Week 8 Sleepers: Hubbard, Singletary, Downs Among Underrated Fantasy Football Options
With a packed roster in Week 8, fantasy football owners are faced with numerous start ’em, sit ’em decisions. The abundance of players available has led to debates and tough choices. However, fear not! Our Week 8 sleeper list is here to help alleviate your concerns. We have identified players such as Chuba Hubbard, Devin Singletary, Josh Downs, and Taysom Hill as underrated options that could make a difference in your fantasy lineup.
It is essential to note that while we believe in the potential of our sleeper picks, they can also disappoint. We take some risks with our sleeper picks because it’s unnecessary to recommend a bunch of must-starts. If you already have established star players in your roster, you may not need our advice anyway. Nonetheless, our sleeper picks can be valuable for finding DFS values as their prices should be affordable.
We hope our Week 7 sleeper picks helped you secure a victory, as we accurately predicted strong fantasy performances from D’Onta Foreman, Rashee Rice, Javonte Williams, David Njoku, Josh Dobbs, and Jauan Jennings. Our goal is to achieve an even higher success rate this week.
Let’s round out your fantasy lineup with some of our Week 8 sleepers:
1. Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Cardinals: Edwards should have a productive game against the Cardinals, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to running backs this season.
2. Chuba Hubbard, Panthers vs. Texans: Hubbard is expected to lead the running back committee for the Panthers, even if Miles Sanders returns. The Texans’ defense has shown vulnerabilities against the run, making Hubbard a favorable option.
3. Devin Singletary, Texans @ Panthers: Singletary, despite being overshadowed by other running backs, led the Texans in rushing in Week 6. With only 10 touches, he can still provide flex value against a Panthers’ defense that allows the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
4. C.J. Stroud, Texans @ Panthers: Stroud has been averaging 24.7 fantasy points per game over the past five games and faces a Carolina defense that has allowed significant points to quarterbacks in recent games.
5. Mac Jones, Patriots at Dolphins: With the Patriots’ offense reviving, Jones should have ample opportunities to throw against the Dolphins. He is expected to perform well in a trailing scenario.
6. Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Jaguars: Pickett showed improvement with Diontae Johnson back in the lineup and has a favorable matchup against a Jaguars’ defense that allows the sixth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
7. Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Broncos: Rice has been impressing with his performance, averaging 13.8 PPR points per game over the past three weeks. He now has a chance to exploit the Broncos’ weak defense in collaboration with Patrick Mahomes.
8. Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Vikings: Doubs has been relatively quiet recently, but he scored in the previous game. With Christian Watson banged up, Doubs could have a successful outing against the Vikings.
9. Josh Downs, Colts vs. Saints: Downs has been in great form, catching 16-of-20 targets for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the past three games. Despite the tough Saints’ pass defense, Downs has the potential for a breakout performance.
10. Taysom Hill, Saints @ Colts: Hill has quietly been contributing to the Saints’ offense both as a receiver and runner. His usage as a short-yardage and goal-line weapon makes him an intriguing option, especially for those in need of tight end help.
11. Jake Ferguson, Cowboys vs. Rams: The Rams’ defense has shown vulnerabilities against tight ends, and Ferguson, with Dak Prescott leading the offense, has a good chance to score in the red zone.
12. Michael Mayer, Raiders @ Lions: Mayer may have had a regression last week due to the quarterback situation, but with a more experienced quarterback leading the way, he should perform well against a Lions’ defense that allows the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
In addition to the sleeper picks, we also recommend the Houston Texans’ defense against the Panthers. Despite the Texan’s recent defensive improvements, they are still widely available in fantasy leagues and have been performing well, allowing an average of just 14.3 points per game over their past four games while creating turnovers.
Moreover, the Tennessee Titans’ defense is a solid choice against the Falcons, as they are expected to shut down the run and force sacks and takeaways.
Lastly, the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense should be able to put pressure on the Bears’ quarterback and generate turnovers, considering their impressive performance against the Raiders in their previous game.
By incorporating these sleeper picks and defensive recommendations into your lineup, you can maximize your chances of success in Week 8 of fantasy football. Don’t sleep on these underrated players as they could be the difference-makers you need to secure a victory.
