Cooper Kupp (vs. 49ers in Week 7) is back atop the WR rankings, and Justin Jefferson (vs. Cardinals), A.J. Brown (vs. Steelers), and Stefon Diggs (vs. Packers) are in the top 10, as well. While those WRs return to starting lineups, a few weekly starters (Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, JuJu Smith-Schuster) will need to be replaced with bench options, as the Chiefs and Chargers are on bye in Week 8.
While it’s nice the byes won’t be a big worry this week, injuries continue to be an issue. Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion), DK Metcalf (knee), Allen Lazard (shoulder), Michael Thomas (toe), and Jahan Dotson (hamstring) are the most notable names we’ll be watching this week, but Julio Jones (knee) and Elijah Moore (personal) are also key receivers who sat out last week and could have value going forward if they can get back on the field.
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In shallower leagues, some bubble WRs who could end up in starting lineups due to favorable matchups include Alec Pierce and Parris Campbell (vs. Commanders), Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson (@ Seahawks), Josh Reynolds (vs. Dolphins), Hunter Renfrow (@ Saints), and Tyler Boyd (@ Browns). All of these pass catchers have a real shot to rack up four-plus receptions for 50-plus yards and a touchdown in matchups mostly against bottom-10 WR defenses, making them viable WR3s/flexes in standard formats.
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That list doesn’t include Adam Thielen (vs. Cardinals), Drake London (vs. Panthers), and D.J. Moore (vs. Falcons), who might be on shallow benches but look good with favorable matchups in Week 8. We also think you can stick with guys like Rondale Moore (@ Vikings), Jakobi Meyers (@ Jets), Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin (@ Colts), Allen Lazard (@ Bills), if active, Donovan Peoples-Jones (vs. Bengals), and Robert Woods (@ Texans) despite varying matchups because all get steady targets. Moore is the biggest risk, but he’s an explosive enough playmaker to make up for his target concerns. The same goes for Marquise Goodwin (vs. Giants) if Metcalf is out.
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Deeper-league, matchup-based streamers who could find themselves in starting lineups include Mack Hollins (@ Saints), Terrace Marshall Jr. (@ Falcons), Nico Collins (vs. Titans), Tre’Quan Smith (vs. Raiders), Olamide Zaccheaus (vs. Panthers), and Trent Sherfield (@ Lions), but there’s no need to use these guys in shallow leagues.
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Lastly, some bubble WRs with tougher matchups to potentially avoid include Courtland Sutton (@ Jaguars), Zay Jones (vs. Broncos), Devin Duvernay (@ Buccaneers), Robbie Anderson (@ Vikings), George Pickens and Chase Claypool (@ Eagles), Allen Robinson (vs. 49ers), Darnell Mooney (@ Cowboys), Romeo Doubs (@ Bills), and Garrett Wilson (vs. Patriots). We still have some hope for Sutton, but Jones might actually be the safest of this group. Check all options before starting any of these guys.
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Note: We’ll be updating these WR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
Week 8 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
Rank Player 1 Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. 49ers 2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Lions 3 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Saints 4 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Steelers 5 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Packers 6 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Ravens 7 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Cardinals 8 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns 9 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Lions 10 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals @ Vikings 11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Raiders 12 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Dolphins 13 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Rams 14 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Ravens 15 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Steelers 16 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Commanders 17 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Bears 18 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals 19 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. Packers 20 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. Titans 21 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Giants 22 Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Eagles 23 D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Falcons 24 Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Buccaneers 25 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. Cardinals 26 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers 27 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Colts 28 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jaguars 29 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Giants 30 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Broncos 31 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns 32 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jaguars 33 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. Commanders 34 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Saints 35 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Vikings 36 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Commanders 37 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Colts 38 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots @ Jets 39 Robert Woods, Titans @ Texans 40 Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants @ Seahawks 41 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bills 42 Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Broncos 43 Marquise Goodwin, Seahawks vs. Giants 44 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals 45 Darius Slayton, Giants @ Seahawks 46 Phillip Dorsett, Texans vs. Titans 47 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Saints 48 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Patriots 49 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Cowboys 50 Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Dolphins 51 Tre’Quan Smith, Saints vs. Raiders 52 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Bears 53 George Pickens, Steelers @ Eagles 54 Allen Robinson II, Rams vs. 49ers 55 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Falcons 56 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Panthers 57 Devin Duvernay, Ravens @ Buccaneers 58 Sammy Watkins, Packers @ Bills 59 Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Rams 60 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals @ Vikings 61 Trent Sherfield, Dolphins @ Lions 62 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. Packers 63 Chase Claypool, Steelers @ Eagles 64 Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Dolphins 65 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Raiders 66 Braxton Berrios Jets vs. Patriots 67 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots @ Jets 68 Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars vs. Broncos 69 Quez Watkins, Eagles vs. Steelers 70 Van Jefferson, Rams vs. 49ers 71 K.J. Hamler, Broncos vs. Jaguars 72 Elijah Moore, Jets vs. Patriots 73 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Cardinals 74 A.J. Green, Cardinals @ Vikings 75 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Texans 76 Richie James Jr., Giants @ Seahawks 77 DeVante Parker, Patriots @ Jets 78 Velus Jones Jr., Bears @ Cowboys 79 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens @ Buccaneers 80 Nelson Agholor, Patriots @ Jets
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