Houston, New Orleans, the Giants and San Francisco are on bye. Fill a starting need before bidding for a stash. Production includes all 107 completed games through Week 7; FAAB bands and candidate priorities are original MFT judgments.
Quarterbacks
QB priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Current passing production makes him a reasonable one-quarterback replacement; check the weekly matchup and actual league availability. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 13.80, W2 20.22, W3 22.22, W4 22.60, W5 13.72, W6 18.52, W7 20.40.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at NYJ
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 57% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Check if available
QB priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 2–5% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
A passing-based stream against Las Vegas carries upside together with a volatile floor; do not assume the previous touchdown total will repeat. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 9.30, W2 15.58, W3 26.04, W4 8.76, W5 9.98, W6 11.98, W7 23.48.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. LV
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 13% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
Running backs
RB priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 8–16% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
His latest rushing and receiving involvement earns a bench or flexible lineup look; a shared Denver backfield keeps a full workload uncertain. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 0.00, W2 13.30, W7 7.90. W7: 9 carries, 2 targets and 2 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. KC
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 24% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
RB priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 4–9% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Rushing work and catches give him more paths to useful points than a touchdown-dependent backup; Pittsburgh still divides the backfield with Jaylen Warren. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 3.10, W2 5.40, W6 6.40, W7 11.60. W7: 9 carries, 6 targets and 6 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. CLE
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 57% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Check if available
RB priority 3 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
His return to recorded touches creates a useful depth option, but the Cleveland backfield still has competing opportunities. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 0.00, W7 9.20. W7: 6 carries, 3 targets and 3 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at PIT
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 9% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
RB priority 4 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 2–6% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
A low-cost depth stash depends on future opportunity; trade discussion is not a completed transaction and does not make him the current starter. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 0.50, W2 0.00, W3 1.40, W4 4.30, W5 2.40, W6 2.70, W7 5.30. W7: 11 carries, 1 targets and 1 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at JAX
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 4% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
RB priority 5 · Bye-week stash
Suggested FAAB: 2–6% of original budget · Week 9 onward
San Francisco is on bye, so this is a Week 9-or-later bench stash rather than a Week 8 starter. Any larger workload depends on confirmed backfield availability. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 7.50, W2 2.50, W3 1.70, W4 1.30, W5 1.60, W6 4.20, W7 10.40. W7: 12 carries, 3 targets and 1 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 27 CBS lists Christian McCaffrey (Hamstring; Questionable). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 8 ruling.
Report-week opponent: Bye; stash for a later week
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 22% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
Wide receivers
WR priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 14–22% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Repeated receiving opportunities support an immediate PPR addition; do not price him as though one favorable game guarantees a weekly touchdown. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 5.80, W2 5.20, W3 1.90, W4 8.90, W5 1.00, W6 5.90, W7 19.20. W7: 3 carries, 10 targets and 8 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at PIT
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 43% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
WR priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 10–18% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Recent targets create a route to useful receiving depth, while competition in the Jets passing game still limits the weekly floor. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 3.50, W6 19.30, W7 20.00. W7: 0 carries, 5 targets and 5 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. LV
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 35% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
WR priority 3 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 5–11% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
A growing receiving sample deserves attention in deeper leagues, but Miami game script and competing targets keep the next result uncertain. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 11.90, W2 2.90, W7 20.00. W7: 0 carries, 3 targets and 2 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. NE
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 10% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
WR priority 4 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Washington target uncertainty offers a deeper-league stash; meaningful routes and repeated targets must precede assumptions of a dependable weekly role. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 14.40, W2 3.90, W3 2.50, W4 3.60, W5 4.60, W6 6.50. W6: 0 carries, 4 targets and 3 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 27 CBS lists Terry McLaurin (Knee; Out). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 8 ruling.
Report-week opponent: vs. PHI
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 7% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
Tight ends
TE priority 1 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 5–10% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Recent receiving involvement makes him a practical tight-end addition; verify route participation before projecting every vacated Washington target to him. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 2.60, W4 1.50, W5 8.00, W6 10.40. W6: 0 carries, 7 targets and 7 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Injury condition: October 27 CBS lists Terry McLaurin (Knee; Out). Recheck current participation and final status; the cited label is not a Week 8 ruling.
Report-week opponent: vs. PHI
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 5% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
TE priority 2 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–6% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Repeated catches create a practical streaming option at a thin position; touchdown opportunity remains dependent on the entire New England offense. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 4.10, W2 5.50, W3 1.00, W4 8.70, W5 11.90, W6 12.80, W7 10.60. W7: 0 carries, 7 targets and 7 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: at MIA
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 47% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
TE priority 3 · Reviewed add
Suggested FAAB: 3–7% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Jacksonville returns from its bye with a useful receiving role to evaluate; established involvement supports a tight-end filler without guaranteeing scoring. Recorded half-PPR points: W1 9.30, W2 2.70, W3 4.70, W4 13.00, W5 10.30, W6 6.90. W6: 0 carries, 7 targets and 5 catches.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. IND
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 36% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
Kickers
K priority 1 · Kicker stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
A modest-cost stream linked to Cincinnati scoring opportunities; fourth-down decisions and game flow can remove expected field-goal attempts.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. TEN
FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Oct 26): 45% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
K priority 2 · Kicker stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 8 and role-dependent follow-up
Buffalo scoring potential offers a one-week kicking route; extra points and field goals remain dependent on how drives finish.
Main risk: Target share, game script and availability can change. Check your actual league and remaining budget. Historical production is not a forecast.
Report-week opponent: vs. BAL
FantasyPros; platform unspecified (Oct 26): 18% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
Team defenses
DEF priority 1 · Defense stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 8
An original low-cost stream against TEN. Matchup and recent pressure are more useful than chasing defensive touchdowns; scoring depends on league rules.
Main risk: Turnovers and defensive touchdowns are volatile. A favorable opponent does not guarantee points.
Report-week opponent: vs. TEN
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 16% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Widely available
DEF priority 2 · Defense stream
Suggested FAAB: 0–2% of original budget · Week 8
An original low-cost stream against IND. Matchup and recent pressure are more useful than chasing defensive touchdowns; scoring depends on league rules.
Main risk: Turnovers and defensive touchdowns are volatile. A favorable opponent does not guarantee points.
Report-week opponent: vs. IND
ESPN via NFL.com (captured Oct 27): 28% rostered · checked on 2026-10-27 · Common waiver candidate
