NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 8
NFL DraftKings Picks: Week 8
After “byemageddon” last week we have the main slate with 12 games on it in Week 8. The only two teams off this week are the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders. There are some injury situations to monitor as per usual and as always, be sure to check the inactive lists and follow the breaking injury news. It can often result in a “free square” for your lineup. Each week Fantasy Data will bring you 20 players that we like for the Draftkings Sunday main slate. Let us get right to it.
Don't forget to also check out DraftKings Cash Game Core: Week 8
Studs to Splurge For
Here we will highlight two players at each position that are in the top-five of their respective position and are deemed worthy of “paying up” for in your lineup. Please note these players will likely be highly owned so if you are looking to differentiate, you will want to pull more players from the next two sections.
Quarterbacks
Josh Allen | $8100 | MIA @ BUF
The Miami Dolphins have been reeling and lost six straight games, including back-to-back losses to Jacksonville and Atlanta. Up next is a trip to Orchard Park. Not exactly a get-right spot. Josh Allen has been terrorizing defenses through the air and on the ground in 2021. Miami ranks 26th against the position and cannot stop the run either. Look for Allen to continue his dominant ways in Week 8.
Matthew Stafford | $7600 | LAR @ HOU
Matthew Stafford has been a model of consistency in 2021, scoring at least 18.2 DK points in every game this year. The former Detroit Lion signal-caller is also averaging a healthy 25.94 points over his last five, including two 30+ point performances. The Houston Texans rank 22nd against the position and, like the Miami Dolphins, are a mess. Stafford should have no trouble hitting value in this one.
Running Backs
Alvin Kamara | $8700 | TB @ NO
The real Alvin Kamara finally stood up Monday night, scoring a season-high 36.9 DK points. Over the past two games, the stud running back is averaging a robust 33.05 points. A tough matchup is on deck against the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2nd against the position). However, Khalil Herbert and the lackluster Chicago Bears offense just ran for over 100 yards on them, so it is not impossible plus Kamara makes his hay in the passing game. Look for him to be low owned due to cost and the matchup.
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Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith has been playing fantasy sports (football and baseball) for nearly 20 years. Jeff is a member of the FSWA and a Senior Writer at DLF. Despite growing up in Buffalo Bills country, he is an avid Chicago Bears fan. It was Walter Payton that did it. When not writing or researching fantasy sports or playing DFS, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and their Bichon Poo, Daisy. He also likes video games, craft beer, and recently became the owner of his own business.