October 23, 2025
Running back
Bhayshul Tuten of the Jacksonville Jaguars is still looking for a breakout week as the Jags take their bye in Week 8. A popular mid-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, the rookie landed in a situation with two established running backs in
Travis Etienne Jr. and
Tank Bigsby, but the Jags traded Bigsby to Philadelphia early in the season. The move ostensibly opened the way for Tuten, but he has yet to play more than 30% of the team's snaps in a game so far. The rookie scored touchdowns in Weeks 2 and 3, but recorded just 19 touches in the four games that followed. Tuten remains a hold in dynasty formats, but he can be left on waivers in most redraft leagues as long as Etienne is healthy.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 23, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been among the most injury-impacted teams in the league so far this season, which should keep the door open for receiver
Sterling Shepard. Coming off a seven-catch performance against Detroit, the veteran looks in line for similar work in future weeks. The Bucs had to put
Mike Evans (concussion) back on injured reserve, which will sideline him for at least a month, while
Chris Godwin (leg) and
Jalen McMillan (neck) have yet to play this season.
Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is also dealing with an injury and didn't practice on Wednesday, leaving Shepard, for the time being, as one of the team's top options along with tight end
Cade Otton. Managers in deeper formats or facing bye-week roster crunches should consider Shepard as a capable option under these circumstances.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 23, 2025
Coming off a strong showing last week against San Francisco, Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. could be entering regular starting territory, even in one-tight-end formats. We'll pause for the groaning from the managers who had buyer's remorse on Pitts in previous years, but in 2025, his overall usage has been consistently good, and there could be even better fantasy production in future weeks. So far, the fifth-year tight end is playing 81% of the team's snaps and drawing more than six targets per game, and he enters Week 8 with three top-15 finishes in six tries. He has only three red-zone targets in six games, but the Falcons have one of the most favorable remaining schedules for a tight end in the NFL, giving him additional potential as the season goes on.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 23, 2025
Denver Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix could be primed for more fantasy success following his best game of the season in a Week 7 comeback against the New York Giants. The sophomore QB led the way in a wild fourth quarter that began with Denver trailing 19-0 and ended with the Broncos kicking a field goal as time expired to win 33-32. Along the way, Nix showed his best self: 279 yards passing, 48 yards rushing on just five carries, and four total touchdowns. He's rushed for at least 20 yards in five of seven weeks and has just one interception in his past 186 attempts, and now ranks as the No. 6 overall fantasy QB. Even better for Nix, his next game is against the Dallas Cowboys, who have surrendered more points to fantasy quarterbacks than any other team so far this season.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 23, 2025
Following an excellent start to the 2025 season, Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. has cooled off as the team heads into its Week 8 bye. The fifth-year back is the No. 16 overall PPR running back, but has now recorded fewer than 50 yards rushing and no touchdowns in three straight games for the Jags, who were thoroughly quieted by the Los Angeles Rams in a 35-7 loss last week. Etienne drew only eight carries and one catch, his fewest number of touches in a game this season. The Jags traded
Tank Bigsby to Philadelphia earlier this year, and rookie
Bhayshul Tuten has yet to play more than a third of the team's snaps in a game, so Etienne is still the clear top option, but managers should continue to watch his usage in the weeks to come. Jacksonville travels to Las Vegas in Week 9.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: Pro Football Reference
October 23, 2025
Chicago Bears kicker
Cairo Santos (thigh) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the team. Santos sustained the injury in Week 4 against the Raiders, before Chicago's Week 5 bye, and has missed the past two games. The 33-year-old kicker has been able to practice over the last few weeks, but hasn't yet gotten to the point of trusting it in a game setting.
Jake Moody has handled the kicking duties well in his absence, hitting eight of nine field goal attempts, including a game-winner in Week 6 at Washington. Moody would be a solid streaming option in Week 8 at Baltimore if Santos can't play again.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
October 23, 2025
The New York Giants have signed former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Ray-Ray McCloud III to their practice squad, pending a physical, according to Art Stapleton of USA Today. McCloud was released from the Falcons on Tuesday after serving as a healthy inactive for the past two weeks. The 29-year-old wideout caught just six of 14 targets for 64 yards in four games with the Falcons before being released, but now lands with a New York Giants team that is desperate for wide receivers with star
Malik Nabers (knee) out for the season. McCloud was a useful receiver for Atlanta last season while also having plenty of experience as a return man on special teams. He figures to be in the mix for routes early in New York, but likely won't be relevant for fantasy purposes.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Art Stapleton
October 23, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus (quadriceps) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, according to the team. McManus missed his second game of the season in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals and is trending in the wrong direction to start the practice week ahead of Week 8's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 34-year-old kicker has been solid when he's played, making seven of nine field goal attempts and 10 of 11 extra points. If McManus is unable to go again,
Lucas Havrisik will take his place as the Packers' kicker on Sunday Night Football in Pittsburgh.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Green Bay Packers
October 23, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (chest) was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the team. Diggs dealt with the same injury last week in practice and was ultimately able to play through it, and ran his normal route share in Week 7 against the Titans. It was another productive game for the 31-year-old wideout, catching all seven targets for 69 yards. Diggs will likely be good to go again in Week 8 against the Browns and ranks as a fringe WR1/WR2 option.
--Kyle McCarthySource: New England Patriots
October 23, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers D/ST struggled significantly against the Indianapolis Colts offense on Sunday, allowing 38 points and being heavily dominated on the ground by running back
Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns. The defense has now surrendered a staggering 10 rushing touchdowns this season and an average of 140 yards rushing over the last three games. They now face a tough, well-coached Minnesota Vikings offense on a short week, which might include a returning Aaron Jones (activated from IR) to support tough, downhill runner
Jordan Mason. The presence of elite wide receivers like
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison also makes the Vikings a dangerous matchup. Although the Bolts recorded a sack with the return of edge rusher Khalil Mack, their ongoing run-defense struggles against a strong Vikings ground game remain risky. RotoBaller ranks the Chargers D/ST 14th this week. Although six teams are on bye, managers should consider alternative options.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 23, 2025
New York Giants tight end
Daniel Bellinger (neck) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Bellinger is coming off the best game of his season and career in Week 7 against the Broncos, catching three of his four targets for a career high 88 yards and a touchdown. It's unclear when the 25-year-old tight end picked up the injury, but his status will be monitored as the week goes along. He's become an important piece of the Giants' offense and played his highest snap share of the season last week at 68.1%. He'll rank as a low-end TE2 for Week 8 against Philadelphia if he can play.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Dan Salomone
October 23, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker continued his perfect season despite the team's 38-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, successfully converting a 43-yard field goal and all three extra points. Ahead of Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chargers are projected to score 24 points, indicating a stable environment for kicking opportunities, even if the game may be more defensive due to the short week. Dicker's proven accuracy and the expectation that the high-volume Chargers offense will move the ball effectively make him one of the safest options at the position. RotoBaller has Dicker ranked as K7 this week. He can confidently be started in your lineup.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 23, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Tre' Harris saw his production decline to two catches for 23 yards on two targets last Sunday, overshadowed by the breakout of fellow rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden. Harris remains buried on the depth chart, and facing a quick turnaround against a blitz-heavy Minnesota Vikings secondary offers no clear path to fantasy relevance. While coaches may like him, the offense currently has too many established targets, and now with Gadsden's emergence, Harris's participation may be even more limited. Harris should stay on the bench and will only be a desperation, boom-or-bust WR5/6 if a major injury occurs to the team's top three wideouts.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 23, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Nyheim Hines was elevated from the practice squad last week but only played on special teams, with no offensive snaps in the team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Hines is expected to be elevated once again, especially since fellow running back
Hassan Haskins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's quick turnaround against the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran will likely spell
Kimani Vidal and primarily be used as a pass-catching back during the game. This will be Hines' third elevation from the practice squad, and after Thursday's game, he would need to be signed to the active 53-man roster to play in any more games this season. Hines probably won't see enough volume to matter in fantasy and can be safely kept on the bench.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 22, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden delivered a standout performance in the team's Week 7 loss, with seven catches for 164 yards and a touchdown on nine targets, earning the TE1 spot for the week. Gadsden recorded the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a game since 1985 and saw a season-high in snap share, route rate, and targets. While repeating his career day may be difficult, Gadsden has clearly secured an important role in this pass-heavy offense. The blitz-heavy Minnesota Vikings might favor Gadsden on Thursday, as short-to-intermediate targets will become key check-down options against linebackers in man coverage. RotoBaller projects Gadsden as TE9. With six teams on bye, Gadsden's usage makes him a solid mid-range TE1 or streaming option this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
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