We break down the top five fantasy football overperformers from NFL Week 8, including Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft and a pair of Denver Broncos
17:39 ET, 28 Oct 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft running with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Packers tight end Tucker Kraft recorded a career-high 143 receiving yards in Week 8(Image: Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The leading scorers in fantasy football in NFL Week 8 featured some familiar names as well as newcomers.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor continued his touchdown-scoring tear to top the list, running backs James Cook and Saquon Barkley reminded everyone of their value, and the high-scoring Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers saw several players light up the scoreboard for their fantasy owners.
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Here, we break down the top five fantasy football overperformers from NFL Week 8, based on how well a player scored compared to their pre-game projection.
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All projected and actual scores based on Sleeper PPR (points-per-reception) format
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Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay Packers
Projected score: 11.9, Actual score: 33.3
On National Tight Ends Day, Tucker Kraft saved the best for last.
Kraft went off during the Packers’ 35-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, hauling in seven catches for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
The Green Bay tight end now ranks as TE2 in fantasy on the season, trailing only Cowboys playmaker Jake Ferguson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense/Special Teams
Projected score: 7.7, Actual score: 28
It’s not often we see a D/ST contribute more points than a skill player, but that’s exactly what the Buccaneers did in Week 8.
In a 23-3 win over the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay recorded two interceptions, including a pick-six, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and five sacks. Add it all up, and you get a whopping 28 fantasy points, the second-highest total by a D/ST this season (Vikings, 35 FPTS, Week 3).
Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David celebrates against the Saints
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Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David recorded his 20th career fumble recovery in Week 8 against the Saints(Image: Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
Projected score: 13.6, Actual score: 32.9
Hall was sensational as the Jets earned their first win of the season, a 39-38 triumph over the Bengals.
The New York running back scored his first two rushing touchdowns of the season, both in the fourth quarter, to go with 133 yards on the ground. But that wasn’t all.
Trailing by six with less than two minutes remaining, Hall threw his first career touchdown pass to Mason Taylor for the go-ahead score.
Troy Franklin, WR, Denver Broncos
Projected score: 8.1, Actual score: 26.9
Franklin capitalized on his Week 8 matchup, facing a Cowboys defense that has allowed yards and touchdowns in bunches this season.
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The second-year wide out linked up with his old college teammate Bo Nix for six catches, 89 yards and two touchdowns, as Denver defeated Dallas 44-24.
RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
Projected score: 6.7, Actual score: 24.1
While JK Dobbins earned the lion’s share of yards and carries, it was Harvey who found paydirt, not once, not twice, but three times.
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The rookie running back earned his first two rushing touchdowns of the season before adding a third late on via a five-yard TD reception from Nix.