Fantasy Football Week 8: Start or Sit Key Players

(City, State) – Fantasy football managers face tough choices in Week 8 as six teams have byes, including the Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, Rams, and Seahawks. The absence of key players complicates start-or-sit decisions for fantasy lineups.

Among the wide receivers drawing attention this week are Xavier Legette, Marvin Mims Jr., and Matthew Golden. Fantasy expert Derek Brown offers insights on these players and their potential in various matchups.

Xavier Legette of the Carolina Panthers recorded a career-high nine receptions and 92 receiving yards last week. However, this performance appears unusual compared to his prior inconsistencies. In the season’s first six games, he averaged just 28.4 receiving yards per game, leading many to regard him as a low-end flex option. He will face a Buffalo Bills defense that often deploys two-high coverage.

Marvin Mims Jr. of the Denver Broncos has had marked variability in his scoring, being ranked as the WR57 in fantasy points per game. Despite having flashed moments of productivity with two top-24 finishes, he struggles with consistency, noted by various low-scoring games. In a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Mims presents a potential boom-or-bust candidate in flex positions.

Matthew Golden from the Green Bay Packers is currently questionable due to a hip injury. His season performance has been lackluster with a target share that diminishes his fantasy value, aside from a standout game in Week 6. With fellow teammate Christian Watson expected to return, Golden’s ability to accrue targets is likely to decrease further.

As weekly decisions grow more complicated, League managers must use tools and insights to evaluate their roster. The importance of data-driven decisions in fantasy football becomes apparent as they strive to set winning lineups despite the projected challenges in Week 8.