Fantasy Football Start and Sit Advice for Week 8:
When it comes to fantasy football sit-and-start advice, it’s important to remember that it should always be relative to your league and the specific matchups. However, there are some players that are targeted for daily fantasy sports (DFS) as well. Good luck with your Week 8 lineups!
Tank Dell should Start:
Tank Dell is expected to return on Sunday after Houston’s bye week, and he is set to face a favorable matchup. The impressive rookie has seen a significant increase in his yards per route run when not facing press coverage, which the Carolina Panthers have used at the lowest rate in the league. Additionally, Dell’s target rate jumps from 12.5% versus man coverage to a team-high 22.9% against zone coverage, which the Panthers play at the third-highest rate.
Bryce Young ($20) is a good choice for DFS. He should benefit from the change of play callers and the team’s bye week. The rookie quarterback has been performing well in his last two games and has a favorable matchup this week. Despite facing tough quarterbacks like Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, and Derek Carr in their last three games, the Houston Texans have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks. Young is a sneaky DFS play at the minimum price.
Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys:
Puka Nacua ($21) and Tony Pollard ($20) are good starts for DFS. Nacua’s salary doesn’t reflect his recent performance, where he led all wide receivers in yards last week. While the Cowboys have been tough on slot wide receivers this season, Nacua moves around a lot and should see favorable coverage from Stephon Gilmore, who is Dallas’ weakest link in the secondary. Pollard’s efficiency has dropped this season, but he has been unlucky in scoring touchdowns. With the Rams allowing the fourth-most rushing touchdowns in the league, Pollard has a good chance to find the end zone in this game.
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers:
Alexander Mattison should be benched this week due to uncertainties surrounding his volume and game script. Cam Akers saw more carries than Mattison last week and was more productive as a receiver as well. The short week and a tough matchup against the Green Bay Packers may not favor Mattison.
Christian Watson is a good start this week. He has overcome a knee scare and is expected to see volume in the absence of Aaron Jones and Luke Musgrave. The Vikings have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, so Watson should have good opportunities to produce.
New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts:
Alvin Kamara ($28) is a must-start in DFS. Kamara has relied on volume rather than efficiency this season and has seen a significant number of targets despite missing the first few games due to injury. He should have another active game against the Colts, who play zone coverage at the highest rate in the league and have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to running backs.
Josh Downs is another good start this week. With Gardner Minshew at QB, Downs has benefitted from facing man coverage, which the Saints use at the fourth-highest rate. The Saints have given up the seventh-most fantasy points to slot receivers, where Downs runs 83% of his routes. His target rate increases against man coverage, making him a strong option this week.
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins:
Kendrick Bourne is a good start this week, leading the New England Patriots in routes, targets, and receiving yards in their last two games. The Patriots are expected to pass more as underdogs to the Dolphins, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to perimeter receivers in the last month.
Raheem Mostert is a good start as well. He may have had a quiet performance last week but should benefit from a different game script this time. Mostert has been a top-10 running back in this offense, and the Dolphins have allowed the most touchdowns and fantasy points to tight ends. Mostert remains a reliable RB option.
New York Jets @ New York Giants:
Breece Hall ($31) is a great start in DFS. He has been heavily involved in the Jets’ offense and has been productive with his touches. The Giants have allowed the second-most expected points added per rush and the eighth-most fantasy points to running backs. Hall should continue to shine in this matchup.
Darren Waller is a strong start this week. While the Jets are tough against the run and wide receivers, they have allowed the most touchdowns and fantasy points to tight ends. Waller has been a significant part of the New York Giants’ offense, and he should continue to see opportunities to produce.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers:
Christian Kirk is a good start this week, with his target rate increasing significantly against man coverage. The Pittsburgh Steelers have used man coverage at a high rate this season, providing favorable matchups for Kirk. He has also been efficient with his targets against man coverage.
George Pickens is another good start this week, seeing a significant target share in his last game despite the return of Diontae Johnson. The Jaguars have allowed the third-most fantasy points to outside receivers, making Pickens a strong option in this matchup.
Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans:
Drake London is a great start this week. He has seen increased targets and has been productive in recent games. The Tennessee Titans have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to London’s side of the field, making him a strong option. He has also performed well against man coverage.
You should sit all Titans players except for Derrick Henry. Facing Will Levis at quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons’ defense has a chance to perform well. Levis has been a problem for the Titans’ offense, so it may be best to avoid starting their players this week.
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