Chris Davies 
Welcome to NFL Week Eight’s Edition of Season Long Start ‘Em and Sit ‘Em. Rather than focus on obvious picks, the goal is to identify some fringe starters that you may consider and some regulars that you may want to sit.
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NFL Week Eight – Quarterbacks to Start
Ryan Tannehill – Tennessee Titans – If you need to fill a quarterback spot this week, you can do worse than Ryan Tannehill. Tannehill will have an awesome matchup with the Buccaneers who have allowed the seventh highest amount of fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season.
Teddy Bridgewater – New Orleans Saints- This should be Teddy Bridgewater’s last start with a bye ahead and Drew Brees expected to return after that. Following some difficult games, including a trip to Chicago last week, the Saints get a juicy matchup with Arizona.
NFL Week Eight – Quarterback to Sit
Carson Wentz – Philadelphia Eagles- The Bills secondary has been no joke this season. This will be a difficult road trip for the Eagles and it seems far from an optimal spot for Carson Wentz and the passing game.
NFL Week Eight – Running Backs to Start
Jamaal Williams – Green Bay Packers- Jamal Williams work in the passing game has earned him standalone value outside of Aaron Jones weekly status. This week’s matchup at Arrowhead provides plenty of upside in a game I’d expect the Packers to win.
Carlos Hyde – Houston Texans – Carlos Hyde bombed out last week. However, game script suggests he should bounce back this week versus the Raiders.
Ty Johnson – Detroit Lions – You didn’t snatch him off of waivers only to sit him this week versus the Giants. He should already slide into lineups in front of many disappointing players drafted with high round picks.
NFL Week Eight – Running Backs to Sit
Nick Chubb – Cleveland Browns – The New England defense has continued to stifle it’s opponents. A one dimensional back, New England should be able to take both him and Odell Beckham, Jr. out of the game with added focus.
Melvin Gordon – Los Angeles Chargers – Aside from the big game allowed to Josh Jacobs a couple of weeks back, the Bears defense has been stout against the run. Melvin Gordon doesn’t look right and I’d rather acknowledge that this draft pick did not work out then roster him during such a critical week.
NFL Week Eight – Wide Receivers to Start
D.J. Chark – Jacksonville Jaguars – The Jets are underrated against the run, but very suspect against the pass. This seems like a potential ceiling game for D.J. Chark, who will be looking to cement his status as a rising star in the NFL.
Kenny Stills – Houston Texans – Still available on many waiver wires, Kenny Stills looked very comfortable replacing Will Fuller as Houston’s deep threat. Just two weeks ago, we saw the slate-breaking upside that this role provides. For whatever it’s worth, I will probably be starting him over Melvin Gordon in a flex spot.
NFL Week Eight – Wide Receivers to Sit
Alshon Jeffrey – Philadelphia Eagles – As mentioned above under Carson Wentz, I want no part of the Eagles passing game this week. The only one I would probably start is Ertz as there are few alternatives at tight end readily available which would be better.
Mohamed Sanu – New England Patriots – All early indications are that he will play in some capacity this week. However, it might be wise to temper expectations while he learns the offense and carves out his role, at least in season long leagues. By next week you can fire him up but I’d suggest sitting this one out if possible.
NFL Week Eight – Tight End to Start
Vance McDonald – Pittsburgh Steelers – Available in half of fantasy leagues to start the week off, grab him if you can and plug him in for the spot start.
NFL Week Eight – Tight End to Sit
Greg Olsen – Carolina Panthers – Between the Panther’s quarterback situation, the status of everyone outside of Christian McCaffrey in this offense, and the difficult matchup, this is a hard pass.
NFL Week Eight – Defense to Start
Indianapolis Colts – The Colts have been solid but not spectacular. That said, the defense has the chance to have a huge game in the dome against the ghost of Joe Flacco and Denver’s abysmal offense.
NFL Week Eight – Defense to Sit
Green Bay Packers – But Pat Mahomes is out!? This streaming option still doesn’t carry the weight of some of the others. The Packers defense while solid has not made many big plays. The Chiefs still have a lot of weapons at their disposal, particularly in the short game. This should make Matt Moore’s life easier than in most situations where a backup option replaces a top quarterback.
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