Week 8 of the NFL season is now upon us, which means fantasy football playoffs are drawing closer and closer. However, there’s still plenty of time to tweak your roster and find a way to sneak into the postseason, no matter what your record is.
Fantasy Football Advice: Reggie Wayne, Jamaal Charles Solid Starts In Week 8
Three NFL players who we suggest you start in your fantasy football lineup for Week 8.
We’ve done our homework, and here are three players who find themselves in favorable matchups this weekend. Start these guys.
(All statistics courtesy of ESPN Fantasy Football)
WR Reggie Wayne -- Indianapolis Colts
Fantasy owners have all but given up on Wayne -- we’re telling you this is the week he breaks out of his shell.
Held without a touchdown in his previous four games, netting only 37 points combined in said games, he now has the benefit of playing against a secondary that is downright dreadful. Not many teams can give up an average of 306.2 yards per game through the air, yet the Texans have managed to find a way. This is the reason they rank dead-last in the NFL against the pass.
With WR Austin Collie and TE Dallas Clark out of the offense on Sunday, look for a lot of targets for Wayne as well as WR Pierre Garcon on Sunday night. Furthermore, it's safe to say the Colts will keep their foot on the gas pedal as Peyton Manning and the high-powered Colts offense look to avenge their week 1 loss in Houston.
We’ve spoke about the Bills’ horrid defensive front in the past: you know, the one that ranks dead-last in the NFL and is giving up 174.5 yards per game.
Yeah, that one. Charles is averaging 6.0 yards per carry this year, and is at home matched up against a team that gives up big plays like it’s their job. We like him to bust a couple of long runs on Sunday.
As a general rule of thumb, it’s never a bad idea to start a running back against Buffalo.
Ryan Fitzpatrick? Yes, you read that correctly.
When playing fantasy football, it’s never a bad idea to ride the hot streaks. Saying Fitzpatrick is hot (fantasy-wise) is an understatement, as the Bills’ QB has put up 68 fantasy points in his last three games.
This week, he goes up against a suspect Kansas City secondary which ranks No. 25 against the pass giving up 243.8 yards per game. Last week, he threw for 382 yards against the Ravens. Do the math and start him.
Fitzpatrick is due to come down to earth sooner or later. Buffalo's last seven games of the season are tough and he will be matched up against some stout defenses. However, he faces the Bears and Lions following the upcoming game in Kansas City, and we're saying to stick with him for now while he's hot.
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