NFL Week 8 Preview: Key Players and Fantasy Insights

NEW YORK, NY – As the NFL season approaches Week 8, fans are gearing up for a packed weekend of games and fantasy roster decisions. The seventh Sunday of the season featured dramatic performances, including one of the greatest comebacks, with Broncos quarterback unleashing 39.96 PPR points largely in the fourth quarter.

Meanwhile, a running back scored another three touchdowns while two wide receivers combined for 304 receiving yards, bringing in a total of 61.4 PPR points. In the night game, another running back showcased his best performance of the season, heightening the stakes for fantasy managers.

This week also raises questions regarding player availability as quarterback deals with a hamstring injury, adding to the challenges of ‘bye-mageddon’ with significant teams off this week.

Looking at the landscape, fantasy managers are identifying players available in at least 50% of ESPN standard leagues. One notable is backup quarterback , who may start if healthy after an ankle injury sidelined him since Week 2. Despite the Chargers‘ strong defense against quarterbacks, those in SuperFlex formats might need to consider McCarthy regardless of this week’s matchup.

Another name to watch is Joe Flacco, who after a strong performance on Thursday with the Bengals, could reinvigorate options for fantasy players. His recent 25.98 PPR points came from throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns against the , marking a good pickup despite facing tough competition this week.

There is also concern regarding Daniels, who appears he may miss time with an injury, prompting fantasy managers to consider alternatives like Mariota and Flacco over the coming weeks.

This week also sees players like Monangai and Swift stepping up for the Bears, following a strong showing against the . Speculation grows around how Spears will factor in the Titans‘ strategy after a modest performance against the .

The Ravens and Bills emerge after a bye, with potential for high-scoring affairs, while expectations for players like Bateman may start changing with the return of a key quarterback.

Additionally, Gadsden‘s recent surge in performance brings hope to Chargers fans as he racks up significant points following a conversion from wide receiver. As bye weeks intensify with several teams missing key players, fantasy managers are urged to find replacements carefully.

The upcoming weeks in the NFL promise challenges and opportunities as injuries and matchup dynamics unfold further into the season.