Week 8 Fantasy Football D/ST & Kicker Rankings: Top Streamers & Stashes
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Dameon Pierce
Now banged up with uncertain status heading into Week 8; potential depth chart implications for Eagles running back position with Elijah Mitchell potentially taking over if Pierce is unavailable. His availability is in question and compounds Philadelphia's offensive concerns alongside Saquon Barkley's injury.
Insight pageElijah Mitchell
Positioned as a potential replacement running back for the Eagles if Saquon Barkley and Damen Pierce remain unavailable; likely to see increased opportunity in a decimated backfield against Washington. Could see increased role in a limited offensive weapons situation.
Insight pageJonathan Taylor
Taylor played a season-low snap count last week while backup Seth McGawan played a season-high in snaps. With the Colts 14 days away from the NFL trade deadline and already trading six-time Pro Bowler Quenton Nelson to Seattle, there are rumors the Colts will be sellers. The source suggests the Colts may trade Taylor and are potentially ramping him down to keep him fresh and avoid injury ahead of a potential trade. This snap count trend is a red flag for Taylor's Week 8 usage.
Insight pageMalik Willis
Willis offers rushing upside in Week 8 against New England but presents significant turnover risk. He threw two interceptions in Week 5 against Cincinnati, one against Kansas City, one on the road against Vegas in Week 1, and has three fumbles on the season. If Miami falls behind to Drake Maye and the Patriots, Willis may be forced to pass frequently, increasing interception risk. The source rates Willis as a great add for fantasy this week because of rushing upside but warns to beware the New England matchup; things get easier in Week 9 against Detroit.
Insight pageSaquon Barkley
Exited the Eagles-Cowboys game with a hamstring and back injury and could not return; status uncertain heading into Week 8 against Washington, creating depth chart uncertainty in Philadelphia's already-depleted offensive weapons. This decimates Philadelphia's offensive production heading into the matchup against Washington, making the Eagles a fade for fantasy purposes.
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