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Willis led two 70+ yard touchdown drives and passed another test against a Patriots defense that is no pushover in Week 8, though he didn't have a huge fantasy day. Bloom recommends a 12-25% FAAB bid. The Lions are up next, followed by the Colts, Bills, and Jets. Willis didn't add anything as a runner, which won't be the norm going forward. He's a matchup QB1 as long as he keeps improving, and he could graduate to a high-ceiling QB1 worth playing every week if he heats up.

Gibbs has been playing at an MVP level for the Lions, but the team is getting dangerously close to overusing him, creating injury risk and backup opportunity for Sione Vaki.

Vaki was part of the Lions' effort to run roughshod over the vaunted Vikings defense, posting 65 yards on 11 carries in a close game. Bloom recommends a 12-25% FAAB bid. Jahmyr Gibbs has been playing at an MVP level, but the Lions are getting dangerously close to overusing him. Vaki would become an instant upside RB2 if Gibbs were to go down. The Lions may add another veteran back with the trade deadline coming up next week.

McCaffrey broke the injury seal via a minor hamstring injury going into the bye, creating backup opportunity for Kaelon Black and raising durability concerns.

Black should be added coming out of his bye with Christian McCaffrey breaking the injury seal via a minor hamstring injury going into the bye. Bloom recommends a 12-25% FAAB bid and identifies Black as one of the highest-priority injury-upside backups to roster.

With A.J. Brown out and Hunter Henry leaving with a foot injury, Stevenson is one of the Patriots' most trusted pass-catchers along with DeMario Douglas, creating increased role opportunity.

Henry left with a foot injury, creating pass-catcher opportunity for DeMario Douglas and Rhamondre Stevenson on the Patriots.

Brown is out, creating opportunity for DeMario Douglas. It's unlikely Brown will be his old self after returning at some point this season, suggesting prolonged downside.

Douglas had a nifty 48-yard touchdown where he caught at the sideline, turned back into the middle of the field, and outran four Dolphins defenders to the end zone. Bloom recommends a 12-25% FAAB bid. With A.J. Brown out and Hunter Henry leaving with a foot injury, Douglas is the Patriots' most trusted pass-catcher along with Rhamondre Stevenson. He has 20 targets over the last four games and is WR16 in PPR leagues during that span. If he's on the field more with the Patriots offense down three wide receivers and a tight end, Douglas could be an every-week start going forward, especially since it's unlikely Brown will be his old self after returning.

Johnson leaked out of the backfield for a 73-yard catch-and-run touchdown on a perfect floater from Patrick Mahomes II against all-out pressure, adding 70 more total yards on five other touches for 143 total yards and a score. Bloom recommends a 15-30% FAAB bid and suggests him as a what-the-heck flex against the Jets in Week 9. Johnson carries a very high ceiling if Ken Walker III goes down, as the Chiefs are committed to the run and Walker has never held up for a full season as a lead back.

Pickens caught only two balls in the overtime loss and was seen jogging to the locker room ahead of the team, signaling disengagement. Dallas may trade him for a third-round pick, and the team clearly isn't seeking a long-term deal with him, creating significant role uncertainty and downside risk.

Flournoy caught a touchdown and 38 total yards in his fourth consecutive WR3/Flex-worthy game; Bloom recommends a 15-30% FAAB bid. With George Pickens potentially being traded (Dallas might accept a third-round pick) and showing disengagement after the overtime loss, Flournoy is already a good first wide receiver off the bench. If Pickens is dealt or if he or CeeDee Lamb misses time, Flournoy moves to every-week start status on a team that will have to throw frequently due to its poor defense.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star receiver selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star running back selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star running back selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star running back selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star quarterback selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star quarterback selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star quarterback selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Listed as a Three Star quarterback selection for Week 9 DFS based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting derived from opening NFL odds.

Jadarian Price is off the injury report and in consideration for activation on Monday, but that is not a guarantee. If activated, he would compete with Emanuel Wilson in the Seahawks' backfield committee.

D'Andre Swift is listed as a Captain Consideration for Week 8 Showdown contests, indicating he is in the conversation for multiplier slot selection in the Bears-Seahawks matchup.

Colston Loveland is listed as a Captain Consideration for Week 8 Showdown contests, indicating he is in the conversation for multiplier slot selection in the Bears-Seahawks matchup.

Luther Burden III is listed as a Captain Consideration for Week 8 Showdown contests, indicating he is in the conversation for multiplier slot selection in the Bears-Seahawks matchup.

Caleb Williams is listed as a Captain Consideration for Week 8 Showdown contests, indicating he is in the conversation for multiplier slot selection despite the Bears' implied team total of 21.8 points against the Seahawks' -3 spread.

Cole Kmet is listed as OUT for Week 8, removing the Bears' primary tight end from consideration.

Kyle Monangai is listed as OUT for Week 8, impacting the Bears' backfield depth.

Rashid Shaheed is out due to injury. He is second on the team in targets (30), making his absence a significant factor in Week 8 target distribution for the Seahawks.