Week 8 Flex Rankings & Tiers

Sounds like he won't play in Week 8. Flock Fantasy recommends benching him.

Aaron Jones practiced in full and sounds like he's going to be good to go for Week 8. However, if he plays, it will be a committee with Minnesota Vikings running backs that Flock Fantasy would rather avoid. If Aaron Jones were to miss, Jordan Mason would rank up to A-tier level.

Austin Ekeler's receiving usage resembles Christian McCaffrey's, averaging 6.3 targets per game. The source notes that regardless of his yards per carry, Ekeler will accumulate fantasy points through receptions alone. The source is playing against Ekeler in Week 8.

Ranked in S tier for Week 8 flex rankings by Flock Fantasy. The source notes playing against Bijan Robinson without Brian Robinson on their own team, indicating Bijan is a strong start despite the matchup challenge.

Blake Corum is extremely difficult to evaluate due to highly inconsistent usage patterns. Two weeks ago and four weeks ago he had only five carries each. Last week's increased role appears to have been driven by game blowout conditions and Kyren Williams' fumble rather than a true role expansion, making him unreliable for fantasy purposes.

Hall has practiced all week after missing the last four games. The source interprets his cryptic Twitter post as indicating he has battled back from injury and will play, though there may be increased Saquon Barkley usage compared to typical patterns.

Brock Bowers is described as an absolute crusher at tight end despite a recent trend of declining targets each week (14 to 11 to 10 to 9 to 8). The source still views him as a strong play in Week 8, with the Raiders projecting to be a fine offense against the Jets.

Irving has looked really good and finished with 24 fantasy points last week. Most importantly, he had goal-line usage against Carolina, which is encouraging given past concerns about his red-zone touches in the Buccaneers offense.

Caleb Douglas has come out and played well recently, which could potentially lead to Malik Washington seeing a step backwards in targets. His recent strong play suggests he is gaining opportunity in the Titans offense.

Ranked in S tier for Week 8 flex rankings by Flock Fantasy, indicating elite start recommendation.

Chase Brown has underperformed this season, averaging only 12.5 fantasy points per game, has been vultured multiple times by Samaje Perine, and has scored just one touchdown on over 110 opportunities. However, the source is bullish on Week 8: Cincinnati is favored by 12.5 points over Tennessee, who have no Cornell Tate and traded away their best defensive player. The source expects Chase Brown to have 20+ opportunities and projects this will be his best game of the season, stating 'I think he's going nuclear.' The source is playing against Chase Brown but still believes in the matchup.

Chris Godwin is much more enticing now that Noah Fant is out. Last week he had a ton of target volume, receiving 45% of Baker Mayfield's targets. However, he has had zero games with 10+ fantasy points this year, so Flock Fantasy wants to see production before believing in the upside.

Has moved into top-five tight end range in rest-of-season rankings; however, faces a tough matchup at Seattle in Week 8 and is listed as questionable with a neck injury, though the source expects him to play.

Returning from significant injury with uncertain workload expectations. Practiced all week but wore non-contact jersey; listed as questionable on Friday night, making his role unclear for Week 8.

Returned to Cleveland, which has reduced target opportunities for Quintez Judkins, who had been benefiting from increased pass-catching work.

Can probably be started in Week 8 with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks unavailable, creating increased target opportunities for the Eagles tight end.

Demario Douglas is going to be an emergency play for many due to injuries around him (A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Romeo Doubs out). However, he only had four targets last week, so he is playable only in desperation situations.

May see a return to playing time, creating uncertainty about target distribution in the Bills offense; unclear whether this will be a Boston week given the unpredictable target split.

Derrick Henry has slowed over the past two weeks due to not having Lamar Jackson, which made the offense much worse. This week he has a great matchup and Lamar Jackson is back, positioning him well for Week 8.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which significantly reduces target opportunities for the Eagles receiver and increases volume for teammates like Dallas Goedert.

Despite unfavorable game environment, target volume is too strong to fade. Averaging 8.3 targets per game (ties career high) with absence of Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson further concentrating targets. The source recommends starting if rostered.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which increases target opportunities for other Eagles receivers like Dallas Goedert.

Drake London should be played in Week 8 because Michael Penix is healthy. The source describes this as straightforward.

Typically plays well against garbage teams like the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. This context supports the aggressive ranking of his pass-catchers, particularly Hunter Henry.

Wilson has had some of his volume stolen by Omar Cooper and Adonai Mitchell, facing more target competition than at any point this season. Despite this, he remains the Jets' wide receiver one, though with reduced opportunity.

Fannin's target volume has declined now that the team has actual rookie receivers. The source recommends avoiding him if possible.

Ranked very aggressively for Week 8 vs. Miami Dolphins. With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs likely unavailable, Flock Fantasy trusts Henry as a startable option. He finished top-10 tight end in three straight weeks and double-digit fantasy points in four straight weeks, with back-to-back weeks over 75% snap share. Drake Maye typically plays well against garbage teams, and the Eagles offense still projects to score a ton of points.

Dobbins faces significant role uncertainty heading into Week 8. Against Denver, he's not the most likely outcome to lead the backfield; he won't catch the ball and faces a bad matchup, making him a fade for the source. Against the Chiefs in a closer game script, he might see increased veteran usage over Justice Hill, but this scenario-dependent upside is limited. The source is not interested in Dobbins this week.

Ranked in S tier for Week 8 flex rankings by Flock Fantasy, indicating elite start recommendation.

Jakobi Meyers is questionable for Week 8, making him unreliable. In a game where the Jaguars should easily beat the Colts, the source doesn't see them pushing him into action. His status uncertainty and the game script make him a fade.

On Flock Fantasy's fantasy team; looked incredible in Week 7 with two touchdowns and two additional end-zone targets after the second TD, nearly converting one into a touchdown. The source likes the volume he generated. However, uncertainty remains about future snap distribution after Sam LaPorta was completely phased out in that game.

Flock Fantasy states you should definitely start Javonte Williams in Week 8. The Cowboys are projected to score the most points in the NFL this week with a 31-point implied team total, setting up a shootout environment.

Despite S-tier Week 8 flex ranking, Flock Fantasy warns not to trust Waddle even if he plays because it's unclear how much playing time he will actually see.

Warren faces a very low-scoring game environment in Week 8 with declining snap share due to Rico Dowdle's arrival. His snap share has fallen for four straight weeks: 97% → 87% → 75% → 63%, indicating Dowdle will steal backfield touches and reduce Warren's volume.

Described as the toughest player to rank and start coming back in Week 8 due to potential running back by committee situation with Tyler Allgeier, who was cleared from injury report. However, faces a great matchup vs. Dallas Cowboys, and Flock Fantasy maintains belief in Love's talent despite workload uncertainty.

The source is putting money on Jonah Coleman to be the lead back and starter, indicating confidence in his role going forward.

Taylor faces a tough matchup with the Colts as 10.5-point underdogs. Trade rumors persist regarding a potential move to Minnesota, which could result in increased Seth McGowan usage similar to last week's pattern.

Although Addison faces a great matchup against the Detroit Lions, he has never had target volume this year, making him unplayable despite the favorable opponent.

Jordan Mason would rank up to A-tier level as a must-have lineup player if Aaron Jones were to miss. However, with Jones practicing in full and expected to play, Mason is ranked lower.

The source will not start Josh Downs because he is actively looking for a trade, creating uncertainty around his future and making him unplayable.

Rising in rankings to must-start consideration; now without R.J. Harvey and is the better receiving running back compared to J.K. Dobbins with a strong role this past week. However, the source notes that game environment (blowout) may have inflated his usage, and in a closer game against the Chiefs, they may lean on veteran Dobbins.

Justin Jefferson has been bad this season, but the source argues it's been overblown. Accounting for games actually played: Jefferson was knocked out early in Week 3 against Tampa Bay, missed Week 4 entirely, and had a Week 6 bye. In the four games he actually played, he scored 31, 8.5, 19, and 8.5 fantasy points, averaging about 15 fantasy points per game. The source attributes much of the underperformance to game script due to Minnesota's strong defense limiting opposing offenses. Going to Detroit, where the Lions are favored by 3.5 points, may be the first setup where the Vikings are forced to throw, creating a great matchup for Jefferson. The source has lowered expectations but remains excited about him.

With Tyler Lockett back, Allen faces reduced opportunity in a bad offense. The source is not interested in Allen.

Ranked in S tier for Week 8 flex rankings by Flock Fantasy, indicating elite start recommendation.

Kyren Williams is losing some work to Blake Corum; the source saw this trend last week. However, the source notes that last week's game was a complete blowout and Kyren had fumbled, so an expanded role for Kyren as a receiver is possible this week. The fumble led to increased carries for Corum during the game, suggesting Williams' primary role may still be intact.

Lad McConkey has been horrible all season, similar to Amari Hampton. He could be much better coming out of the bye week now that he is finally fully healthy, but the source wants to see production before believing in the upside.

Typically ranked higher but downgraded due to tough matchup against Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The source intentionally ranks lower than usual due to unfavorable opponent.

Malik Washington has been the true wide receiver one for Malik Willis all season and is off the injury report, so he should be good to go. However, Caleb Douglas' recent strong play could potentially lead to Washington seeing a step backwards in targets, creating some downside risk despite his primary role.

Despite a poor season, Andrews has a favorable setup in Week 8 with Lamar Jackson returning and facing a great matchup. The source views this as a positive opportunity despite his 'god awful' year-to-date performance.

Despite recent decline in performance over past few weeks, Wilson maintains 9.5 targets per game average and faces the best possible matchup against Dallas. Arizona Cardinals typically struggle but this game environment is highly favorable with 54.5-point over/under.

Noah Fant's absence opens up target volume for Chris Godwin, who received 45% of Baker's targets last week.

Omar Cooper has crushed back-to-back games over 20 fantasy points and was one of Flock Fantasy's most drafted wide receivers in best ball drafts this year. However, he has only received five targets in back-to-back weeks, suggesting Garrett Wilson remains the Jets' WR1. If Cooper gets an eight-target game this week, he would probably be the biggest riser in the rankings.

Ranked in S tier for Week 8 flex rankings by Flock Fantasy, indicating elite start recommendation.

The source's personal start recommendation. Benefits from large game spread (Commanders favored to run in second half) and consistent target volume, positioning him as reliable flex play despite game environment.

Returning in first game back from injury but facing poor game environment. Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver projects as one of lowest-scoring games of week with under-40 total (Chiefs 21 points, Broncos 19.5), matching only Cleveland-Pittsburgh in scoring projection, limiting Rice's upside despite return.

Stevenson is ranked assuming no Trevion Henderson availability. Without Henderson, Stevenson projects to see a ridiculous amount of volume in a very good matchup where the Patriots are 7-point favorites.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which increases the target share and value of other Philadelphia Eagles receivers like Hunter Henry and Dallas Goedert.

Only 2 targets in Week 7 vs Green Bay and faces very tough matchup this week. Completely phased out in Week 7 game where Jameson Williams dominated targets; uncertainty remains about whether this snap reduction will continue in future weeks.

Cleared from injury report and expected to play Sunday night despite initial expectation he'd miss the game. However, averaging only 7.5 fantasy points per game this season—low enough that benching is defensible in shallow formats. Eagles' win probability declined from 37% to 30% with DeVonta Smith and Quez Watkins ruled out; spread widened to 6.5; player prop markets show only 44% TD probability, suggesting limited scoring upside despite playing.

Cleared from injury report ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Philadelphia Eagles with Terry McLaurin ruled out. While the team indicated his role won't expand dramatically, Flock Fantasy expects Diggs to receive additional work due to McLaurin's absence and recommends starting him.

Higgins is in one of the best offenses in the league this week and has been incredible, averaging more points per game than Ja'Marr Chase. Though the source expects Chase to reclaim alpha status, Higgins should still be started.

Unavailable for Week 8, which increases the role and target opportunities for Stefon Diggs in the Washington offense.

Snap share increased to 75%+ over the past 2 weeks compared to ~50% when Tajai Spears was healthy, providing significant volume boost from backfield consolidation. Despite tough game environment, Flock Fantasy has faith in Pollard drawing targets given the absence of Spears, ranking him above Quintez Judkins despite both playing in low-scoring offenses.

Ranked lower now that Rashee Rice is officially playing. While the Kansas City Chiefs offense projects to be one of the best spots in the NFL, Kelce faces a tough matchup at Denver in Week 8.

Ranked in the F tier despite being wide receiver 23 in points per game this season. Much of his production comes in garbage time, which is concerning for Week 8 fantasy value.

Cleared from injury report after being banged up earlier in the week. Expected to play in Week 8 vs. Dallas Cowboys in a favorable matchup, though will operate in a running back by committee with Jeremiah Love.

Tight end coming off injury in what should be one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Source not excited about him unless you have no other options at tight end.

Despite interest due to Cornell Tate's injury, Robinson plays in a garbage offense and is described as 'just horrible.' Flock Fantasy is not interested in Robinson despite the opportunity created by the injury.

Zay Flowers gets Lamar Jackson back in Week 8. The source argues that given the matchup and Lamar's return, Flowers could arguably be considered an S-tier player, indicating strong upside.