With just two byes and only a couple of "must-start" wide receivers off the board, this should be a higher-scoring receiver period than last week. That's strengthening our Week 8 fantasy WR PPR rankings, but plenty of owners will still be looking for sleepers and waiver-wire streamers to fill out their WR3 and flex spots.
Starting with injuries, we didn't see Julio Jones (knee), Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle), and Jahan Dotson (hamstring) last week, as those pass-catchers were ruled out before kickoff. Elijah Moore (personal) also didn't play, so that's a situation to watch, too. Unfortunately, we saw DK Metcalf (knee), Allen Lazard (shoulder), and Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) go down with injuries on Sunday, forcing their fellow WRs to step up. As news breaks surrounding these banged-up WRs, we'll adjust our rankings accordingly.
Transitioning to tough matchups, Darnell Mooney (@ Cowboys), Allen Robinson (vs. 49ers), Devin Duvernay (@ Buccaneers), Robbie Anderson (@ Vikings), Allen Robinson (vs. 49ers), George Pickens and Chase Claypool (@ Eagles), Garrett Wilson (@ Patriots), Romeo Doubs (@ Bills), and Zay Jones (vs. Broncos) are WRs worth avoiding, provided you have better replacement options. Some have the potential for negative game scripts, forcing their respective offenses to employ more pass-heavy approaches, but with inconsistent targets, it's tough to make a case to start any of these wide receivers even in 12-team leagues, especially in PPR formats. Jones might be the one exception, as he has a similar outlook to Courtland Sutton (@ Jaguars), who's likely on a lot of "sit" lists.
WEEK 8 PPR RANKINGS
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Conversely, fringe WRs who are worthy of starting spots in shallower leagues include Hunter Renfrow (@ Saints), Josh Reynolds (vs. Dolphins), Tyler Boyd (@ Browns), Alec Pierce and Parris Campbell (vs. Commanders), and Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson (@ Seahawks). All see steady targets, giving them solid PPR floors, and all have favorable matchups this week. Drake London (vs. Panthers), D.J. Moore (@ Falcons), and Adam Thielen (vs. Cardinals) are the even higher-end version of these pass-catchers.
WEEK 8 STANDARD RANKINGS
QBs | RBs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers
Rondale Moore (@ Vikings), Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin (@ Colts), Jakobi Meyers (@ Jets), Allen Lazard (@ Bills), if active, and Robert Woods (@ Texans) are still worth starting despite neutral-to-poor matchups. The targets are usually there for these guys, and in PPR leagues, having that solid floor is huge. You might have higher-upside alternatives, and if you feel like you'll need big points more than "safe" points, you can swap them, but don't get greedy. Marquise Goodwin (vs. Giants) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (vs. Bengals) also fit into this group.
Going much deeper, Terrace Marshall Jr. (@ Falcons), Trent Sherfield (@ Lions), Nico Collins (vs. Titans), Tre’Quan Smith (vs. Raiders), Mack Hollins (@ Saints), and Olamide Zaccheaus (vs. Panthers) could find their way into some lineups. Again, we wouldn't play any of these guys over the receivers mentioned above, but between their matchups and/or target share, they have some boom-or-bust appeal.
Note: We'll be updating these WR PPR rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues
Rank Player
1 Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. 49ers
2 Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Lions
3 Davante Adams, Raiders @ Saints
4 Stefon Diggs, Bills vs. Packers
5 A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. Steelers
6 Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Browns
7 Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Ravens
8 Justin Jefferson, Vikings vs. Cardinals
9 Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Lions
10 DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals @ Vikings
11 Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Rams
12 Michael Pittman Jr., Colts vs. Commanders
13 Chris Olave, Saints vs. Raiders
14 Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Browns
15 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions vs. Dolphins
16 Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Ravens
17 DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. Steelers
18 CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Bears
19 Amari Cooper, Browns vs. Bengals
20 Gabriel Davis, Bills vs. Packers
21 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Giants
22 Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Eagles
23 Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Rams
24 Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. Titans
25 D.J. Moore, Panthers @ Falcons
26 Adam Thielen, Vikings vs. Cardinals
27 Drake London, Falcons vs. Panthers
28 Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ Colts
29 Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Jaguars
30 Rashod Bateman, Ravens @ Buccaneers
31 Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Broncos
32 Tyler Boyd, Bengals @ Browns
33 Parris Campbell, Colts vs. Commanders
34 Hunter Renfrow, Raiders @ Saints
35 Curtis Samuel, Commanders @ Colts
36 Jakobi Meyers, Patriots @ Jets
37 Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Jaguars
38 Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Vikings
39 Alec Pierce, Colts vs. Commanders
40 Allen Lazard, Packers @ Bills
41 Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants @ Seahawks
42 Robert Woods, Titans @ Texans
43 Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Broncos
44 Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns vs. Bengals
45 Marquise Goodwin, Seahawks vs. Giants
46 Darius Slayton, Giants @ Seahawks
47 Mack Hollins, Raiders @ Saints
48 Nico Collins, Texans vs. Titans
49 Romeo Doubs, Packers @ Bills
50 Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Patriots
51 Jahan Dotson, Commanders @ Colts
52 Josh Reynolds, Lions vs. Dolphins
53 George Pickens, Steelers @ Eagles
54 Darnell Mooney, Bears @ Cowboys
55 Tre'Quan Smith, Saints vs. Raiders
56 Allen Robinson II, Rams vs. 49ers
57 Olamide Zaccheaus, Falcons vs. Panthers
58 Terrace Marshall Jr., Panthers @ Falcons
59 Devin Duvernay, Ravens @ Buccaneers
60 Trent Sherfield, Dolphins @ Lions
61 Robbie Anderson, Cardinals @ Vikings
62 Isaiah McKenzie, Bills vs. Packers
63 Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Bears
64 Tyquan Thornton, Patriots @ Jets
65 Noah Brown, Cowboys vs. Bears
66 Kalif Raymond, Lions vs. Dolphins
67 Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars vs. Broncos
68 Braxton Berrios, Jets vs. Patriots
69 Chase Claypool, Steelers @ Eagles
70 Marquez Callaway, Saints vs. Raiders
71 Quez Watkins, Eagles vs. Steelers
72 Van Jefferson, Rams vs. 49ers
73 K.J. Hamler, Broncos @ Jaguars
74 Elijah Moore, Jets vs. Patriots
75 K.J. Osborn, Vikings vs. Cardinals
76 Sammy Watkins, Packers @ Bills
77 Russell Gage, Buccaneers vs. Ravens
78 A.J. Green, Cardinals @ Vikings
79 Jauan Jennings, 49ers @ Rams
80 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans @ Texans
81 Richie James Jr., Giants @ Seahawks
82 DeVante Parker, Patriots @ Jets
83 Velus Jones Jr., Bears @ Cowboys
84 Demarcus Robinson, Ravens @ Buccaneers
85 Nelson Agholor, Patriots @ Jets