Welcome to Week 8 of the fantasy soccer season. The quarterback place isn’t placing up the fantasy numbers we frequently count on, however one quarterback continues to shine and his identify is Lamar Jackson. Regardless of having already received two league MVP awards, the Ravens quarterback is taking part in the most effective he has in his profession.
Jackson’s finest sport statistically got here in Week 7 on Monday Evening Soccer towards the Buccaneers. He accomplished 17-of-22 passes for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns to zero interceptions. He additionally ran the ball 9 occasions for 52 yards. This was his first QB1 end of the season, however by way of seven video games he hasn’t as soon as completed exterior the High 12. The consistency is really superb.
Week 8 quarterback bye weeks
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Week 8 quarterback accidents
Deshaun Watson, Browns
Watson is completed for the season with a ruptured Achilles. His alternative isn’t fairly identified at this level although. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was his backup, however damage his finger and their emergency quarterback, James Winston, got here in to complete out the sport. Winston is the higher quarterback, however we’ll simply want to attend to search out out what the plan is shifting ahead. In case you roster any Browns gamers, you need Winston on that wall.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders
Daniels suffered a rib harm in Week 7 and will find yourself lacking a minimum of one sport as he recovers. He might additionally find yourself taking part in in Week 8, however he possible wouldn’t be 100%. NFL Community reporter Ian Rapoport stated the staff shall be cautious with the rookie star quarterback, so we would not get that matchup between the No. 1 and a couple of picks when the Commanders face the Bears in Week 8.
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
Tagovailoa seems able to return from his mind harm this week so long as all goes effectively in apply. His return must also return the Dolphins offense to NFL caliber. It’s been an absolute mess with Skylar Thompson and Snoop Huntley in at quarterback, so we will count on Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert to as soon as once more be playable in fantasy as quickly as he returns.
Aidan O’Connell, Raiders
O’Connel is headed to I.R. with a damaged thumb. Gardner Minshew will take again over. This doesn’t change a lot for fantasy, as neither had been playable, whereas each know they should goal Brock Bowers.
Will Levis, Titans
Levis is recovering from an AC-joint sprain and is taken into account week-to-week. Mason Rudolph stepped in for him in Week 7 and didn’t do sufficient to be thought of an improve, however he would get one other begin this week if Levis can’t go.
Week 8 quarterback sleepers
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. Cardinals
We don’t know for certain if Tagovailoa is taking part in or not, however all indicators level to that being the case. So long as he does play, he’s arrange effectively with a wholesome group of receivers and receiving backs and a matchup towards a Cardinals staff that ranks thirtieth in EPA and twenty ninth in DVOA towards the move. They are going to be champing on the bit to get the offense shifting once more.
Aaron Rodgers, Jets at Patriots
Rodgers already accomplished 27-of-35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns towards the Patriots in Week 3 and now he’s added Davante Adams to his offense. The Patriots rank thirtieth in DVOA and twenty ninth in EPA towards the move as effectively. Rodgers isn’t the participant he as soon as was and we will’t count on enormous numbers, however this matchup coupled with a plethora of excellent to nice offensive ability gamers ought to get him excessive.
