Fantasy Football Today LAST-MINUTE Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em, Advice, Actives/Inactives & Q/A! (10/26 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 26, 2025
Lamar Jackson's absence reshapes the quarterback landscape, allowing Kirk Cousins and Justin Fields to take center stage. The hosts navigate injury updates affecting key wide receivers across several teams. They dive into optimal start/sit choices for running backs, like DeAndre Swift, despite tough matchups. With insights on tight end recommendations, including George Kittle and Dalton Schultz, they answer listener questions while evaluating crucial player statuses, making sure you’ve got the best lineup for Week 8!
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Ravens' QB Change Lowers Opponent Upside
- Lamar Jackson being out drastically changes Ravens-Bears expectations and removes upside for opposing QBs like Caleb Williams.
- Tyler Huntley starting reduces passing volume and lowers fantasy ceiling for players facing Baltimore.
Start Titans RBs And Flowers Vs. Bears
- Start Derrick Henry and DeAndre Swift against the Bears despite the QB uncertainty.
- Treat Zay Flowers as a reliable WR2 in that matchup.
Fields And Cousins Offer Upside With Risk
- Justin Fields offers upside but hosts worry due to missing Bengals weapons and defensive pressure.
- Kirk Cousins presents similar upside against Miami but carries significant turnover risk.