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Week 8 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1790)

Oct 22, 2025
In this discussion, the hosts tackle the biggest differences in wide receiver rankings for Week 8. They highlight Rashee Rice's rising status in the Chiefs' offense, emphasizing his significant target share. Emeka Egbuka's chance to shine with Mike Evans out also gets attention. The debate heats up around Devonta Smith versus AJ Brown, as volatility meets consistency. Plus, insights on George Pickens and Matthew Golden's boom-or-bust potential keep the conversation lively!
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INSIGHT

Bi-Pocalypse Creates Waiver Advantage

  • Week 8 is a "bi-pocalypse" with six teams on bye, creating unusual lineup decisions and waiver value.
  • Andrew Erickson says this week rewards managers who scoured waivers and identify sneaky starters.
ADVICE

Prioritize Volume Over One-Week Pops

  • Start elite receivers even with tough matchups; Jamar Chase returned to the top spot for Week 8.
  • Trust consistent target share and volume over one-week explosions when setting lineups.
ADVICE

Ride Rasheed Rice Early

  • Start Rashee Rice aggressively after his return; Mahomes targeted him 11 times on limited snaps.
  • Expect Rice's snap share and red-zone usage to increase in coming weeks.
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