Pat Mayo's Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings 2026 | Stats, Sits, Sleepers & Busts

Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings

Pat Mayo, Jake Ciely, and Ian Hartitz break down the complete Week 8 fantasy football rankings by position, covering crucial start/sit decisions, injury updates, and advanced FAAB strategy for guillotine and season-long leagues. Are you struggling with bye weeks or wondering how much FAAB to drop on Jonathan Taylor? We cover all the major waiver wire targets, trade value movers, and positional breakdowns for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, and defense streams this week.

Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: STARTS, SITS, SLEEPERS & BUSTS + Defenses to Target

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RANKINGS LAST UPDATED 10/27 | SET TO 1/2 PPR
BYE: NO/NYG/SF/HOU

Week 8 RB Injuries

• Brian Robinson Jr. (Hamstring) — Likely OUT

• Saquon Barkley (back/hamstring) — Questionable

• Kyle Monangai (thumb) — Questionable

• Zach Charbonnet (knee) — Questionable

• Jeremiyah Love (ankle) — Questionable

• David Montgomery (groin) — Questionable

• Aaron Jones (knee) — Questionable

• Velus Jones (hamstring) — Questionable

• Breece Hall (quad) — Questionable

• Dameon Pierce — Questionable

• Cam Skattebo (hamstring) — ON BYE

• CJ Donaldson (shoulder) — ON BYE

• Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) — PLACED ON IR

Week 8 RB Rankings

1. Jahmyr Gibbs vs MIN

2. Bijan Robinson at TB

3. Kenneth Walker at DEN

4. Jaylen Warren vs CLE

5. James Cook vs BAL

6. Derrick Henry at BUF

7. Chuba Hubbard at GB

8. Javonte Williams vs ARI

9. Kyren Williams vs LAC

10. Bhayshul Tuten vs IND

11. Jonathan Taylor at JAX

12. Bucky Irving vs ATL

13. Josh Jacobs vs CAR

14. D'Andre Swift at SEA

15. Saquon Barkley at WAS

16. Chase Brown vs TEN

17. Rhamondre Stevenson at MIA

18. Ollie Gordon vs NE

19. Ashton Jeanty at NYJ

20. Tony Pollard at CIN

21. Rachaad White vs PHI

22. Jordan Mason at DET

23. Breece Hall at NYJ

24. Quinshon Judkins at PIT

25. Braelon Allen vs LV

26. Blake Corum vs LAC

27. RJ Harvey vs KC

28. Zonovan Knight at DAL

29. Jonah Coleman vs KC

30. Emanuel Wilson vs CHI

31. Tyler Allgeier at DAL

32. J.K. Dobbins vs KC

33. Omarion Hampton at LAR

34. Rico Dowdle vs CLE

35. TreVeyon Henderson at MIA

36. Chris Rodriguez vs IND

37. Mike Washington Jr. at NYJ

38. Kenneth Gainwell vs ATL

39. Ty Johnson vs BAL

40. Austin Ekeler vs PHI

41. Tyler Goodson vs ARI

42. Elijah Mitchell at WAS

43. George Holani vs CHI

44. Samaje Perine vs TEN

45. Keaton Mitchell at LAR

46. MarShawn Lloyd vs CAR

47. Emmett Johnson at DEN

48. Justice Hill at BUF

49. Roschon Johnson at SEA

50. Kimani Vidal at LAR

51. Dylan Sampson at PIT

52. Corey Kiner at MIA

53. Isaiah Davis vs LV

54. Trevor Etienne at GB

55. Sean Tucker vs ATL

56. Pierre Strong Jr. vs CAR

57. Jaylen Wright vs NE

58. Jeremy McNichols vs PHI

59. Rasheen Ali at BUF

60. Seth McGowan at JAX

61. Demond Claiborne at DET

62. Sione Vaki vs MIN

63. Michael Carter at CIN

64. Jaleel McLaughlin at PIT

65. Ray Davis vs BAL

Week 8 WR Injuries

• Emeka Egbuka (head/foot) — Questionable

• Rashee Rice (hamstring) — Questionable

• DeVonta Smith (hamstring) — Questionable

• Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) — Questionable

• Jaylen Waddle (chest) — Questionable

• Rashid Shaheed (knee) — Questionable

• Jaylin Noel (toe) — OUT

• Calvin Ridley (hip) — Questionable

• D.J. Moore (shoulder) — Questionable

• Ladd McConkey (concussion) — Questionable

• Tre’ Harris (hamstring) — Questionable

• Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) — ON BYE

• Deebo Samuel (hamstring) — ON BYE

Week 8 WR Rankings

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs CHI

2. Zay Flowers at BUF

3. CeeDee Lamb vs ARI

4. Puka Nacua vs LAC

5. Drake London at TB

6. Ja'Marr Chase vs TEN

7. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs MIN

8. Tee Higgins vs TEN

9. Parker Washington vs IND

10. Justin Jefferson at DET

11. Christian Watson vs CAR

12. Tetairoa McMillan at GB

13. Matthew Golden vs CAR

14. George Pickens vs ARI

15. D.J. Moore vs BAL

16. Michael Wilson at DAL

17. Jalen Coker at GB

18. Luther Burden at SEA

19. Garrett Wilson vs LV

20. Stefon Diggs vs PHI

21. Jameson Williams vs MIN

22. Omar Cooper Jr. vs LV

23. Carnell Tate at CIN

24. A.J. Brown at MIA

25. Ladd McConkey at LAR

26. Tre Tucker at NYJ

27. DK Metcalf vs CLE

28. Xavier Worthy at DEN

29. Chris Godwin vs ATL

30. Khalil Shakir vs BAL

31. Malik Washington vs NE

32. Denzel Boston at PIT

33. KC Concepcion at PIT

34. Germie Bernard vs CLE

35. Makai Lemon at WAS

36. Ryan Flournoy vs ARI

37. Keon Coleman vs BAL

38. Ja'Kobi Lane at BUF

39. Jakobi Meyers vs IND

40. Josh Downs at JAX

41. Keenan Allen at JAX

42. Caleb Douglas vs NE

43. Courtland Sutton vs KC

44. Wan'Dale Robinson at CIN

45. Antonio Williams vs PHI

46. Rome Odunze at SEA

47. Jordan Addison at DET

48. Quentin Johnston at LAR

49. Kendrick Bourne at DAL

50. Demario Douglas at MIA

51. Ted Hurst vs ATL

52. Tez Johnson vs ATL

53. Treylon Burks vs PHI

54. Savion Williams vs CAR

55. Cooper Kupp vs CHI

56. Rashod Bateman at BUF

57. Kalif Raymond at SEA

58. Elic Ayomanor at CIN

59. Darius Cooper at WAS

60. Marvin Mims vs KC

61. Adonai Mitchell vs LV

62. Efton Chism at MIA

63. Jahan Dotson at TB

64. Tory Horton vs CHI

65. Laquon Treadwell at JAX

66. Konata Mumpfield vs LAC

67. Joshua Palmer vs BAL

68. Troy Franklin vs KC

69. Josh Cameron vs IND

70. Jerry Jeudy at PIT

71. Dohnte Meyers vs TEN

72. Kyle Williams at MIA

73. Isaac TeSlaa vs MIN

74. Brian Thomas Jr. vs IND

75. Jalen Royals at DEN

76. Hollywood Brown at WAS

77. Theo Wease at LAR

78. Chris Bell vs NE

79. Zachariah Branch at TB

80. John Metchie at GB

81. Kameron Johnson vs ATL

82. Dyami Brown vs PHI

83. Jauan Jennings at DET

Week 8 QB Injuries

• Lamar Jackson (ankle) — Questionable

Week 8 QB Rankings

1. Josh Allen vs BAL

2. Lamar Jackson at BUF

3. Drake Maye at MIA

4. Dak Prescott vs ARI

5. Joe Burrow vs TEN

6. Jayden Daniels vs PHI

7. Trevor Lawrence vs IND

8. Jordan Love vs CAR

9. Jacoby Brissett at DAL

10. Jared Goff vs MIN

11. Caleb Williams at SEA

12. Kirk Cousins at NYJ

13. Bryce Young at GB

14. Kyler Murray at DET

15. Malik Willis vs NE

16. Michael Penix Jr. at TB

17. Patrick Mahomes at DEN

18. Baker Mayfield vs ATL

19. Sam Darnold vs CHI

20. Justin Herbert at LAR

21. Matthew Stafford vs LAC

22. Geno Smith vs LV

23. Deshaun Watson at PIT

24. Bo Nix vs KC

25. Daniel Jones at JAX

26. Aaron Rodgers vs CLE

27. Tanner McKee at WAS

28. Cam Ward at CIN

Week 8 TE Injuries

• Tyler Warren (groin) — Questionable

• Erick All (knee) — OUT FOR SEASON

Week 8 TE Rankings

1. Trey McBride at DAL

2. Brock Bowers at NYJ

3. Dalton Kincaid vs BAL

4. Tucker Kraft vs CAR

5. Colston Loveland at SEA

6. Dallas Goedert at WAS

7. Sam LaPorta vs MIN

8. Brenton Strange vs IND

9. Hunter Henry at MIA

10. Travis Kelce at DEN

11. T.J. Hockenson at DET

12. Tyler Warren at JAX

13. Chigoziem Okonkwo vs PHI

14. Kyle Pitts at TB

15. Harold Fannin at PIT

16. Mason Taylor vs LV

17. Mark Andrews at BUF

18. AJ Barner vs CHI

19. Tyler Higbee vs LAC

20. Mike Gesicki vs TEN

21. Cade Otton vs ATL

22. Pat Freiermuth vs CLE

23. Michael Mayer at NYJ

24. Greg Dulcich vs NE

25. Noah Gray at DEN

26. Eli Raridon at MIA

27. Kenyon Sadiq vs LV

28. Elijah Higgins at DAL

29. Darnell Washington vs CLE

30. Evan Engram vs KC

31. Jake Ferguson vs ARI

32. Colby Parkinson vs LAC

33. Darren Waller at GB

34. Charlie Kolar at LAR

35. Tommy Tremble at GB

36. Oronde Gadsden at LAR

37. Gunnar Helm at CIN

38. Josh Cuevas at BUF

39. Davis Allen vs LAC

40. Brevyn Spann-Ford vs ARI

Week 8 DST Rankings

1. Los Angeles Rams vs LAC

2. Jacksonville Jaguars vs IND

3. New England Patriots at MIA

4. Cincinnati Bengals vs TEN

5. Minnesota Vikings at DET

6. Pittsburgh Steelers vs CLE

7. Kansas City Chiefs at DEN

8. Seattle Seahawks vs CHI

9. Detroit Lions vs MIN

10. New York Jets vs LV

11. Cleveland Browns at PIT

12. Chicago Bears at SEA

13. Green Bay Packers vs CAR

14. Atlanta Falcons at TB

15. Dallas Cowboys vs ARI

16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs ATL

17. Las Vegas Raiders at NYJ

18. Washington Commanders vs PHI