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Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2024)

Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings, Grades & Start/Sit Advice (2024)

Welcome to Week 8, friends. As always, we’re here to provide you with some fantasy football Quick Grades (or Start/Sit Grades, if you prefer) for the week.

We tapped into our consensus projections and rankings and Derek Brown’s weekly Primer to generate this week’s Quick Grades. See below for the results and accompanying notes.

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Week 8 Quarterback Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A+ Lamar Jackson BAL CLE
2 A Josh Allen BUF SEA
3 A Jalen Hurts PHI CIN
4 A Jordan Love GB JAC
5 A Joe Burrow CIN PHI
6 B+ Caleb Williams CHI WAS
7 B+ C.J. Stroud HOU IND
8 B Sam Darnold MIN LAR
9 B Kyler Murray ARI MIA
10 B Kirk Cousins ATL TB
11 B- Brock Purdy SF DAL
12 B- Tua Tagovailoa MIA ARI
13 C+ Bo Nix DEN CAR
14 C Jared Goff DET TEN
15 C Patrick Mahomes II KC LV
16 C Dak Prescott DAL SF
17 C- Geno Smith SEA BUF
18 D+ Aaron Rodgers NYJ NE
19 D+ Baker Mayfield TB ATL
20 D Anthony Richardson IND HOU
21 D Matthew Stafford LAR MIN
22 D- Trevor Lawrence JAC GB
23 D- Jameis Winston CLE BAL
24 F Russell Wilson PIT NYG
25 F Justin Herbert LAC NO
26 F Drake Maye NE NYJ
27 F Marcus Mariota WAS CHI
28 F Daniel Jones NYG PIT
29 F Mason Rudolph TEN DET
30 F Spencer Rattler NO LAC
31 F Gardner Minshew II LV KC
32 F Bryce Young CAR DEN
33 F Jayden Daniels WAS CHI
34 F Andy Dalton CAR DEN
35 F Justin Fields PIT NYG
36 F Jake Haener NO LAC
37 F Derek Carr NO LAC
38 F Joe Flacco IND HOU
39 F Will Levis TEN DET
40 F Dorian Thompson-Robinson CLE BAL

Jameis Winston (QB)

Winston has only 12 passing attempts this season for Cleveland. Yes, I know he has only completed 50% of them, but this is too small of a sample even to begin to dice up. Winston will have plenty more passing attempts this week as the Browns’ starter for us to discuss next week. Let’s instead focus on his matchup this week. Baltimore has been a pitiful pass funnel defense this season, so make no mistake…Winston will be chucking it this week. Baltimore has allowed the most passing yards per game, the third-highest passing touchdowns, the sixth-highest passer rating, and CPOE. Winston is a strong streamer this week.

Trevor Lawrence (QB)

Lawrence has been a middling QB2 this season as the QB22 in fantasy points per game. He ranks 17th in passer rating, passer rating, and fantasy points per dropback. Don’t expect that to change in Week 8. Green Bay has been tough on passers allowing the ninth-lowest passer rating, the sixth-lowest CPOE, and ranking 17th in yards per attempt.

Anthony Richardson (QB)

Good lawd, it has been bad for Richardson. Since Week 2, in his full games played, he hasn’t eclipsed 13 fantasy points in any start. In those three games, he averaged 39 rushing yards, which wasn’t nearly enough to overcome his passing miscues. Brace yourself for what you’re about to read. Ok, the disclaimer has been issued. Here we go. Among 39 qualifying quarterbacks, Richardson is 38th in passer rating and CPOE with the highest off-target throw rate and the second-highest turnover-worthy throw rate. At this point, Richardson is a sit until his passing improves, or he can compensate with more rushing production. Houston has allowed the second-lowest yards per attempt, the 13th-lowest passer rating, and the third-lowest CPOE to quarterbacks.

Jared Goff (QB)

Goff has been balling this season as the QB10 in fantasy points per game. He is third in passing yards per game, first in yards per attempt, second in passer rating, and ninth in fantasy points per dropback. Goff will be tested this week against what has been a very good Tennessee pass defense this year. The Titans have allowed the third-fewest yards per attempt, the lowest CPOE, the fifth-fewest fantasy points to passing, and the second-fewest passing yards per game. Keep expectations for Goff in check this week.

Mason Rudolph (QB)

Rudolph looks to be getting the start again this week. Last week, he wasn’t lights out as a game manager, finishing with 10.9 fantasy points. Among 39 qualifying quarterbacks, he ranks 37th in yards per attempt, 35th in passer rating, and 25th in CPOE. He is in play only in Superflex leagues if you’re desperate. Detroit has become a damn good pass defense allowing the sixth-lowest passer rating, the third-fewest passing touchdowns, and the eighth-lowest fantasy points vis passing.

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Week 8 Wide Receiver Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A+ Justin Jefferson MIN LAR
2 A+ Ja’Marr Chase CIN PHI
3 A+ Amon-Ra St. Brown DET TEN
4 A+ A.J. Brown PHI CIN
5 A+ CeeDee Lamb DAL SF
6 A+ Tyreek Hill MIA ARI
7 A+ Drake London ATL TB
8 A Cooper Kupp LAR MIN
9 A Jayden Reed GB JAC
10 A Stefon Diggs HOU IND
11 A Malik Nabers NYG PIT
12 A Tee Higgins CIN PHI
13 A DJ Moore CHI WAS
14 A- Davante Adams NYJ NE
15 A- Brian Thomas Jr. JAC GB
16 A- George Pickens PIT NYG
17 A- Garrett Wilson NYJ NE
18 A- Zay Flowers BAL CLE
19 A- DeVonta Smith PHI CIN
20 B+ Amari Cooper BUF SEA
21 B+ Jaylen Waddle MIA ARI
22 B+ Tank Dell HOU IND
23 B Terry McLaurin WAS CHI
24 B Marvin Harrison Jr. ARI MIA
25 B Darnell Mooney ATL TB
26 B Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA BUF
27 B Chris Olave NO LAC
28 B Xavier Worthy KC LV
29 B Jordan Addison MIN LAR
30 B Romeo Doubs GB JAC
31 B Tyler Lockett SEA BUF
32 B Ladd McConkey LAC NO
33 B Keenan Allen CHI WAS
34 B Courtland Sutton DEN CAR
35 C+ Khalil Shakir BUF SEA
36 C+ Michael Pittman Jr. IND HOU
37 C+ Wan’Dale Robinson NYG PIT
38 C+ Jerry Jeudy CLE BAL
39 C Calvin Ridley TEN DET
40 C Jalen McMillan TB ATL
41 C Cedric Tillman CLE BAL
42 C Christian Kirk JAC GB
43 C DeMario Douglas NE NYJ
44 C Jakobi Meyers LV KC
45 C Puka Nacua LAR MIN
46 C Rashod Bateman BAL CLE
47 C Ricky Pearsall SF DAL
48 C Christian Watson GB JAC
49 C Rome Odunze CHI WAS
50 C Jalen Tolbert DAL SF
51 C Dontayvion Wicks GB JAC
52 C- Keon Coleman BUF SEA
53 C- Josh Downs IND HOU
54 C- Tutu Atwell LAR MIN
55 C- DeAndre Hopkins KC LV
56 C- Xavier Legette CAR DEN
57 D+ Tre Tucker LV KC
58 D+ Sterling Shepard TB ATL
59 D Ray-Ray McCloud III ATL TB
60 D Troy Franklin DEN CAR
61 D Gabe Davis JAC GB
62 D Michael Wilson ARI MIA
63 D Tim Patrick DET TEN
64 D Trey Palmer TB ATL
65 D Joshua Palmer LAC NO
66 D Elijah Moore CLE BAL
67 D- Jalen Nailor MIN LAR
68 D- Alec Pierce IND HOU
69 F Deebo Samuel Sr. SF DAL
70 F Darius Slayton NYG PIT
71 F Jauan Jennings SF DAL
72 F Devaughn Vele DEN CAR
73 F Demarcus Robinson LAR MIN
74 F Kalif Raymond DET TEN
75 F Noah Brown WAS CHI
76 F Tyler Boyd TEN DET
77 F DJ Turner LV KC
78 F Justin Watson KC LV
79 F Greg Dortch ARI MIA
80 F Andrei Iosivas CIN PHI
81 F Kayshon Boutte NE NYJ
82 F Calvin Austin III PIT NYG
83 F Bub Means NO LAC
84 F Jake Bobo SEA BUF
85 F Mecole Hardman Jr. KC LV
86 F Kendrick Bourne NE NYJ
87 F KaVontae Turpin DAL SF
88 F Nelson Agholor BAL CLE
89 F Jalen Coker CAR DEN
90 F Mason Tipton NO LAC
91 F Cedrick Wilson Jr. NO LAC
92 F Xavier Hutchinson HOU IND
93 F Olamide Zaccheaus WAS CHI
94 F Nick Westbrook-Ikhine TEN DET
95 F Van Jefferson PIT NYG
96 F Simi Fehoko LAC NO
97 F Adonai Mitchell IND HOU
98 F Mike Williams NYJ NE
99 F Allen Lazard NYJ NE
100 F Ja’Lynn Polk NE NYJ
101 F Lil’Jordan Humphrey DEN CAR
102 F Luke McCaffrey WAS CHI
103 F Jahan Dotson PHI CIN
104 F Chris Conley SF DAL
105 F Jacob Cowing SF DAL
106 F Mack Hollins BUF SEA
107 F Jalen Brooks DAL SF
108 F Bo Melton GB JAC
109 F Jonathan Mingo CAR DEN
110 F Odell Beckham Jr. MIA ARI
111 F Marvin Mims Jr. DEN CAR
112 F Dyami Brown WAS CHI
113 F Ronnie Bell SF DAL
114 F Malik Washington MIA ARI
115 F Tyler Johnson LAR MIN
116 F John Metchie III HOU IND
117 F Alex Bachman LV KC
118 F Quentin Johnston LAC NO
119 F Tylan Wallace BAL CLE
120 F DK Metcalf SEA BUF
121 F Curtis Samuel BUF SEA
122 F Zay Jones ARI MIA
123 F Allen Robinson II DET TEN
124 F Jalen Reagor LAC NO
125 F Skyy Moore KC LV
126 F Parker Washington JAC GB
127 F KhaDarel Hodge ATL TB
128 F Robert Woods HOU IND
129 F K.J. Osborn NE NYJ
130 F Laviska Shenault Jr. SEA BUF
131 F David Moore CAR DEN
132 F Derius Davis LAC NO
133 F Ashton Dulin IND HOU
134 F Jha’Quan Jackson TEN DET
135 F Johnny Wilson PHI CIN
136 F Ryan Miller TB ATL
137 F Jaelon Darden CLE BAL
138 F Roman Wilson PIT NYG
139 F Jalin Hyatt NYG PIT
140 F DJ Chark Jr. LAC NO
141 F Malik Heath GB JAC
142 F Jamari Thrash CLE BAL
143 F Tim Jones JAC GB
144 F Brandon Powell MIN LAR
145 F Tom Kennedy DET TEN
146 F Ryan Flournoy DAL SF
147 F Trent Sherfield Sr. MIN LAR
148 F Zach Pascal ARI MIA
149 F Marquez Valdes-Scantling NO LAC
150 F Jermaine Burton CIN PHI
151 F Mason Kinsey TEN DET
152 F Scotty Miller PIT NYG
153 F Isaiah Williams DET TEN
154 F Brandon Johnson PIT NYG
155 F Charlie Jones CIN PHI
156 F Xavier Gipson NYJ NE
157 F Kristian Wilkerson LV KC
158 F Dareke Young SEA BUF
159 F DeAndre Carter CHI WAS
160 F Rakim Jarrett TB ATL
161 F Brenden Rice LAC NO
162 F Irvin Charles NYJ NE
163 F Casey Washington ATL TB
164 F Devontez Walker BAL CLE
165 F Steven Sims Jr. HOU IND
166 F Tyler Scott CHI WAS
167 F Bryce Ford-Wheaton NYG PIT
168 F Ihmir Smith-Marsette NYG PIT
169 F Xavier Smith LAR MIN

Calvin Ridley (WR)

It’s easy to look at Ridley’s stats this year and understand why he has been frustrated. He is the WR69 in fantasy points per game with the third-most unrealized air yards and a catchable target rate of 40.7% (95th). I’m not saying it gets much better with Mason Rudolph, but it can’t get much worse than dealing with Will Levis. Ridley will remain the clear WR1 in this passing offense, so at least the volume could help him weekly (hopefully). He has had an 18.7% target share, a 47.4% air-yard share, 1.14 YPRR, and a 25.4% first-read share. Ridley could rack up yardage this week if Rudolph can get him catchable targets but don’t expect an efficient outing either due to quarterback play or the secondary matchup. Detroit has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers while also holding them to the fifth-fewest PPR points per target.

Jaylen Waddle (WR)

It’s tough to take much away from Waddle’s small sliver of a usage sample with Tagovailoa under center, but here we go. In the first two games of the season, Waddle had an 11.8% target share, a 19.3% air-yard share, 2.78 YPRR, and a 15.3% first-read share. To be honest, a lot of these numbers check out. Waddle has been a highly efficient player over the last two years, but Tyreek Hill has gotten the bulk of the market share, which has hurt Waddle. Assuming Tagovailoa is under center this week, it’s time to fire Waddle back up as a WR2/3 in a wonderful matchup. Arizona has allowed the third-highest PPR points per target. Don’t overthink this one.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR)

Harrison is the WR43 in fantasy points per game, which isn’t the way that we all thought his rookie season would play out. In half of his full games played, he has finished as a WR3 or higher (WR1, WR20, WR26). Overall, he has had a 21.4% target share, a 38.8% air-yard share, 1.73 YPRR, and a 25.7% first-read share. He is ninth in deep targets among wide receivers and has also drawn four red zone looks. Miami has utilized single-high on 55.6% of their defensive snaps. Harrison Jr. has been much better against single high this season. Against single high, his target share has increased to 27% while his air-yard share has risen to 41.1%, with his YPRR jumping to 2.75 and his first-read share checking in at 29.9%. The big issue for Harrison Jr. this week is that while the coverage matchup is in his favor, the Dolphin’s pass defense has been quite good. Miami has allowed the 11th-lowest PPR points per target and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Murray hasn’t been a great passer this season, so the tough matchup could hurt his ceiling this week.

Michael Wilson (WR)

Sit Wilson this week. Miami has utilized single-high on 55.6% of their defensive snaps. Against single high, Wilson has only registered an 18% target share, 1.44 YPRR, and a 19.4% first-read share. Those numbers alone aren’t a coffin nail, but add in the brutal secondary matchup and he gets bumped down the flex rankings. Miami has allowed the 11th-lowest PPR points per target and the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

Jerry Jeudy (WR)

Jeudy has been disappointing this season as the WR70 in fantasy points per game. Overall, he has drawn a 15.5% target share, a 30.3% air-yard share, and an 18.2% first-read share. Cleveland could be moving away from him as a focal point of the passing attack if last week was any indication of his role moving forward. Last week, he had a 7.7% target share and only a 12.5% first-read share. These market shares ranked fourth and third on the team last week. Baltimore has utilized single high with 55.0% of their defensive snaps. Against single high, Jeudy has had a 15.2% target share and a 17.3% first-read share with only 0.96 YPRR. Those are dreadful numbers, but the pass-defense matchup is wonderful this week. The Ravens have allowed the 12th-highest PPR points per target and the third-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers this season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make me more inclined to play Jeudy in Week 8. He has had plenty of juicy matchups this season and squandered them. Jeudy is a sit this week unless you’re truly desperate in a deep league.

Darnell Mooney (WR)

Mooney is the WR24 in fantasy points per game, ranking tenth in deep targets. He also has seen four red zone targets in the last three games as the team tries to get him more involved inside the 20-yard line. Mooney has a 20.5% target share, a 32.4% air-yard share, 1.76 YPRR, and a 26.8% first-read share. He should enjoy a nice week, especially if he and Cousins can connect deep against a secondary that has allowed the 11th-most deep passing yards and the tenth-highest deep passer rating. The Bucs are 16th in PPR points per target and have allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.

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Week 8 Running Back Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A+ Saquon Barkley PHI CIN
2 A+ Derrick Henry BAL CLE
3 A Breece Hall NYJ NE
4 A Joe Mixon HOU IND
5 A Kenneth Walker III SEA BUF
6 A Bijan Robinson ATL TB
7 A Kyren Williams LAR MIN
8 A Jordan Mason SF DAL
9 A- Jahmyr Gibbs DET TEN
10 A- Aaron Jones MIN LAR
11 A- J.K. Dobbins LAC NO
12 A- Kareem Hunt KC LV
13 B+ De’Von Achane MIA ARI
14 B+ Josh Jacobs GB JAC
15 B+ D’Andre Swift CHI WAS
16 B James Conner ARI MIA
17 B Javonte Williams DEN CAR
18 B Alvin Kamara NO LAC
19 B James Cook BUF SEA
20 B Jonathan Taylor IND HOU
21 B David Montgomery DET TEN
22 B- Tony Pollard TEN DET
23 B- Chuba Hubbard CAR DEN
24 B- Brian Robinson Jr. WAS CHI
25 C+ Najee Harris PIT NYG
26 C+ Chase Brown CIN PHI
27 C+ Tank Bigsby JAC GB
28 C Rhamondre Stevenson NE NYJ
29 C Rachaad White TB ATL
30 C Rico Dowdle DAL SF
31 C Alexander Mattison LV KC
32 C Raheem Mostert MIA ARI
33 C Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG PIT
34 C Nick Chubb CLE BAL
35 C Austin Ekeler WAS CHI
36 C- Zack Moss CIN PHI
37 C- Jaylen Warren PIT NYG
38 C- Tyler Allgeier ATL TB
39 D+ Justice Hill BAL CLE
40 D+ Devin Singletary NYG PIT
41 D Ray Davis BUF SEA
42 D Bucky Irving TB ATL
43 D Roschon Johnson CHI WAS
44 D- Ty Chandler MIN LAR
45 D- Zach Charbonnet SEA BUF
46 D- Kimani Vidal LAC NO
47 F Sean Tucker TB ATL
48 F Antonio Gibson NE NYJ
49 F Jaleel McLaughlin DEN CAR
50 F Braelon Allen NYJ NE
51 F Emanuel Wilson GB JAC
52 F Travis Etienne Jr. JAC GB
53 F Tyler Goodson IND HOU
54 F D’Ernest Johnson JAC GB
55 F Miles Sanders CAR DEN
56 F Isaac Guerendo SF DAL
57 F Blake Corum LAR MIN
58 F Zamir White LV KC
59 F Audric Estime DEN CAR
60 F Dameon Pierce HOU IND
61 F Pierre Strong Jr. CLE BAL
62 F Ezekiel Elliott DAL SF
63 F Trey Sermon IND HOU
64 F Jaylen Wright MIA ARI
65 F Kendre Miller NO LAC
66 F Samaje Perine KC LV
67 F Ty Johnson BUF SEA
68 F Trey Benson ARI MIA
69 F Kyle Juszczyk SF DAL
70 F Jeremy McNichols WAS CHI
71 F Carson Steele KC LV
72 F Emari Demercado ARI MIA
73 F Kenneth Gainwell PHI CIN
74 F JaMycal Hasty NE NYJ
75 F Dare Ogunbowale HOU IND
76 F D’Onta Foreman CLE BAL
77 F Ameer Abdullah LV KC
78 F Jamaal Williams NO LAC
79 F Tyjae Spears TEN DET
80 F Julius Chestnut TEN DET
81 F Eric Gray NYG PIT
82 F Jerome Ford CLE BAL
83 F Cordarrelle Patterson PIT NYG
84 F Cam Akers MIN LAR
85 F Hunter Luepke DAL SF
86 F Alec Ingold MIA ARI
87 F Will Shipley PHI CIN
88 F Khalil Herbert CHI WAS
89 F Hassan Haskins LAC NO
90 F Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC LV
91 F Chris Brooks GB JAC
92 F Patrick Ricard BAL CLE
93 F Michael Burton DEN CAR
94 F C.J. Ham MIN LAR
95 F Patrick Taylor Jr. SF DAL
96 F Ronnie Rivers LAR MIN
97 F Aaron Shampklin PIT NYG
98 F Sione Vaki DET TEN
99 F Raheem Blackshear CAR DEN
100 F Adam Prentice NO LAC
101 F Isaiah Davis NYJ NE
102 F Jonathon Brooks CAR DEN
103 F Dylan Laube LV KC
104 F Craig Reynolds DET TEN
105 F Trayveon Williams CIN PHI
106 F Joshua Kelley TEN DET
107 F Jase McClellan ATL TB
108 F Tyreik McAllister LV KC
109 F Reggie Gilliam BUF SEA
110 F Kenny McIntosh SEA BUF
111 F Evan Hull IND HOU
112 F Avery Williams ATL TB
113 F DeeJay Dallas ARI MIA
114 F Jake Funk JAC GB
116 F Chris Collier BAL CLE
117 F Jonathan Ward PIT NYG

Alvin Kamara (RB)

Kamara is the RB5 in fantasy points per game, ranking fifth in snap share, seventh in opportunity share, and first in weighted opportunities. He has been a volume king, ranking sixth in carries and first in targets among running backs, while he has averaged 20.8 touches and 98.6 total yards. He remains a terrible tackle-breaker, but with the volume he sees, it hasn’t mattered much. Among 66 qualifying backs, Kamara ranks 51st in missed tackles forced per attempt and yards after contact per attempt. Kamara faces a Bolts run defense that has allowed the ninth-highest missed tackle rate, has the ninth-lowest stuff rate, and has given up the eighth-highest zone rushing success rate (Kamara 72.1% zone).

J.K. Dobbins (RB)

Dobbins is the RB18 in fantasy points per game, ranking 19th in opportunity share, 18th in weighted opportunities, and 11th in carries. He has averaged 18.3 touches and 92.4 total yards per game. Among 66 qualifying backs, Dobbins ranks 27th in explosive run rate and 23rd in missed tackles forced per attempt. Dobbins should destroy the Saints’ run defense this week. New Orleans has allowed the fourth-most rushing yards per game, the third-most rushing touchdowns (tied), the highest yards per carry to gap runs, and the second-highest gap success rate (Dobbins 52.6% gap).

Javonte Williams (RB)

Williams has slowly begun to flash his former form in recent weeks, with RB12 and RB5 weekly finishes in two of his last three games. Overall, he has averaged 13.7 touches and 66.7 total yards. He should pile on another banner day for his resume this week. Williams is 14th in weighted opportunities and third in targets among running backs. Among 66 qualifying backs, he ranks 11th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 35th in yards after contact per attempt. Carolina has allowed the most rushing yards per game and fantasy points to rushing while also giving up the 12th-highest yards after contact per attempt and fourth-highest rushing success rate.

Chuba Hubbard (RB)

Hubbard is the RB16 in fantasy points per game, averaging 17.8 touches and 90 total yards. He is 12th in snap share and opportunity share while also ranking fourth in weighted opportunities and ninth in red zone touches. Among 66 qualifying backs, he ranks 25th in explosive run rate and 29th in yards after contact per attempt. Hubbard will be skating uphill this week. Denver has brick-walled backs with the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, the tenth-fewest rushing yards per game, the 13th-lowest missed tackle rate, and the 14th-lowest rushing success rate.

Zack Moss (RB)

Moss is a must-sit until his role changes in this backfield. This might be due to his health, but it could also be that Chase Brown has outplayed him this season. Over the last two games, Moss has averaged 47% of the snaps, eight touches, and only 27.5 total yards. He hasn’t seen a single snap in the red zone during this span. Moss is an inefficient volume rusher who has now morphed into the team’s passing down back without any touchdown equity. Leave him parked on your bench this week.

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Week 8 Tight End Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A+ George Kittle SF DAL
2 A Brock Bowers LV KC
3 A Travis Kelce KC LV
4 B+ David Njoku CLE BAL
5 B Trey McBride ARI MIA
6 B- Evan Engram JAC GB
7 C+ Jake Ferguson DAL SF
8 C+ Kyle Pitts ATL TB
9 C Tucker Kraft GB JAC
10 C Cade Otton TB ATL
11 C Dalton Kincaid BUF SEA
12 C- Sam LaPorta DET TEN
13 C- Cole Kmet CHI WAS
14 D+ Hunter Henry NE NYJ
15 D+ Mark Andrews BAL CLE
16 D+ Dalton Schultz HOU IND
17 D Pat Freiermuth PIT NYG
18 D Noah Fant SEA BUF
19 D Zach Ertz WAS CHI
20 D Jonnu Smith MIA ARI
21 D Isaiah Likely BAL CLE
22 D- Colby Parkinson LAR MIN
23 D- Will Dissly LAC NO
24 F Taysom Hill NO LAC
25 F Tyler Conklin NYJ NE
26 F Ja’Tavion Sanders CAR DEN
27 F Juwan Johnson NO LAC
28 F Chig Okonkwo TEN DET
29 F Noah Gray KC LV
30 F Grant Calcaterra PHI CIN
31 F Johnny Mundt MIN LAR
32 F Mike Gesicki CIN PHI
33 F Erick All Jr. CIN PHI
34 F Lucas Krull DEN CAR
35 F Theo Johnson NYG PIT
36 F Foster Moreau NO LAC
37 F Austin Hooper NE NYJ
38 F Josh Whyle TEN DET
39 F Darnell Washington PIT NYG
40 F Harrison Bryant LV KC
41 F Mo Alie-Cox IND HOU
42 F Dawson Knox BUF SEA
43 F Cade Stover HOU IND
44 F AJ Barner SEA BUF
45 F Gerald Everett CHI WAS
46 F Kylen Granson IND HOU
47 F Nick Vannett TEN DET
48 F Adam Trautman DEN CAR
49 F Elijah Higgins ARI MIA
50 F Drew Ogletree IND HOU
51 F Ben Sinnott WAS CHI
52 F Jeremy Ruckert NYJ NE
53 F Charlie Kolar BAL CLE
54 F Jordan Akins CLE BAL
55 F Brock Wright DET TEN
56 F Josh Oliver MIN LAR
57 F Ben Sims GB JAC
58 F Brenton Strange JAC GB
59 F Luke Schoonmaker DAL SF
60 F Ian Thomas CAR DEN
61 F Julian Hill MIA ARI
62 F Drew Sample CIN PHI
63 F Eric Tomlinson LAC NO
64 F MyCole Pruitt PIT NYG
65 F Will Mallory IND HOU
66 F Payne Durham TB ATL
67 F Pharaoh Brown SEA BUF
68 F Stone Smartt LAC NO
69 F Jack Stoll PHI CIN
70 F Durham Smythe MIA ARI
71 F Jody Fortson Jr. KC LV
72 F Eric Saubert SF DAL
73 F Geoff Swaim CLE BAL
74 F Nate Adkins DEN CAR
75 F Hayden Hurst LAC NO
76 F Tip Reiman ARI MIA
77 F Luke Farrell JAC GB
78 F Hunter Long LAR MIN
79 F Tanner Hudson CIN PHI
80 F Daniel Bellinger NYG PIT
81 F Charlie Woerner ATL TB
82 F John Bates WAS CHI
83 F Tommy Tremble CAR DEN
84 F Connor Heyward PIT NYG
85 F Brevyn Spann-Ford DAL SF
86 F Davis Allen LAR MIN
87 F Jared Wiley KC LV
88 F Dallin Holker NO LAC
89 F Marcedes Lewis CHI WAS
90 F Teagan Quitoriano HOU IND
91 F John Samuel Shenker LV KC
92 F Shane Zylstra DET TEN
93 F Quintin Morris BUF SEA
94 F Chris Manhertz NYG PIT
95 F Jake Tonges SF DAL
96 F Jaheim Bell NE NYJ
97 F Anthony Firkser NYJ NE
98 F Ross Dwelley ATL TB
99 F Ko Kieft TB ATL
100 F John FitzPatrick GB JAC
101 F Tanner Conner MIA ARI
102 F Brady Russell SEA BUF
103 F Devin Culp TB ATL
104 F Brayden Willis SF DAL
105 F Colson Yankoff WAS CHI
106 F Robert Tonyan MIN LAR
108 F Josiah Deguara JAC GB

Tucker Kraft (TE)

Kraft has been awesome this season. There’s no denying it. Overall, he is the TE7 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 4, he has been the TE3 in fantasy points per game, behind only George Kittle and Brock Bowers. Since Week 4, he has had a 13.1% target share with 1.57 YPRR and an 11.8% first-read share. He’s a YAC gawd. Among 55 qualifying tight ends, he ranks third in yards after the catch per reception and first in missed tackles forced. Kraft should destroy the Jags’ defense this week. They have allowed the second-most yards after the catch in the NFL. Jacksonville has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-most receiving yards to tight ends.

Dalton Schultz (TE)

Without Nico Collins, Schultz has had a 17% target share with 1.22 YPRR and a 12.5% first-read share. Sadly, Schultz has only two red zone targets this season and hasn’t seen a look inside the 20-yard line since Week 4. That could change this week against a pass defense that has bled out production to tight ends. Indy has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Sam LaPorta (TE)

It has been a frustrating season for anyone who drafted LaPorta this year. He is the TE21 in fantasy points per game, with only three games this season as a TE1 in weekly scoring. Sammy Ballgame has only two red zone targets (one across his last five games). Jameson Williams‘ ascension has hurt him, but I also question how healthy he truly is. He has only a 66.2% route share, which isn’t typical for LaPorta. He has only drawn an 8.4% target share and 8.3% first-read share despite posting 1.71 YPRR. Among 55 qualifying tight ends, he still ranks tenth in separation, so it hasn’t been an effectiveness issue for LaPorta. Unfortunately, it looks like LaPorta is headed for another down game against a pass defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest receiving yards and the third-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Jonnu Smith (TE)

Across his last two games, Smith has had a 56.7% route share, a 26.3% target share, 4.16 YPRR, and a 28.2% first-read share. Yeah, if you felt like you were reading a Tyreek Hill usage line, you wouldn’t be alone. This type of usage for Smith has been bonkers, but I don’t see this continuing with Tua Tagovailoa back in the huddle. With Tyler Huntley under center, Miami’s talented wide receivers were marginalized. I don’t see that happening again in Week 8 with Tagovailoa. Smith still belongs on the streaming radar with a strong matchup incoming. Arizona has allowed the eighth-most receiving yard and the 13th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.

Zach Ertz (TE)

Ertz is the TE14 in fantasy points per game with a 17% target share, 1.58 YPRR, and a 16.4% first-read share. He finally got into the end zone last week and has six red zone targets across his last three games. He’s a decent TE2 this week in a tough matchup. The Bears have allowed the ninth-fewest receiving yards and the tenth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.

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Week 8 Defense / Special Teams Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A+ Pittsburgh Steelers PIT NYG
2 A Denver Broncos DEN CAR
3 A Los Angeles Chargers LAC NO
4 A- Baltimore Ravens BAL CLE
5 A- Kansas City Chiefs KC LV
6 B+ Minnesota Vikings MIN LAR
7 B+ New York Jets NYJ NE
8 B Detroit Lions DET TEN
9 B Green Bay Packers GB JAC
10 B- San Francisco 49ers SF DAL
11 B- Buffalo Bills BUF SEA
12 B- Chicago Bears CHI WAS
13 C+ Houston Texans HOU IND
14 C+ Tampa Bay Buccaneers TB ATL
15 C Washington Commanders WAS CHI
16 C Miami Dolphins MIA ARI
17 C- Arizona Cardinals ARI MIA
18 C- Atlanta Falcons ATL TB
19 C- Philadelphia Eagles PHI CIN
20 D+ Cincinnati Bengals CIN PHI
21 D+ New England Patriots NE NYJ
22 D Dallas Cowboys DAL SF
23 D- New York Giants NYG PIT
24 D- Indianapolis Colts IND HOU
25 F Cleveland Browns CLE BAL
26 F Jacksonville Jaguars JAC GB
27 F Los Angeles Rams LAR MIN
28 F Seattle Seahawks SEA BUF
29 F Carolina Panthers CAR DEN
30 F New Orleans Saints NO LAC
31 F Las Vegas Raiders LV KC
32 F Tennessee Titans TEN DET

 

Week 8 Kicker Start/Sit Grades

Rank Grade Name Team Week 8
1 A Ka’imi Fairbairn HOU IND
2 B Brandon Aubrey DAL SF
3 B Wil Lutz DEN CAR
4 B- Will Reichard MIN LAR
5 C+ Justin Tucker BAL CLE
6 C+ Harrison Butker KC LV
7 C+ Jake Bates DET TEN
8 C+ Chris Boswell PIT NYG
9 C Younghoe Koo ATL TB
10 C Cameron Dicker LAC NO
11 C Evan McPherson CIN PHI
12 C Tyler Bass BUF SEA
13 C Brandon McManus GB JAC
14 C Austin Seibert WAS CHI
15 C Jason Myers SEA BUF
16 C Cairo Santos CHI WAS
17 C- Jason Sanders MIA ARI
18 C- Anders Carlson SF DAL
19 C- Jake Elliott PHI CIN
20 C- Chase McLaughlin TB ATL
21 D+ Chad Ryland ARI MIA
22 D+ Cam Little JAC GB
23 D Joshua Karty LAR MIN
24 D Matt Gay IND HOU
25 D Greg Zuerlein NYJ NE
26 D- Daniel Carlson LV KC
27 D- Joey Slye NE NYJ
28 D- Dustin Hopkins CLE BAL
29 F Nick Folk TEN DET
30 F Blake Grupe NO LAC
31 F Eddy Pineiro CAR DEN
32 F Greg Joseph NYG PIT

 

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