Fantasy Football Rest of Season Rankings: Week 8

Forecasting where all of the notable players net out over the remainder of the season.

These fantasy football rankings track a player’s value for the remainder of the season and are intended to be used as a tool, not necessarily a definitive guide to player valuation.

The scoring system is performance PPR. There is no exact science behind season-long rankings, considering all of the variables and situational uncertainties at work.

Rankings key:
UP/DN is trending up or down from week’s ranking.
NR means the player wasn’t ranked last week.
UP/DN numbering shows where the player was ranked the prior week.

Fantasy football rest of season rankings

Quarterbacks
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Josh Allen, BUF 7
2 Patrick Mahomes, KCC 8 carved up one of the NFL’s top defenses in Wk 7
3 Jalen Hurts, PHI 7
4 Lamar Jackson, BAL 10 DN3 four games and counting of subpar production
5 Joe Burrow, CIN 10 UP6 moves into Tier 1; there’s a real gap right now between 6 QBs here and everyone else
6 Justin Herbert, LAC 8 more consistency, please
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
7 Kyler Murray, ARI 13 has had multiple TDs in a game just once since Wk 2
8 Dak Prescott, DAL 9 returned in Wk 7 after missing 5 gms w/ a thumb injury; didn’t do a lot, but it’s too early to worry
9 Tom Brady, TB 11
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
10 Kirk Cousins, MIN 7
11 Trevor Lawrence, JAC 11 UP15 production is still inconsistent, but it feels like there’s real upside for Lawrence
12 Matthew Stafford, LAR 7
13 Geno Smith, SEA 11
14 Tua Tagovailoa, MIA 11 returned in Wk 7 after missing 2 gms w/ a concussion
15 Aaron Rodgers, GB 14 DN10 that offense in general, and Rodgers individually, looks absolutely dreadful
16 Russell Wilson, DEN 9 DNP in Wk 7 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
17 Derek Carr, LV 6
18 Justin Fields, CHI 14 continues to run effectively and looked solid on MNF; let’s see if he can build on it
19 Jimmy Garoppolo, SF 9 UP22 adding McCaffrey to the passing game could really help Jimmy G
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
20 Daniel Jones, NYG 9 UP24
21 Jared Goff, DET 6 DN17 DET has 6 points in their last 2 gms combined
22 Ryan Tannehill, TEN 6 suffered an ankle injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
23 Marcus Mariota, ATL 14
24 Davis Mills, HOU 6 UP30
25 Kenny Pickett, PIT 9
26 Bailey Zappe, NE 10 UP35 nothing official, but he moved the offense better than Jones in Wk 7
27 Jameis Winston, NO 14 DN25 hasn’t played the last 4 gms w/ a back injury; it’s unclear who will start between him and Dalton
28 Zach Wilson, NYJ 10
29 Sam Ehlinger, IND 14 NR he’ll take over for Matt Ryan “the rest of the way” per Reich
30 Carson Wentz, WAS 14 placed on IR w/ a finger injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 11
31 Taylor Heinicke, WAS 14 he’ll start at least the next 3 gms w/ Wentz on IR
32 Jacoby Brissett, CLE 9
33 Mac Jones, NE 10 DN27 returned in Wk 7 after missing last 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; was pulled after 3 series
34 PJ Walker, CAR 13 NR named the starter ahead of Mayfield/Darnold; we’ll see if it lasts/matters
35 Deshaun Watson, CLE 9 suspended until Wk 13
36 Andy Dalton, NO 14 NR has started the last 4 gms; with a mini bye before Wk 8 we should know who NO prefers going forward
Running backs
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Christian McCaffrey, SF 14 traded to SF; if he can stay healthy, the sky is the limit for CMC in that offense
2 Austin Ekeler, LAC 8
3 Derrick Henry, TEN 6 one nice thing about Henry is you never have to worry about usage, he is THE focus of the TEN offense
4 Saquon Barkley, NYG 9
5 Jonathan Taylor, IND 14 UP7 returned in Wk 7 after missing last 2 gms w/ an ankle injury; his involvement as a receiver moves him ahead of Chubb
6 Nick Chubb, CLE 9 we’re seeing more Chubb, less Hunt, in recent weeks
7 Josh Jacobs, LV 6 UP12 last 3 gms: 522 yds, 6 TDs
8 Dalvin Cook, MIN 7
9 Alvin Kamara, NO 14 DN5 the yardage is great, but Kamara hasn’t scored a TD this season
10 Aaron Jones, GB 14 still amazing that he isn’t the featured player on GB’s offense
11 Joe Mixon, CIN 10
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL 9
13 Leonard Fournette, TB 11 DN9 TB’s offense is abysmal right now
14 Miles Sanders, PHI 7
15 D’Andre Swift, DET 6 DN13 missed last 3 gms w/ knee & shoulder injuries; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
16 Dameon Pierce, HOU 6 UP18
17 David Montgomery, CHI 14
18 Kenneth Walker III, SEA 11 UP21 huge game in Wk 7 but not yet getting involved in the passing game
19 Najee Harris, PIT 9
20 James Conner, ARI 13 missed last 2 gms w/ a rib injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
21 Travis Etienne, JAC 11 UP32 the clear RB1 w/ Robinson traded
22 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC 8
23 Raheem Mostert, MIA 11 UP30 as long as he can stay healthy he should be in your starting lineup
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
24 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE 10 looked like the clear RB1 for NE in Wk 7; if it’s the same in Wk 8, he’ll move up a tier
25 Brian Robinson Jr., WAS 14 UP31
26 Devin Singletary, BUF 7
27 Tony Pollard, DAL 9 UP37
28 Kareem Hunt, CLE 9 DN26 just 10 touches in the last 2 gms combined
29 AJ Dillon, GB 14 DN29 his usage has really dried up over the last 3 gms
30 Jamaal Williams, DET 6
31 Gus Edwards, BAL 10 NR made his 2022 debut in Wk 7 w/ 66 yds and 2 TDs on 16 carries; he should be RB1 w/ Dobbins out
32 Michael Carter, NYJ 10 UP39 we’ll see how the backfield duties shake out w/ Carter and Robinson
33 James Robinson, JAC 11 DN22 traded to NYJ to replace Breece Hall (knee)
34 Darrell Henderson, LAR 7
35 Melvin Gordon III, DEN 9 pretty close to a 50/50 split with Gordon/Murray in Wk 7
36 Tyler Allgeier, ATL 14
37 Khalil Herbert, CHI 14 UP40
38 Damien Harris, NE 10 returned in Wk 7 after missing a game w/ a hamstring injury; saw 4 touches to Stevenson’s 19
39 Antonio Gibson, WAS 14 UP42 looks like it’s gonna be Robinson and Gibson w/ McKissic the odd man out
40 D’Onta Foreman, CAR 13 NR could be in for a sizable role following the McCaffrey trade
41 Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL 14 currently on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 9
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
42 Latavius Murray, DEN 9
43 Eno Benjamin, ARI 13 UP47 making the case for more snaps whenever Conner returns to action
44 Cam Akers, LAR 7 DNP in Wk 6 due to personal matters; LA is actively looking to trade him
45 Kenneth Gainwell, PHI 7
46 Chuba Hubbard, CAR 13 NR suffered an ankle injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
47 Isiah Pacheco, KC 8 UP53
48 Justice Hill, BAL 10 UP63 returned in Wk 7 after missing last 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury
49 Chase Edmonds, MIA 11
50 Mark Ingram, NO 14 DN44 has topped 50 yds in a game twice all season
51 Alexander Mattison, MIN 7
52 Caleb Huntley, ATL 14 DN45
53 James Cook, BUF 7
54 Jeff Wilson, SF 14 DN28 goes from RB1 to afterthought w/ the McCaffrey acquisition
55 Jaylen Warren, PIT 9
56 Nyheim Hines, IND 14 DN49 returned in Wk 7 after missing a game w/ a concussion
57 Rachaad White, TB 11
58 Jerick McKinnon, KC 8
59 J.K. Dobbins, BAL 10 DN25 placed on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 12 but there are real concerns here
60 Kenyan Drake, BAL 10
61 J.D. McKissic, WAS 14 DN55
62 Kyren Williams, LAR 7 NR could return from IR after Wk 8; if Akers is traded, Williams could see meaningful snaps
63 Joshua Kelley, LAC 8 missed last 2 gms w/ a knee injury; he could return in Wk 9
64 JaMycal Hasty, JAC 10 NR enters the rankings w/ the Robinson trade
65 Zack Moss, BUF 7
66 Deon Jackson, IND 14 DN56 had no real role w/ Taylor and Hines back in the lineup
67 Dontrell Hilliard, TEN 6
68 Zamir White, LV 6
69 DeeJay Dallas, SEA 11
70 Elijah Mitchell, SF 9 DN66 on IR w/ a knee injury; what will his role be with McCaffrey in SF?
Wide receivers
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Cooper Kupp, LAR 7
2 Justin Jefferson, MIN 7
3 Stefon Diggs, BUF 7
4 Tyreek Hill, MIA 11
5 Ja’Marr Chase, CIN 10 UP6 back-to-back huge games after a slow start
6 Davante Adams, LV 6 he’s the focal point of the passing game, but Jacobs is the focal point of the offense
7 Mike Evans, TB 11
8 DeAndre Hopkins, ARI 13 UP13 was targeted on 14 of Murray’s 29 passes in his ’22 debut
9 Deebo Samuel, SF 9 DN7 hard to see how the McCaffrey addition doesn’t mean fewer touches for Samuel
10 Jaylen Waddle, MIA 11
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Tee Higgins, CIN 10
12 A.J. Brown, PHI 7
13 Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET 6 DN9 suffered a concussion in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
14 Michael Pittman Jr., IND 14
15 Keenan Allen, LAC 8 returned in Wk 7 after missing last 5 gms w/ a hamstring injury
16 CeeDee Lamb, DAL 9
17 DK Metcalf, SEA 11 suffered a knee injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD but it is not believed to be serious
18 Chris Olave, NO 14 UP33 returned after missing 1 gm w/ a concussion
19 Courtland Sutton, DEN 9 not gonna adjust DEN WRs based on what they did w/ Rypien
20 Tyler Lockett, SEA 11
21 Mike Williams, LAC 8 suffered an ankle injury in Wk 7; he’s expected to miss some time
22 Amari Cooper, CLE 9
23 Terry McLaurin, WAS 14 UP26 he might be better off w/ Heinicke than he was w/ Wentz
24 Christian Kirk, JAC 11
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
25 Chris Godwin, TB 11
26 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC 8 UP36 back-to-back gms w/ 100+ yds and a TD
27 Michael Thomas, NO 14 DN21 missed last 4 gms w/ a toe injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
28 DeVonta Smith, PHI 7
29 Brandin Cooks, HOU 6 DN24 could he be traded to a better situation?
30 Gabriel Davis, BUF 7
31 D.J. Moore, CAR 13 UP38 at least they made getting him the ball a priority in Wk 7
32 Jerry Jeudy, DEN 9
33 Allen Lazard, GB 14 suffered a shoulder injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
34 Diontae Johnson, PIT 9 DN28 has only topped 50 yds in a game once in the last 4
35 Adam Thielen, MIN 7
36 Curtis Samuel, WAS 14
37 Brandon Aiyuk, SF 9 UP47 22 targets in the last 2 gms (both losses)
38 Jakobi Meyers, NE 10
39 George Pickens, PIT 9 UP45
40 Rashod Bateman, BAL 10 returned in Wk 7 after missing the last 2 gms w/ a foot injury
41 Hunter Renfrow, LV 6
42 Romeo Doubs, GB 14 DN34 really rough day at the office in Wk 7 w/ no catches and two drops
43 Robert Woods, TEN 6
44 Darnell Mooney, CHI 14
45 Garrett Wilson, NYJ 10 DN41 that passing game is doing nothing at the moment
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
46 Alec Pierce, IND 14 DN43
47 Allen Robinson, LAR 7
48 Drake London, ATL 14 DN42 ATL seems to have no confidence in their passing game at this point
49 Josh Reynolds, DET 6
50 Tyler Boyd, CIN 10 UP58 still capable of having big days
51 Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE 9 UP69 70+ yds receiving in 3 of his last 4 gms
52 Jahan Dotson, WAS 14 DN48 missed last 3 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
53 Chase Claypool, PIT 9
54 Parris Campbell, IND 14 NR has become an important part of IND’s offense the last 2 weeks
55 Michael Gallup, DAL 9 DN51
56 Nico Collins, HOU 6 stash candidate as he’d be WR1 in HOU if Cooks is moved
57 Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG 9 UP66
58 Van Jefferson, LAR 7 UP79 on IR w/ a knee injury; he’s expected to return in Wk 8
59 Rondale Moore, ARI 13
60 Mecole Hardman, KC 8 UP67 scored 3 times in Wk 7; next up, some semblance of consistency
61 Marquise Brown, ARI 13 DN50 on IR w/ a foot injury; he’s expected to return around Wk. 14
62 Noah Brown, DAL 9 UP65 his 7 targets in Wk 7 led DAL in Prescott’s return
63 Zay Jones, JAC 11
64 Odell Beckham Jr, FA NR getting to be around the time he could sign somewhere and return
65 Isaiah McKenzie, BUF 7
66 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC 8 UP68
67 Elijah Moore, NYJ 10 DN54 DNP in Wk 7 after requesting a trade; his future w/ the NYJ is unclear
68 Jarvis Landry, NO 14 DN57 missed last 3 gms w/ an ankle injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
69 DeVante Parker, NE 10
70 Robbie Anderson, ARI 13 DN63 no catches in his ARI debut
71 Treylon Burks, TEN 6 on IR w/ a foot injury; he’s eligible to return in Wk 10
72 Josh Palmer, LAC 8 DNP in Wk 7 w/ a concussion; he should be able to return in Wk 9
73 Ben Skowronek, LAR 7 DN60
74 K.J. Osborn, MIN 7
75 Marvin Jones, JAC 11 UP77 returned in Wk 7 after missing a game w/ a hamstring injury
76 Christian Watson, GB 14 missed last 2 gms w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
77 Devin Duvernay, BAL 10
78 Corey Davis, NYJ 10 suffered a knee injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
79 Russell Gage Jr., TB 11 suffered a hamstring injury in Wk 7; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
80 Jameson Williams, DET 6 on the RES/NFI list as he recovers from a torn ACL
Tight ends
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Travis Kelce, KC 8 UP2 not sure I can imagine a scenario Kelce would get shutout like Andrews did in Wk 7
2 Mark Andrews, BAL 10
3 Darren Waller, LV 6 DNP in Wk 7 w/ a hamstring injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
4 George Kittle, SF 9 UP5 putting up some nice numbers, but they’re coming in losses
5 Dallas Goedert, PHI 7
6 Tyler Higbee, LAR 7
7 Zach Ertz, ARI 13
8 Pat Freiermuth, PIT 9 UP11 returned after missing a game w/ a concussion
9 T.J. Hockenson, DET 6
10 Kyle Pitts, ATL 14 DN7 ATL’s plan to marginalize their recent first-round picks is certainly a strategy
11 David Njoku, CLE 9 suffered an ankle injury in Wk 7; he’s expected to miss 2-5 weeks
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
12 Taysom Hill, NO 14 he offers as much weekly upside as anyone outside of the top two at TE
13 Dalton Schultz, DAL 9 returned in Wk 7 after missing 2 gms w/ a knee injury
14 Hayden Hurst, CIN 10
15 Gerald Everett, LAC 8 UP16
16 Robert Tonyan, GB 14 an inconsistent presence in a struggling offense
17 Dawson Knox, BUF 7
18 Irv Smith, MIN 7
Rk Fringe plays/roster depth Bye Up/Down Notes
19 Hunter Henry, NE 10
20 Mike Gesicki, MIA 11 crashed back to earth after a big game in Wk 6
21 Tyler Conklin, NYJ 10
22 Greg Dulcich, DEN 9 NR has become DEN’s starting TE; 8 catches in the past 2 gms
23 Will Dissly, SEA 11
24 Juwan Johnson, NO 14 NR 9 receptions and 2 TDs in his past 2 gms
25 Noah Fant, SEA 11
26 Cole Kmet, CHI 14
27 Austin Hooper, TEN 6 UP27
28 Evan Engram, JAC 11
29 Cameron Brate, TB 11 DNP in Wk 7 w/ a neck injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
30 Logan Thomas, WAS 14 missed last 2 gms w/ a calf injury; his status for Wk 8 is TBD
Defensive teams
Rk Never leaves lineup Bye Up/Down Notes
1 Bills, BUF 7
2 Eagles, PHI 7
3 Cowboys, DAL 9 UP5
4 Rams, LAR 7
5 49ers, SF 9 DN4 some concerning signs the past 2 weeks
Rk Lineup regulars Bye Up/Down Notes
6 Buccaneers, TB 11 what is going on in Tampa???
7 Broncos, DEN 9
8 Patriots, NE 10 DN7 disappointing effort against a struggling CHI offense
9 Bengals, CIN 10
10 Jets, NYJ 10 UP14
Rk Weekly matchup plays Bye Up/Down Notes
11 Cardinals, ARI 13 UP12 no sacks in Wk 7 but 3 INTs w/ 2 defensive TDs will get it done
12 Chiefs, KC 8
13 Bears, CHI 14 UP18 control the clock, play good defense; we’ve seen this formula in CHI before
14 Ravens, BAL 10 UP15
15 Colts, IND 14
16 Dolphins, MIA 11 UP19 finally looked like the ball-hawking group they’ve been in recent seasons
17 Jaguars, JAC 11
18 Packers, GB 14 had a pick six and a second defensive TD wiped away by a shaky penalty call
19 Saints, NO 14 didn’t play nearly as bad as the score would suggest in ARI
20 Titans, TEN 6