Matt Johnson
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.
Related: NFL Week 8 Predictions, Projecting Every Game on NFL Schedule this Week
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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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