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Fantasy football starts/sits for SNF, expert advice for all Packers vs. Steelers Week 8 matchups on Sunday Night Football. Our start em, sit em picks for Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, more.
Welcome to our Sunday Night Football start/sit chart for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Below you will find our start/sit matchups chart for all players in the SNF game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Romeo Doubs, Tucker Kraft, Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs. Which Packers and Steelers players should you start or sit in Week 8?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 8, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 8, RotoBallers!
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Green Bay Packers Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating |
Game Matchup |
| Josh Jacobs, RB | Start | 117.1 | @ PIT |
| Jordan Love, QB | Start | 112.5 | @ PIT |
| Romeo Doubs, WR | Start | 111.5 | @ PIT |
| Tucker Kraft, TE | Start | 110.2 | @ PIT |
| Green Bay Packers, DST | Risky Start | 107.8 | @ PIT |
| Matthew Golden, WR | Risky Start | 106.4 | @ PIT |
| Lucas Havrisik, K | Risky Start | 103.9 | @ PIT |
| Christian Watson, WR | Sit | 100.9 | @ PIT |
| Emanuel Wilson, RB | Sit | 100 | @ PIT |
| Malik Heath, WR | Sit | 99.6 | @ PIT |
| Luke Musgrave, TE | Sit | 98.7 | @ PIT |
| Savion Williams, WR | Sit | 97.1 | @ PIT |
| Chris Brooks, RB | Sit | 95.9 | @ PIT |
| Ben Sims, TE | Sit | 94.3 | @ PIT |
| Pierre Strong Jr., RB | Sit | 93 | @ PIT |
| Malik Willis, QB | Sit | 92.2 | @ PIT |
Tucker Kraft, TE - GB
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has been productive over the last couple of weeks and put up his best target-earning game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Kraft will look to carry over this utilization in the Packers' Week 8 showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Earning a career-high 10 targets, Kraft caught five of his 10 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals last week.
Thanks to some injuries to multiple receivers in this Packers' offense, including Dontayvion Wicks (calf), who has been ruled out for this Sunday night, Kraft and wide receiver Romeo Doubs have taken the bulk of the receiving work in the short term. For Week 8, Kraft is a top tight end option against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have allowed the third-most fantasy points to the tight end position this season.
Romeo Doubs, WR - GB
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has quietly been one of the most reliable receivers on this Packers team this season and looks to keep that momentum rolling in the Packers' Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Doubs has had three straight games of eight or more targets, with at least five receptions and 55 yards in each of those games.
With Doubs featured as the go-to wide receiver for Jordan Love, he's been meaningfully relied on to provide consistent production along with tight end Tucker Kraft. With the Packers facing the Steelers on Sunday night, and Pittsburgh allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, consider Doubs a solid WR3 option in Week 8.
Pittsburgh Steelers Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating |
Game Matchup |
| Aaron Rodgers, QB | Start | 114.6 | vs. GB |
| Jaylen Warren, RB | Start | 109.6 | vs. GB |
| DK Metcalf, WR | Start | 107.9 | vs. GB |
| Chris Boswell, K | Start | 105 | vs. GB |
| Kenneth Gainwell, RB | Risky Start | 104 | vs. GB |
| Pat Freiermuth, TE | Risky Start | 103 | vs. GB |
| Calvin Austin III, WR | Risky Start | 102.7 | vs. GB |
| Jonnu Smith, TE | Risky Start | 101.3 | vs. GB |
| Darnell Washington, TE | Sit | 97.1 | vs. GB |
| Roman Wilson, WR | Sit | 93.4 | vs. GB |
| Kaleb Johnson, RB | Sit | 93 | vs. GB |
| Connor Heyward, TE | Sit | 92.6 | vs. GB |
| Scotty Miller, WR | Sit | 92.2 | vs. GB |
| Mason Rudolph, QB | Sit | 91.6 | vs. GB |
| Pittsburgh Steelers, DST | Sit | 88.3 | vs. GB |
Calvin Austin III, WR - PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (shoulder) was a full participant in practice all week and does not carry an injury designation into a Sunday night showdown with the Green Bay Packers. Operating as the team's WR2, Austin showed flashes of chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the first four weeks of the season.
While he's unlikely to outproduce DK Metcalf most weeks, Austin's explosiveness gives him big-play potential in the right matchups. The Packers have been middle-of-the-road against opposing receivers this season, and with this contest carrying a healthy projected point total, Austin could see a bump in usage.
He's not quite on the fantasy radar in most formats, but the 26-year-old offers boom-or-bust flex appeal in deeper leagues.
DK Metcalf, WR - PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had a disappointing outing in Week 7 but is poised to bounce back against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. The Packers have been strong against the run and average against the pass, setting up a favorable game script for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his weapons.
Even with fellow wideout Calvin Austin III (shoulder) returning to the lineup, Metcalf remains the focal point of Pittsburgh's passing attack. He leads the Steelers in all major receiving categories and is tied for the team lead in red zone targets. With this contest projected to feature plenty of scoring, Metcalf profiles as a high-end WR2 and a must-start fantasy option in most formats.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 8 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Romeo Doubs, Tucker Kraft, Matthew Golden, Christian Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 7.
Week 8 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
Scoring Formats. Fantasy football managers play in various types of leagues, and this tool allows you to choose whether it's PPR scoring, Half-PPR scoring, or Standard (Non-PPR) scoring. The second thing you want to do is to select the scoring format. There are three small radio buttons (small circles), so click on the scoring format you prefer. The results may vary based on the scoring format you select.
Popular Week 8 Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Week 8 (2025)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
Popular Week 8 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
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