2025 Week 8 NFL Weekend Cheatsheet: Injuries, Picks, DFS, Props, Updated Rankings
Mayo updates his 2025 Fantasy Football Week 8 rankings with the latest news and goes through the Week 8 NFL Injury Report, telling you who is in and out and which players stand to benefit. Mayo then goes through his favorite Week 8 Props and fills out an Underdog Pick’em Entry before getting to his Top Cheap Plays on DraftKings for Week 8 at each position.
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WEEK 8 NFL INJURIES
Week 8 RB Injuries
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Bucky Irving (Ankle) — OUT
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Kareem Hunt (knee) — IN
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Breece Hall — Leaning IN
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Tyler Allgeier (hip, knee) — Leaning IN
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Hassan Haskins (hamstring) — DNP
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Kendre Miller (Knee) — OUT FOR SEASON
UPDATED: WEEK 8 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS
Week 8 WR Injuries
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Chris Godwin (Fibula) — OUT
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Nico Collins (Concussion) — OUT
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Christian Kirk (Hamstring) — OUT
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A.J. Brown (hamstring) — OUT
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Josh Reynolds (hip) — OUT
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Ricky Pearsall (Knee) — OUT
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Dontayvion Wicks (calf) — OUT
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Calvin Ridley (Hamstring) — OUT
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Garrett Wilson (Knee) — OUT
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Joshua Palmer (knee, ankle) — OUT
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Deebo Samuel (heel) — IN
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Terry McLaurin (Quad) — IN
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Darius Slayton (hamstring) — Expected IN
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Calvin Austin (shoulder) — Expected IN
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Josh Downs (Concussion) — IN
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Jaylen Waddle — Questionable
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Christian Watson (knee) — Questionable
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Ray-Ray McCloud (Personal) — RELEASED BY ATLANTA; Signed by NYG
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Brandon Aiyuk (Knee) — Estimated Week 10 Return
Week 8 TE Injuries
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Darren Waller (Pec) — Placed on IR
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David Njoku (Knee) — Questionable
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Cole Kmet (Back) — OUT
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Dalton Kincaid (oblique) — Questionable
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Mason Taylor (quad) — Questionable
Week 8 QB Injuries
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Jayden Daniels (Hamstring) — OUT; Mariota Starting
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Lamar Jackson (Hamstring) — OUT; Huntley Starting
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Michael Penix Jr. (knee) — Likely OUT; Cousins Expected to Start
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Tyrod Taylor (Knee) — OUT; Fields Starting
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Brock Purdy (Toe) — OUT; Mac Jones starting
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Bryce Young (Ankle) — OUT; Andy Dalton Starting
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J.J. McCarthy — DNP; Expected to Start Week 9
Week 8 Best Bets
Mayo, Rob Pizzola, and Cam Stewart. We break down the full 2025 NFL Week 8 slate, with betting analysis, game previews, and our favorite teaser plays. Whether you’re looking for sharp betting edges, insights on key matchups, or value picks, this Week 8 betting guide has you covered.
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GOLD
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MAYO: IND -14
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PIZZOLA: CAR +7.5
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CAM: NO +4.5
SILVER
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MAYO: ATL -7.5
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PIZZOLA: NYJ +6.5
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CAM: HOU -1
BRONZE
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MAYO: CHI +6.5
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PIZZOLA: GB -3
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CAM: NYJ +6.5
6-POINT GROUP TEASER: ATL -1.5/SF +8/NO +10.5
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2025 Teaser Record: 5-2
NFL Week 8 Spread Picks Cheatsheet
Mayo, Gariuon Thorne, and Tim Anderson go game-by-game and make their 2025 Week 8 Spread Picks, Bets, and Survivor Picks while previewing every NFL Week 8 game. Plus, a mini Cust Corner on Cust’s towel usage and best fast foot burgers.
WATCH: Week 8 Spread Picks, Survivor, NFL Game Previews | Cust Corner: Towels & Burgers
MAYO: MIN +3, ATL -7, NYJ +6.5, CLE +7, NYG +7, CAR +7.5, CHI +6.5, SF +1, NO +4.5, DAL +3, IND -14, GB -3, KC -10.5
GEOFF: MIN +3, ATL -7, NYJ +6.5, NE -7, NYG +7, BUF -7.5, BAL -6.5, SF +1, TB -4.5, DAL +3, IND -14, GB -3, KC -10.5
CUST: LAC -3, MIA +7, CIN -6.5, NE -7, PHI -7, BUF -7.5, BAL -6.5, HOU -1, TB -4.5, DEN -3, IND -14, GB -3, KC -10.5
THE COIN: LAC -3, MIA +7, CIN -6.5, NE -7, PHI -7, CAR +7.5, BAL -6.5, HOU -1, NO +4.5, DEN -3, IND -14, PIT +3, KC -10.5
2025 RECORD (SEASON RECORD)
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MAYO: 9-6 (53-52)
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GEOFF: 9-6 (53-52)
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CUST: 10-5 (62-43)
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COIN: 7-8 (50-55)
SUPERLOCK (SEASON RECORD)
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MAYO: IND -14 (1-5)
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GEOFF: ATL -7 (5-2)
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CUST: PHI -7 (3-4)
CUST “FREE MONEY” PICKS
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6-POINT TEASER: NE -1/BUF -1.5/BAL -0.5/PHI -1
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Cust’s 2025 Record: 0-6
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Cust’s Lifetime Record: 31–158
NFL Week 8 Prop Bets
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Week 8 DraftKings Ownership
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RBs Projected Ownership 18%+
WR Projected Ownership 18%+
TE Projected Ownership 10%+
QB Projected Ownership 10%+
DST Projected Ownership 8%+
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CIN
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PHI
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IND
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NYG
WEEK 8 SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
Cust and I are going LIVE at 7:15 pm ET on MMN Sunday for the INSTA RECAP with Garion Thorne. Join live and guess the Week 8 Spreads along with us.





















