Your weekend fantasy playbook for Week 8

The latest fantasy football news, rankings, start/sit advice, and more to help you avoid misery on Sunday.

Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, news, players trending up and down, and my personal DraftKings lineup. Best of luck in Week 8!

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🤕 Fantasy pain index

🚫 Nope: Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (ankle), Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Jauan Jennings (hip), Dallas Goedert (hamstring), Jerome Ford (hamstring), JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), Diontae Johnson (rib)

🏴‍☠️ Not bloody likely: Quentin Johnston (ankle), Jameson Williams (suspension), DK Metcalf (knee), Allen Lazard (chest), Derek Carr (oblique)

🫤 Looking iffy: Jayden Daniels (rib), Tee Higgins (quadriceps), Tyreek Hill (foot), George Kittle (foot), Travis Etienne (hamstring), Tyjae Spears (hamstring), Calvin Ridley (foot)

🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Bucky Irving (toe), Ladd McConkey (hip), Deebo Samuel (illness), Jakobi Meyers (ankle), Zay Flowers (ankle)

✅ Good to go: T.J. Hockenson (knee) Chris Olave (concussion), Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), Cooper Kupp (ankle), Aaron Jones (hamstring)

Note: The above are estimates based on the latest news and injury reports. Always double-check your own rosters before Sunday kickoff!

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🫰 Oh, snaps: RB risers and fallers

I’m keeping tabs on some ongoing backfield battles and what the fantasy implications might be looking ahead. Also, check out the new RB snap count analysis chart above for more insights.

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