October 27, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft caught seven of his nine targets for 143 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. His two scores came from 16 and 24 yards out, respectively, but perhaps his best play of the game was a 59-yard reception in the third quarter. The 24-year-old was a main reason why the Packers were able to erase a 16-7 deficit and come back to win 35-25. After a highly successful showing on National Tight Ends' Day, Kraft now ranks as the overall TE2 in PPR leagues through eight weeks -- and he ranks first in terms of fantasy points per game. He should be started in all leagues ahead of next week's matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 27, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields completed 21 of his 32 pass attempts for 244 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed for 31 yards on 11 rushing attempts. Fields bounced back in a big way after his Week 7 benching, extending his streak of starts without an interception to 10. The mobile quarterback still remains on a relatively short leash with
Tyrod Taylor (knee) available to take over at any time. However, for the time being, it seems Fields has saved his job. He should remain the starter when the Jets return from their bye to face the Browns in Week 10.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 27, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud completed 30 of his 39 pass attempts for 319 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also rushed for 30 yards on seven rushing attempts. Outside of the one turnover, Stroud had a very strong performance, setting a new season-high in passing yards while leading Houston to a victory at home. The 24-year-old has been playing better lately, amassing nine touchdowns and two turnovers over his last four games. He ranks as the overall QB9 in fantasy points per game during that span. Managers should be generally optimistic about Stroud going forward, but he might rank outside the top 12 fantasy quarterbacks in Week 9 against a Broncos defense that just dismantled
Dak Prescott.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones completed 21 of his 29 pass attempts for 272 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Tennessee Titans. He also took three sacks along the way. Jones' career resurgence in Indianapolis continues, as he now has 17 total touchdowns and just three turnovers in 2025. The 28-year-old ranks as the overall QB6 in fantasy football, showcasing an impressive blend of passing talent and mobility. He should remain a must-start fantasy quarterback heading into next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who just surrendered 360 yards and three touchdowns to
Jordan Love.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 26, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen had a modest day from a yardage perspective in his team's 40-9 Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers, completing 12 of 19 pass attempts for 163 yards and rushing three times for seven yards. However, Allen saved his fantasy production by throwing a touchdown pass and rushing for two more. The 29-year-old remains a touchdown-scoring machine. Across seven games played in 2025, Allen has thrown for 1,560 yards and 12 touchdowns and run for 261 yards and five scores. As long as he's healthy, Allen is a must-start fantasy quarterback. He and the Bills will host the rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 26, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin broke out for the first time since Week 2 of the season, earning eight targets, catching six of them for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 8 blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Franklin's eight targets were a team high as the Cowboys' defense seemed to focus on eliminating alpha receiver
Courtland Sutton from the game plan on Sunday. After only catching three passes on 10 targets last week, it was certainly encouraging to see a much more efficient day from Franklin, as he was a key opportunist in the offense on a day where quarterback
Bo Nix threw for four total touchdowns. Franklin will look to maintain his momentum in Week 9 against a more relentless Houston Texans defense, but it will not be easy.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: ESPN
October 26, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Courtland Sutton was seemingly the focal point of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive game plan in Week 8, as they limited him to four catches on six targets for 67 yards and no touchdowns. On a day where Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns, it's certainly disappointing that Sutton wasn't on the other end of any of them despite playing in a plus matchup. Sutton's alpha role was ceded to wide receiver
Troy Franklin, who would ultimately lead the team with eight targets and six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Perhaps defenses will need to respect the rest of the receiving room from here on out if Franklin keeps showing up, but the whole offense will face a more difficult matchup in Week 9 as they travel to Houston to face the Texans.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: ESPN
October 26, 2025
Denver Broncos running back
J.K. Dobbins finished with his second game this season with over 100 rushing yards in Week 8, totaling 111 rushing yards on 15 carries and adding two catches for 10 yards in the blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Despite having a great day on the ground, the tough news for fantasy managers is that Dobbins' fellow backfield mate, rookie running back
RJ Harvey, had a breakout game with two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. With Harvey now contributing four touchdowns in the past two weeks combined, Dobbins' fantasy managers are likely to feel robbed of their true potential upside. Dobbins will look to get back in the end zone against a tougher defense in Week 9 at the Houston Texans.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: ESPN
October 26, 2025
Denver Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix had his first outing with four passing touchdowns on the season while facing the Dallas Cowboys at home in Week 8. Outside of a poor interception on the first drive of the game, Nix would have a solid day with 19 completions on 29 attempts for 247 yards, four touchdowns, and that lone interception. Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin would prove to be the biggest beneficiary of Nix's big day with a team-high of 89 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Nix will look to stay hot against a tougher defensive matchup in Week 9 against the Houston Texans.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: ESPN
October 26, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Flacco put up big numbers once again in his third start for the team, a 39-38 Week 8 loss to the New York Jets. Flacco completed 21 of 34 pass attempts for 223 yards and two touchdowns, adding two rush attempts for 14 yards and a score as well. The 40-year-old has now thrown for 784 yards, seven touchdowns, and zero interceptions since taking over for the Bengals under center in Week 6. Perhaps most notably for fantasy managers, Flacco has attempted a whopping 126 passes in his last three games played. If Cincinnati maintains a ridiculously high-volume passing attack, Flacco could be a good bet for low-end starting fantasy production at the quarterback position every week. The Bengals have another favorable matchup on paper in Week 9 when they host the Chicago Bears.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 26, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts led his team to a 38-20 Week 8 victory over the New York Giants by completing 15 of 20 pass attempts for 179 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The 27-year-old has now thrown for 1,677 yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception through his first eight games of 2025. Hurts' production as a passer was critical because he was held under 25 yards rushing for the fourth straight game in Week 8. Hurts has also scored just one rushing touchdown over the last five weeks after scoring four across the first three. Given that Philadelphia typically operates in a run-heavy fashion, Hurts will likely need to be better as a rusher going forward to provide elite fantasy production. Still, he remains a must-start fantasy quarterback as the Eagles hit their Week 9 bye.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 26, 2025
Denver Broncos rookie running back
R.J. Harvey had the best game of his young NFL career in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys, recording 51 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on eight total touches. Harvey had been held to 57 scrimmage yards and one touchdown over his last three games combined entering Week 8, so his outburst is a welcome sign for fantasy managers. Still, there's reason to doubt that Harvey's big game is a sign of things to come. Veteran Broncos running back
J.K. Dobbins still earned more than double Harvey's touches (17 to eight) against Dallas. Additionally, outside of a 40-yard run, Harvey recorded just 11 yards on his other seven touches combined. The Broncos have a much tougher matchup in Week 9 against the Houston Texans, which may mean Harvey will remain tough for fantasy managers to trust as a starter.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 26, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor continued his dominant season with a monster showing in his team's 38-14 Week 8 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Taylor recorded 12 carries for 153 yards and two touchdowns, adding two catches for 21 yards and a receiving score as well. The 26-year-old running back is arguably on an MVP pace so far this season. Through eight games, Taylor has recorded 850 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 143 carries as well as 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 25 catches. He's the engine of a dominant Colts offense that is currently averaging over 30 points per game. Indianapolis will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in Week 9. As long as Taylor is healthy, he profiles as a must-start fantasy running back every week.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 26, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington caught four of his five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Washington capitalized on another opportunity to handle an increased workload with
Tyreek Hill (knee) and
Darren Waller (hamstring) both sidelined. The 24-year-old receiver now has at least four catches in each of his last four games, ranking as the overall WR36 in PPR leagues during that span. His fantasy stock is heavily dependent on the play of
Tua Tagovailoa. For now, Washington should be viewed as nothing more than a low-end WR3/flex ahead of Miami's Week 9 clash with Baltimore.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 26, 2025
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver
Jayden Higgins caught four of his eight targets for 34 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The rookie set a new season-high and career-high in targets and receiving yards. Higgins' increased workload was the direct result of Houston playing without
Nico Collins (concussion) and
Christian Kirk (hamstring). The 22-year-old has commanded three-plus targets in each of his last three games, but he'd presumably fall back off the fantasy radar if either Collins or Kirk returns against the Denver Broncos in Week 9.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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