In Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Rico Dowdle had his worst fantasy performance since Week 4, netting 5.4 fantasy points. He was scripted out of the mix and finished with 54 rushing yards on just eight carries and did not catch a pass for the first time this season. Dowdle outrushed Chuba Hubbard 54 to 34 on four fewer rushing attempts. He was the most efficient runner for Carolina, averaging 6.8 yards per carry and recording a longest run of 24 yards, so he still has starting appeal when the Panthers can stay in a game. He should continue to split work nearly evenly with Hubbard, and there is a danger that Dowdle's production could be capped in another one-sided loss next week. Green Bay will come into Week 9 aiming for a fourth consecutive win. In their past four games. the Packers have scored between 27 and 40 points, and Carolina likely cannot keep up with that scoring pace.

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Chuba Hubbard delivered another underwhelming fantasy performance in Week 8. The fifth-year running back rushed for 34 yards on 12 carries, although he did slightly pad his mediocre totals with a garbage-time TD in the fourth quarter. Hubbard finished with 9.4 fantasy points and had 12 carries to Rico Dowdle's eight. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry, though, while Dowdle was at 6.8 per attempt. Hubbard remains an inefficient runner this season, as it was his third consecutive game with less than 50 rushing yards and his fourth straight with less than 10 fantasy points. The outlook for Hubbard is not likely to improve much in Week 9's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have reeled off three straight wins and scored 27-plus points in their last four games. He's not much of a factor in the passing game if the Panthers must work from behind again. Hubbard will be a somewhat shaky flex option for Week 9.

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Jalen Coker caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Carolina's Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The second-year WR posted the second-most receiving yards of any Carolina pass-catcher, caught the longest pass at 22 yards, and finished with 6.6 PPR fantasy points. This was the first game of the season in which Coker contributed in the passing game since missing the first six weeks with a hamstring injury. Coker was targeted four times as a clear afterthought behind Tetairoa McMillan. While Coker was pinpointed as a fantasy sleeper in the preseason, he should be reserved until he starts to provide adequate totals. The Panthers might work in catch-up mode again next week, and he may fare better if Bryce Young returns. Carolina could be more statistically productive vs. Green Bay with the regular starter back at QB.

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Andy Dalton went 16-for-24 for 175 yards with no TD passes and three turnovers in the Carolina Panthers' 40-9 loss on Sunday. The 15-year veteran had a miserable day, as he was sacked seven times, threw an interception, and fumbled twice. Before this week's matchup against Buffalo, the Panthers' QBs had not been sacked more than three times in a single game. In Dalton's first outing as the starting QB this season, the Panthers registered a season low in points and only put up a garbage time TD in the fourth quarter. Head coach Dave Canales said after the game that Bryce Young was close to suiting up for the game vs. Buffalo, suggesting that Dalton may not start in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. It could be another situation where Carolina falls behind, as Green Bay has scored 27-plus points in its last four games. If Young is the starter, he should only be used as a QB2 in superflex formats.

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 29 of his 37 pass attempts for 360 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Green Bay got out to a bit of a slow start on primetime television, but the Packers ultimately outscored the Steelers 28-9 in the second half to pull off a two-possession victory. Love showcased a great rapport with tight end Tucker Kraft, as the two connected for seven completions, 143 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. The 26-year-old now ranks 13th among quarterbacks in fantasy points per game. He is a top-12 fantasy option heading into a favorable Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle caught five of his six targets for 99 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He led the way as Miami pulled off an improbable upset victory on the road. Waddle has now tallied at least 95 receiving yards in three of his last four games, and he has a touchdown in two of those four contests. As much as the Dolphins' offense has struggled this year, Waddle has been able to maintain fantasy relevance, especially after Tyreek Hill (knee) went down. He is now the overall WR13 in PPR leagues this season, and he should remain a fantasy-relevant receiver regardless of whether Miami has the lead or is playing from behind. He could feast again next week against the Baltimore Ravens, who just surrendered seven catches and 114 yards to Rome Odunze. Waddle remains a solid WR2 option heading into Week 9.

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Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft caught seven of his nine targets for 143 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. His two scores came from 16 and 24 yards out, respectively, but perhaps his best play of the game was a 59-yard reception in the third quarter. The 24-year-old was a main reason why the Packers were able to erase a 16-7 deficit and come back to win 35-25. After a highly successful showing on National Tight Ends' Day, Kraft now ranks as the overall TE2 in PPR leagues through eight weeks -- and he ranks first in terms of fantasy points per game. He should be started in all leagues ahead of next week's matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields completed 21 of his 32 pass attempts for 244 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed for 31 yards on 11 rushing attempts. Fields bounced back in a big way after his Week 7 benching, extending his streak of starts without an interception to 10. The mobile quarterback still remains on a relatively short leash with Tyrod Taylor (knee) available to take over at any time. However, for the time being, it seems Fields has saved his job. He should remain the starter when the Jets return from their bye to face the Browns in Week 10.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 30 of his 39 pass attempts for 319 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also rushed for 30 yards on seven rushing attempts. Outside of the one turnover, Stroud had a very strong performance, setting a new season-high in passing yards while leading Houston to a victory at home. The 24-year-old has been playing better lately, amassing nine touchdowns and two turnovers over his last four games. He ranks as the overall QB9 in fantasy points per game during that span. Managers should be generally optimistic about Stroud going forward, but he might rank outside the top 12 fantasy quarterbacks in Week 9 against a Broncos defense that just dismantled Dak Prescott.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 21 of his 29 pass attempts for 272 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 8 win over the Tennessee Titans. He also took three sacks along the way. Jones' career resurgence in Indianapolis continues, as he now has 17 total touchdowns and just three turnovers in 2025. The 28-year-old ranks as the overall QB6 in fantasy football, showcasing an impressive blend of passing talent and mobility. He should remain a must-start fantasy quarterback heading into next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who just surrendered 360 yards and three touchdowns to Jordan Love.

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Dynasty | Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had 54 rushing yards in a loss to the Bills. Dynasty Analysis: The return of Chuba Hubbard (34 yards on 12 carries) and negative game scripts have completed zapped the weekly potential of Dowdle. However, he's still been more effective than Hubbard each week and it's hard to imagine the Panthers continuing to give Hubbard more opportunities moving forward. Regardless, Dowdle remains a trade candidate for non-contenders who hope he lands a contract with a team as a starter next season.

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Dynasty | Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan had a career-high seven catches for 99 yards in a loss to the Bills. Dynasty Analysis: McMillan had six more targets (ten total) and has clearly established himself as the WR1 on the team through the first half of the season. While he has yet to truly have a dominant fantasy performance, it seems that's just a matter of time. McMillan's ADP is stable as he has clearly established himself as a player with a high floor moving forward. Today's catch total was a career high and that seems unlikely to stand for long.

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Dynasty | Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 150 rushing yards, four catches, 24 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in a win against the Giants. Dynasty Analysis: Barkley finally broke out against his former team, highlighted by a 65-yard touchdown on his first carry. The day was great (and much needed) but he was also forced from the game with a groin injury. The Eagles are on a much-needed bye next week, so we'll have to monitor the situation as we move forward. Regardless, this was a good step in the right direction for Barkley, who has been stuck in mud for most of the year. His ADP slide will stop for at least a couple of weeks.

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Dynasty | Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 14-of-24 passes for 193 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in a loss to the Eagles. Dynasty Analysis: His rookie season is clearly going to be remembered more for what could have been instead of what will be as he's now lost both Malik Nabers and likely Cam Skattebo for the season. Still, Dart has clearly proven to be the quarterback of the present and future in New York and the injuries around him may actually create a bit of a "buy low" window for him in dynasty leagues. In short, he's arrived and not much can change that.

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Dynasty | Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 21-of-35 passes for 156 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in a loss to the Patriots. Dynasty Analysis: Gabriel has proven to be about what we thought he was - a decent NFL quarterback. The problem is "decent" NFL quarterbacks don't tend to last long in the league. Gabriel is completing less than 60% of his passes and has only surpassed 200 yards passing in one of his four starts so far. While his performance today won't open the door for another starter, we haven't seen anything to lead us to believe he's the long-term answer for the Browns, either. His ADP and ranking seem secure but neither are very exciting at this point.

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Dynasty | Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins had 19 rushing yards, three catches and -2 yards in a loss to the Patriots before exiting with a shoulder injury. Dynasty Analysis: Judkins was basically held in check for most of the game before parting with a little more than eight minutes to go in the third quarter. It was a disappointing day for the impressive rookie but a negative game script killed his chances from the start. Judkins will look to bounce back but he needs to be healthy first. Stay tuned.

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Dynasty | Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 18-of-24 passes for 282 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in a win against the Browns. Dynasty Analysis: Maye has the Patriots at 6-2, has thrown for over 2,000 yards and now has 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions on the season. While the coaching change to Mike Vrabel has clearly helped, Maye has taken a monster step forward this year, becoming a top-10 dynasty quarterback in the process. His ADP and ranking continue to rise each week and that won't stop in this one.

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Dynasty | Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin had six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown in a blowout loss to the Patriots. Dynasty Analysis: Fannin has 38 catches for 352 yards and two touchdowns in eight games played, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young tight ends in the game. While we have yet to see a true blow-up performance, Fannin is providing a floor unforeseen as a rookie. The Browns are struggling but Fannin's ADP and ranking continue to rise.

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Dynasty | Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson had 75 rushing yards in a win against Cleveland. Dynasty Analysis: He also lost a fumble. Henderson had ten carries, which was great. However, you can't really evaluate much from this one as they blew out the Browns 32-13 and just about everyone played in the blowout. We'll see if Henderson can build on this but he's been disappointing overall this season. He remains a high-profile hold in dynasty leagues but his rookie ranking slide should at least take a one-week pause.

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Dynasty | Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte had three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Browns. Dynasty Analysis: Don't look now but Boutte has four touchdowns over his past three games and is scoring like a top-ten wide receiver in the process. The problem here is he does seem pretty reliant on the deep balll, making him a more volatile play in dynasty leagues. Still, Drake Maye is playing at an elite level and Boutte is going to be a very popular lineup play moving forward. His arrow is still pointing up.

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