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NFL Week 8 Picks from FanDuel and DraftKings: Premium Player Selections

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Explore which expensive athlete picks could potentially boost your fantasy teams on DraftKings and...
Explore which expensive athlete picks could potentially boost your fantasy teams on DraftKings and FanDuel. Uncover the details on our website.com.

NFL Week 8 Picks from FanDuel and DraftKings: Premium Player Selections

In the daring world of fantasy football, it's all about making the right decisions when it comes to creating your lineup, especially on big platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings. Here's my Week 8 slate of top picks, along with rock-solid strategies to conquer the GPP and Cash contests.

FanDuel and DraftKings NFL Week 8 Picks: Top QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, and D/ST

Quarterbacks (QB)

  1. Carson Wentz (PHI, FD: $7,900, DK: $7,200) vs. San Francisco 49ers: This mega-talented second-year pro has flashed his superstar potential, and faces a 49ers defense that's surrendered the second-most fantasy points to QBs this season.
  2. Cam Newton (CAR, FD: $7,800, DK: $6,600) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Despite a rough Week 7, this home-run threat faces a defensive team that's surrendered the third-most points per game to QBs. With his renewed rushing ability, he's a delicious bounce-back play.

Running Backs (RB)

  1. Le'Veon Bell (PIT, FD: $9,400, DK: $9,300) at Detroit Lions: The Bell of the ball, averaging an unreal 28.9 touches per game, heads to Motor City where the Lions have given up the 10th-most fantasy points to RBs.
  2. Melvin Gordon (LAC, FD: $7,900, DK: $8,100) at New England Patriots: This matchup presents a tantalizing opportunity for Gordon, who's excelled as both a rusher and receiver. The Pats have struggled against backs with pass-catching ability, making Gordon a tasty target.

Wide Receivers (WR)

  1. A.J. Green (CIN, FD: $8,500, DK: $8,600) vs. Indianapolis Colts: The Colts' woeful secondary has surrendered the most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points to WRs. A.J. Green? Yes, please!
  2. Alshon Jeffery (PHI, FD: $6,600, DK: $6,700) vs. San Francisco 49ers: This talented yet underachieving first-year Eagle draws a delicious matchup against a 49ers defense that possesses some of the worst cornerbacks in the NFL. Carson Wentz will aim to get Jeffery on track, leading to a potential fantasy bonanza.
  3. Keenan Allen (LAC, FD: $7,800, DK: $7,300) at New England Patriots: Despite a tough few weeks, this matchup presents an enticing opportunity. The Pats have struggled against WRs, especially those with receiving ability, making Allen an intriguing bounce-back candidate.
  4. Kelvin Benjamin (CAR, FD: $6,600, DK: $6,400) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Benjamin leads Carolina WRs with 19 targets in the last two weeks. In a weak Tampa Bay defensive matchup, he should find plenty of targets—making him a smart play.

Tight Ends (TE)

  1. Travis Kelce (KC, FD: $7,200, DK: $6,800) vs. Denver Broncos: This matchup provides the only offensive appeal for the Chiefs against a tough Broncos defense. Kelce is the most consistent passing weapon in the Andy Reid offense, making him a solid option.
  2. Kyle Rudolph (MIN, FD: $5,800, DK: $4,500) at Cleveland Browns: This Cleveland defense has been a dream matchup for opposing defenses, allowing the highest point totals in the NFL to opposing TE's. Rudolph should benefit from this with a steady flow of targets.

Defense/Special Teams (DST)

  1. Minnesota Vikings (FD: $5,300, DK: $4,000) at Cleveland Browns: The young Browns have been a nightmare for opposing defenses, averaging the fewest points per game. The Vikings' defense has allowed just 20+ points in one game this season and should have a field day against the Browns.

General Strategy Tips

  1. Bye Week Savvy: Week 8 features six teams on bye, so be sure to plan accordingly to avoid rostering players from these teams, aka "Bye-Mageddon."
  2. Roster Construction:
  3. GPPs: Focus on high-risk, high-reward players with a shot at a massive game.
  4. Cash Contests: Opt for consistent players with a high floor.
  5. Injury Reports: Always check injury reports before finalizing your roster decisions.
  6. Matchup Analysis: Analyze each matchup to determine which players are likely to perform well based on their opponents' strengths and weaknesses.
  7. Salary Management: Balance your roster and watch your spending carefully to ensure you're not overspending on high-priced players without sufficient upside.

By incorporating these strategies and making informed decisions based on matchups and player performances, you'll adopt a winning approach to both GPP and Cash contests on FanDuel and DraftKings during Week 8 of the NFL season. Happy hunting!

  1. My favorite running back pick for Week 8 on FanDuel and DraftKings is Le'Veon Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is facing the Detroit Lions, a team that has given up the 10th-most fantasy points to running backs this season.
  2. Among my top quarterback picks for Week 8 on FanDuel and DraftKings is Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, who will be playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that has surrendered the third-most points per game to quarterbacks.
  3. In the world of American football, NFL lineups are as important as the line of scrimmage in a game of football. Just as a favorite player can make or break a fantasy football season, the right strategies can lead to victory on platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings.

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