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Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Fantasy football rankings, injuries, waiver wire, start/sit, and more for Week 8

The 2019 fantasy football season heads into Week 8 with two big teams on bye. We also have some big name injuries to track all week long. Check back here for fantasy football advice throughout Week 8.

Contributors: DraftKings Network Staff

The NFL reaches the halfway point for a host of teams this week as Week 8 is upon us. For traditional fantasy football leagues, that means the second half of the regular season is officially underway. Most leagues start their playoffs in Week 14, so we’re moving into the most important stretch of the calendar for the top teams in the league.

Week 8 brings us back to only two byes, but they’re a notable pair. The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are sidelined, and that means no Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Mark Ingram, Amari Cooper, and Mark Andrews, among others. This is good timing for rookie Marquise Brown who is looking to recover from an ankle injury.

We’ve got a host of injuries to sort through this week. The two biggest are Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. They are question marks with a knee and ankle injury, respectively. Meanwhile, we can say with some certainty that wide receiver Adam Thielen will not play and wide receiver Will Fuller likely will not play for a few weeks.

The week will feature plenty more news, injury and otherwise, and we’ll be tracking it all here. Feel free to bookmark this story stream and return for the latest news and analysis!

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October 27, 2019
Brandin Cooks ruled out of Week 8 with concussion [UPDATE]

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Rams have lost a key contributor in Week 8 to a concussion. Brandin Cooks will not return vs. the Bengals.
October 27, 2019
How to handle Dede Westbrook’s injury in Week 8 fantasy football

By L Truscott

The Jaguars will likely have the hurting Westbrook on the field this week, but is he a viable option for fantasy?
October 27, 2019
How to handle Chris Herndon’s injury in Week 8 fantasy football

By L Truscott

Looks like another week with the Jets top tight end.
October 27, 2019
How to handle Keenan Allen’s injury in Week 8 fantasy football

By L Truscott

The Chargers wide receiver could be limited this week.
October 27, 2019
High winds could shake things up in Bills-Eagles game

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

If you’ve got Bills or Eagles quarterbacks or pass catchers in fantasy football, or want to bet the over, this is worth a look.
October 27, 2019
What to do with LeSean McCoy, Damien Williams in Week 8 fantasy football

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Chiefs backfield has seen changes thanks to injury and there has been a re-shuffling with everybody healthy. We break down Week 8 fantasy football start/sit implications for LeSean McCoy and Damien Williams.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Tyrell Williams, Darren Waller in Week 8 fantasy football

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Raiders are getting back Tyrell Williams at a key time. He and Darren Waller have a juicy matchup in Week 8. We break down the fantasy football implications.
October 27, 2019
How to handle Josh Jacobs injury in Week 8 fantasy football [UPDATE]

By L Truscott

The Raiders RB is expected to play this week, but just how effective will be?
October 27, 2019
Top 25 tight ends in Week 8 fantasy football [UPDATE]

By Derek Gordon

The tight end position has some high octane names up top, and then a whole lot of question marks down below. We break down the top 25 tight ends for Week 8 fantasy football.
October 27, 2019
Top 50 running backs in Week 8 standard leagues [UPDATE]

By Derek Gordon

Week 7 was attack of the backup running backs. We break down what to make of it all in our Week 8 ranking of the top 50 running backs in standard leagues.
October 27, 2019
Top 50 wide receivers in Week 8 standard leagues [UPDATE]

By Derek Gordon

We’ve had two wide receiver trades in Week 8, with the Patriots and 49ers adding Mohamed Sanu and Emmanuel Sanders, respectively. We break down what it all means in our Week 8 wide receiver rankings for standard fantasy football leagues.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Gardner Minshew, Sam Darnold in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

Although Gardner Minshew rebounded last week, both him and Sam Darnold have had bad games lately. We take a look at their values for their Week 8 game.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams in Week 8 fantasy football

By David Fucillo@davidfucillo

The Packers ground game offers a couple intriguing options. One is a definite start, one is a bit more of a question mark. We break down the fantasy implications heading into Week 8.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Ryan Tannehill, Jameis Winston in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

Tannehill starts his second game and will be looking to solidify himself as the Titans’ QB1. Winston is fighting to live another day in that QB1 role for Tampa Bay. We take a look at their values in Week 8.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Mark Walton, Kenyan Drake in Week 8 fantasy football

By Garion Thorne

Both Mark Walton and Kenyan Drake have shown flashes throughout the season, but can either be viable with Kalen Ballage stealing goal line work?
October 27, 2019
What to do with Gerald Everett, Tyler Eifert in Week 8 fantasy football

By Benjamin Zweiman@BenZweimanDKN

With the Rams heavy favorites vs. the Bengals, which TE has the edge? We break down the fantasy football implications for both Gerald Everett and Tyler Eifert.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Jimmy Garoppolo, Kyle Allen in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

The risk-averse bowl takes place in San Francisco this weekend. Both Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Allen try to minimize risks and can’t stop winning games. We take a look at their values for Week 8.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Corey Davis, A.J. Brown in Week 8 fantasy football

By Garion Thorne

The Titans’ passing game looked a lot better in Week 7 with Ryan Tannehill under center. Does that mean we can trust two Tennessee wideouts in a great matchup this Sunday?
October 27, 2019
What to do with Mason Rudolph, Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

Rudolph is back recovered from a concussion while Fitzpatrick will live to start for the Dolphins another week. We take a look at their values for their Week 8 matchup.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Matthew Stafford, Daniel Jones in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

Matthew Stafford keeps throwing big-time yards and shattering records. Daniel Jones hasn’t repeated his first outing but is not playing bad for a rookie. We take a look at Stafford’s and Jones’ values for Week 8.
October 27, 2019
What to do with James White, Sony Michel in Week 8 fantasy football

By Garion Thorne

James White almost scored two touchdowns last week. Sony Michel scored three. How will the Patriots’ backfield play out in a matchup with the Browns?
October 27, 2019
What to do with Matt Moore, Aaron Rodgers in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

One of the most anticipated games of the season lost its luster with Mahomes’ injury, and now it is on Moore to keep up the Chiefs fight when facing a Rodgers-led Packers.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Robby Anderson, Jamison Crowder in Week 8 fantasy football

By Garion Thorne

Sam Darnold said he was seeing ghosts last week against the Patriots. Is there a chance we see Robby Anderson or Jamison Crowder have a decent performance in Week 8?
October 27, 2019
What to do with Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady in Week 8 fantasy football

By chapulana

Will Mayfield be able to right the Browns ship? Will Brady keep up New England’s perfect record to date? We take a look at both quarterbacks’ values for Week 8.
October 27, 2019
What to do with Latavius Murray, Alvin Kamara in Week 8 fantasy football

By L Truscott

It’s looking like a game-time decision this week for Kamara, but the Saints have two viable RB options.

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