Fantasy football managers looking for Week 8 sleepers have several options across multiple positions as injuries open opportunities for lesser-known players. The Philadelphia Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) for a second straight week, elevating rookie Makai Lemon into a high-end No. 3 receiver role against a Washington defense that ranks sixth in fantasy points allowed to opposing wideouts. Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 7 against Dallas and has developed rapport with quarterback Tanner McKee.
Buccaneers Benefit from Eagles' Injuries
In Tampa Bay, Chris Godwin should be viewed as a No. 3 fantasy receiver against Atlanta after Emeka Egbuka (foot) was ruled out and A.J. Brown (knee/ankle) and Carnell Tate (shoulder) are not expected to play. Godwin has scored at least 10.3 PPR points in four consecutive games versus the Falcons. Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson are worth fliers in deeper leagues, while tight end Cade Otton is a streaming option against an Atlanta defense allowing the ninth-most fantasy points to the position.
Patriots' Henry a Top-Five Tight End
New England's Hunter Henry is recommended as a top-five fantasy tight end in all leagues against Miami, which ranks third in fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Henry has scored at least 11.2 PPR points in four straight games with two touchdowns over that span. Eli Raridon, who has topped 10.7 PPR points in two of his last three games, is a deeper-league streamer. At receiver, Demario Douglas remains a high-end No. 3 option despite a quiet Week 7, while Efton Chism III is a flier in deeper formats after producing 10 targets, seven catches, 99 yards and a touchdown in the two games before Brown's return.
Titans' Robinson Leads Thin Receiving Corps
With Carnell Tate out, Wan'Dale Robinson is the only Tennessee pass catcher worth starting in three-receiver leagues at Cincinnati. Robinson has struggled recently but scored at least 11 PPR points in three prior games. The Bengals have allowed three receivers to score at least 12 PPR points in their last two games.
Quarterback Sleepers
Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) faces a Dallas defense allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks and has scored at least 18.5 points in three of his last five games. Geno Smith (N.Y. Jets) gets a revenge game against Las Vegas, which ranks fifth in fantasy points allowed to QBs, after posting 29.5 points in Week 7. Kyler Murray (Minnesota) draws Detroit, the league's most generous defense to quarterbacks, with every opposing QB scoring at least 20.9 points. Sam Darnold (Seattle) faces Chicago, which has allowed at least 29.1 points to each of the last three opposing quarterbacks.
Running Back Sleepers
Braelon Allen (N.Y. Jets) has scored at least 12.4 PPR points in three straight games and remains a high-end flex even if Breece Hall returns. Rachaad White (Washington) becomes the lead back with Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) out and faces a Philadelphia defense that has allowed a running back at least 10.8 PPR points in five consecutive games. Blake Corum (L.A. Rams) has scored at least 14 PPR points in three straight games with a touchdown in each. Jonah Coleman (Denver) earned praise from coach Sean Payton after leading the backfield in Week 7 and could see increased touches against Kansas City.
Wide Receiver Sleepers
Germie Bernard (Pittsburgh) is a high-end No. 3 option against Cleveland after two games of 14.4+ PPR points. Antonio Williams (Washington) steps into a larger role with Terry McLaurin (knee) on IR and faces an Eagles defense allowing the second-most fantasy points to receivers. Kendrick Bourne (Arizona) has 22 targets over his last three games and draws a Dallas defense that has allowed a receiver at least 12.9 PPR points in every game. Omar Cooper Jr. (N.Y. Jets) has thrived while Garrett Wilson struggled, combining for 11 catches, 218 yards and two touchdowns over the last two weeks. KC Concepcion (Cleveland) posted a season-high 23.2 PPR points in Week 7 and has at least six targets in five straight healthy games. Keenan Allen (Indianapolis) should rebound against Jacksonville, which ranks fifth in fantasy points allowed to receivers.
Tight End Sleepers
Chigoziem Okonkwo (Washington) has scored at least 10 PPR points in his last two games and faces an Eagles defense that has allowed three tight ends at least 11.7 PPR points in the last four games. Brenton Strange (Jacksonville) comes off a bye with three straight games of 9.4+ PPR points and faces an Indianapolis defense that has allowed three tight end touchdowns in the last three games. Michael Mayer (Las Vegas) should rebound against the N.Y. Jets, which have allowed three tight ends at least 11.7 PPR points in the last four games. Mason Taylor (N.Y. Jets) posted 25.2 PPR points in Week 7 and faces a Raiders defense allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends.
Defense/Special Teams and Kicker Streamers
Top streaming defenses include Cincinnati (vs. Tennessee), Kansas City (at Denver) and Tampa Bay (vs. Atlanta). Recommended kickers are Chris Boswell (Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland), Chase McLaughlin (Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta) and Matt Gay (Washington at N.Y. Jets).
DFS Lineup Highlights
FanDuel optimal lineup features Geno Smith at quarterback, Javonte Williams and Rhamondre Stevenson at running back, Zay Flowers, Garrett Wilson and Tre Tucker at receiver, Hunter Henry at tight end, Ja'Marr Chase as flex, and the Buccaneers defense. DraftKings optimal lineup uses Trevor Lawrence at quarterback, Bucky Irving and Chase Brown at running back, CeeDee Lamb, Michael Wilson and Omar Cooper Jr. at receiver, Brenton Strange at tight end, Rhamondre Stevenson as flex, and the Denver defense.
