UFL Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 8: QB, RB, WR, TE Rankings and Analysis (2024)

May 18, 2024

Week 8 UFL fantasy football rankings at QB, RB, WR, TE for 2024. The top fantasy UFL players at each position (QB, RB, WR, TE) for UFL drafts and DFS UFL lineups.

Week 7's UFL action did not disappoint, as the game of the week between St. Louis and Birmingham came down to the wire and delivered some impressive fantasy outings. The Renegades grabbed their first win of the season in an explosive 47-point offensive showing, the Panthers featured two new quarterbacks, and the Brahmas won a defensive battle in Houston.

Week 8 may put us back on the blowout wave, as the most intriguing matchup is the 3-4 DC Defenders taking on the 5-2 St. Louis Battlehawks. That game will kick off at noon ET on Sunday, followed by the Renegades (1-6) and Brahmas (5-2).

Saturday's slate features the Showboats (1-6) pitted against the Panthers (5-2) followed by a Roughnecks (1-6) and Stallions (7-0) matchup that could get ugly quickly. RotoBaller's UFL team has everything you need to prep for Week 8 below.

• Quarterbacks - Brant Henson
• Running Backs - Andrew Lennox
• Wide Receivers - Brant Henson
• Tight Ends - Andrew Lennox

Quarterback UFL Fantasy Football Rankings

Rankings and analysis by Brant Henson

Last week's Birmingham-St. Louis matchup did not disappoint from a fantasy perspective, although Adrian Martinez (27.2 fantasy points) significantly outpaced A.J. McCarron (12.8 fantasy points) from a fantasy perspective. Other teams, like Michigan, Memphis, and DC, rode quarterback carousels. Jarrett Guarantano (6.2 fantasy points) returned to action for Houston, although Reid Sinnett (0.7 fantasy points) still saw some action.

Week 8's quarterback landscape is murky with all of the uncertainty at the position. Adrian Martinez has consistently lit the box score up and would easily be the QB1 this week if the matchup was not so easy. Houston has been uncompetitive this season, and it would not be surprising to see Birmingham pull Martinez early or even start Matt Corral in his place. If Corral is announced pregame as the starter, boost him to QB1 this week.

Following a down week fantasy-wise, A.J. McCarron has been ruled out for Week 8. It appears that Manny Wilkins will draw the start in his place, and could see some success against a DC passing defense that has allowed the second-most passing touchdowns (10) this season. A multi-touchdown performance is within range from the Battlehawks' backup quarterback.

The Michigan quarterback room is a giant question mark right now, as four different guys have seen snaps. E.J. Perry, the original starter, has not played since Week 4 and is still on the injured reserve. Danny Etling had filled in for him since the injury, but last week, they rolled with a mix of Bryce Perkins and Brian Lewerke in place of the injured Etling. With the quarterback room in such flux, this would typically be a spot to avoid, but if a starter is announced pregame, they should absolutely be in consideration for lineups this week. Memphis has by far the most porous pass defense in the league and just surrendered a 23.8 fantasy point performance to Luis Perez. Consider Michigan's QB1 this week, whoever it may be, although it is very possible that multiple quarterbacks see the field this week for them.

Running Back UFL Fantasy Football Rankings

Rankings and analysis by Andrew Lennox

After a slow Week 6, several running backs bounced back in Week 7, and the momentum they gained could continue going into the games this weekend.

Wide Receiver UFL Fantasy Football Rankings

Rankings and analysis by Brant Henson

Week 7's explosive games delivered some more strong receiver lines, including Daewood Davis (7-83-1), JaVonta Payton (4-82-2), Vinny Papale (7-55-1), and Hakeem Butler (7-89). While no game this week stands out as a passing clinic like Memphis-Arlington did a week ago, St. Louis and Michigan both have formidable matchups through the air this week. My top three receivers for Week 8 come from these two teams.

Hakeem Butler continued his stretch of dominance into Week 7, grabbing seven receptions for 89 yards on a 33% target share. Butler is the alpha receiver in the St. Louis offense and grades as my WR1 this week with a soft DC Defenders pass defense awaiting even with A.J. McCarron on the bench. Jahcour Pearson and Marcell Ateman are also inactive, meaning Butler will dominate target share again this week. Don't be afraid of the absence of McCarron.

While the Panthers' quarterback situation is in flux and they typically win games through defense and the run game, it is hard not to throw the ball against what is by far the league's worst pass defense in Memphis. With a 21% target share on the season and 37% of the Panthers' receiving yards, Marcus Simms is a good bet to step back up after a down game with just three catches for 36 yards. Samson Nacua also cannot be ignored, as he led the team in targets last week and Siaosi Mariner is on the shelf.

Quinten Dormady has been an awful downgrade at quarterback from Chase Garbers but should have a chance to redeem himself against Arlington this week. Jontre Kirklin has been hogging targets all season long in San Antonio and is in a good spot to bounce back from his three-catch, 40-yard game a week ago.

JaVonta Payton (Arlington) and Daewood Davis (Memphis) have been two of the league's hottest receivers the past few weeks, but both draw tough matchups this week. Be careful slotting them into your lineups.

Tight End UFL Fantasy Football Rankings

Rankings and analysis by Andrew Lennox

The top three tight ends in this week's rankings remained consistent in Week 7 and should factor into fantasy for the final three weeks of the regular season.

Birmingham's tight end Jace Sternberger has had some competition in the last couple of contests, with Marcus Baugh hauling in three passes for 63 yards. However, Sternberger is still a strong fantasy option, catching two passes for 25 yards on four targets in Week 7 against St. Louis.

Arlington's Sal Cannella continues to be a major fantasy asset. He caught nine passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns against the Showboats. Cannella's tally of 44 targets and 32 catches propels him into the league's Top 10 for both categories, while his 288 receiving yards have earned him the 11th spot in the UFL.

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