We’re now seven weeks through the 2025 NFL season and this fall has delivered plenty of surprises and injuries. As we prepare our Week 8 fantasy rankings, bye weeks are now playing a much bigger role this coming weekend.
Before diving into our fantasy football rankings this week, it’s worth noting the teams on a bye in Week 8. he Detroit Lions (Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta), Las Vegas Raiders (Ashton Jeanty), Los Angeles Rams (Kyren Williams, Puka Nacua and Davante Adams), Arizona Cardinals (Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr.), Seattle Seahawks (Kenneth Walker and Jaxon Smith-Njigba) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Travis Etienne and Brian Thomas Jr.) are all on bye this week.
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With all of that information out of the way, let’s dive into our Week 8 fantasy rankings based on a variety of NFL stats and matchups.
Week 8 Fantasy QB Rankings: Best Fantasy Quarterbacks this Week
Week 8 Fantasy Rankings, Week 8 Fantasy QB Rankings
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Rank Player Opponent
1 Patrick Mahomes vs Commanders
2 Josh Allen @ Panthers
3 Lamar Jackson vs Bears
4 Jalen Hurts vs Giants
5 Daniel Jones vs Titans
6 Baker Mayfield @ Saints
7 Jordan Love @ Steelers
8 Dak Prescott @ Broncos
9 Bo Nix vs Cowboys
10 Drake Maye vs Browns
11 Justin Herbert vs Vikings
12 Caleb Williams @ Ravens
13 Aaron Rodgers vs Packers
14 Joe Flacco vs Jets
15 Jaxson Dart @ Eagles
16 C.J. Stroud vs 49ers
17 Tyrod Taylor @ Bengals
18 Carson Wentz @ Chargers
19 Michael Penix Jr vs Dolphins
20 Brock Purdy @ Texans
Week 8 Fantasy RB Rankings: Best Fantasy Running Backs
Week 8 Fantasy Rankings, Week 8 Fantasy RB Rankings
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Rank Player Opponent
1 Bijan Robinson vs Dolphins
2 Christian McCaffrey @ Texans
3 Jonathan Taylor vs Titans
4 Derrick Henry vs Bears
5 Saquon Barkley vs Giants
6 Rico Dowdle vs Bills
7 Josh Jacobs @ Steelers
8 De’Von Achane @ Falcons
9 Breece Hall @ Bengals
10 D’Andre Swift @ Ravens
11 J.K. Dobbins vs Cowboys
12 James Cook @ Panthers
13 Rachaad White @ Saints
14 Javonte Williams @ Broncos
15 Chase Brown vs Jets
16 Jordan Mason @ Chargers
17 Jaylen Warren vs Packers
18 Cam Skattebo @ Eagles
19 Rhamondre Stevenson vs Browns
20 Quinshon Judkins @ Patriots
21 Alvin Kamara vs Buccaneers
22 Isiah Pacheco vs Commanders
23 Tony Pollard @ Colts
24 Jacory Croskey-Merritt @ Chiefs
25 Woody Marks vs 49ers
26 Kimani Vidal vs Vikings
27 Chuba Hubbard vs Bills
28 Tyjae Spears @ Colts
29 Tyler Allgeier vs Dolphins
30 RJ Harvey vs Cowboys
Week 8 Fantasy WR Rankings: 30 Best Fantasy Receivers this Week
Week 8 Fantasy Rankings, Week 8 Fantasy WR Rankings
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Rank Player Opponent
1 Ja’Marr Chase vs Jets
2 CeeDee Lamb @ Broncos
3 Justin Jefferson @ Chargers
4 Drake London vs Dolphins
5 Rashee Rice vs Commanders
6 Garrett Wilson (Q – Knee) @ Bengals
7 Nico Collins vs 49ers
8 DK Metcalf vs Packers
9 Tee Higgins vs Jets
10 Courtland Sutton vs Cowboys
11 A.J. Brown vs Giants
12 Zay Flowers vs Bears
13 Rome Odunze @ Ravens
14 George Pickens @ Broncos
15 Emeka Egbuka (Q – Hamstring) @ Saints
16 Michael Pittman Jr vs Titans
17 Mike Evans @ Saints
18 Keenan Allen vs Vikings
19 DeVonta Smith vs Giants
20 Tetairoa McMillan vs Bills
21 Chris Olave vs Buccaneers
22 Romeo Doubs @ Steelers
23 Wan’Dale Robinson @ Eagles
24 Xavier Worthy vs Commanders
25 DJ Moore @ Ravens
26 Jauan Jennings @ Texans
27 Keon Coleman @ Panthers
28 Jordan Addison @ Chargers
29 Matthew Golden @ Steelers
30 Khalil Shakir @ Panthers
Week 8 Fantasy TE Rankings: Best Fantasy Tight Ends this Week
Week 8 Fantasy Rankings
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Rank Player Opponent
1 Tucker Kraft @ Steelers
2 Tyler Warren vs Titans
3 Travis Kelce vs Commanders
4 Jake Ferguson @ Broncos
5 Dalton Kincaid @ Panthers
6 George Kittle @ Texans
7 Juwan Johnson vs Buccaneers
8 Hunter Henry vs Browns
9 Harold Fannin Jr @ Patriots
10 T.J. Hockenson @ Chargers
11 Mason Taylor @ Bengals
12 Oronde Gadsden vs Vikings
13 Mark Andrews vs Bears
14 Dallas Goedert vs Giants
15 Jonnu Smith vs Packers
16 Kyle Pitts vs Dolphins
17 Dalton Schultz vs 49ers
18 Zach Ertz @ Chiefs
19 Theo Johnson @ Eagles
20 Taysom Hill vs Buccaneers
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