Overview
- Six teams are idle in Week 8 — the Cardinals, Rams, Raiders, Lions, Seahawks, and Jaguars — creating the season’s heaviest bye-week squeeze at quarterback.
- Several expected starters are not projected to play or start, including Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Bryce Young, and JJ McCarthy, with Justin Fields not starting for non-injury reasons and Joe Burrow out.
- Joe Flacco is highlighted as a priority streamer after a 47-attempt, 334-yard, three-touchdown outing in Week 7, with analysts citing improved timing and a quick release to counter pressure.
- Josh Allen leads this week’s rankings after the Bills’ bye, and Patrick Mahomes remains a top play, averaging 33.4 fantasy points per game in recent weeks.
- Lamar Jackson is expected to play and ranks near the top if active, while Jaxson Dart is touted as a waiver add and Daniel Jones profiles as a Week 8 starter based on consistent rushing usage.