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Bryce Young was listed as a player to sell in the previous week's article.

Saquon Barkley was recommended as a player to buy in the previous week's article.

Tee Higgins was recommended as a player to buy in the previous week's article.

Omar Cooper Jr. stayed hot in Week 7 with another 100 yards and a touchdown, headlining the list of best waiver wire targets for Week 8.

Caleb Douglas broke out in Week 7 with two touchdowns of his own, headlining the list of best waiver wire targets for Week 8.

Malachi Fields is available in at least 90 percent of Sleeper App leagues and will likely get dropped during the Giants' bye week this week. Once Fields returns to action in Week 9, he and the Giants' receivers will have the tenth-easiest remaining schedule, including fantasy playoff matchups against the Lions and Cowboys, both of which are in the top six in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Since the switch to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback, Fields has seen a 19 percent target share in back-to-back games, including a WR20 fantasy performance in Week 7 against the Texans. McCarthy's tendencies as a passer play to Fields' strengths; both players tend to thrive downfield, especially outside the numbers, and McCarthy's gunslinger approach works in tandem with Fields' contested catch abilities. The rapport between Fields and McCarthy could grow into a higher-volume relationship that leads to more touchdowns and explosive plays downfield.

Keeping Jameson Williams on your roster is all about deciding whether you want to be along for the ride of touchdown variance. Over the last two weeks, Williams has caught four touchdowns and finished as a top-15 fantasy wide receiver in both matchups, but this is likely the mountaintop for Williams. Next week, the Lions play the Vikings, who have been a buzzsaw for opposing offenses. The schedule doesn't get any better after that; in fact, the Lions receivers have the toughest remaining fantasy schedule.

Tony Pollard's three-touchdown performance in Week 7 is much more likely to be an outlier than a sign of things to come. After being outside of the top 30 fantasy running backs in four of his first six games, Pollard had a massive blow-up in Week 7. In the coming weeks, Pollard will play the Bengals (allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to running backs), then a bye week, followed by the Jaguars (allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to running backs). The Titans play the Jaguars again in Week 12, meaning Pollard will be virtually unusable for four of the next five weeks. This is a sell-high opportunity; while leaguemates will see only the one good game, Pollard can still be sold as part of a package deal.

Despite being RB12 in fantasy points per game, Ashton Jeanty does not look right. He's been managing a right ankle sprain suffered during training camp and reinjured it in Week 2, battling through pain each week. Among 24 NFL starting running backs with at least 80 rush attempts, Jeanty has the lowest yards-per-carry average, explosive run rate, rushing yards over expectation, and EPA per attempt—making him one of the least effective rushers in the NFL. Las Vegas has lost each of its last four games, and the lack of a running game has been a major factor. If the Raiders lose more games before their Week 13 bye, rookie Fernando Mendoza could enter the lineup just in time for the fantasy playoffs. Mendoza's college numbers suggest he will target the running back far less than Cousins has; Jeanty has a 16.5 percent target share (third among all running backs), while Mendoza's entire four-man backfield in college had less than a 7 percent target share (roughly 39th among qualifying running backs). The combination of Jeanty's health issues, lack of rushing success, potential quarterback change, backup Mike Washington Jr.'s growing role, and the ninth-toughest fantasy schedule for Raiders running backs creates significant downside risk.

In his first game back in Week 7, Jordan Mason commanded a 64 percent snap share and a 65 percent rush share despite an RB43 performance on the surface. Aaron Jones reaggravated a sprained left MCL that he suffered in Week 2, and while the Vikings staff is saying Jones is day-to-day, the 31-year-old veteran has a history of injuries keeping him out of games. If Mason handles the majority of snaps or takes on a workhorse role without Jones, he's set up to face an easy set of opponents. The Vikings' running backs have the fifth-easiest schedule over the next five weeks, which will be pivotal to fantasy managers looking to make the playoffs. Minnesota has already had its bye week, so there's one less week to plan around.

After two poor performances—Week 6 drops and Week 7 with just three receptions for 48 yards—A.J. Brown is a buy-low candidate coming off bad games in prime time when the price is lower. Film review shows Brown was getting open fine with no drops and solid quarterback play; it simply wasn't his night. Since returning from high ankle sprain, Brown has led the team in route share, target share, air yards share, and first-read targets—nearly all ranking in the top 10 in the NFL. With Romeo Doubs on IR and limited receiving options in the Patriots offense, Brown should command plenty of target volume. The Patriots receivers have the sixth-easiest strength of schedule from Weeks 8–14, suggesting positive regression ahead for the top receiver of one of the NFL's best quarterbacks.

Over the last three weeks, Olave has been WR29 in fantasy points per game after being WR4 before that; however, the Saints faced a rough schedule stretch against the Vikings, Steelers, and Giants where he still averaged over seven targets per game and put up startable fantasy numbers. The price is likely at the floor right now. While Jordyn Tyson is rumored to return soon, the source remains skeptical about his ability to remain on the field given his hamstring injury history and elevated reinjury risk, making Olave a very intriguing buy-low candidate. Additionally, Olave has juicy fantasy playoff matchups against the Cardinals and Falcons over the final two weeks of the fantasy season.

Omar Cooper Jr. is identified as a waiver wire priority for Week 8, suggesting emerging fantasy value and potential impact on rosters.

Jacoby Brissett is identified as a waiver wire priority for Week 8, suggesting streaming value and potential fantasy upside as a backup or spot-start option.

Lamar Jackson rises in Week 8 rankings due to a favorable matchup against Buffalo, which allows significant fantasy points weekly, lifting Baltimore's stars up the rankings.

Chase Brown is flagged as struggling in Week 7, raising concerns about his fantasy consistency and role in the Bengals backfield.

Cam Skattebo is noted as bouncing back in Week 7, indicating renewed production and fantasy upside after previous concerns.

Josh Jacobs' return from injury is highlighted as a positive development, suggesting renewed fantasy value and workload in the Raiders backfield.

Kenneth Walker III is identified as a Week 7 bust but flagged as a player not to panic over, suggesting his underperformance was situational rather than indicative of declining talent or role.

Chris Godwin Jr. is highlighted as a player worth dropping in Week 8, indicating diminished fantasy value and role concerns.

Nico Collins is flagged as a panic concern after Week 7, suggesting potential injury, role, or usage issues that warrant roster scrutiny.

Travis Kelce is flagged as a streaming concern in Week 8, suggesting reduced fantasy upside and potential volatility in his usage and production.

Garrett Wilson is questioned as to whether he remains elite after Week 7 underperformance, raising doubts about his consistency and fantasy value despite his draft pedigree.

Justin Jefferson is flagged as a Week 7 underperformer and bad beat, raising concerns about his consistency and fantasy viability despite elite draft capital and expectations.

Ray Garvin identifies Bucky Irving as 'an RB1 again,' indicating a return to elite workload and fantasy production after previous concerns about his role in the Buccaneers backfield.

Matt Harmon notes that Kyle Pitts' role is changing in the Falcons offense, suggesting increased opportunity and potential fantasy upside as his usage evolves.

Ray Garvin identifies Ollie Gordon as 'cooking right now,' indicating strong recent production and usage trends that suggest emerging fantasy value in the Cardinals backfield.

Matt Harmon highlights Drake Maye's return as a positive development for the Patriots offense, suggesting improved quarterback play and fantasy upside for his pass catchers.

Ray Garvin examines whether Tre Tucker's recent rise in production and usage is sustainable, questioning if the emerging trend represents a genuine breakout or a temporary spike.

Matt Harmon identifies Ja'Marr Chase as being underutilized in the Bengals offense, suggesting his target volume and role do not match his elite talent and draft expectations.

Ray Garvin's first data point questions whether Derrick Henry is 'cooked,' raising concerns about his fantasy viability after Week 7 underperformance despite his elite ADP and draft capital.

Derrick Henry's fantasy ranking rises in Week 8 PPR scoring due to Buffalo allowing a ton of fantasy points every week, lifting Baltimore's stars up the rankings.

Lamar Jackson's fantasy ranking rises in Week 8 PPR scoring due to Buffalo allowing a ton of fantasy points every week, lifting Baltimore's stars up the rankings.

Joe Burrow led the Bengals out of a 13-0 deficit with 35 unanswered points in the second half against the Ravens in Week 7, throwing four touchdowns. Over Cincinnati's past two games, Burrow has eight touchdowns and zero interceptions while leading the NFL with a 71.7 completion percentage.

A potential Jonathan Taylor trade is on the horizon for Boone, who stashed Seth McGowan in preparation.

McGowan was stashed by Boone after dropping Hunter Henry, with a potential Jonathan Taylor trade on the horizon.

Johnson was replaced by Pianowski with Colston Loveland, a much better tight end play with a favorable second-half schedule.

Kittle has a Week 8 bye, which Boone will need to navigate by streaming a tight end, contributing to Boone's decision to trade away one of his tight ends.

Etienne Jr. could get back in the fold for the Saints in Week 8, which could impact Alvin Kamara's role, though Kamara should retain his role in the passing game.

Tracy Jr. just landed on IR, leaving Pianowski with limited RB2 depth along with TreVeyon Henderson and newly acquired Alvin Kamara.