With several key receivers sidelined, fantasy managers have multiple sleeper options for Week 8 across quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. The Philadelphia Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), elevating rookie Makai Lemon into a high-end No. 3 fantasy receiver role against a Washington defense allowing the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 7 and has developed rapport with quarterback Tanner McKee.
Quarterbacks
Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) faces a Dallas defense ranked eighth in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks; he has scored at least 18.5 points in three of his last five games. Geno Smith (New York Jets) gets a revenge matchup against Las Vegas, which has allowed five consecutive quarterbacks to score 21-plus points. Kyler Murray (Minnesota) draws the Lions, who have allowed every opposing quarterback at least 20.9 points. Sam Darnold (Seattle) faces a Chicago defense that has yielded 29-plus points to three straight quarterbacks.
Running Backs
Braelon Allen (New York Jets) has scored 12.4-plus PPR points in three straight games and remains a high-end flex even if Breece Hall returns. Rachaad White (Washington) becomes the lead back with Jacory Croskey-Merritt out and faces an Eagles defense that has allowed a running back 10.8-plus PPR points in five consecutive games. Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams) has scored at least 14 PPR points in three straight games and faces a Chargers defense allowing 10.3-plus PPR points to a running back every game. Jonah Coleman (Denver) earned praise from coach Sean Payton after leading the backfield in Week 7 and could see increased touches against Kansas City.
Wide Receivers
Germie Bernard (Pittsburgh) is a high-end No. 3 option against Cleveland, which has allowed 10 receivers to score 10-plus PPR points. Antonio Williams (Washington) steps up with Terry McLaurin on IR and faces Philadelphia, the second-most generous defense to receivers. Kendrick Bourne (Arizona) has 22 targets over his last three games and draws a Dallas defense allowing 12.9-plus PPR points to a receiver every game. Omar Cooper Jr. (New York Jets) has thrived while Garrett Wilson struggled, posting 11 catches, 218 yards, and two touchdowns over his last two games. KC Concepcion (Cleveland) posted a season-high 23.2 PPR points in Week 7 and faces Pittsburgh again. Keenan Allen (Indianapolis) should rebound against Jacksonville, which ranks fifth in fantasy points allowed to receivers. Makai Lemon (Philadelphia) is the standout sleeper with Smith and Wicks out.
Tight Ends
Chigoziem Okonkwo (Washington) has scored 10-plus PPR points in his last two games and faces an Eagles defense that has allowed three tight ends 11.7-plus PPR points in the last four games. Brenton Strange (Jacksonville) comes off a bye with three straight games of 9.4-plus PPR points and faces an Indianapolis defense that has allowed three tight end touchdowns in three games. Michael Mayer (Las Vegas) should rebound against the Jets, who have allowed three tight ends 11.7-plus PPR points in four games. Mason Taylor (New York Jets) erupted for 25.2 PPR points in Week 7 and faces a Raiders defense allowing the fourth-most points to tight ends.
Defense/Special Teams & Kicker
Top streaming defenses: Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Tennessee), Kansas City Chiefs (at Denver), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Atlanta). Recommended kickers: Chris Boswell (vs. Cleveland), Chase McLaughlin (vs. Atlanta), Matt Gay (at New York Jets).
DFS Lineups
FanDuel: QB Geno Smith ($7,000), RB Javonte Williams ($7,500), RB Rhamondre Stevenson ($6,500), WR Zay Flowers ($8,000), WR Garrett Wilson ($7,000), WR Tre Tucker ($6,100), TE Hunter Henry ($5,200), FLEX Ja'Marr Chase ($8,700), DEF Buccaneers ($3,900). DraftKings: QB Trevor Lawrence ($6,200), RB Bucky Irving ($6,400), RB Chase Brown ($6,300), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8,100), WR Michael Wilson ($6,200), WR Omar Cooper Jr. ($4,800), TE Brenton Strange ($4,000), FLEX Rhamondre Stevenson ($5,600), DST Broncos ($2,300).
