Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off his worst game of the season, completing 15 of 26 passes for 172 yards and one interception in a Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints. Despite the rough passing performance, the Bears controlled the game on the ground, and Williams' overall season remains solid. Through seven games, the second-year signal-caller is averaging 18.3 fantasy points per game, ranking as the QB14 on a per-game basis. He'll look to bounce back in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Notably, they've given up big performances to Josh Allen, C.J. Stroud, and Patrick Mahomes. With improved weather conditions expected and a soft matchup ahead, Williams profiles as a low-end QB1 with bounce-back potential in Week 8.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is in the midst of quite a rough fantasy season. Outside of his big game against the Detroit Lions, he's scored a total of nine fantasy points in the other five games in half-PPR formats. It turns out that when Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is hurt, there's no one to throw a deep ball to Bateman. In Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, Bateman could have his starting QB back under center with a good matchup in front of him. Nahshon Wright is likely to lineup opposite him, and he's allowed 8.6 yards per target and four touchdowns so far this year. Bateman's value is quite dependent on Jackson playing, so he'll be off the fantasy radar if the two-time MVP can't suit up.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is once again listed as questionable for Week 8 but is expected to play. Since returning from the team's Week 5 bye, Swift has been on fire, totaling 313 yards and two touchdowns on just 36 carries over his last two games. The Bears have seemingly found their rhythm on the ground, with both Swift and rookie Kyle Monangai posting their best performances of the season in recent weeks. That success should continue in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs this year. Assuming he suits up, Swift should be viewed as a high-end RB2 with strong upside in this favorable matchup.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Metchie III is in line for more opportunities in Week 8 against the New York Giants with A.J. Brown (hamstring) ruled out. Metchie has played sparingly this season with just 22 offensive snaps and four catches (four targets) for 18 yards in the six games that he's been active. The 25-year-old wideout, along with former first-round pick Jahan Dotson, will both see more routes, but neither would be considered a reliable fantasy option on Sunday against the Giants. Philadelphia could opt to take advantage of the Giants' weaker run defense, which ranks 28th in rush success rate on the season. More targets will likely be directed to DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert, making Metchie a desperation play only in Week 8.

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According to the Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Jacksonville Jaguars are listening to trade calls for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Despite the rumors, Russini added that a deal is highly unlikely to materialize before the deadline. It's been a rough start to the season for Thomas, who has posted just 365 yards and one touchdown through seven games while struggling with nine drops (most in the NFL). Despite the early-season issues, Thomas's talent remains undeniable; he finished third in the league in receiving yards during his standout rookie campaign. While a trade isn't expected, Thomas's situation will be worth monitoring ahead of the November 4 trade deadline.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was recently signed to the active roster, and head coach John Harbaugh revealed that the long-time backup could start if Lamar Jackson (hamstring) gets downgraded from questionable. Huntley has appeared in 21 games for the Ravens across five seasons, with nine of them being starts. As far as backups go, Huntley has been the only one to seemingly make this offense move, and he even made a Pro Bowl in 2022. With that being said, the Chicago Bears have allowed 15 passing touchdowns and forced 11 interceptions this season. Fantasy managers that are forced to start Huntley due to injuries or bye weeks shouldn't expect some sort of huge QB1 performance, but could keep a team afloat if desperately needed.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has registered just one game with double-digit fantasy points this season in half-PPR formats. Even in a game where he received eight targets against the Kansas City Chiefs, he only finished with seven receptions for 30 yards, which comes to a measly 4.3 yards per catch. While Lamar Jackson (hamstring) may be back in this game, it doesn't instill the same confidence compared in past seasons. The Chicago Bears give up an average of 14.62 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends, but they've only allowed two touchdowns to the position all season. Andrews remains in TE2 territory until he can prove to be a big part of the offense on a consistent basis again.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase played exceptionally well in the AFC North clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. The wideout would go on to finish that one by catching 16 of his 23 targets (both career-highs) for 161 yards and one touchdown. It appears after a rocky start (excluding Week 2) to the 2025 campaign, Chase is finally making some noise for fantasy managers, combining for 32 receptions (45 targets) for 365 yards and four touchdowns in the Bengals' previous three contests. With Cincinnati a win away from .500, the club will look to keep things rolling versus the Jets on Sunday. New York has struggled this season, going winless through the first seven weeks. While the Jets' secondary is considered one of the team's strengths, the unit will be without Sauce Gardner (concussion), which isn't an ideal scenario. Brandon Stephens and company will try their best to slow down the red-hot Bengals' offense. However, no matter who is on the defensive side of the ball against Cincinnati from week-to-week, that should never prevent fantasy participants from having Chase in their lineups.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been cleared from the injury report after being a full participant in practice all week. The speedy wideout has struggled quite a bit with Cooper Rush under center, as has the entire offense, but could have Lamar Jackson (hamstring) back against the Chicago Bears. Even if Tyler Huntley has to start, Flowers has a bit of a higher ceiling than before. His matchup would most likely be Kyler Gordon, who has given up a 100% catch rate and an average of 11.5 yards per target. Overall, the Bears' defense has allowed an average of 34.32 fantasy points per game to opposing receiver groups and 10 touchdown receptions so far. Fantasy managers can look to Flowers as a high-end WR2 in this matchup.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are listening to calls about a potential trade for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., even if a move is highly unlikely, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. It's been a disappointing season for Thomas after a historic rookie campaign, when he recorded 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns on 133 targets. In seven games this season, he's caught just 27 of his 55 targets for 365 yards with two total touchdowns and has yet to have a 100-yard performance after doing so four times as a rookie. The 23-year-old looks like he has been playing with a banged-up wrist and recently picked up a shoulder injury in Week 7, but it's been a frustrating year regardless. Rookie Travis Hunter saw a big boost in targets last week as a result of his struggles, and his fantasy stock would skyrocket if Thomas is dealt, although it seems unlikely.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry hasn't finished in RB1 territory in half-PPR leagues since Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. The ground game has struggled mightily, especially while Lamar Jackson (hamstring) has been sidelined, due to playing major catch-up as the defense gives up the most points in the league. In Week 8, Jackson may return, but one of the bigger returning names for the run game is Patrick Ricard. The big fullback has been a huge help with both run blocking and pass protection, and has registered multiple seasons with grades of 80 or above in run blocking. With his return and if Jackson can play, that sets up Henry to return to his ceiling. As of right now, he's projected to be a low-end RB1 in his first game since the bye.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (hip, knee) is listed as questionable to play in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins after being limited in practice during the week. It appears to be a new injury for Allgeier, as he was not listed on the injury report last week. The 25-year-old has been an impactful player for the Atlanta offense in a backup role behind superstar Bijan Robinson, handling 57 carries for 203 yards and three touchdowns on the season. The Falcons' offense could look a tad different on Sunday against the Dolphins with veteran Kirk Cousins expected to start in place of Michael Penix Jr. (knee), who has been managing a bone bruise this week. Allgeier has gotten a good amount of his production when the Falcons look to salt the game away late, setting him up for a potential big day against a porous Miami run defense. Allgeir is right on the RB2/flex line for Week 8, ranked as the RB27 in PPR formats by RotoBaller.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Mooney was able to play in Week 7 after not practicing on Friday of last week, so his limited participation in practice every day this week is a positive sign for his chances to suit up in Week 8. It also appears that veteran Kirk Cousins will be the starting QB for the Falcons on Sunday, with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) recovering from a bone bruise. It's been a quiet season for the 27-year-old wideout when he has played this season, catching 10 of 21 targets for 147 yards in four games. In 14 games with Cousins last season, Mooney averaged almost seven targets per game, posting four receptions for 62 yards on average to go with five total touchdowns. He's ranked as RotoBaller's WR36 in PPR for Week 8, making him a solid flex play in a good matchup.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco looked good in the narrow win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. He would go on to finish that one by throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns off 31-for-47 passing. With the Bengals sitting at a 3-4 through the first seven weeks of the 2025 campaign, the team will look to get to .500 with a victory over the Jets. New York is still currently searching for a win. Although the Jets lost three of their seven contests by two points, it's safe to say the club has some work to do moving forward. New York will be without Sauce Gardner (concussion), which isn't good news. To make matters worse, Garrett Wilson (knee) has also been ruled out, while Breece Hall (knee), Mason Taylor (quadriceps), Josh Reynolds (hip), and Tyrod Taylor (knee) are questionable. With that in mind, Flacco was already an attractive fantasy commodity in any format based on the matchup alone. However, considering the number of ailing quarterbacks around the National Football League and six teams getting the week off, the signal-caller can be started in nearly all fantasy setups.

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Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made all his kicks in Week 7, knocking through two field goals and two extra points. His team's offense struggled to get much going on the road in Seattle, but he continues to make the most of his chances when he gets them. On the season, the 31-year-old is 13-for-15 on field goal attempts and 10-for-10 on extra points. He has made five field goals of 50+ yards, and both his misses came from that long range as well. Fairbairn and the Texans are at home against the 49ers this week, but the 49ers have allowed the fourth-fewest points this season to kickers. Despite the tough matchup, Fairbairn is the No. 13 kicker in RotoBaller's rankings, making him a startable option in standard leagues even though he isn't an elite play this week.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) officially picked up a questionable tag for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. His first full practice came on Friday, so it wasn't enough for the team to outright declare him as the starter yet. If he does suit up, however, Jackson has been matchup-proof, with the exception being in Week 4 when he suffered the hamstring injury. Chicago is right around the middle of the back against opposing QBs, giving up an average of 18.3 fantasy points per game. The biggest factor will be the offensive line, and if the coaches actually made the changes they talked about over the bye week. Regardless, Jackson is a must-start every time he's on the field, in case anyone was on the fence.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders continues to be on the outside looking in after owner Jimmy Haslam confirmed that the team wants to see more reps from Dillon Gabriel in the near future. Haslam did comment on Sanders, saying, "Shedeur's making progress in practice, so we're going to continue to work with both of those guys." Gabriel has delivered modest production through three starts, completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 546 yards and three touchdowns. There have been some calls to bench Gabriel for Sanders, but the fact that the former has zero turnovers and has played against some stingy defenses (Steelers and Vikings) bodes well for his chance to remain the starter for at least a couple more weeks. That leaves Sanders in the backup role. At the very least, though, it was encouraging to see Cleveland's owner comment on the rookie quarterback and his progression. He's an intriguing dynasty stash.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel is coming off his best game of the season and has another great opportunity in Week 8 against the 49ers. With Christian Kirk (hamstring) on the sideline on Monday Night Football, Noel had a season-high four catches for 77 yards against the Seahawks. With Nico Collins (concussion) also out this week, the Texans' pass-catchers are extremely unproven, making the rookie Noel potentially the team's top wide receiver. Noel has shown the ability to make plays, and he's in a good matchup since San Francisco has allowed the fourth-most receiving yards and PPR points per target to slot receivers. The rookie from Iowa State could be set up for a true breakout game if he gets a heavy workload, and he is the WR41 in the RotoBaller rankings, putting him on the radar as a deep league option and a desperation flex play this week.

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New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry is a strong candidate to bounce back against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. Henry had a solid four catches for 33 yards last weekend, but he also saw a touchdown get vultured by fellow tight end Austin Hooper. The 30-year-old is the overall TE9 in PPR leagues this year, remaining a favorite target for Drake Maye on short and medium passes. His physicality gives him an advantage in contested situations and also allows him to fight for yards after the catch. This week, his advantage could come around the goal line. Cleveland has allowed the fourth-most touchdowns to opposing tight ends in 2025, and Henry is somewhat due after not scoring one since Week 4. He's an appealing low-end TE1 who is worth starting in a game that could be more pass-heavy than expected.

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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (back/shoulder) was limited in practice this week, but does not have an injury designation for Week 8. The veteran tight end will likely be a big part of the passing game with Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) both ruled out. Last week, Schultz had a season-high nine catches for 98 yards against the Seahawks, and he has at least five catches in four straight games. He's a solid PPR contributor even though he is averaging under 10 yards per catch on the year and hasn't found the end zone yet this season. Schultz is the TE11 in RotoBaller's Week 8 rankings, and he can be a great bye-week fill-in as a fringe TE1 this week, with both a high ceiling and a high floor since he should be lined up for plenty of volume.

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