2026 Week 8 NFL Weekend Update: Injuries, Picks, DFS, Prop Parlay, Fantasy Rankings

Nov 01, 2026

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The NFL Week 8 Weekend Update has Pat Mayo dropping the latest on key player injuries, updated fantasy football rankings, DFS ownership strategies, then top Underdog Fantasy props and an updated Week 8 DraftKings breakdown with Alex Blickle. Plus, Adam Pranica and Mayo make their Week 8 NFL spread picks for the Circa Millions contest.

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Week 8 RB Injuries

UPDATED WEEK 8 RANKINGS BY POSITION

Brian Robinson Jr. (Hamstring) — OUT
RJ Harvey (knee) — OUT (PLACED ON IR)
Tyjae Spears (knee) — OUT
TreVeyon Henderson (illness) — OUT
Kyle Monangai (thumb) — OUT
Breece Hall (quad) — Expected OUT
Saquon Barkley (back/hamstring) — IN
Zach Charbonnet (knee) — Expected IN
Jadarian Price (chest) — IN
Aaron Jones (knee) — IN
Kenny Gainwell (hip) — Leaning IN
Jeremiyah Love (ankle) — IN
Cam Skattebo (hamstring) — ON BYE
CJ Donaldson (shoulder) — ON BYE
David Montgomery (groin) — ON BYE
Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) — PLACED ON IR
Dameon Pierce — PLACED ON IR

Week 8 WR Injuries

Emeka Egbuka (head/foot) — OUT
A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) — OUT
KaVontae Turpin (ribs) — OUT
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) — OUT
Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) — OUT
Carnell Tate (shoulder) — OUT
Jakobi Meyers (hamstring, ankle) — Expected IN
Rashid Shaheed (knee) — OUT
Jaylen Waddle (chest) — Questionable
Treylon Burks (foot) — Questionable
Jack Bech (forearm) — Expected IN
Rashee Rice (hamstring) — Leaning IN
Calvin Ridley (hip) — Leaning IN
Michael Wilson (ribs) — IN
Tre' Harris (hamstring) — IN
George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) — Leaning IN
D.J. Moore (shoulder) — Leaning IN
Ladd McConkey (concussion) — IN
Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) — ON BYE
Deebo Samuel (hamstring) — ON BYE
Jaylin Noel (toe) — OUT FOR SEASON

Week 8 TE Injuries

Tyler Warren (groin) — IN
Dalton Kincaid (chest) — Questionable
Colby Parkinson (ribs) — Questionable
Terrance Ferguson (ankle) — Expected OUT
Erick All (knee) — OUT FOR SEASON

Week 8 QB Injuries

Lamar Jackson (ankle) — Leaning IN

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Brenton Strange (Longest Catch over 18.5 Yards): Strange out that he has cleared this total in five straight games and faces a weak Colts defense.

Jahmyr Gibbs (Longest rush o17.5 yards): The Vikings are going to stuff the Lions at the line of scrimmage more often than not, but whether it has been Jonathan Taylor or Ollie Gordon, there are explosive opportunities for opposing RBs if they can crack through the first line of defense.

Cam Ward (Over 19.5 Completions): Similar to Pollard, except without Carnell Tate, there’s a lack of downfield options for the Titans, which will decrease Ward’s aDOT and, in theory, increase his completion percentage. Again, in theory.

Tre Tucker (Over 47.5 Receiving Yards): The Jets have been flummoxed by speed receivers the past few weeks. And now without Ossai, Sweat, and Bailey for Sunday, Cousins should have some time to get Tucker into space. Jets are 26th in Pass D EPA for since Week 2.

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Tony Pollard (Higher 3.5 Targets): There’s a lack of pass-catchers due to injuries in Tennessee and potential catch-up script against the Bengals.

Jonah Coleman (Over 3.5 catches): Harvey is ruled out, and Coleman has a chance to shift directly into the passing-down role on Denver. Sean Payton may nominate another RB for the job, but if it’s Coleman, the pass-catching RB job in the Broncos offense is good for beaucoup targets. Worth a ladder if the price is right.

Hollywood Brown (Higher than 3.5 targets): Brown ran a high share of routes last week and serves as a primary option with the other two wideouts out. More so as underdogs on SNF.

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Week 8 Best Bets

Pat Mayo, Rob Pizzola, and Cam Stewart break down every major matchup on the slate, giving out their official Gold, Silver, and Bronze picks, teaser options, and sharp analysis for Week 8. Find out who they are betting on, including breakdowns for Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, Jets vs. Raiders, Bears vs. Seahawks, Cardinals vs. Cowboys, Bengals vs. Titans, Ravens vs. Bills, Patriots vs. Dolphins, and much more!

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GOLD

MAYO: CLE +3.5
PIZZOLA: NYJ -1
CAM: CHI +3.5

SILVER

MAYO: ARZ +7.5
PIZZOLA: CIN -10.5
CAM: BAL +3.5

BRONZE

MAYO: NE -6.5
PIZZOLA: WAS -6
CAM: NYJ -1

6-POINT GROUP TEASER: CLE +9.5/DEN +7.5/LAC +12.5
SEASON TEASER RECORD: 2-5

Week 8 Spread Picks

Pat Mayo, Geoff Fienberg and Tim Anderson make their Week 8 NFL picks, against-the-spread game previews, super locks, and free money teasers. Get all your betting strategy, injury breakdowns, and team analysis sorted for every matchup on the slate. Plus, a Mini Cust Corner on Super Transit.

NFL WEEK 8 PICKS CHEATSHEET

MAYO: GB -3.5, BAL +3, TEN +10.5, MIN +3, ARZ +6.5, JAX -8, NYJ -1, CLE +3.5, ATL +2, KC -1.5, LAR -6.5, NE -7, PHI +5.5, CHI +3

GEOFF: CAR +3.5, BUF -3, CIN -10.5, DET -3, ARZ +6.5, IND +8, NYJ -1, PIT -3.5, TB -2, DEN +1.5, LAR -6.5, NE -7, WAS -5.5, CHI +3

CUST: CAR +3.5, BUF -3, CIN -10.5, MIN +3, DAL -6.5, JAX -8, NYJ -1, CLE +3.5, TB -2, DEN +1.5, LAC +6.5, MIA +7, PHI +5.5, SEA -3

THE COIN: GB -3.5, BAL +3, TEN +10.5, MIN +3, ARZ +6.5, JAX -8, NYJ -1, PIT -3.5, ATL +2, KC -1.5, LAR -6.5, MIA +7, WAS -5.5, SEA -3

2026 RECORD

MAYO: 3-9 (50-51)
GEOFF: 5-7 (48-53)
CUST: 6-6 (48-53)
COIN: 4-8 (44-57)

SUPERLOCK

MAYO: CLE +3.5 (2-4)
GEOFF: WAS -5.5 (4-3)
CUST: MIN +3 (3-3)

SURVIVOR PICK

MAYO: OUT (BAL, KC, SF, JAX, DAL OUTTTT!)
GEOFF: OUT (TB OUTTTTT!!!! LAC OUTTT!!!!)
CUST: OUT (TB OUT!!!!!!! LAC OUTTT!!!!)

CUST “FREE MONEY” PICKS

6-POINT TEASER: CIN -4.5/JAX -2/PHI +11.5/MIN +9

Cust’s 2026 Record: 2-5
Cust’s Lifetime Record: 34–171

Week 8 DraftKings Values & Ownership

Pat Mayo and Tambo dive deep into Week 8 DraftKings strategy, optimal lineup construction, and tournament ownership pivots. They analyze key matchups across the slate, evaluate top running back values (like Chase Brown, Javonte Williams, and Bucky Irving), discuss quarterback stacking options (Dak, Burrow, Lamar, and Allen), and review crucial injury situations like Christian Watson's wild return, AJ Brown, and Dalton Kincaid.

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RBs Projected Ownership 20%+

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