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Should I start Wan'Dale Robinson, Darnell Mooney, Khalil Shakir for Week 8? Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks and recommendations for the 2025 NFL season.
Just like that, Week 8's TNF matchup is now behind us! Whether you have a winning record or have lost all your games, it's now crucial to nail those tough start/sit decisions if you want to make the fantasy playoffs.
Luckily for you, RotoBaller is here to help. Today, we will cover Wan'Dale Robinson, Darnell Mooney, and Khalil Shakir. Robinson led the Giants in receiving yards in their wild loss to the Broncos. Mooney also led his team in receiving yards in a loss, while Shakir rested during the Bills' bye week. These three are all looking to have big games to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Without further ado, let's look at my fantasy outlook for each player and determine whether they're worth starting in Week 8 of the 2025 season.
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Should I Start Wan'Dale Robinson in Week 8?
After Malik Nabers' injury, Wan'Dale Robinson has taken the mantle as the Giants' WR1. After a slow start against the Saints in Week 5 in his new role, the former second-round pick showed his ability to perform by recording 179 receiving yards and a touchdown in his last two games.
Wan'Dale Robinson says he calls Jaxson Dart "Vanilla Vick"
"He keeps every play alive and no play is dead with him back there" pic.twitter.com/bMFg1jy7dT
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) October 10, 2025
He has been the PPR WR10 since Week 6, and his high number of targets has always made him an asset in this format. He is currently the 18th-most targeted player in the NFL (53 targets), and while he has a low 1.85 yards per route run and average depth of target (9.7), he is a safe player to give the ball to, as he has been credited with just one drop (per Pro Football Reference, he has been credited with zero drops by PFF) this season.
The Eagles won't be an easy opponent for Robinson (50.1 yards per game against Philly), and the Giants will likely rely on the run and Cam Skattebo to shock the defending champs once again. However, if Jaxson Dart finds himself in a pure passing situation, Robinson will likely be his go-to target, and that alone makes him a solid flex/WR3 option this week.
Should I Start Darnell Mooney in Week 8?
This hasn't been a great start to the season for Mooney, who has struggled due to shoulder and hamstring injuries. After Week 4, Mooney rested during the Falcons' bye week and was ruled out for their Week 6 matchup against the Bills, and all that time away helped him find his groove once again.
Falcons injury report: QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee), RB Tyler Allgeier (hip/knee), OT Jake Matthews (ankle) and WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) of those limited in first full Atlanta practice of Week 8 ⤵️https://t.co/9QMQMXIAJ0
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) October 23, 2025
Mooney had his best game of the year in his return last week, recording 68 yards and leading his team in receiving in what was a quiet night for Drake London. Now, the Falcons are ready to get back on track against the Dolphins, who rank dead last in yards allowed per drive. Their rushing defense is the worst in the league, which is a recipe for a huge day for Bijan Robinson.
If Bijan can help his squad jump out to a huge lead, don't be surprised if they call more passing plays down the stretch to build confidence for Michael Penix Jr. and Mooney. If Mooney can play this week, he can be a good WR3 option.
Should I Start Khalil Shakir in Week 8?
Following deflating losses to the Falcons and Patriots, the Bills are coming out of their bye week and are ready to prove they are still contenders in the AFC. Quarterback Josh Allen is also looking to boost his chances of winning a back-to-back NFL MVP.
Shakir scored touchdowns in the Bills' last two wins (Weeks 3 and 4), but has been pretty average so far this season. Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard are ready to feast on Buffalo's terrible rush defense, which is the second-worst unit in the league in terms of yards allowed, so Allen and Shakir will have to be at the top of their games to get the win.
George Pickens, Jaylen Waddle, and Stefon Diggs have all managed to record over 100 receiving yards against the Panthers this year, which is good news for Shakir and the Bills. But the good news doesn't end there.
Per ESPN's Eric Moody, Shakir leads the Bills in yards per route run against zone coverage, and that could be pivotal against a Panthers team that plays the most zone defense in the league. Shakir has the best fantasy outlook among these three and could provide low-level WR2 value in what could likely be his best game of the season.
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