Fantasy football Week 8 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em: Trevor Lawrence enters electric mode in juicy matchup vs. Colts

WAS Washington • #5
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.

In two games since returning from his left-elbow injury, Daniels has scored at least 25 Fantasy points in each outing against the Giants in Week 5 and the 49ers in Week 6. He had a bye in Week 7, and I expect him to stay hot in Week 8 against Philadelphia. Daniels had 21.7 Fantasy points against the Eagles in Week 1, and he's averaging 27.2 Fantasy points per game in three-career outings against Philadelphia. The Eagles are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and only Matthew Stafford in Week 4 failed to score at least 20.1 Fantasy points against Philadelphia this year.

GB Green Bay • #10
Age: 27 • Experience: 7 yrs.

Even with Josh Jacobs back in Week 7 at Detroit, Love still attempted 45 pass attempts. He only scored 20.9 Fantasy points against the Lions, but he's now scored at least 20 Fantasy points in 21 of 32 career games when he has at least 30 attempts. That gives Love a safe floor since he should be in that range once again in Week 8 against the Panthers, who have allowed two of the past four opposing quarterbacks to score at least 22.5 Fantasy points. I'll continue to trust Love as a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in this matchup.

LAR L.A. Rams • #9
Age: 38 • Experience: 18 yrs.

Stafford had an efficient game in Week 7 against Las Vegas with 23-of-29 passing for 195 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for 23.5 Fantasy points. He did that without Davante Adams (hamstring), and Stafford has now scored at least 20.9 Fantasy points in five of his past six games. The Chargers have only allowed one quarterback this season to score 20-plus Fantasy points, which was Kirk Cousins in Week 2, including matchups with Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. But I trust Stafford to stay productive in this game, and he remains a top-10 Fantasy quarterback in all leagues.

LV Las Vegas • #8
Age: 38 • Experience: 15 yrs.

The Raiders have lost four games in a row, so the fear with Cousins is that if he struggles, then he could get benched for Fernando Mendoza. That said, this is a winnable game for the Raiders at the Jets, and their four losses have come against Kansas City, New England, Buffalo and the Rams. The Jets have allowed three of the past five opposing quarterbacks to score at least 23.4 Fantasy points, including two in a row with Drake Maye and Malik Willis. Cousins has scored at least 22.5 Fantasy points in five of his past six games, and he has top-10 upside in all leagues in this matchup.

CHI Chicago • #18
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.

It's hard to sit Williams given his upside, but he's only scored more than 20 Fantasy points twice in four games this season. And this is a brutal matchup in Week 8 at Seattle. The Seahawks are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and only Marcus Mariota in Week 3 and Brock Purdy in Week 5 have scored at least 20 Fantasy points. Seattle has held Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Justin Herbert, Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes to 11.8 Fantasy points or less, and Nix and Mahomes combined for just 10.5 Fantasy points in the past two games. I would prefer to start Williams in just Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 8.

KC Kansas City • #15
Age: 31 • Experience: 10 yrs.

Mahomes scored 25.7 Fantasy points against Denver in Week 1, and he opened the season with at least 21 points in three of his first four games. But he's struggled in his past two outings against the Chargers and Seahawks with a combined 16.5 Fantasy points, and he has no touchdowns and two interceptions over that span. The Broncos have held Justin Herbert, Sam Darnold and Jacoby Brissett to 18.5 Fantasy points or less in three games in a row, with two touchdowns and three interceptions over that span. Mahomes has also combined for 516 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in his past two trips to Denver, including a fumble. I would only start Mahomes in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 8.

DEN Denver • #10
Age: 26 • Experience: 3 yrs.

Nix was great against Arizona in Week 7 with a season-high 28.2 Fantasy points, which included a 62-yard touchdown run. I'm still skeptical of Nix as a starting Fantasy option in one-quarterback leagues, and he was held to 7.4 Fantasy points in Week 1 against the Chiefs. Nix only has one game this season with multiple touchdown passes, which was Week 3 against the Rams. Kansas City is No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Kirk Cousins in Week 4 is the lone quarterback with at least 20 Fantasy points against the Chiefs this season. I would only use Nix in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues in Week 8.

NE New England • #38
Age: 28 • Experience: 6 yrs.

Stevenson didn't run well in Week 7 at Chicago with six carries for 22 yards, but he was successful as a receiver with five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown on five targets. It was a fluky way to get 22.5 PPR points since he scored on a 48-yard catch right before halftime, but Stevenson has now scored at least 17.5 PPR points in three of his past four games. The Dolphins are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and a running back has scored at least 15.8 PPR points against Miami in every game this season. Stevenson has top-10 upside in all leagues in Week 8.

JAC Jacksonville • #33
Age: 24 • Experience: 2 yrs.

The Colts just traded standout defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, which will only make things better for Tuten in Week 8. He has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in each of his past five games, including a season-high 24.7 PPR points against Houston in Week 6 on the strength of his work in the passing game with four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns on four targets. Indianapolis has allowed three running backs this season to score at least 23.8 PPR points with Derrick Henry in Week 1, Kenneth Walker III in Week 2 and Jaylen Warren in Week 5. I expect Tuten to have a big game in this matchup at home.

MIA Miami
Age: 22 • Experience: 2 yrs.

Gordon had another big game in Week 7 against the Jets with 25 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown and one catch for no yards on three targets. He scored 17.3 PPR points, and Gordon has now scored at least 14.5 PPR points in four games in a row, with four touchdowns over that span. The Patriots have allowed six running backs to score at least 10.7 PPR points in their past five games, with five rushing touchdowns over that span, and Gordon is worth using in all leagues as a No. 2 Fantasy running back.

MIN Minnesota • #27
Age: 27 • Experience: 5 yrs.

Mason returned from a four-game absence with a thumb injury in Week 7 against Indianapolis and had 15 carries for 68 yards and no catches on two targets. Aaron Jones (knee) was injured against the Colts, and Mason could be looking at a hefty workload if Jones is out against the Lions. In five games in 2025 without Jones, Mason averaged 13.5 PPR points per game. Detroit has allowed a running back to score at least 14.8 PPR points in four of six games this season, and I like Mason as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.

WAS Washington • #1
Age: 27 • Experience: 5 yrs.

White will be the lead running back for Washington with Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) out, and White is worth using as a low-end No. 2 running back in all leagues. He has scored at least 11.1 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he has a positive matchup against the Eagles in Week 8. Philadelphia has allowed a running back to score at least 10.8 PPR points in five games in a row, including three guys (Kyren Williams, Chuba Hubbard and Javonte Williams) scoring at least 19.1 PPR points. This could be a big outing for White in Week 8.

LAR L.A. Rams • #24
Age: 25 • Experience: 3 yrs.

Corum has scored at least 14 PPR points in three games in a row against Buffalo, Arizona and Las Vegas, and he's worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. He's scored a touchdown in each of his past three games, but he also had 17 carries for 93 yards and one catch for 8 yards on one target in Week 7 against the Raiders. The Chargers are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and a running back has scored at least 10.3 PPR points against this defense in every game this season. I'm counting on Corum and Kyren Williams to both have success against this defense in Week 8.

DEN Denver • #20
Age: 23 • Experience: Rookie

Coleman, who was on injured reserve due to an ankle injury for four games prior to Week 7, led Denver's running backs with nine carries for 54 yards and added two catches for 15 yards on two targets against Arizona. After the game, Sean Payton told reporters that they "got to get him (Coleman) more touches. Definitely." We'll see what happens with Coleman, J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey in Week 8 against Kansas City, but Coleman is worth using as a flex. This isn't an easy matchup since the Chiefs are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, but four running backs have scored at least 14.5 PPR points against Kansas City this year. If Payton is true to his word, then Coleman could be a nice surprise for Fantasy managers in Week 8.

LAC L.A. Chargers • #8
Age: 23 • Experience: 2 yrs.

I'm hopeful that things will improve for the winless Chargers (0-6) after their Week 7 bye, but I'm not ready to start Hampton in the majority of leagues yet. He has scored 7.9 PPR points or less in three of his past four games, and he will likely continue to share touches with Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal. The Rams have allowed six running backs this season to score at least 10.7 PPR points, but there's no guarantee that Hampton will have more success than Mitchell or Vidal. I would only use Hampton as a flex in most formats.

DEN Denver • #27
Age: 27 • Experience: 7 yrs.

Dobbins has scored a touchdown in three games in a row coming into Week 8 against the Chiefs, and he has two outings over that span with at least 13.6 PPR points. But he's about to lose playing time -- and potentially his starting job -- to Jonah Coleman, and RJ Harvey remains in the mix. It could get messy for Dobbins, who should be considered a flex option at best in most leagues. He was also held to eight catches for 36 yards and no targets in Week 1 at Kansas City, and the Chiefs are No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.

SEA Seattle • #23
Age: 27 • Experience: 4 yrs.

Wilson has been a great Fantasy running back for the past month, but Zach Charbonnet (knee) and Jadarian Price (chest) could potentially play in Week 8 against Chicago. If that happens, then it will be tough to trust Wilson in the majority of leagues, even with Seattle adding guard Quenton Nelson this week via trade from Indianapolis. Wilson has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his past four games, including three outings with at least 20 carries over that span. Charbonnet could end up working in short-yardage situations and on passing downs when healthy, and Price is a wild card. The Bears also present a tough test since Chicago is No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Only four running backs this season have scored at least 10.5 PPR points against the Bears. Wilson should be considered a flex at best in most formats in Week 8.

JAC Jacksonville • #11
Age: 24 • Experience: 4 yrs.

Washington cooled off a little prior to his bye in Week 7 with 10.4 PPR points or less in two of his past three games. He should get back on track in Week 8 against the Colts, who have allowed seven receivers to score at least 11.7 PPR points this season. Washington played Indianapolis in Week 17 last season and had eight catches for 115 yards on 10 targets. I also like Jakobi Meyers as a sleeper in this game, and he just had five catches for 83 yards on 10 targets in Week 6 against Houston.

WAS Washington • #3
Age: 32 • Experience: 12 yrs.

Terry McLaurin (knee) is on IR, and Diggs will now be the No. 1 receiver for the Commanders. He's already played well in tandem with McLaurin with three of five games with at least 15.5 PPR points, and he has at least six targets in every outing this year. The Eagles are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 10 receivers have already scored at least 14.6 PPR points against Philadelphia this season. Antonio Williams is also worth using as a sleeper, and I expect Jayden Daniels to take advantage of this secondary in Week 8.

PIT Pittsburgh • #4
Age: 28 • Experience: 8 yrs.

Metcalf played one of his best games this season in Week 4 at Cleveland with five catches for 115 yards on nine targets. He should have the chance for another quality outing in the rematch in Week 8, and Metcalf is worth using as No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. The Browns have allowed eight receivers to score at least 11.9 PPR points this season, including Metcalf and Roman Wilson in Week 4. Wilson (finger) is out, so Germie Bernard is worth using as a sleeper. Bernard has scored at least 14.4 PPR points in two of his past three games.

ARI Arizona • #14
Age: 26 • Experience: 4 yrs.

Marvin Harrison Jr. left the Cardinals, and Wilson got worse, which is what I expected. In three games without Harrison, Wilson has combined for 22 targets for 12 catches, 117 yards and no touchdowns, and he scored 10.6 PPR points or less in each outing. But he should get back on track in Week 8 against the Cowboys, who are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. A receiver has scored at least 12.9 PPR points against Dallas in every game this season, and Wilson has the best chance to do that for the Cardinals in Week 8. I also like Kendrick Bourne as a sleeper given the matchup, but Wilson should perform like a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.

LV Las Vegas • #1
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.

It's time to trust Tucker as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues heading into Week 8 at the Jets. He's been fantastic in his past two outings against Buffalo and the Rams with a combined 10 catches for 200 yards and three touchdowns on 19 targets, and he has scored at least 21.3 PPR points in each game. The Jets have allowed a receiver to score at least 13.6 PPR points in four games in a row, and seven receivers have scored at least 10.4 PPR points over that span. I'm expecting Kirk Cousins to continue to lean on Tucker in this matchup.

NYJ N.Y. Jets • #11
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie

I'm expecting Garrett Wilson to get back on track this week after two down games in a row against New England and Miami where he combined for six catches for 70 yards and no touchdowns on nine targets. Wilson remains a must-start Fantasy receiver in all leagues, but Cooper is also worth using in two-receiver leagues against the Raiders. While Wilson has struggled, Cooper has thrived against the Patriots and Dolphins with a combined 11 catches for 218 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets. The Raiders have allowed a pair of receivers to score at least 11 PPR points in three of their past four games, with Tyquan Thornton and Xavier Worthy in Week 4, Demario Douglas and Kyle Williams in Week 5, and Keon Coleman and Khalil Shakir in Week 6. Wilson and Cooper should both do well in this matchup.

CLE Cleveland • #1
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie

Concepcion had his best game of the season in Week 7 at Tennessee with eight catches for 129 yards on 10 targets for 23.2 PPR points. His best outing prior to that was Week 4 against Pittsburgh with five catches for 64 yards on eight targets, and he scored 11.4 PPR points. He has at least six targets in each of his past five healthy games (he left Week 5 at the Jets with a concussion), and I expect that to continue in the rematch with the Steelers. I like Concepcion as a No. 3 PPR receiver in Week 8.

IND Indianapolis • #10
Age: 34 • Experience: 14 yrs.

Allen struggled in Week 7 at Minnesota with three catches for 31 yards on three targets, but he should rebound in Week 8 against the Jaguars, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Nine receivers have scored at least 10.9 PPR points against Jacksonville, and Allen has scored at least 16.2 PPR points in two of his past four games. He should be considered a solid No. 3 PPR receiver in Week 8.

PHI Philadelphia • #9
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie

Lemon stepped up in Week 7 against Dallas with DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) out, and it's unknown if either will return in Week 8 at Washington. Keep an eye on the injury report, but Lemon could be a useful No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against the Commanders if he's once again in the lead role. He had seven catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on eight targets against the Cowboys, and Washington is No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Wicks led the Eagles in Week 1 against the Commanders with two catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on four targets, but that was with Jalen Hurts (calf). Tanner McKee and Lemon seem to have a solid rapport, and that should help Lemon's Fantasy outlook in the rematch.

CLE Cleveland • #12
Age: 22 • Experience: Rookie

Boston played well in the first game against Pittsburgh in Week 4 with four catches for 89 yards on seven targets, but he's been relatively quiet since. In his past three games against the Jets, Baltimore and Tennessee, Boston has combined for just seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets, and he's combined for just 8.2 PPR points in his past two outings against the Ravens and Titans. No receiver has gained more than 57 yards against the Steelers in their past three games against Indianapolis, Tampa Bay and New Orleans, and Boston could struggle in the rematch if he fails to find the end zone. He is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues.

CHI Chicago • #15
Age: 24 • Experience: 3 yrs.

Odunze had four catches for 69 yards on five targets in Week 7 against New England for 10.9 PPR points, and that was the best outing he had all season with Caleb Williams. Odunze scored 7.3 PPR points or less in three other games with Williams, and I don't expect Odunze to have a breakout performance in Week 8 at Seattle. The Seahawks are No. 1 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and only Terry McLaurin in Week 3 and Mike Evans in Week 5 have scored double digits in PPR against Seattle this year. I would still use Luther Burden III as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver, but Odunze is barely worth starting in three-receiver leagues.

KC Kansas City • #1
Age: 23 • Experience: 3 yrs.

Rashee Rice (hamstring) could return in Week 8 after missing the past two games, and then it will be even tougher to trust Worthy in the majority of leagues. In two games without Rice, Worthy combined for 10 catches for 84 yards and no touchdowns on 13 targets, but he scored 14.3 PPR points against the Chargers in Week 6 and just 4.1 PPR points against Seattle in Week 7. Worthy had three catches for 18 yards on six targets in Week 1 against Denver, and he would be a low-end starter in three-receiver leagues at best whether Rice plays or not. The Broncos are No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.

MIA Miami • #7
Age: 23 • Experience: Rookie

Douglas has the chance to be a difference maker for Fantasy managers this season, and he has been excellent in the two full games he played as a rookie. He had five catches for 94 yards on seven targets in Week 1 at Las Vegas and two catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns on three targets in Week 7 at the Jets. He injured his ankle in Week 2 at San Francisco and then missed three games, but hopefully he'll stay healthy for the remainder of the season. This week, Douglas could get matched up against New England cornerback Christian Gonzalez, which would be tough for him to make plays. I would only use Douglas as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in most leagues in Week 8.

ATL Atlanta • #8
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.

Pitts is hot coming into Week 8 against Tampa Bay, and he should be considered a top-five Fantasy tight end in all leagues. He has scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three games in a row against Baltimore, Chicago and San Francisco, and he has four touchdowns over that span. The Buccaneers are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and five tight ends have scored at least 10.4 PPR points against Tampa Bay this year. Pitts also loves facing the Buccaneers and has scored at least 12.9 PPR points in each of his past five meetings with Tampa Bay, including six touchdowns over that span.

NE New England • #85
Age: 31 • Experience: 11 year

Henry is hot coming into Week 8 at Miami, and this is a great matchup. The Dolphins are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and five tight ends have scored at least 10.4 PPR points against Miami this season. Henry has scored at least 11.2 PPR points in four games in a row, and he should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy tight end in all leagues. Henry has two touchdowns in his past three games, and he should remain a go-to target for Drake Maye in this matchup.

MIN Minnesota • #87
Age: 29 • Experience: 8 yrs.

Hockenson has the best matchup of any tight end this week against the Lions, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to the position. Eight tight ends have scored at least 13.3 PPR points against Detroit this season with 10 touchdowns. Hockenson just had four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 7 against Indianapolis, and he has now scored at least 13.5 PPR points in two of his past three games. Kyler Murray is leaning on Hockenson with 18 targets in his past two games, and I like Hockenson as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues in Week 8.

WAS Washington • #85
Age: 27 • Experience: 5 yrs.

Okonkwo has the chance to be a low-end starter in Week 8 against the Eagles -- and for the rest of the season -- with Terry McLaurin (knee) on IR. Okonkwo has played well in his past two games prior to Week 8, with at least 10 PPR points in each outing against the Giants and 49ers. He has 11 catches for 129 yards on 13 targets over that span, and he should do well against Philadelphia. Three tight ends in the past four games against the Eagles -- Tyler Higbee in Week 4, Brenton Strange in Week 5 and Tommy Tremble in Week 6 -- have scored at least 11.7 PPR points, and I expect Okonkwo to be in that range in Week 8.

JAC Jacksonville • #85
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.

The Colts have struggled with tight ends lately, and Strange should add to their woes in Week 8. Pat Freiermuth in Week 5 and T.J. Hockenson in Week 7 each scored at least 13.5 PPR points against Indianapolis in the past three games. Strange comes off his bye in Week 7 having scored at least 9.4 PPR points in three games in a row. He should continue to be a go-to option for Trevor Lawrence, and I like Strange as a low-end starter in all leagues. He has also scored at least 10.0 PPR points in three of his past five meetings with the Colts.

LV Las Vegas • #87
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.

I expected Mayer to struggle in Week 7 against the Rams, and he finished with three catches for 32 yards on three targets. This week, Mayer should get back on track against the Jets, who have allowed three tight ends (Colston Loveland in Week 4, Hunter Henry in Week 6 and Greg Dulcich in Week 7) to score at least 11.7 PPR points in the past four games. Prior to facing the Rams, Mayer had scored at least 12.2 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he should continue to be a go-to option in this offense while working in tandem with Brock Bowers.

LAR L.A. Rams • #89
Age: 33 • Experience: 11 year

Higbee could easily be the No. 1 tight end for the Rams in Week 8 against the Chargers. Or he could be third once again behind Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen. That's what happened in each of the past two games against Arizona and Las Vegas when Higbee scored 6.2 and 3.4 PPR points in each outing, while Parkinson had 14.1 and 9.8 PPR points in the same games. Allen scored two touchdowns in Week 7 against the Raiders, and it's a guessing game you might want to avoid. I like Parkinson the best since he has 12 targets in his past two games compared to Higbee, who only has seven over that span.

PIT Pittsburgh • #88
Age: 28 • Experience: 6 yrs.

Freiermuth scored a touchdown in Week 4 against the Browns, but he finished that game with only three catches for 17 yards on five targets. He's struggled in each of his past two games against Tampa Bay and New Orleans with a combined 7.1 PPR points over that span, and Freiermuth has yet to clear 46 yards in any game this year. He'll likely need a touchdown to save his Fantasy production, and Cleveland has allowed four touchdowns to tight ends this season. But Darnell Washington can always be the Steelers tight end to score, and he has a touchdown in each of his past two games. I would only use Freiermuth in deeper leagues in Week 8.

DAL Dallas • #87
Age: 27 • Experience: 5 yrs.

This is actually a good matchup for Ferguson since the Cardinals are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and five tight ends have scored at least 10.8 PPR points against Arizona this season. But Ferguson will need a touchdown to reach that total, and he has not found the end zone since Week 3. He also had his worst game of the season in Week 7 at Philadelphia with no catches on just one target. And he has combined for eight catches for 43 yards and no touchdowns on 14 targets in his past four games. It's easy to sit Ferguson in most formats in Week 8.