It’s time for Week 8 weekend action in the NFL, and we get respite from bye weeks. All 32 teams are in action, before the byes resume in Week 9.
The overseas games in the United Kingdom are in the rear-view mirror, although there is one more international game in Germany in November. So, enjoy sleeping in on Sunday for the first time since Week 5.
We’re finally starting to get some big-time fantasy options back from longer-term injuries. The Los Angeles Rams welcomed back WRs Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua on Thursday night in Minnesota. On Sunday, Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor could potentially return to action, and Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is trending toward a return, too. The latter has a ton of fantasy ramifications, especially for WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who pine for the days of having an NFL-caliber QB under center.
We also saw WR DeAndre Hopkins dealt to the Kansas City Chiefs, making WR Calvin Ridley and his fantasy managers super jealous.
Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.
Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.
Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 8: