Check out the best tips for you to do well in Week 8 of the Fantasy Football season with our thermometer
After a round with a ‘rain’ of injuries, mainly among wide receivers, and many surprising scores, week 8 of the 2024 NFL season promises great clashes in Fantasy Football. Today, with another thermometer, we will highlight the players who should be selected with confidence and those who you should avoid to beat your opponent in the game within the game.
And to help you scale your team in the best way, the The Playoffswhich continues in its tradition of bringing you the main names that can score or fail in the league round. In this round, all teams will be on the field, totaling 16 clashes between Thursday (24) and Monday (28).
But before moving on to what matters most, some important clarifications are necessary: superstars like Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson and Travis Kelce will not be mentioned, as they are quite obvious choices.
Furthermore, the tips are simple: the hot ones are those players who, for this round, have favorable confrontations to score very well. The cold ones are exactly the opposite: those who tend to score few points or a lower score than what is expected as an average from such players, at least this week.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the tips are based on the scoring format that left the old “standard” behind, has consolidated itself as the most popular and is already the standard on all the main Fantasy Football platforms: the PPR, which is one that awards one point per reception.
FANTASY FOOTBALL HOT OR COLD, WEEK 8
QB QUENTE: Caleb Williams (CHI vs WAS)
After a difficult start to the season, Caleb Williams has truly solidified himself as the Bears’ quarterback of the future. In Fantasy Football, this has proven true as well. In the last two games, Williams has passed for over 500 yards with six touchdowns and 90 rushing yards. Now, returning from a week off, he has a favorable matchup against Washington’s questionable secondary in a game that should be high-scoring and demanding of the quarterbacks.
Other hot QBs: Jared Goff (DET vs TEN), Kirk Cousins (ATL vs TB), Jordan Love (GB vs JAX)
QB FRIO: Anthony Richardson (IND vs HOU)
Until proven otherwise, Richardson’s limitations passing the ball make him a practically unviable option in Fantasy Football. Even with his ability to run with the ball, opposing defenses can easily read his intentions, forcing him to ‘force his arm’. In his last three full games, ‘AR5’ has a pass completion percentage below 50% and one touchdown against five interceptions.
Other cold QBs: Patrick Mahomes (KC vs LV), Brock Purdy (SF vs DAL), Drake Maye (NE vs NYJ)
HOT RB: Javonte Williams (DEN vs CAR)
Javonte Williams’ frustrating start to the season appears to be over. In the last round, the Broncos running back scored more than 26 points, scoring his first two touchdowns of the season. Finally, he appears to be regaining the ability to escape tackles that he had before tearing the ligament early in his career. This week, he faces the Panthers’ formidable defense, which has already given up nearly 1,000 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns in just seven games.
Other hot RBs: Kareem Hunt (KC vs LV), De’von Achane (MIA vs ARZ), Kenneth Walker III (SEA vs BUF)
RB FRIO: Devin Singletary (NYG vs PIT)
Singletary’s situation is delicate. After surprising at the start of the season, he missed two weeks injured. Then, upon his return in the final round, only 21 total yards were added. Additionally, during his absence, rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. impressed. In fact, with both on the field, Tracy Jr. had the greatest volume of play. The confrontation against Pittsburgh’s ‘iron curtain’ is also not interesting. While priorities in backfield of the Giants are not defined, pass away from Singletary in Fantasy Football.
Other cold RBs: Nick Chubb (CLE vs BAL), Alexander Mattison (LV vs KC), Rhamondre Stevenson (NE vs NYJ)
WR QUENTE: Amari Cooper (BUF vs SEA)
In his first week as Josh Allen’s target, Amari Cooper reminded everyone that he’s still a great wide receiver. There were four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown, totaling 16.60 Fantasy Football points (Amari’s second highest score of the season). The connection between QB and WR was instantaneous and Cooper is able to give a new face to the Bills’ aerial attack. Against the Seahawks’ questionable secondary, he could score even higher this go-round.
Other hot WRs: Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX vs GB), Jayden Reed (GB vs JAX), DJ Moore (CHI vs WAS)
WR FRIO: Diontae Johnson (CAR vs DEN)
Diontae Johnson’s fickleness is frightening. Not so much his fault, but rather the situation of the Carolina Panthers. In the last five weeks, there have been three great scores, ‘sandwiched’ between two of less than 6.00 points. In the last round, Andy Dalton and the team’s attack didn’t work, and DJ suffered as a result. Now, with the return of Bryce Young, doubts about Johnson’s possible performance become even greater. If possible, avoid him and give another player a chance at FLEX.
Other cold WRs: Michael Pittman/Josh Downs (IND vs HOU), Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARZ vs MIA), Chris Olave (NO vs LAC)
TE QUENTE: Kyle Pitts (ATL vs TB)
Last time I talked about Kyle Pitts, he was the cold tight end of the round after a ZERO point round. Obviously, soon after, he became one of the most reliable players in the position. Oh damn mouth…Anyway, between rounds 5 and 7, he averages 13.5 Fantasy Football points per game. In fact, in his ‘resurrection’ game in week 5, he scored 15.8 points exactly against the Buccaneers. Here, climb Pitts without thinking twice.
Other hot TEs: David Njoku (CLE vs BAL), Cade Otton (TB vs ATL), Tucker Kraft (GB vs JAX)
TE FRIO: Pat Freiermuth (PIT vs NYG)
The Steelers’ aerial game must inevitably improve with Russell Wilson. However, right away, Freiermuth didn’t benefit from this, with just three targets in the final round. This season, he has surpassed the 40-yard mark just twice. Freiermuth may be solid or save a few weeks with touchdowns, but currently, his volume is too low for him to be a starter on your Fantasy Football team.
Other cold TEs: Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN vs DET), Isaiah Likely (BAL vs CLE), Tyler Conklin (NYJ vs NE)
HOT DEF: Baltimore Ravens vs (CLE)
In fact, Baltimore’s defense gives up a lot of points in some games, with aerial defense being its biggest problem. However, the team has a good ability to generate turnovers, especially sacks. Against the Browns’ terrible offensive line, which will have a quarterback who is extremely prone to turnovers (Jameis Winston), the recipe for a good score from the Ravens’ defense is ready.
Other hot DEF: Pittsburgh Steelers (vs NYG), Los Angeles Chargers (vs NO), New York Jets (vs NE)
DEF FRIA: Seattle Seahawks (vs BUF)
Despite coming off a good run, the Seahawks’ defense should be avoided in Week 8. Josh Allen is one of the hardest quarterbacks to sack in the NFL, and he also hasn’t been intercepted this season. Buffalo’s offense, with the addition of Amari Cooper, can scare any defense.
Other cold DEF: Cleveland Browns (vs BAL), Philadelphia Eagles (vs CIN), Arizona Cardinals (vs MIA)
K QUENTE: Cameron Dicker (LAC vs NO)
With 33 points in the last two weeks (21 in the seventh round, the highest score of all kickers), ‘Dicker The Kicker’ is a great option in the match against the Saints. He will be kicking in an indoor stadium, without the influence of the weather, against a team that gives high scores to kickers on a weekly basis. This year, New Orleans has given up 20-, 18- and 17-point games to opposing kickers.
Other hot K: Brandon Aubrey (DAL vs SF), Younghoe Koo (ATL vs TB), Ka’imi Fairbairn (HOU vs IND)
K COLD: Evan McPherson (CIN vs PHI)
We all know that McPherson is a great kicker. However, in the last three weeks, he has made just one field goal. Most of your points come through extra points. In addition to the fact that the Bengals team is not kicking as many field goals, Evan’s performance has also left something to be desired – in the last round, he missed a 50-yard shot.
Other cold K: Tyler Bass (BUF vs SEA), Dustin Hopkins (CLE vs BAL), Matt Gay (IND vs HOU)
