2025 Week 8 NFL Weekend Cheatsheet: Injuries, Picks, DFS, Props, Updated Rankings

Oct 25, 2025

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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

Bucky Irving (Ankle) — OUT
Kareem Hunt (knee) — IN
Breece Hall — Leaning IN
Tyler Allgeier (hip, knee) — Leaning IN
Hassan Haskins (hamstring) — DNP
Kendre Miller (Knee) — OUT FOR SEASON

UPDATED: WEEK 8 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS

Week 8 WR Injuries

Chris Godwin (Fibula) — OUT
Nico Collins (Concussion) — OUT
Christian Kirk (Hamstring) — OUT
A.J. Brown (hamstring) — OUT
Josh Reynolds (hip) — OUT
Ricky Pearsall (Knee) — OUT
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) — OUT
Calvin Ridley (Hamstring) — OUT
Garrett Wilson (Knee) — OUT
Joshua Palmer (knee, ankle) — OUT
Deebo Samuel (heel) — IN
Terry McLaurin (Quad) — IN
Darius Slayton (hamstring) — Expected IN
Calvin Austin (shoulder) — Expected IN
Josh Downs (Concussion) — IN
Jaylen Waddle — Questionable
Christian Watson (knee) — Questionable
Ray-Ray McCloud (Personal) — RELEASED BY ATLANTA; Signed by NYG
Brandon Aiyuk (Knee) — Estimated Week 10 Return

Week 8 TE Injuries

Darren Waller (Pec) — Placed on IR
David Njoku (Knee) — Questionable
Cole Kmet (Back) — OUT
Dalton Kincaid (oblique) — Questionable
Mason Taylor (quad) — Questionable

Week 8 QB Injuries

Jayden Daniels (Hamstring) — OUT; Mariota Starting
Lamar Jackson (Hamstring) — OUT; Huntley Starting
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) — Likely OUT; Cousins Expected to Start
Tyrod Taylor (Knee) — OUT; Fields Starting
Brock Purdy (Toe) — OUT; Mac Jones starting
Bryce Young (Ankle) — OUT; Andy Dalton Starting
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

MAYO: IND -14
PIZZOLA: CAR +7.5
CAM: NO +4.5

SILVER

MAYO: ATL -7.5
PIZZOLA: NYJ +6.5
CAM: HOU -1

BRONZE

MAYO: CHI +6.5
PIZZOLA: GB -3
CAM: NYJ +6.5

6-POINT GROUP TEASER: ATL -1.5/SF +8/NO +10.5

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.

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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)

MAYO: 9-6 (53-52)
GEOFF: 9-6 (53-52)
CUST: 10-5 (62-43)
COIN: 7-8 (50-55)

SUPERLOCK (SEASON RECORD)

MAYO: IND -14 (1-5)
GEOFF: ATL -7 (5-2)
CUST: PHI -7 (3-4)

CUST “FREE MONEY” PICKS

6-POINT TEASER: NE -1/BUF -1.5/BAL -0.5/PHI -1
Cust’s 2025 Record: 0-6
Cust’s Lifetime Record: 31–158

NFL Week 8 Prop Bets

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