October 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Demarcus Robinson has been unable to capitalize on the myriad injuries plaguing the team's offense. After serving a three-game suspension, Robinson had a one-game tuneup in Week 4 before being thrust into the starting lineup with
Ricky Pearsall (knee) and
Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) both succumbing to injuries. Robinson managed just three catches for 39 yards on seven targets with both receivers out in Week 5. After Jennings returned to action in Week 6, Robinson's snaps and targets plummeted. Pearsall has been declared out for Week 8, but with Jennings on the mend and
George Kittle in his second week back from injured reserve, Robinson has no place on San Francisco's offense. Robinson projects as a WR6/7 this week and can be safely left on benches, if not the waiver wire.
--Dan StephensSource: 49ers.com
October 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne will likely be in the team's starting lineup for Week 8 with
Ricky Pearsall (knee) declared out. With Pearsall out in Weeks 5 and 6, Bourne exploded for 142 receiving yards in both games. His production cratered in Week 7, however, to two catches for 14 yards on two targets, while
Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) earned seven. An increasingly healthy Jennings could remain a focal point on offense, and
George Kittle's target share will assuredly grow after being used almost exclusively as a blocker in his return from injured reserve last week. Bourne's rapport with
Mac Jones (knee, oblique), who will start again in Week 8, may be for naught with the increasing number of mouths to feed. Bourne projects as a borderline WR3/4 and will be a tough start against a Houston defense that ranks fourth in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.
--Dan StephensSource: 49ers.com
October 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder) logged an entire week of full practices for the first time this season. Week 8 won't be the best time to bet on a Jennings rebound, though. The emergence of
Kendrick Bourne and the return of
George Kittle mean Jennings won't necessarily be quarterback
Mac Jones' (knee, oblique) primary focus, despite
Ricky Pearsall (knee) being out again. Considering Houston's defensive prowess (fewest points allowed; 57.8% pass completion allowed), the 49ers are in for another run-heavy slog akin to their Week 7 matchup against the Falcons. Given his track record and the matchup, it is hard to see Jennings beating his projection as a WR3. Fantasy football managers are justified in leaving him on the bench.
--Dan StephensSource: 49ers.com
October 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey overcame a challenging matchup last week to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time this season. Against the Falcons' surprisingly stout defense, he finished with 129 and two touchdowns on 24 carries, and had another 72 yards through the air on seven catches. Another tough defense awaits McCaffrey and the 49ers in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Houston has not given up 100 rushing yards to a back yet this year, and is allowing just 3.85 yards per carry. McCaffrey will be hard-pressed to repeat as the overall RB1, but another top-12 finish can be expected given how often San Francisco puts the ball in his hands. Fantasy football managers can ignore the matchup and lock McCaffrey into starting lineups for Week 8.
--Dan StephensSource: NFL.com
October 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones (knee, oblique) will see his sixth start of the season as
Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out once again. Jones' record improved to 4-1 after last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons, despite it being his least productive game of the season, finishing 17-for-26 with 152 yards and one interception. In Week 8, Jones will be up against the Houston Texans, who feature one of the best defenses in the league in 2025. The Texans have allowed the fewest points in the league, the second-worst collective completion percentage for opposing quarterbacks (57.8%), and just four passing touchdowns. Jones has worked his way into two top-12 finishes already this year, but with another potential defensive slog in the works, he ranks as a mid-range QB2. Jones should be kept out of starting lineups in Week 8, though he deserves consideration in two-QB and superflex formats.
--Dan StephensSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
October 25, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Arian Smith should again see a substantial uptick in playing time when his team squares off with the hosting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. The rookie played a season-high in snap share (92%) last weekend, with fellow wideout
Garrett Wilson (knee) tending to injury. However, he failed to net positive yardage on 1-of-3 receiving. Smith will get another chance to make an impact this Sunday, although it's currently difficult to trust any of the Jets' skill position players with the offense failing to perform. Furthermore, head coach Aaron Glenn's refusal to name a starting quarterback muddies the situation further, adding an extra variable. With Wilson set to miss another game, and
Josh Reynolds (hip) questionable with an injury of his own, Smith will have a chance to lead New York's WR corps if both are inactive. Even still, he's nothing more than a long shot with New York's offense looking woefully outmatched.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
In three games since seizing the New York Jets' backup running back role, second-year pro
Isaiah Davis has yet to make an impact. That said, it could come to fruition this Sunday when the team takes on a sieve-like Cincinnati Bengals defense. When teammate
Braelon Allen (knee) went down with a knee injury, Davis immediately stepped into the latter's role, backing up starter
Breece Hall (knee). In those three games, though, the South Dakota State product has accumulated just 17 yards on five carries, adding 49 yards through the air on 6-of-9 receiving. It isn't very inspiring, but the stage is set for him to see more work while Hall battles a knee injury. The sentiment appears to be that Hall will play. If that doesn't work out, the 23-year-old will handle a majority of New York's backfield touches with teammate
Khalil Herbert working behind him. If Hall is active, Davis figures to occupy his primary role as a change-of-pace option, potentially garnering a slight boost in work due to the former's knee issue. He's RotoBaller's PPR RB34 ahead of Sunday's contest with the Bengals.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
Barring health, New York Jets wide receiver
Josh Reynolds (hip) is slated to operate as the team's No. 1 wideout in this Sunday's road clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran led New York in targets in last weekend's 13-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers, and will have a chance to do so again with teammate
Garrett Wilson (knee) deemed inactive for a second straight contest. Unfortunately for Reynolds, he was a late-week addition to the injury report with a hip ailment, subsequently missing Friday's practice. Due to the timing of the injury, it's possible that the 30-year-old, who is listed as questionable, doesn't suit up himself. In that instance, rookie
Arian Smith figures to lead New York's WR corps in snaps, with
Allen Lazard and
Tyler Johnson vying for playing time behind him. If Reynolds plays, he'll rank as RotoBaller's PPR WR57 for Week 8.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
New York Jets tight end
Mason Taylor (quad) could not come through for fantasy managers in last Sunday's loss to the Panthers, but will look to rebound in Week 8's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The LSU product tied for the team lead in receptions (three) in their 13-6 loss. Although he could only record 31 yards as New York's offense bottomed out against an underrated Panthers defense. Taylor should have increased opportunity again, as in addition to wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) being ruled out for a second consecutive contest,
Josh Reynolds (hip) is in danger of missing after a late-week hip injury. While it's unclear precisely who will quarterback for New York this weekend, the rookie is at least poised for a juicy matchup. He'll slot in as RotoBaller's PPR TE15 ahead of this weekend's slate of action.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
New York Jets running back
Breece Hall (knee) is in store for an excellent Week 8 matchup with the hosting Cincinnati Bengals. Hall picked up a minor knee issue in last weekend's loss to the Panthers that held him to a season-low in snap share (54%). Per head coach Aaron Glenn, he's trending toward suiting up for Sunday's contest, and the Jets could use him with wide receiver
Garrett Wilson (knee) set to miss another appearance. If Hall is active, he'll be poised for a significant workload against a very beatable Bengals defense. Through seven weeks, Cincinnati has afforded opposing rushing attacks the sixth-most yards on the ground per game (137.3), and the second-most points per game (30.6). This is a superb spot for Hall, although his touchdown upside remains low in a struggling Jets' attack. The 24-year-old lands as RotoBaller's PPR RB16 for his meeting with the Bengals.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Tyrod Taylor (knee) will be difficult to bet on if he plays in Week 8 when his team takes on the hosting Cincinnati Bengals. The Jets are lined up for a juicy matchup against one of the league's worst defensive units. However, it's unclear who will be New York's starting quarterback.
Justin Fields has all but played himself out of a job, but Taylor, who is questionable, is dealing with a knee issue that's kept him to a limited status at practice this week. If the 36-year-old does end up leading the offense, fantasy managers can take a chance on him as a streamer in superflex/2QB formats, particularly against a vulnerable Bengals defense. Cincinnati is allowing the third-most passing yards (257.1) and eighth-most fantasy points per game to QBs. Taylor ranks as RotoBaller's QB22 ahead of Sunday's outing.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
If New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields gets the starting nod for Week 8's road outing with the Cincinnati Bengals, it's understandable if fantasy managers display pause when slotting him into their lineups. The Ohio State alum has been superb against softer defenses, though he's underwhelmed in true tests and has seemingly regressed over the past few weeks. Over that frame, Fields has completed just 51.7% (15-for-29) of his passes for 91 yards, culminating in a benching for veteran
Tyrod Taylor (knee) in their loss to Carolina. With Aaron Glenn declining to detail his starter this weekend, it further clouds an already abysmal situation for fantasy. Considering Taylor is questionable due to a knee injury, Glenn could allow Fields one more chance to play for his job. And an outing against Cincinnati's bottom-of-the-barrel defense might be just what he needs to get back on track. The matchup is juicy indeed, though if things go south, he could be on a short leash. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the situation, the 26-year-old will sink a few tiers to RotoBaller's QB23 for this week's slate of action.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 25, 2025
New England Patriots kicker
Andy Borregales remains off the fantasy radar in most leagues ahead of Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Borregales underperformed to start the season, but he has come around lately with more attempts and more confidence from long range, both of which can be attributed to the rookie and his coaches. The Miami product is 9-for-10 on field goals and 18-for-20 on extra points so far, ranking as the overall K22 through seven weeks. Borregales' recent improvement is encouraging, but factors like a non-domed stadium and a matchup against a solid defense make him tough to trust. After all, the Browns have allowed the 13th-fewest fantasy points to kickers in 2025. Borregales is avoidable in most leagues, but he does have some low-end appeal in deeper formats.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 25, 2025
The New England Patriots D/ST continues to rank as a high-end fantasy option heading into another favorable matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. New England's defense has improved this year under Mike Vrabel, and they looked particularly strong against the Titans last week, tallying five sacks, two turnovers, and a touchdown. The Patriots capitalized on a favorable matchup against Tennessee's rookie quarterback,
Cameron Ward, and they could find similar success against the Browns, led by rookie
Dillon Gabriel. Cleveland has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing D/ST units so far, putting New England in another favorable position for Week 8. RotoBaller's experts have the Patriots ranked as the No. 4 D/ST this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 25, 2025
New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye has emerged as a must-start quarterback in fantasy football. He continues to be matchup-proof heading into Sunday's Week 8 clash with the Cleveland Browns. Maye has been excellent in his second pro season, racking up 1,744 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 200 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and two interceptions en route to ranking as the overall QB5 so far. He has posted high fantasy finishes against some of the stingier defenses in the league, including the Steelers and Titans. He should continue to feast this week despite playing against the Browns. Cleveland has contained mobile quarterbacks quite well, allowing the second-fewest rushing yards and fewest rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks in 2025. They've ultimately surrendered the fifth-fewest passing yards and third-fewest fantasy points to the position. On a positive note, they've allowed the 11th-most passing touchdowns. Maye will still have to play at a high level Sunday, but he has shown time and time again that he's capable of doing so. He remains a mid-range QB1 for fantasy purposes.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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