Looking at the quarterback position in Week 8, does Lamar Jackson provide enough value at his salary to deserve consideration for your fantasy football lineup? In the article below, we review the salaries and rankings of the top signal-callers to help you put together a winning lineup for this week’s DFS contests.
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Top Fantasy Football Picks for Week 8: Quarterbacks
Fantasy projections are calculated with an algorithm that combines player performance, opponent matchup stats, and player prop totals.
1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- Projected DraftKings points: 21.8 | Salary: $8,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.73
- Matchup: at Browns | Opp. rank vs. QB: 14th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.1
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 191.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Jackson pts. per game: 27.5 | Jackson average stats: 258.6 pass YPG, 15 pass TD, 65.0 rush YPG
- Jackson last game (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers) | Fantasy points: 35.4 | Game stats: 17-of-22 (77.3%), 281 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs; 9 carries, 52 yards
- Jackson last matchup vs. Cleveland Browns (11/12/2023) | Fantasy points: 15.0 | Game stats: 13-of-23 (56.5%), 223 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs; 8 carries, 41 yards
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- Projected DraftKings points: 20.1 | Salary: $7,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.58
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Hand)
- Matchup: at Seahawks | Opp. rank vs. QB: 16th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 200.0 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Allen pts. per game: 20.6 | Allen average stats: 211.9 pass YPG, 12 pass TD, 25.6 rush YPG
- Allen last game (vs. Tennessee Titans) | Fantasy points: 24.0 | Game stats: 21-of-33 (63.6%), 323 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
3. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.8 | Salary: $7,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.79
- Matchup: at Jaguars | Opp. rank vs. QB: 32nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 23.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 273.9 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 16
- Love pts. per game: 22.8 | Love average stats: 270.2 pass YPG, 15 pass TD, 5.8 rush YPG
- Love last game (vs. Houston Texans) | Fantasy points: 18.8 | Game stats: 24-of-33 (72.7%), 220 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
4. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- Projected DraftKings points: 19.4 | Salary: $7,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.59
- Matchup: at Bengals | Opp. rank vs. QB: 26th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 217.0 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Hurts pts. per game: 20.4 | Hurts average stats: 218.0 pass YPG, 7 pass TD, 36.3 rush YPG
- Hurts last game (vs. New York Giants) | Fantasy points: 22.8 | Game stats: 10-of-14 (71.4%), 114 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 7 carries, 22 yards, 2 TDs
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5. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.9 | Salary: $7,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.70
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Wrist)
- Matchup: vs. Eagles | Opp. rank vs. QB: 10th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 189.2 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 7
- Burrow pts. per game: 20.6 | Burrow average stats: 251.3 pass YPG, 14 pass TD, 13.0 rush YPG
- Burrow last game (vs. Cleveland Browns) | Fantasy points: 14.9 | Game stats: 15-of-25 (60%), 181 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
6. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.7 | Salary: $6,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.71
- Matchup: vs. Colts | Opp. rank vs. QB: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 222.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Stroud pts. per game: 16.7 | Stroud average stats: 237.6 pass YPG, 10 pass TD, 13.4 rush YPG
- Stroud last game (vs. Green Bay Packers) | Fantasy points: 5.3 | Game stats: 10-of-21 (47.6%), 86 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
- Stroud last matchup vs. Indianapolis Colts (9/8/2024) | Fantasy points: 18.7 | Game stats: 24-of-32 (75%), 234 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
7. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
- Projected DraftKings points: 18.5 | Salary: $6,100 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.03
- Injury Report: Questionable (Concussion)
- Matchup: vs. Cardinals | Opp. rank vs. QB: 28th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 236.9 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Tagovailoa pts. per game: 15.1 | Tagovailoa average stats: 241.5 pass YPG, 2 pass TD, 14.0 rush YPG
- Tagovailoa last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 8.5 | Game stats: 17-of-25 (68%), 145 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
8. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.9 | Salary: $6,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.80
- Matchup: at Dolphins | Opp. rank vs. QB: 1st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 8.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 154.5 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 3
- Murray pts. per game: 18.4 | Murray average stats: 190.1 pass YPG, 9 pass TD, 46.4 rush YPG
- Murray last game (vs. Los Angeles Chargers) | Fantasy points: 21.2 | Game stats: 14-of-26 (53.8%), 145 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 6 carries, 64 yards, 1 TD
9. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.7 | Salary: $6,000 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.95
- Matchup: at Commanders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 18th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.8
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 197.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 12
- Williams pts. per game: 17.9 | Williams average stats: 219.5 pass YPG, 9 pass TD, 28.2 rush YPG
- Williams last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 29.6 | Game stats: 23-of-29 (79.3%), 226 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT; 4 carries, 56 yards
10. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.7 | Salary: $5,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.16
- Matchup: vs. Panthers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 28th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 18.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 223.6 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 14
- Nix pts. per game: 15.5 | Nix average stats: 178.0 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 36.4 rush YPG
- Nix last game (vs. New Orleans Saints) | Fantasy points: 14.1 | Game stats: 16-of-26 (61.5%), 164 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 10 carries, 75 yards
11. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.4 | Salary: $6,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.56
- Matchup: at Raiders | Opp. rank vs. QB: 20th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.3
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 180.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Mahomes pts. per game: 15.7 | Mahomes average stats: 231.5 pass YPG, 6 pass TD, 20.3 rush YPG
- Mahomes last game (vs. San Francisco 49ers) | Fantasy points: 14.1 | Game stats: 16-of-27 (59.3%), 154 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs; 5 carries, 39 yards, 1 TD
- Mahomes last matchup vs. Las Vegas Raiders (12/25/2023) | Fantasy points: 17.7 | Game stats: 27-of-44 (61.4%), 235 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 10 carries, 53 yards
12. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.3 | Salary: $5,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.98
- Matchup: at Texans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 23rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 17.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 167.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 15
- Richardson pts. per game: 12.4 | Richardson average stats: 156.6 pass YPG, 3 pass TD, 39.4 rush YPG
- Richardson last game (vs. Miami Dolphins) | Fantasy points: 9.8 | Game stats: 10-of-24 (41.7%), 129 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 14 carries, 56 yards
- Richardson last matchup vs. Houston Texans (9/8/2024) | Fantasy points: 27.1 | Game stats: 9-of-19 (47.4%), 212 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 6 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD
13. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Projected DraftKings points: 17.1 | Salary: $6,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.55
- Matchup: vs. Falcons | Opp. rank vs. QB: 22nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.6
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 199.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Mayfield pts. per game: 25.5 | Mayfield average stats: 265.6 pass YPG, 18 pass TD, 22.6 rush YPG
- Mayfield last game (vs. Baltimore Ravens) | Fantasy points: 32.0 | Game stats: 31-of-45 (68.9%), 370 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 5 carries, 22 yards
- Mayfield last matchup vs. Atlanta Falcons (10/3/2024) | Fantasy points: 23.4 | Game stats: 19-of-24 (79.2%), 180 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs; 6 carries, 42 yards
14. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.7 | Salary: $6,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.53
- Matchup: vs. Titans | Opp. rank vs. QB: 16th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 15.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 166.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 7
- Goff pts. per game: 19.3 | Goff average stats: 268.3 pass YPG, 10 pass TD, 2.8 rush YPG
- Goff last game (vs. Minnesota Vikings) | Fantasy points: 18.8 | Game stats: 22-of-25 (88%), 280 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
15. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.6 | Salary: $6,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.68
- Matchup: at Buccaneers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 31st | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 22.0
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 254.0 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 11
- Cousins pts. per game: 15.3 | Cousins average stats: 261.4 pass YPG, 10 pass TD, -1.1 rush YPG
- Cousins last game (vs. Seattle Seahawks) | Fantasy points: 10.2 | Game stats: 24-of-35 (68.6%), 232 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
- Cousins last matchup vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10/3/2024) | Fantasy points: 38.4 | Game stats: 42-of-58 (72.4%), 509 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
16. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.6 | Salary: $5,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.81
- Matchup: vs. Bills | Opp. rank vs. QB: 8th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.1
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 209.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 9
- Smith pts. per game: 19.5 | Smith average stats: 283.6 pass YPG, 8 pass TD, 23.0 rush YPG
- Smith last game (vs. Atlanta Falcons) | Fantasy points: 17.8 | Game stats: 18-of-28 (64.3%), 207 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
17. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.4 | Salary: $5,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.93
- Matchup: vs. Packers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 6th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 203.9 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 10
- Lawrence pts. per game: 15.4 | Lawrence average stats: 218.1 pass YPG, 9 pass TD, 13.6 rush YPG
- Lawrence last game (vs. New England Patriots) | Fantasy points: 15.0 | Game stats: 15-of-20 (75%), 193 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
18. Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.1 | Salary: $5,300 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.04
- Matchup: vs. Bears | Opp. rank vs. QB: 2nd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 9.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 180.0 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 4
- Mariota pts. per game: 9.9 | Mariota average stats: 101.5 pass YPG, 2 pass TD, 18.0 rush YPG
- Mariota last game (vs. Carolina Panthers) | Fantasy points: 19.6 | Game stats: 18-of-23 (78.3%), 205 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 11 carries, 34 yards
- Mariota last matchup vs. Chicago Bears (11/20/2022) | Fantasy points: 17.7 | Game stats: 13-of-20 (65%), 131 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs; 13 carries, 25 yards, 1 TD
19. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns
- Projected DraftKings points: 16.0 | Salary: $5,200 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 3.08
- Matchup: vs. Ravens | Opp. rank vs. QB: 30th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 20.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 287.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 14
- Winston pts. per game: 2.4 | Winston average stats: 20.8 pass YPG, 1 pass TD, 0.5 rush YPG
- Winston last game (vs. Cincinnati Bengals) | Fantasy points: 8.7 | Game stats: 5-of-11 (45.5%), 67 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs
20. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.9 | Salary: $5,700 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.79
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: at Patriots | Opp. rank vs. QB: 10th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 223.4 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 8
- Rodgers pts. per game: 15.1 | Rodgers average stats: 237.6 pass YPG, 10 pass TD, 6.3 rush YPG
- Rodgers last game (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers) | Fantasy points: 15.0 | Game stats: 24-of-39 (61.5%), 276 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
- Rodgers last matchup vs. New England Patriots (9/19/2024) | Fantasy points: 21.0 | Game stats: 27-of-35 (77.1%), 281 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
21. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- Projected DraftKings points: 15.3 | Salary: $5,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.83
- Matchup: vs. Saints | Opp. rank vs. QB: 7th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 13.5
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 248.1 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 5
- Herbert pts. per game: 12.5 | Herbert average stats: 194.0 pass YPG, 6 pass TD, 5.7 rush YPG
- Herbert last game (vs. Arizona Cardinals) | Fantasy points: 17.8 | Game stats: 27-of-39 (69.2%), 349 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
22. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
- Projected DraftKings points: 14.4 | Salary: $5,500 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.62
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Knee)
- Matchup: vs. Jets | Opp. rank vs. QB: 5th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.7
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 164.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Maye pts. per game: 15.1 | Maye average stats: 180.3 pass YPG, 5 pass TD, 22.7 rush YPG
- Maye last game (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars) | Fantasy points: 20.8 | Game stats: 26-of-37 (70.3%), 276 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs
- Maye last matchup vs. New York Jets (9/19/2024) | Fantasy points: 2.1 | Game stats: 4-of-8 (50%), 22 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs
23. Mason Rudolph, Tennessee Titans
- Projected DraftKings points: 13.1 | Salary: $4,400 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.98
- Matchup: at Lions | Opp. rank vs. QB: 13th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.9
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 245.8 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 5
- Rudolph pts. per game: 7.7 | Rudolph average stats: 150.0 pass YPG, 1 pass TD, 6.5 rush YPG
- Rudolph last game (vs. Buffalo Bills) | Fantasy points: 11.9 | Game stats: 25-of-40 (62.5%), 215 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
24. Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.7 | Salary: $4,600 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.76
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Hip)
- Matchup: at Chargers | Opp. rank vs. QB: 9th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 14.2
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 184.2 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Rattler pts. per game: 11.4 | Rattler average stats: 207.5 pass YPG, 1 pass TD, 30.5 rush YPG
- Rattler last game (vs. Denver Broncos) | Fantasy points: 8.3 | Game stats: 25-of-35 (71.4%), 172 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 5 carries, 34 yards
25. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected DraftKings points: 12.3 | Salary: $4,800 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.56
- Injury Report: Full Participation In Practice (Elbow)
- Matchup: vs. Chiefs | Opp. rank vs. QB: 19th | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 16.0
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 215.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 7
- Minshew pts. per game: 9.8 | Minshew average stats: 194.7 pass YPG, 4 pass TD, 6.7 rush YPG
- Minshew last game (vs. Los Angeles Rams) | Fantasy points: 2.4 | Game stats: 15-of-34 (44.1%), 154 yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs
28. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
- Projected DraftKings points: 10.4 | Salary: $4,900 | Proj. pts. per $1,000: 2.12
- Matchup: at Broncos | Opp. rank vs. QB: 3rd | Opp. pts. allowed per game vs. QB: 12.0
- Opp. pass yards allowed per game: 170.7 | Opp. pass TDs allowed: 6
- Young pts. per game: 4.4 | Young average stats: 74.8 pass YPG, 0 pass TD, 6.5 rush YPG
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