Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 8: Parker Washington and Stefon Diggs feast on ripe matchups

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.