The NFL season is flying by, as we’re officially into the second half of the fantasy football regular season. It's likely make-or-break time for a lot of owners, and our Week 8 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues can help you spot sleepers and avoid busts at fantasy's deepest position. It certainly helps that some of the league’s best pass-catchers are back in action after a brutal four-team bye.
Cooper Kupp (vs. 49ers in Week 7) is back atop the WR rankings, and Justin Jefferson (vs. Cardinals), A.J. Brown (vs. Steelers), and Stefon Diggs (vs. Packers) are in the top 10, as well. While those WRs return to starting lineups, a few weekly starters (Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, JuJu Smith-Schuster) will need to be replaced with bench options, as the Chiefs and Chargers are on bye in Week 8.
While it's nice the byes won't be a big worry this week, injuries continue to be an issue. Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion), DK Metcalf (knee), Allen Lazard (shoulder), Michael Thomas (toe), and Jahan Dotson (hamstring) are the most notable names we'll be watching this week, but Julio Jones (knee) and Elijah Moore (personal) are also key receivers who sat out last week and could have value going forward if they can get back on the field.
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In shallower leagues, some bubble WRs who could end up in starting lineups due to favorable matchups include Alec Pierce and Parris Campbell (vs. Commanders), Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson (@ Seahawks), Josh Reynolds (vs. Dolphins), Hunter Renfrow (@ Saints), and Tyler Boyd (@ Browns). All of these pass catchers have a real shot to rack up four-plus receptions for 50-plus yards and a touchdown in matchups mostly against bottom-10 WR defenses, making them viable WR3s/flexes in standard formats.
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That list doesn't include Adam Thielen (vs. Cardinals), Drake London (vs. Panthers), and D.J. Moore (vs. Falcons), who might be on shallow benches but look good with favorable matchups in Week 8. We also think you can stick with guys like Rondale Moore (@ Vikings), Jakobi Meyers (@ Jets), Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin (@ Colts), Allen Lazard (@ Bills), if active, Donovan Peoples-Jones (vs. Bengals), and Robert Woods (@ Texans) despite varying matchups because all get steady targets. Moore is the biggest risk, but he's an explosive enough playmaker to make up for his target concerns. The same goes for Marquise Goodwin (vs. Giants) if Metcalf is out.
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Deeper-league, matchup-based streamers who could find themselves in starting lineups include Mack Hollins (@ Saints), Terrace Marshall Jr. (@ Falcons), Nico Collins (vs. Titans), Tre’Quan Smith (vs. Raiders), Olamide Zaccheaus (vs. Panthers), and Trent Sherfield (@ Lions), but there's no need to use these guys in shallow leagues.
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Lastly, some bubble WRs with tougher matchups to potentially avoid include Courtland Sutton (@ Jaguars), Zay Jones (vs. Broncos), Devin Duvernay (@ Buccaneers), Robbie Anderson (@ Vikings), George Pickens and Chase Claypool (@ Eagles), Allen Robinson (vs. 49ers), Darnell Mooney (@ Cowboys), Romeo Doubs (@ Bills), and Garrett Wilson (vs. Patriots). We still have some hope for Sutton, but Jones might actually be the safest of this group. Check all options before starting any of these guys.
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Note: We'll be updating these WR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
Week 8 fantasy WR rankings for standard leagues
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. 49ers
2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Lions
3 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Saints
4 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Steelers
5 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Packers
6 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Ravens
7 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Cardinals
8 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns
9 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Lions
10 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals @ Vikings
11 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Raiders
12 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Dolphins
13 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Rams
14 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Ravens
15 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Steelers
16 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Commanders
17 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Bears
18 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals
19 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. Packers
20 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. Titans
21 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Giants
22 Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Eagles
23 D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Falcons
24 Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Buccaneers
25 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. Cardinals
26 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers
27 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Colts
28 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos vs. Jaguars
29 DK Metcalf, Seahawks vs. Giants
30 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Broncos
31 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns
32 Courtland Sutton, Broncos vs. Jaguars
33 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. Commanders
34 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Saints
35 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Vikings
36 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Commanders
37 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Colts
38 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots @ Jets
39 Robert Woods, Titans @ Texans
40 Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Seahawks
41 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bills
42 Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Broncos
43 Marquise Goodwin, Seahawks vs. Giants
44 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals
45 Darius Slayton, Giants @ Seahawks
46 Phillip Dorsett, Texans vs. Titans
47 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Saints
48 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Patriots
49 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Cowboys
50 Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Dolphins
51 Tre'Quan Smith, Saints vs. Raiders
52 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Bears
53 George Pickens, Steelers @ Eagles
54 Allen Robinson II, Rams vs. 49ers
55 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Falcons
56 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Panthers
57 Devin Duvernay, Ravens @ Buccaneers
58 Sammy Watkins, Packers @ Bills
59 Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Rams
60 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals @ Vikings
61 Trent Sherfield, Dolphins @ Lions
62 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. Packers
63 Chase Claypool, Steelers @ Eagles
64 Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Dolphins
65 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Raiders
66 Braxton Berrios Jets vs. Patriots
67 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots @ Jets
68 Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars vs. Broncos
69 Quez Watkins, Eagles vs. Steelers
70 Van Jefferson, Rams vs. 49ers
71 K.J. Hamler, Broncos vs. Jaguars
72 Elijah Moore, Jets vs. Patriots
73 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Cardinals
74 A.J. Green, Cardinals @ Vikings
75 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Texans
76 Richie James Jr., Giants @ Seahawks
77 DeVante Parker, Patriots @ Jets
78 Velus Jones Jr., Bears @ Cowboys
79 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens @ Buccaneers
80 Nelson Agholor, Patriots @ Jets
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