October 24, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears has seen a fairly minimal role since returning to the field in Week 5. Over the last two games, Spears has rushed 10 times for 53 yards and has been held out of the end zone. It might not seem great on paper, but Spears registered 6.2 and 4.4 yards per carry during those two games. The biggest problem is that he's stuck behind
Tony Pollard on the depth chart. At the moment, Spears is doing a better job rushing the ball, so hopefully he'll get more carries going forward. It's also worth noting, Spears has seven receptions over his last two games, so he's getting chances in the receiving game as well. As mentioned, Pollard is the lead back, so Spears probably won't offer anything more than flex value during the Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 24, 2025
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan will be looking to get more involved in the flow of the passing game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. In terms of receptions and yardage, McMillan has not been productive over the last two weeks, totaling 62 yards on six catches. However, in Week 6, he did reward those who started him in fantasy football with two touchdown receptions. McMillan needs to click with quarterback
Andy Dalton if the Panthers hope to stay close with the Bills. If Buffalo races away with the lead, though, McMillan could pad his numbers in catch-up mode. The matchup is not daunting, as the Bills rank 15th in fantasy points per game to wide receivers over the past four weeks (30.3). Continue to start McMillan as you normally would as a fantasy WR2/3. While the numbers have been disappointing recently, he is capable of showing his upside in any given week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: Pro-Football-Reference.com
October 24, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard has struggled to find much success on the ground over the last few weeks. Last week, Pollard rushed a season-low six times for 18 yards in the loss to the New England Patriots. The 28-year-old was able to salvage his fantasy value by hauling in six receptions for an additional 43 yards through the air. The biggest problem Pollard is going to face now is that he'll split up the carries with
Tyjae Spears in the backfield. Pollard has seen his carries decrease every game since Week 5. Luckily, Pollard has been able to find some success in the receiving game. He'll likely be asked to continue being utilized in that role with top wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (hamstring) out again in Week 8. Given his recent performances, Pollard shouldn't be viewed as again more than a flex option against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 24, 2025
Tennessee Titans quarterback
Cameron Ward has been playing better lately, but is still off to a slow start to his rookie campaign. Over the last three games, Ward has thrown for over 220 yards in each of those contests. The biggest problem is that Ward has thrown an interception in each of the last five contests. The 23-year-old is also missing his top wide receiver in
Calvin Ridley (hamstring) again this weekend. It's hard to imagine Ward having much success against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. Due to bye weeks, fantasy managers might have no choice but to start Ward. However, he should be viewed as a low-end option.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
October 24, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle (hamstring/rest) was limited at practice on Thursday, but does not have an injury designation coming into Week 8's matchup with the Falcons. The Falcons have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and the Dolphins' passing game has struggled badly under
Tua Tagovailoa. Waddle only had one catch for 15 yards in his worst showing of the season last week against the Browns, but before that, he did have two strong games after the season-ending injury to
Tyreek Hill (knee). Waddle has upside as the team's top target, but he is a very shaky play with the matchup and his team's struggles. Even with six teams on a bye week, Waddle is the No. 23 wide receiver in RotoBaller's rankings, making him a shaky start in most formats in this tough road matchup.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard is worth lineup consideration against the Bills in Week 8. Buffalo's run defense surrendered 46.6 fantasy points against running backs in the last two weeks. The Bills allowed the most fantasy points per game to running backs of all NFL teams across that period. Hubbard will be part of a running back timeshare alongside
Rico Dowdle, as head coach Dave Canales mentioned earlier in the week. The former fourth-round pick's snap count exceeded Dowdle's all season, including last week's game, where he played on 54% of snaps. Even though Hubbard played on more snaps, on the ground, Dowdle was the better runner with 79 rushing yards over Hubbard's 31 yards. As long as the game remains competitive, Hubbard will contribute to the running game in this matchup. Considering that six teams are on bye for Week 8, Hubbard is a low-end RB2 or Flex start.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: Pro-Football-Reference.com
October 24, 2025
Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle is in line for a potentially favorable matchup in Week 8 against the Bills. Over the last four weeks, Buffalo ranked 30th in fantasy points per game allowed to running backs. The Bills have a vulnerable run defense, allowing 31.1 fantasy points per game to RBs during that span. Expect Carolina to rely on their running game in Week 8 to stay in the game. Head coach Dave Canales mentioned that the workload between Dowdle and
Chuba Hubbard will be split between the two running backs this week. Last week, Dowdle had a snap share of 46% compared to Hubbard, with 54%. Despite Hubbard having the advantage in snaps, Dowdle outrushed him 79 to 31 rushing yards. If the Panthers don't fall far behind, the running game can be productive because of the matchup. With six teams on a bye in fantasy football Week 8, lock Dowdle in as an RB2 start.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: Pro-Football-Reference.com
October 24, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson bounced back in Week 7 against the Bears, catching five passes for 79 yards on seven targets. His receptions and targets were his most since Week 3 against the Seahawks. Johnson's drop-off in opportunities has coincided with
Taysom Hill and
Foster Moreau returning to the rotation, and that trend is likely to continue moving forward. Johnson dealt with a neck injury in practice this week, but is healthy and ready to go for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. He remains a touchdown-dependent, boom-or-bust fantasy option in the divisional matchup.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy (knee) has practiced on a limited basis on Thursday and Friday after missing practice on Wednesday. He is officially listed as questionable with a knee injury heading into a Week 8 road matchup against the New England Patriots. If he ultimately ends up playing, Jeudy will look to break a season-long cold streak as he has yet to go over 51 receiving yards since Week 1. The Patriots have struggled against receivers this season, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to the position. If Jeudy ends up playing, he would settle in as a low-end WR4 in fantasy leagues. If he sits, look for
Isaiah Bond,
Jamari Thrash, and maybe even
Malachi Corley to see extra opportunities for the Cleveland passing offense.
--Matt TerelleSource: ClevelandBrowns.com
October 24, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed led the team with nine targets in the Week 7 loss to the Bears. The speedster caught four passes for 40 yards, marking his sixth straight game with exactly four receptions. Shaheed remains the clear No. 2 option behind
Chris Olave, and without the explosive downfield plays, his upside remains capped. He continues to profile as a boom-or-bust player on a weekly basis, and will try to break through against a Buccaneers secondary allowing 7.0 yards per pass attempt and 229.0 passing yards per game.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson has been lightly used over the past few weeks. He continued that trend in a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 7 as he saw just four touches in the blowout win. Sampson will hope to hear his number called more frequently in Week 8 when he heads on the road to take on the New England Patriots. The Patriots have been tough on the run this season, allowing just the 27th-most fantasy points per game to the running back position. Due to his lack of involvement in the Cleveland offense, Sampson would not be a recommended fantasy play even if this were a good matchup for him. He should remain on fantasy benches heading into Week 8.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Quinshon Judkins turned in a huge game in a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. On a rainy, windy day in Cleveland, the Browns leaned on Judkins, who rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns in the win. The rookie runner will look to keep it going on the road in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. New England has been dominant against the run this season, allowing just the 27th-most fantasy points per game this year. Judkins has a difficult matchup, but he has been a true workhorse for Cleveland this season and should push for at least another 20 touches this weekend. Treat him as a high-end RB2 heading into Week 8.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Ollie Gordon II hasn't been able to break through yet in his rookie season, but he does continue to get some work each week. Coming into Week 8's game against the Falcons, Gordon has played around 25% of snaps over the last few weeks. He has multiple carries in each of the last five weeks, dating back to his one game with a touchdown against the Bills. He has 25 carries over his last five games, but he has only been able to manage 58 rushing yards. He's added a few catches as well, but he only has seven receiving yards all year. Gordon's low volume and the fact that
Jaylen Wright is rumored to be more involved this week make Gordon an extremely high-risk play this week. He's the No. 48 RB in RotoBaller's rankings this week, meaning he shouldn't be a starter in most formats even though he does get some work.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Dillon Gabriel threw for 116 scoreless yards in a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. The rookie quarterback saw his passing stats suppressed by a rainy, windy day in Cleveland. Gabriel has now thrown for 546 yards and three touchdowns across five games (three starts) for the Browns this year. He will look to post more gaudy stats in a Week 8 road matchup against the New England Patriots. The Patriots have been tough on opposing quarterbacks this season as they are allowing the 22nd-most fantasy points per game to the position through seven games. Gabriel sets up as a low-end QB2 in a week where there are six teams on bye.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
October 24, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave had a big game against the Bears in Week 7, recording five receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Olave now has 44 receptions for 440 yards and three touchdowns on the season and ranks second in the league in targets (71), trailing only
Ja'Marr Chase (80). He's also in contract extension talks with New Orleans and has stated that he does not want to be moved. Olave has become the focal point of the Saints' passing offense, developing strong chemistry with
Spencer Rattler. He ranks as a high-end WR2 against a Buccaneers secondary that's allowing 7.0 yards per pass attempt and 229.0 passing yards per game.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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