Week 8 Fantasy Football QB Rankings: Top Picks and Injury Updates

As the 2024 NFL season enters its eighth week, fantasy football managers are scrutinizing quarterback rankings more closely than ever. Here are the top quarterbacks to consider for your Week 8 lineups, along with the latest injury updates.

According to the latest consensus rankings, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen top the list as the highest-ranked quarterbacks. Hurts and Jackson have consistently delivered high fantasy points, while Allen’s performance against the Seahawks in Week 8 is projected to be strong, with 19.4 fantasy points expected.

Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, and Kyler Murray follow closely in the second tier, with Burrow facing the Eagles and projected for 18.3 fantasy points. Baker Mayfield, who has seen a resurgence in his fantasy value, also falls within this tier.

In the third tier, quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, and Kirk Cousins offer solid mid-range options. Patrick Mahomes II, despite some inconsistent performances this season, remains a viable choice in this tier.

Injury news is crucial for Week 8. Tua Tagovailoa has been designated to return from IR and could make his return this week, which could significantly impact fantasy lineups. Deshaun Watson is officially out for the season with a torn Achilles, and Aidan O'Connell is heading to injured reserve, expected to be out for 4-6 weeks.

Other notable updates include Spencer Rattler potentially starting again if Derek Carr is not ready, and Jayden Daniels‘ status being uncertain for Week 8. The Colts are putting their faith in Anthony Richardson, and the Raiders have added Desmond Ridder to their practice squad).

For those looking to make informed decisions, it’s essential to stay updated on the latest rankings and injury reports. Websites like RotoBaller and FantasyPros provide daily updates and consensus rankings from over 100 experts to help fantasy managers make the best choices for their lineups).