After missing practice Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) practiced in full Thursday and Friday, carrying no injury designation heading into the weekend. Still, with Anthony Richardson at quarterback, the team's pass catchers have limited upside as Richardson has a 47.4% completion rate and is averaging a meager 178 yards passing per game in the four full games he's played. In the two games Downs has played with Richardson under center, the 23-year-old has just four catches on eight targets, totaling a paltry 25 yards receiving. Regardless of QB, Downs is reliant on his yards after catch (YAC) ability, as the third-round pick has a low 5.24 aDOT, gaining 109 YAC (45.0% of 242 total). In Week 8, the Colts face the Texans who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, but Indy already took them on in Week 1 with Richardson completing just nine of 19 passes in the contest. Thus, Downs figures to be a WR5 this week or low-end Flex play.

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Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is a top tight end option in a Week 8 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The veteran tight end has been efficient since returning from injury two weeks ago, catching all 15 of his targets. After a 10-catch, 102-yard performance against the Chicago Bears, Engram came back down to Earth a bit with a five-catch, 35-yard performance against the New England Patriots. Given the volatility of the position and Engram's expectations entering the season, he should be started without hesitation this week. The Packers have been good against the pass this season but have been better against wide receivers than tight ends, meaning Engram could be in for an outing closer to his Week 6 performance than last week's performance. Engram should be viewed as a clear TE1 who should be Trevor Lawrence's go-to receiver this week.

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby may have the opportunity to dominate touches again in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers defense has been great against the pass, but somewhat weak against the run, meaning as long as Travis Etienne Jr. (a game-time decision with a hamstring injury) misses out again, Bigsby has a chance for a big day. Even if Etienne Jr. does return this week, Bigsby is a playable option in fantasy lineups given his ability to produce even with limited touches. Bigsby has put up 90 yards or more in three of his last four games, with last week being his first game with over a 50 percent snap share. Given his big-play ability and decent matchup, Bigsby should be viewed as an RB2 with RB1 upside with no Etienne Jr., otherwise, he should be viewed as a high-upside flex option.

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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (foot) was limited in practice all week long and is officially questionable to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Oluokun is still on injured reserve, so he'd need to be activated by 4 p.m. Saturday in order to be eligible for this weekend's clash with Green Bay. The 29-year-old registered 22 tackles and one sack through three games earlier this season.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Dalvin Cook is "ready" and "in position" to play, head coach Mike McCarthy told the media. Executive vice president Stephen Jones also noted that coaches "have been talking to us about how it's about time for him to get his opportunity" as Cook continues to impress in his role on the practice squad. The 29-year-old would offer valuable competition to a backfield struggling to get its legs in the first half of the season. While Cook might never supplant Rico Dowdle as Dallas' No. 1 running back, he could certainly earn meaningful touches starting this week against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has looked better of late but might struggle against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Lawrence has averaged just under 15 fantasy points per game this season, which should be his expected output against Jaire Alexander and the stout Packers secondary. Evan Engram, Brian Thomas Jr., and Christian Kirk have all been serviceable weapons for Lawrence and the Jaguars offense, but that hasn't translated to great fantasy success for the former top pick. While the Packers have been one of the top defenses against quarterbacks in fantasy, one reason fantasy managers can be optimistic is that the Chicago Bears have been even better against quarterbacks, who Lawrence put up a solid 17 fantasy points against in Week 6. In a tough Week 8 matchup, Lawrence should be considered a solid QB2 with limited upside.

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New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick has officially signed his adjusted one-year contract and will make his team debut on Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, Reddick refused to play a snap for the Jets without an adjusted deal in place. While this new one-year deal is presumably less desirable than a multi-year extension, it gives Reddick an opportunity to cash in on his previous success while still having more than half a season to showcase himself before 2025 free agency. Assuming Reddick hasn't lost a step during his holdout, he should return just as dominant as ever. He registered 50.5 sacks and four forced fumbles from 2020 through 2023.

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Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (back) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. However, he is still listed as questionable to face the Denver Broncos in Week 8. The 24-year-old was Carolina's top tight end when healthy, but he only caught seven passes through parts of four games. Since his last appearance in Week 5, rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders has taken on a much bigger role offensively, registering 11 receptions and 110 yards over his two most recent games. The stats would suggest that Sanders starts at tight end in Week 8, even if Tremble is healthy enough to play.

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San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (right ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. This hardly comes as a surprise given that Moody missed all three practices this week and hasn't played since initially suffering the injury in Week 5. Injuries to Moody and Matthew Wright have led the 49ers to bring in Anders Carlson, who went 2-for-2 on field goals but missed his lone extra-point attempt last weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Carlson is a fringe top-14 option at the kicker position in fantasy football this week.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond is projected to have an increased role over the next two weeks as teammate Jameson Williams serves a suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy. Raymond had already started to see an uptick in production with Williams on the field, catching seven passes for 112 yards and one touchdown over his last two games. Still, he was only running roughly one-third of the offensive snaps over those two weeks, but that number should jump with Williams off the field. Raymond and Tim Patrick will presumably compete for the No. 2 receiver role behind Amon-Ra St. Brown until Williams is eligible to return. For the time being, Raymond is only startable in deep fantasy leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) practiced in a full capacity on Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and will play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. Although Mason hasn't missed a game yet this season, the shoulder injury has hindered him ever since Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks. His production has taken a bit of a step back over the last few games, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4. With that said, he's in a great position to bounce back this week against a Cowboys defense allowing the seventh-most fantasy points and third-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2024.

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He had to compete with fellow RB Zamir White for touches, but took the lion's share of the backfield work. The former Viking rushed 23 times for 92 yards and caught three passes for 31 yards in the team's 15-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week. He'll face a much tougher defense this week. The Chiefs have allowed just 14.0 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing running backs -- no other team has allowed less than 17. He's a decent RB3/FLEX option in deeper leagues due to his pass-catching upside and potential workload. Even if the Raiders get blown out, he could see a decent number of passes thrown his way.

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a solid starter this week, thanks to a favorable matchup against the Washington Commanders secondary. Kmet has been a boom-or-bust tight end, but in this year's tight-end landscape, that has proven to be more than sufficient for fantasy managers. While he has had some early inconsistent weeks, he has become increasingly reliable recently. Over his last four games, Kmet has averaged 5.3 receptions and 64.5 receiving yards, scoring three touchdowns and boasting a 12.3 yards per catch average during that stretch. His connection with quarterback Caleb Williams is strengthening, typical for young quarterbacks who lean on their larger targets as safety valves. Kmet ranks as a borderline top-10 tight end this week, making him a confident start following his bye week. On National Tight End Day, how can we not start Kmet?

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The Chicago Bears' defense and special teams aim to build on their strong early-season performance against the Washington Commanders this week. The critical factor in deciding whether to start the Bears defenseand how confidentlyhinges on the status of Jayden Daniels (ribs). Starting the Bear's defense could be risky if Daniels plays, regardless of whether he's limited. Daniels has already established himself as one of the league's top playmaking quarterbacks, capable of making explosive plays with both his legs and arm. If he's unable to go, veteran Marcus Mariota will take the helm. Also on the injury front, the Bears' secondary will be without two starters, safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring), during Sunday's game against Washington. While Mariota had a solid outing last week in relief of Daniels against the struggling Carolina Panthers, the Bears defense would likely welcome the chance to face him. This scenario would make the Bears a viable start across all leagues, as they would hope to force a turnover or two from Mariota.

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Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is a solid fantasy option for Week 8 against the Washington Commanders. Although he missed his only field goal attempt last week against the Jaguars, he did convert all five of his extra points. The Bears' offense is expected to perform well against Washington this Sunday, providing Santos with several kicking opportunities. However, his fantasy value is limited, as the offense has been so effective that they often score touchdowns instead of relying on field goals. While more attractive options may be available, you can comfortably include Santos in your lineup if needed.

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This Sunday, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is a strong fantasy option as he takes on the Washington Commanders. The former USC Trojans standout returns to his hometown of Washington D.C. with the Bears following a bye week. This will be Williams' first NFL game in the city, where he attended Gonzaga College High School before playing at Oklahoma and USC. He'll also be going up against his former offensive coach, Kliff Kingsbury, who now runs the offense for Washington. Although the matchup was anticipated to showcase the top two picks of the 2024 NFL draft, Jayden Daniels' (ribs) availability is uncertain due to a rib injury suffered in Week 7. While a showdown between the top picks would be exciting for NFL fans, Williams' matchup against the Commanders' defense will excite fantasy managers, even as they've improved recently. Although defensive-minded head coach Dan Quinn may have some tricks up his sleeve for the rookie, this matchup is too enticing to pass up for starting the Bears' signal caller.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is a solid borderline RB2 for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders, which offers a favorable matchup for him. Before the Bears' bye week, Swift was on a roll, rushing for at least 70 yards in his last three games. Facing an average Washington run defense, he should be able to maintain that momentum, if not exceed it. The Commanders have struggled against solid rushing attacks this season, allowing 5.2 yards per carry to running backs. With Jayden Daniels likely sidelined, the Bears should be able to take the lead and rely on their running game to secure a victory. After an extra week to work on their offensive line and running game during the bye, expect a big performance from Swift this Sunday.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is a strong WR2 option this week against the struggling Washington Commanders secondary, where he has enjoyed considerable success. Last season, Moore had one of the best games of his career against the Commanders, racking up 230 yards and three touchdowns. He'll aim to replicate that performance this year with an improved quarterback and a more potent overall offense. However, the Commanders' defense has shown improvement under new head coach Dan Quinn, significantly reducing explosive plays, which Moore exploited multiple times in his standout game last season. With rookie quarterback Caleb Williams throwing him the ball, the matchup might not matter at all. Start Moore confidently this week and hope he can recreate his historic performance from last year.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen is eager to build on the momentum he gained in London this Sunday against a mediocre Washington Commanders secondary. Allen had his best performance as a Bear in his last outing, catching two touchdowns during a rout of Jacksonville. Although predicting which Bears playmakers will shine each week is challenging, it's encouraging to see Allen thrive after starting the season injured. With an extra week of rest from the bye, he should be closer to his peak form against Washington. While it might be unrealistic to expect two touchdowns every week, Allen has the potential for big games against teams that struggle against slot receivers, and Washington fits that bill. Start Allen as a WR3/Flex option, especially if Jayden Daniels plays, as that could lead to a higher-scoring game.

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Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze has the potential for a solid performance this Sunday against a vulnerable Washington Commanders secondary. While Odunze has primarily been quiet this season, he has made some impressive plays, with his standout performance coming against the Colts. The challenge lies in the Bears' depth of weapons, which results in fewer opportunities for Odunze to shine. He has shown flashes of the production you'd expect from a top-ten pick, but starting him remains a gamble unless you're desperate for a flex option. With no byes this week, you likely have better choices, but if you're seeking a high-upside play, Odunze could be worth considering.

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