Hey!
I’m back today to highlight one must-start player at each position for Week 8.
These are guys you don’t want sitting on your bench this weekend.
Let’s get into it…
RB: J.K. Dobbins
Dobbins has had 2 bad games in a row, but he’s been one of the better RBs all year.
He’s averaging 15 carries and 75 rushing yards per game with 4 touchdowns. Now he gets the Cowboys, who have been bottom-three in rush defense.
They’ve allowed 141 rushing yards per game and 20 fantasy points per game to opposing backs. Recent examples: Josh Jacobs (29.7 points), Breece Hall (15.5), and Rico Dowdle (31.9).
This game projects as a shootout and Dobbins is favored to score. Lock him in as a Top 20 RB start this week.
TE: Cade Otton
With Mike Evans & Chris Godwin sidelined, Otton has become a top target for Tampa. He leads the team in yards in back-to-back games, catching 12 of 15 targets for 116 yards.
When both receivers missed time last year, Otton ranked TE3 with 16.1 fantasy points per game over a 3-week stretch, and now he draws a strong matchup against the Saints.
With Tampa projected for 25.5 points, Otton is a Top 10 TE play this week…
QB: Caleb Williams
Williams finally cooled off last week, posting just 4.7 fantasy points, his first game under double digits this season.
Even with that dud, he still ranks QB8 on the year, averaging 20.8 points per game with 9 passing touchdowns and 2 on the ground.
Now he faces Baltimore, who ranks 28th in passing yards allowed and gives up the 2nd-most fantasy points to opposing QBs. This is a bounce-back spot for Caleb…
WR: Romeo Doubs
Doubs has seen 8+ targets in 3 straight games and is quietly a Top 10 WR in fantasy points per game over that stretch.
Now he gets the Steelers, who rank 31st in passing yards allowed (258.8 per game) and just got lit up by Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
With Jordan Love projected for 237 passing yards and multiple scores, Doubs profiles as a strong Top 20 WR start this week.
That’s all for today — make sure these guys are in your lineups for Week 8.
— Sal
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