has consistently averaged 5.5 receptions for 62 yards against the Falcons in 6 of their last 7 matchups.

Makai Lemon is one to watch if DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks miss another game, as the Commanders have allowed a 90-yard receiver in 3 of their last 4 games.

Tier 7 | Deep-League/ Break-Glass Options

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	YAC/REC	1READ %	1D/RR	WIDE RTE %	SLOT RTE %	Air Yards Share %
BAL	Ja’Kobi Lane	BUF	68%	3.9	70.2	12.4	0.18	2.4	0.15	1.3	4.2	14.9	0.07	78.5	21.5	33.7
JAX	Jakobi Meyers	IND	68%	8.5	76.6	15.2	0.21	2.2	0.16	1.8	3.4	17.3	0.10	66.9	32.5	22.5
DAL	Ryan Flournoy	ARI	68%	7.1	74.4	13.9	0.25	1.2	0.17	1.5	5.4	13.4	0.07	46.3	53.7	13.2
ARI	Kendrick Bourne	DAL	68%	4.9	66.9	12.0	0.21	1.4	0.15	1.1	4.8	13.8	0.05	31.9	68.1	10.1
DEN	Courtland Sutton	KC	66%	4.4	76.1	14.2	0.24	0.4	0.16	1.2	3.8	21.0	0.06	71.3	28.7	29.4
PHI	Darius Cooper	WAS	66%	6.3	51.1	7.7	0.21	2.3	0.09	0.6	8.9	8.3	0.04	68.4	30.1	13.0
BUF	Keon Coleman	BAL	66%	9.3	65.0	14.0	0.26	3.4	0.16	1.8	3.9	19.2	0.12	77.7	19.2	24.3
SEA	Cooper Kupp	CHI	65%	5.0	71.6	11.1	0.22	1.8	0.11	0.9	3.6	14.4	0.07	50.3	49.2	14.1
ATL	Jahan Dotson	TB	65%	6.0	35.0	6.5	0.29	2.9	0.18	1.3	2.6	6.7	0.06	31.4	68.6	6.4
PHI	Dontayvion Wicks	WAS	63%	7.3	75.9	15.5	0.30	2.0	0.14	1.6	4.1	20.9	0.09	72.3	27.7	28.8
LAR	Konata Mumpfield	LAC	63%	3.5	40.7	6.4	0.17	2.6	0.15	0.6	4.8	7.0	0.05	55.4	44.6	12.0

Don’t look to Jahan Dotson as a sleeper, as the Buccaneers run the 3rd-most zone coverage in the league, and Dotson has been average at best against zone coverage.

Ryan Flournoy has been solid and could be considered a FLEX option after last week’s performance. However, the Cardinals run the 5th-most zone coverage in the league, and Flournoy has struggled to find opportunities and produce yardage against zone coverage.

Tier 8 | Only if You’re Desperate WRs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	YAC/REC	1READ %	1D/RR	WIDE RTE %	SLOT RTE %	Air Yards Share %
LAC	Quentin Johnston	LAR	60%	4.2	72.5	12.7	0.07	0.0	0.16	1.3	5.8	15.2	0.04	84.7	15.3	25.2
SEA	Rashid Shaheed	CHI	60%	4.6	57.2	12.8	0.11	0.3	0.24	1.6	4.9	16.3	0.04	74.1	25.2	19.2
WAS	Treylon Burks	PHI	60%	6.3	52.5	8.9	0.14	1.9	0.12	1.2	3.3	12.0	0.06	70.8	29.2	17.9
JAX	Brian Thomas Jr.	IND	60%	3.5	49.3	9.8	0.20	0.8	0.16	1.3	0.7	11.3	0.07	69.7	30.3	16.7
MIN	Jauan Jennings	DET	55%	1.3	70.3	5.6	0.12	0.8	0.05	0.2	5.8	7.7	0.02	38.2	61.8	11.5
CHI	Kalif Raymond	SEA	55%	6.2	59.4	12.4	0.19	2.8	0.18	1.2	4.9	14.9	0.07	54.5	45.5	11.8
TB	Ted Hurst III	ATL	55%	4.0	59.5	10.7	0.11	0.48	0.16	1.56	2.64	13.1	0.05	72	28	27.8
JAX	Travis Hunter	IND	55%	4.2	10.3	3.7	0.33	2.3	0.33	4.6	9.2	5.4	0.22	33.3	61.1	1.6
BAL	Rashod Bateman	BUF	55%	5.9	57.2	12.8	0.11	0.3	0.24	1.6	4.9	16.3	0.04	74.1	25.2	19.2
LAC	Tre’ Harris	LAR	50%	6.0	64.4	17.4	0.20	1.3	0.22	2.1	5.6	20.0	0.07	63.2	36.8	23.2
CLE	Jerry Jeudy	TEN	50%	3.6	71.7	10.0	0.07	0.4	0.13	1.2	2.9	11.8	0.05	74.1	25.9	14.2
NYJ	Adonai Mitchell	LV	50%	5.6	67.6	18.9	0.11	0.0	0.25	2.0	3.1	21.1	0.10	86.3	12.3	44.7
MIA	Chris Bell	NE	50%	3.1	58.7	11.9	0.32	1.6	0.13	1.0	6.8	12.5	0.05	82.9	17.1	17.7
GB	Savion Williams	CAR	50%	6.4	61.1	8.1	0.16	2.6	0.12	0.9	5.9	7.0	0.06	32.7	61.8	4.6

Continue to sit Brian Thomas Jr. despite him coming off a bye week and looking for any signs of hope. The Colts allow the 3rd-fewest fantasy points to outside receivers.

Chris Bell could be a deep sleeper, as he sees more targets per route run against man coverage, and the Patriots play the 2nd-most man coverage in the league.

There is upside to Treylon Burks, but the Eagles rank in the bottom 10 in fantasy points allowed to outside receivers as Burks fills the Terry McLaurin role.

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Week 8 Tight End Rankings & Start/Sit

Tier 1 | Elite TE Weekly Differentiators

You probably won’t, but you may want to lower your expectations for Trey McBride, as Dallas has allowed just 1 tight end to score over 10 fantasy points since Week 2.

Brock Bowers should dominate the Jets, as they have allowed an opposing tight end to surpass 40 receiving yards in 4 of their last 5 games.

Tier 2 | Must Start Tight Ends

The Panthers have allowed a tight end to surpass 50 receiving yards in 3 of their last 4 games, so fire up Tucker Kraft.

T.J. Hockenson is averaging 11 fantasy points per game on the road, and the Lions have allowed a tight end touchdown in 5 of their last 6 games.

Dallas Goedert faces a Commanders team that has allowed a touchdown to a tight end in 5 of its last 6 games.

Tier 3 | Strong, Volatile Starting Tight Ends

Tyler Warren is questionable for Week 8, but he would be ranked here if he plays.

Hunter Henry has been on fire lately, scoring double-digit fantasy points in 3 straight games. He faces a Dolphins team that has allowed 60 or more receiving yards to a tight end in 4 of their 6 games.

Kyle Pitts may be touchdown-or-bust this week against a Buccaneers team that runs the 3rd-most zone coverage in the NFL. Pitts sees fewer targets and receiving yards against zone coverage.

Sam LaPorta has struggled in recent weeks and faces a Vikings team that runs the 2nd-most zone coverage in the NFL. Statistically, LaPorta sees fewer targets and receiving yards against zone coverage.

Tier 4 | Usable Fantasy Football TEs

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	YAC/Rec
WAS	Chig Okonkwo	PHI	80%	5.6	65	12.5	0.13	1.25	0.18	1.52	16.8	47.2	4.53
CLE	Harold Fannin Jr.	TEN	80%	7.7	77.5	17.1	0.15	0.5	0.19	1.6	16.7	41.0	6.3
LAR	Tyler Higbee	LAC	78%	5.9	56.2	11.4	0.12	1.3	0.21	1.7	13.4	35.3	3.2
PIT	Pat Freiermuth	CLE	78%	8.0	63.7	12.1	0.23	1.0	0.11	1.2	14.4	64.0	4.3
BAL	Mark Andrews	BUF	76%	5.3	66.1	18.3	0.27	0.98	0.22	1.45	20.5	46.2	2.58
LAR	Colby Parkinson	LAC	75%	3.9	35.0	8.3	0.09	0.0	0.24	1.3	7.2	10.6	7.0
CIN	Mike Gesicki	TEN	75%	8.8	50.8	8.2	0.04	1.1	0.14	1.4	9.7	85.0	2.6
CAR	Darren Waller	GB	72%	7.5	50.8	8.2	0.16	1.3	0.14	1.51	9.3	56.5	5.07
DAL	Jake Ferguson	PHI	72%	5.1	62.1	9.2	0.07	0.2	0.14	0.6	7.5	52.7	2.9
SEA	AJ Barner	CHI	72%	4.9	73.2	11.9	0.16	0.5	0.14	1.2	13.1	19.7	8.3
LV	Michael Mayer	NYJ	72%	7.3	67.4	13.5	0.13	1.0	0.22	1.9	9.9	21.1	5.3

AJ Barner has some sleeper potential, as the Bears have allowed a tight end to surpass 60 yards in 3 straight games.

Tyler Higbee has a decent matchup against the Chargers, who have allowed a tight end to surpass 50 yards in back-to-back games. Also, consider Colby Parkinson or Davis Allen as sleepers in deeper leagues.

Could we finally see Mark Andrews bounce back? The Bills have allowed over 60 yards to a tight end in 3 of their last 4 games.

Jake Ferguson should be left out of lineups, as he is averaging just 2.7 fantasy points over his last 4 games.

Tier 5 | Deep League TE Streamers

Team	Player	Opponent	Confidence Meter	FPPG	RTE%	TGT %	TPRR (Man)	YPRR (Man)	TPRR (Zone)	YPRR (Zone)	1READ %	SLOT RTE %	YAC/Rec
MIA	Greg Dulcich	NE	68%	5.1	58.7	13.9	0.11	1.1	0.22	2.2	16.7	18.9	6.4
NYJ	Kenyon Sadiq	LV	68%	5.0	41.6	11.6	0.35	1.0	0.22	1.9	13.4	33.3	6.5
PIT	Darnell Washington	CLE	68%	6.0	35.6	8.3	0.24	1.8	0.20	1.4	9.6	13.5	6.1
TB	Cade Otton	ATL	68%	4.2	77.8	13.7	0.17	1.0	0.13	1.0	15.9	40.3	7.0
NE	Eli Raridon	MIA	65%	5.8	31.8	7.9	0.21	3.2	0.19	2.3	10.4	25.7	5.1
DEN	Evan Engram	KC	65%	3.7	54.7	8.7	0.13	0.6	0.15	1.2	10.5	26.6	3.7

New England runs the 2nd-most man coverage in the NFL, and Greg Dulcich sees far fewer targets per route run against man coverage.

Week 8 FLEX Rankings & Start/Sit

Week 8 Flex Rankings (click here)

Ranks	Name	Team	Opp
1	Kenneth Walker III	KC	@ DEN
2	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	SEA	vs CHI
3	Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	vs MIN
4	Puka Nacua	LAR	vs LAC
5	Ja’Marr Chase	CIN	vs TEN
6	Bijan Robinson	ATL	@ TB
7	Zay Flowers	BAL	@ BUF
8	Kyren Williams	LAR	vs LAC
9	Javonte Williams	DAL	vs ARI
10	James Cook III	BUF	vs BAL
11	Derrick Henry	BAL	@ BUF
12	CeeDee Lamb	DAL	vs ARI
13	Josh Jacobs	GB	vs CAR
14	Chuba Hubbard	CAR	@ GB
15	Trey McBride	ARI	@ DAL
16	Jonathan Taylor	IND	@ JAC
17	Amon-Ra St. Brown	DET	vs MIN
18	Bhayshul Tuten	JAC	vs IND
19	Jeremiyah Love	ARI	@ DAL
20	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	@ MIA
21	Christian Watson	GB	vs CAR
22	Jaylen Warren	PIT	vs CLE
23	Drake London	ATL	@ TB
24	Justin Jefferson	MIN	@ DET
25	Ashton Jeanty	LV	@ NYJ
26	Tee Higgins	CIN	vs TEN
27	Parker Washington	JAC	vs IND
28	Tetairoa McMillan	CAR	@ GB
29	Matthew Golden	GB	vs CAR
30	Brock Bowers	LV	@ NYJ
31	George Pickens	DAL	vs ARI
32	Bucky Irving	TB	vs ATL
33	Garrett Wilson	NYJ	vs LV
34	Michael Wilson	ARI	@ DAL
35	Chase Brown	CIN	vs TEN
36	Breece Hall	NYJ	vs LV
37	Ollie Gordon II	MIA	vs NE
38	Luther Burden III	CHI	@ SEA
39	Jalen Coker	CAR	@ GB
40	D’Andre Swift	CHI	@ SEA
41	Tony Pollard	TEN	@ CIN
42	DK Metcalf	PIT	vs CLE
43	Quinshon Judkins	CLE	@ PIT
44	DeVonta Smith	PHI	@ WAS
45	DJ Moore	BUF	vs BAL
46	Blake Corum	LAR	vs LAC
47	Stefon Diggs	WAS	vs PHI
48	Jordan Mason	MIN	@ DET
49	Tre Tucker	LV	@ NYJ
50	Carnell Tate	TEN	@ CIN
51	Omar Cooper Jr.	NYJ	vs LV
52	A.J. Brown	NE	@ MIA
53	Tucker Kraft	GB	vs CAR
54	Saquon Barkley	PHI	@ WAS
55	Jonah Coleman	DEN	vs KC
56	Colston Loveland	CHI	@ SEA
57	Braelon Allen	NYJ	vs LV
58	Emeka Egbuka	TB	vs ATL
59	T.J. Hockenson	MIN	@ DET
60	Jameson Williams	DET	vs MIN
61	Germie Bernard	PIT	vs CLE
62	Dallas Goedert	PHI	@ WAS
63	Tyler Warren	IND	@ JAC
64	KC Concepcion Jr.	CLE	@ PIT
65	Denzel Boston	CLE	@ PIT
66	Keenan Allen	IND	@ JAC
67	Dalton Kincaid	BUF	vs BAL
68	Rachaad White	WAS	vs PHI
69	Ladd McConkey	LAC	@ LAR
70	Kyle Pitts Sr.	ATL	@ TB
71	Hunter Henry	NE	@ MIA
72	Jordan Addison	MIN	@ DET
73	Travis Kelce	KC	@ DEN
74	RJ Harvey	DEN	vs KC
75	Omarion Hampton	LAC	@ LAR
76	Jaylen Waddle	DEN	vs KC
77	Rico Dowdle	PIT	vs CLE
78	Antonio Williams	WAS	vs PHI
79	Caleb Douglas	MIA	vs NE
80	Josh Downs	IND	@ JAC
81	Xavier Worthy	KC	@ DEN
82	Sam LaPorta	DET	vs MIN
83	Rome Odunze	CHI	@ SEA
84	Malik Washington	MIA	vs NE
85	Makai Lemon	PHI	@ WAS
86	DeMario Douglas	NE	@ MIA
87	Brenton Strange	JAC	vs IND
88	Wan’Dale Robinson	TEN	@ CIN
89	Emanuel Wilson	SEA	vs CHI
90	Chris Godwin Jr.	TB	vs ATL
91	Khalil Shakir	BUF	vs BAL
92	Chig Okonkwo	WAS	vs PHI
93	Harold Fannin Jr.	CLE	@ PIT
94	Tyler Higbee	LAR	vs LAC
95	Ja’Kobi Lane	BAL	@ BUF
96	Jakobi Meyers	JAC	vs IND
97	Zach Charbonnet	SEA	vs CHI
98	Ryan Flournoy	DAL	vs ARI
99	Pat Freiermuth	PIT	vs CLE
100	Kenny Gainwell	TB	vs ATL
101	Dylan Sampson	CLE	@ PIT
102	Mark Andrews	BAL	@ BUF
103	Tyler Allgeier	ARI	@ DAL
104	Kendrick Bourne	ARI	@ DAL
105	Colby Parkinson	LAR	vs LAC
106	Mike Gesicki	CIN	vs TEN
107	Courtland Sutton	DEN	vs KC
108	TreVeyon Henderson	NE	@ MIA
109	Aaron Jones Sr.	MIN	@ DET
110	Mason Taylor	NYJ	vs LV
111	Darren Waller	CAR	@ GB
112	Darius Cooper	PHI	@ WAS
113	Keon Coleman	BUF	vs BAL
114	Cooper Kupp	SEA	vs CHI
115	Mike Washington Jr.	LV	@ NYJ
116	Elijah Mitchell	PHI	@ WAS
117	Jahan Dotson	ATL	@ TB
118	Kyle Monangai	CHI	@ SEA
119	Jake Ferguson	DAL	vs ARI
120	AJ Barner	SEA	vs CHI
121	Dontayvion Wicks	PHI	@ WAS
122	Konata Mumpfield	LAR	vs LAC
123	Michael Mayer	LV	@ NYJ
124	Quentin Johnston	LAC	@ LAR
125	Samaje Perine	CIN	vs TEN
126	Greg Dulcich	MIA	vs NE
127	Rashid Shaheed	SEA	vs CHI
128	J.K. Dobbins	DEN	vs KC
129	Kenyon Sadiq	NYJ	vs LV
130	Darnell Washington	PIT	vs CLE
131	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	JAC	vs IND
132	Keaton Mitchell	LAC	@ LAR
133	Cade Otton	TB	vs ATL
134	Tyjae Spears	TEN	@ CIN
135	Ty Johnson	BUF	vs BAL
136	Treylon Burks	WAS	vs PHI
137	Brian Thomas Jr.	JAC	vs IND
138	Justice Hill	BAL	@ BUF
139	Eli Raridon	NE	@ MIA
140	Jauan Jennings	MIN	@ DET
141	Kalif Raymond	CHI	@ SEA
142	Ted Hurst III	TB	vs ATL
143	Emmett Johnson	KC	@ DEN
144	Brian Robinson Jr.	ATL	@ TB
145	Travis Hunter	JAC	vs IND
146	Austin Ekeler	WAS	vs PHI
147	Rashod Bateman	BAL	@ BUF
148	Tre’ Harris	LAC	@ LAR
149	Jerry Jeudy	CLE	@ PIT
150	Adonai Mitchell	NYJ	vs LV
151	Chris Bell	MIA	vs NE
152	Evan Engram	DEN	vs KC
153	Seth McGowan	IND	@ JAC
154	Savion Williams	GB	vs CAR
155	Jalen Royals	KC	@ DEN
156	Bam Knight	ARI	@ DAL
157	Kyle Williams	NE	@ MIA
158	Isaac TeSlaa	DET	vs MIN
159	Davis Allen	LAR	vs LAC
160	Efton Chism III	NE	@ MIA
161	Laquon Treadwell	IND	@ JAC
162	Tommy Tremble	CAR	@ GB
163	Tez Johnson	TB	vs ATL
164	Elic Ayomanor	TEN	@ CIN
165	Gunnar Helm	TEN	@ CIN
166	Cody White	LV	@ NYJ
167	MarShawn Lloyd	GB	vs CAR
168	Kimani Vidal	LAC	@ LAR
169	Cyrus Allen	KC	@ DEN
170	Zachariah Branch	ATL	@ TB
171	Sean Tucker	TB	vs ATL
172	Tory Horton	SEA	vs CHI
173	Josh Cuevas	BAL	@ BUF
174	George Holani	SEA	vs CHI
175	Tyler Goodson	DAL	vs ARI
176	Will Mallory	IND	@ JAC
177	Corey Kiner	NE	@ MIA
178	Oronde Gadsden II	LAC	@ LAR
179	Jeremy McNichols	WAS	vs PHI
180	Jaylen Wright	MIA	vs NE
181	Roschon Johnson	CHI	@ SEA
182	Isaiah Davis	NYJ	vs LV
183	Sione Vaki	DET	vs MIN
184	Trevor Etienne	CAR	@ GB

Defensive Team Stats

Below, in each drop down, are the full Week 8 Team Stats powered by Fantasy Points Data Suite. Use these metrics to make informed Start/Sit decisions, place prop bets, or make DFS lineup calls.

Defensive Stats Table (click here)

Team	Def. Rank Vs. QBs	Def. Rank Vs. RBs	Def. Rank Vs. WRs	Def. Rank Vs. TEs
Arizona Cardinals	32	24	29	28
Atlanta Falcons	21	27	20	23
Baltimore Ravens	18	8	27	20
Buffalo Bills	24	25	30	17
Carolina Panthers	9	29	5	16
Chicago Bears	26	10	16	21
Cincinnati Bengals	10	3	9	18
Cleveland Browns	11	13	23	19
Dallas Cowboys	29	28	28	15
Denver Broncos	13	23	7	25
Detroit Lions	31	7	19	32
Green Bay Packers	6	30	24	2
Houston Texans	23	18	31	5
Indianapolis Colts	22	22	13	22
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	1	22	12
Kansas City Chiefs	2	6	1	24
Las Vegas Raiders	30	31	26	30
Los Angeles Chargers	5	17	6	6
Los Angeles Rams	19	11	12	4
Miami Dolphins	17	26	3	29
Minnesota Vikings	1	2	4	1
New England Patriots	12	15	21	14
New Orleans Saints	20	32	14	27
New York Giants	28	16	18	11
New York Jets	16	20	17	7
Philadelphia Eagles	27	19	32	9
Pittsburgh Steelers	4	9	10	13
San Francisco 49ers	14	14	11	8
Seattle Seahawks	3	12	2	3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	8	5	8	26
Tennessee Titans	15	21	25	10
Washington Commanders	25	4	15	31

QB | RB | WR |TE | Table of Statistics | Team Stats

Table of Statistics

Click below to see the full table of statistics used in the Weekly Start/Sit Rankings:

Table of Statistics (Tap to expand)

Title	Description
Lineup Decision	How we view the player in fantasy lineups
Confidence	How confident we are that the player can perform
FPPG	Player’s fantasy points per game
Total Yards/G	Total yards per game
QB Rate vs. Man	QB passer rating against man coverage
QB Rate vs. Zone	QB passer rating against zone coverage
QB Rate vs. 2-High	QB passer rating against two-high safety looks
QB Rate vs. 1-High	QB passer rating against one-high safety looks
CPOE	Completion percentage over expectation based on depth of throw
Deep Throw %	Percentage of throws traveling 20+ yards
ADJ Comp %	Completion percentage adjusted for drops, spikes, throwaways, hit-as-thrown passes and batted passes
EZ Atts	Passing attempts into the end zone
XFP	Expected fantasy points
Att %	Percentage of the team’s rushing attempts
Off Snaps %	Percentage of the team’s offensive snaps played
i20%	Percentage of the team’s carries from inside the 20-yard line
TGT %	Team target share
Route %	Routes run per team dropback
YPRR	Yards per route run
EXP Run %	Percentage of rushing attempts that result in explosive runs
MTF/ATT	Missed tackles forced per rushing attempt
YACO/ATT	Yards after contact per rushing attempt
YBCO/ATT	Yards before contact per rushing attempt
TPRR	Targets per route run
Man Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against man coverage
Zone Win Rate	Percentage of routes with a positive separation score against zone coverage
YAC/Rec	Yards after the catch per reception
1st Read %	Percentage of the team’s first-read and designed targets
Slot RTE %	Percentage of routes run from the slot
Inline %	Percentage of routes run inline

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