Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, Kendrick Bourne

There are no teams on a bye in Week 8, but start-or-sit decisions are still difficult due to injury and matchup concerns. Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, and Kendrick Bourne are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Palmer has been productive but is dealing with an injury, Hubbard has outplayed Miles Sanders to this point, […]

Should I Trade for Justin Jefferson? Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buys/Sells

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the best players in the NFL since being selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In fantasy football, he finished as a top-12 wideout in each of his first three seasons. He was the No. 1 overall pick in a ton of […]

Sam LaPorta Remains A Must-Start In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has hauled in 35 of his 49 targets for 377 yards and three touchdowns so far in his rookie campaign. The first-year pro has exceeded expectations and is playing in one of the best offenses in the NFL. That said, he remains a must-start against the Las Vegas Raiders […]

Josh Reynolds A Shaky Flex Options Against Raiders

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds started off the 2023 season hot, but he has cooled off in recent weeks. The veteran receiver has caught just five passes over the last two weeks, posting 93 yards and zero touchdowns. The Las Vegas Raiders have allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers, so […]

Jameson Williams A Boom-Or-Bust Flex Option In Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has hauled in just four passes for 55 yards and a touchdown in his first three games this season. Heading into a matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, the second-year pro remains a boom-or-bust desperation flex option. The speedster is likely reliant on deep touchdown receptions for fantasy production, […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains Must-Start On Monday Night

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has caught 51 of his 69 targets for 557 yards and three touchdowns this season. The third-year pro remains a must-start, despite facing an underrated Las Vegas Raiders defense on Monday Night Football. The Raiders have surrendered the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers this season. […]

Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 9

The 2023 college football season is dwindling, as there are just five full weeks remaining. After this week, the College Football Playoff rankings will carry more weight than the AP Poll. but there's one final opportunity to scrutinize the AP standings ahead of Week 9. There are overvalued and undervalued teams all over the country. […]

Jared Goff Has QB1 Outlook On Monday Night

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was held without a touchdown last week for the first time all season. However, this Monday Night Football contest against the Las Vegas Raiders could be a bounce-back spot for the Detroit high-powered offense. Even though the Raiders have surrendered the 12th-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season, […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Be In For Big Game Against Raiders

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 11 times for 68 yards and a touchdown and caught nine of his ten targets for 58 yards in the absence of David Montgomery (ribs) last week. Montgomery was out of practice on Thursday and Friday, so he is trending toward missing the Monday Night Football contest against […]

Titans Defense A Low-End Streamer In Week 8

The Tennessee Titans defense just lost safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles via trade, but they still might have fantasy value in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has the fourth-most turnovers (13) and Desmond Ridder has been sacked the fifth-most times (20) this season. Meanwhile, Tennessee has allowed the 11th-fewest points per […]

Tyjae Spears A Deep League Dice Roll

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has turned 31 carries and 15 receptions into 282 yards through six games of his rookie campaign. The Tulane product has played on 51.3% of the Titans' offensive snaps this season, placing him on the fantasy radar. In Week 8, rookie second-rounder Will Levis is expected to start in […]

DeAndre Hopkins A Risky Week 8 Option

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is coming off his worst game of the season, catching just one pass for 20 yards in the Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Titans were on a bye in Week 7, but that apparently wasn't enough time for Ryan Tannehill (ankle) to be ready to play. […]

Derrick Henry Has Bust Potential In Week 8

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has rushed 98 times for 425 yards and three touchdowns this season and is averaging 13.6 fantasy points per game in half-PPR formats. He's still been productive and is 13th among all running backs in fantasy points, but he failed to score more than 10.0 fantasy points in two […]

Will Levis Has Low Ceiling In NFL Debut

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is on track to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is expected to miss the contest with a high-ankle sprain. If Tannehill surprisingly does play, he should be benched in fantasy football after a rough start to the season. If Levis starts, […]

Should I Trade for Darrell Henderson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Javonte Williams? Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buys/Sells

Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, Darrell Henderson, and Javonte Williams each had their best performances of the 2023 NFL season in Week 7. All three running backs had been quiet up to their games last week, making them trade targets or sell-high candidates ahead of Week 8. The fantasy football trade deadline will be here before […]

Daniel Jones Unlikely To Return In Week 8

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) has not yet been cleared for contact, meaning he is trending toward being out in Week 8 against the New York Jets. Jones suffered a neck injury in the Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins and was held out of Week 6 and Week 7. Tyrod Taylor […]

Cam Heyward Returning To Practice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward (groin) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a groin injury in Week 1. The three-time All-Pro has been on the Injured Reserve list, and the Steelers now have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. His return to the Steelers' defense would […]

Sam Darnold Could Start For 49ers In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold could start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to Brock Purdy (concussion) being in concussion protocol. Purdy entered the NFL's protocol after the Week 7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. If Darnold starts, he'll have immediate fantasy football value in superflex and two-QB formats. […]

David Montgomery Not Practicing Thursday

Detroit Montgomery (ribs) is not practicing on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 26-year-old suffered a rib injury in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing him to miss the Week 7 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In his absence, Jahmyr Gibbs posted 126 yards and a touchdown. He […]

Jalen Ramsey Status Unclear For Week 8

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) returned to practice last week for the first time since suffering a torn MCL during training camp. The six-time Pro Bowler did not suit up against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but he could make his 2023 debut in a matchup with the New England Patriots in Week 8. […]

Dawson Knox Likely To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (wrist) is not suiting up for the Thursday Night Football contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Knox has a wrist injury that requires surgery. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Knox is likely to be placed on Injured Reserve soon. If that happens, Knox will be […]

Top 5 Mid-Season Tips For Fantasy Football: Winning Strategies, Trades, Waiver Wire

Preseason fantasy football drafts have come and gone, and we're quickly approaching the midway point of the 2023 NFL season. Whether your team is undefeated, hasn't won a game, or is somewhere in the middle -- in-season transactions can keep your team rolling, put you over the edge, or take your team from a bottom-feeder […]

Darnell Savage To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (calf) will be placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a calf injury in the Week 7 loss to the Denver Broncos. Savage has played in all six games this season, posting 22 solo tackles and 12 assisted tackles. Jaire Alexander (back) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) are also dealing with […]

Zack Moss Not Practicing On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (undisclosed) is not practicing on Wednesday for an unknown reason. This close to the trade deadline, there will be speculation that he is being held out of practice while the Colts search for a trade partner after the return of Jonathan Taylor. However, there are no facts to back […]

Eagles Hopeful Jalen Hurts Won't Be Limited

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) reportedly has a mild knee injury that is not expected to keep him out of game action. Head coach Nick Sirianni said he is confident that Hurts will be ready to play against the Washington Commanders in Week 8. "We anticipate him to go. That doesn't mean it's easy. […]

Roschon Johnson Yet To Clear Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) entered the concussion protocol following the Week 5 win over the Washington Commanders on October 5. 20 days later, he is still in the protocol. He is eligible to practice now, but it is still a concerning development. The rookie will have a chance to clear protocol before […]

Justin Fields Making Progress, Still Doubtful For Week 8

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) is progressing and working with the Bears training staff this week, but he is still doubtful to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 due to his thumb injury. The talented signal-caller suffered a dislocated thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, forcing him to […]

Deshaun Watson Ruled Out For Week 8

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The 28-year-old exited the Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts after a hard fall to the turf and will now miss his third game of the season. Although Watson reportedly didn't suffer any additional damage […]

Dawson Knox Won't Play Against Buccaneers

Buffalo Bills tight ends Dawson Knox (wrist) and Quintin Morris (ankle) will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Knox is set to undergo wrist surgery, and his timetable to return is unknown at this point. With Knox and Morris out, rookie Dalton Kincaid will […]

Jordan Matthews Joins Panthers Practice Squad

Veteran wide receiver/tight end Jordan Matthews signed with the Carolina Panthers as a member of the practice squad on Wednesday. The 31-year-old last played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, catching four passes for 33 yards in two games. Matthews once posted a 997-yard season, but that was in 2015. In 2023, there's little to […]