Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland is in line for a major opportunity in Week 8. Through five games, Loveland has managed just eight receptions for 78 yards, leaving fantasy managers underwhelmed. However, with starter Cole Kmet (back) ruled out, the rookie is expected to take on a full-time role for the first time this season. Kmet has consistently played over 80% of the snaps, while Loveland has hovered around 47%, but that should spike this week. The Bears face the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2025. This matchup gives Loveland a real chance to make an impact, as he profiles as a low-end TE1 in his first game as Chicago's lead tight end.

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hamstring) ran the scout team during practice on Friday, which could be "an indication that the two-time MVP is a week away from returning." Jackson has been sidelined since injuring his hamstring in Week 4. He was able to practice in full on Friday, but it appears there is real concern that he will not be able to play in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears. If Jackson is unable to go, veteran quarterback Tyler Huntley is in line to start against Chicago. In 26 career games (14 starts), Huntley has completed 64.7% of his pass attempts for 2,854 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Should Jackson be cleared to play, he remains a must-start fantasy quarterback, but fantasy managers should likely lower their expectations for what he will do as a rusher. If Huntley gets the start, fantasy managers would likely be wise to avoid Huntley and significantly downgrade key Ravens skill position pieces such as wide receiver Zay Flowers and running back Derrick Henry.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus has cooled off after a promising start to the 2025 season. Through six games, Zaccheaus has caught 18 of 31 targets for 152 yards, ranking as the WR83 on a per-game basis. He's operated as the team's WR3, playing 58% of the snaps, ahead of rookie Luther Burden III (26%). However, with Chicago shifting toward a run-heavy approach, Zaccheaus' fantasy value continues to fade. He draws an appealing Week 8 matchup against a Ravens defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, but he remains too risky to start, especially with Burden starting to carve out a larger role in the offense.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant finished the Week 7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers by catching all four targets for 44 yards. He also scored a touchdown, his first visit to the end zone since the Week 1 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. With Mike Gesicki (pectoral) out of commission and sitting on the Injured Reserve list, Fant should continue to see the most snaps at the position for the foreseeable future. The Bengals offense looked fantastic in Week 7, totaling 33 points. However, even if Joe Flacco and company stay as hot in the Week 8 encounter with the New York Jets, Fant is still hard to trust as long as Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are in the equation. As result, the 27-year-old should be viewed as nothing more than a risky streaming option for managers in all fantasy formats.

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AtlantaFalcons kicker Parker Romo is an option for fantasy managers in Week 8's matchup with the Dolphins on Sunday. The 28-year-old is just 4-for-7 over the last four games after a 5-for-5 performance against the Vikings in Week 2, although his three misses were from 49 yards, 55 yards, and one was blocked. Romo draws a favorable matchup in Week 8, as the Falcons are favored by more than a touchdown with an implied point total of 26. It is also a home game, so there will be no weather to contend with. Additionally, Miami has yielded the third-most fantasy points to opposing kickers and is allowing over 29 points per game this season, so chalk Romo up as a viable kicking option for Sunday's contest, although he ranks just outside the top 12.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) was seen practicing ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Samuel missed last week's game due to a heel bruise, but after fully participating in practice all week, he's expected to suit up in Week 8. With Terry McLaurin also trending toward a return, the Commanders' receiving corps will be back at full strength for the first time since Week 3. However, they'll face a tough test against a Chiefs defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Samuel remains a fantasy starter, but he carries added risk due to the difficult matchup and McLaurin's likely return, which could impact his target share.

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According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the New Orleans Saints are not expected to trade wide receiver Chris Olave ahead of this year's deadline. Olave is in the final year of his rookie contract, sparking speculation about a potential move, but the Saints reportedly have no plans to deal him and are instead interested in a contract extension for their young star. Olave has been a target hog in 2025, catching 44 of 71 targets for 440 yards and three touchdowns through seven games. With the Saints committed to keeping him in New Orleans, Olave should continue to dominate the passing volume and profiles as a low-end WR2 for the rest of the fantasy season.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore has been an afterthought in Ben Johnson's offense so far this season. Through six games, Moore has hauled in 22 of 31 targets for 258 yards and one touchdown, putting him on pace to finish as the WR50 in PPR formats. While he continues to play a heavy 88% snap share, his 16.8% target share ranks just 77th in the league, a far cry from his usual alpha role. With the Bears leaning heavily on the run game and Rome Odunze emerging as the top option through the air, Moore has been left searching for consistency. However, Week 8 offers a prime get-right opportunity against a Ravens defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Moore carries FLEX appeal in Week 8 and could finally deliver a spark to his otherwise quiet campaign.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown hasn't had the year most had anticipated heading into the 2025 campaign. He scored a touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old hasn't visited the end zone since. However, Brown at least displayed signs of life in the Thursday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, finishing with 11 carries for 108 yards, marking his first game in nearly a year with over 100 yards on the ground. Rightfully so, fantasy participants remain skeptical. Still, Brown was selected early in fantasy drafts leading up to the season, so will managers feel comfortable keeping him on the bench? Some will continue to take that approach, and that's understandable. On the other hand, injuries have been a common issue for teams around the National Football League, meaning others may not have anywhere else to turn. All things considered, Brown has one of the highest ceilings at the running back position. Despite some imposing run-stoppers for the Jets, specifically Quinnen Williams and Brandon Stephens, Brown's pass-catching acumen gives him more than enough upside to warrant starting consideration in all fantasy setups.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad) was seen practicing on Saturday ahead of the team's Monday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaurin has missed the last four games with a quad injury, but his full participation throughout the week suggests he's on track to return in Week 8. If active, McLaurin will aim to inject life into the Commanders' passing offense, which ranks 25th in the NFL. However, he draws a tough matchup against a Chiefs defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season. While expectations should be tempered in his first game back, McLaurin carries FLEX value in Week 8.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has received a bit of an uptick in snaps while Lamar Jackson (hamstring) has been sidelined. A combination of the defense giving up a historic amount of points while the offense fails to get any type of rhythm meant Hill had some more passing plays to work with. Unfortunately, that only turned into nine fantasy points across their last two games. In the three games that Jackson started and finished, Hill registered a total of nine fantasy points as well. If Jackson returns against the Chicago Bears, Hill will likely take a bigger step back snap wise. On top of that, the Bears have been better against opposing running backs through the air than on the ground. Fantasy managers can avoid Hill in this matchup if possible.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has cooled off over the past two weeks, but he remains on track for a strong season. Through six games, the second-year wideout has caught 24 of 46 targets for 359 yards and five touchdowns, ranking as the WR12 on a per-game basis. Odunze's recent struggles can be attributed to a mix of poor weather and bad luck. Still, a bounce-back opportunity looms in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, who have surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. The Ravens also run man coverage at the fourth-highest rate in the league, which is where Odunze has consistently thrived. Expect Odunze to get back on track this week, offering high-end WR2 upside in a favorable matchup.

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was firmly in the K1 discussion across the first two weeks of the season. Then, Lamar Jackson (hamstring) went down, and the entire offense came to a screeching halt. Over the last three games, he's made a combined four out of five field goals and three out of three extra points. In comparison, he was 4-for-4 and 9-for-10 in the first two games. With Lamar Jackson (hamstring) on the verge of returning to the field, Loop should see a noticeable uptick in opportunities as well. Tyler Huntley could start in Week 8, but either way, Loop is trending upwards and could be a starting option again for fantasy managers looking for kicking help.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has essentially been invisible for fantasy managers outside of the first two weeks. Of course, missing Lamar Jackson (hamstring) has been part of the issue, but he only averaged two targets per game with Jackson. While the Chicago Bears defense is susceptible to some big passing plays, there have been too many receivers getting targets for Hopkins to be a consistent option. Plus, there's a chance Jackson doesn't play one more week and Tyler Huntley takes over under center. Fantasy managers can avoid Hopkins this week.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is coming off his best performance of the 2025 campaign, amassing six catches (10 targets) for 96 yards and a touchdown in the Thursday night win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Ja'Marr Chase played better, Higgins still got things done for fantasy managers. With the Bengals one victory away from a .500 record, the club will take on the winless Jets in Week 8. New York's injury report is loaded heading into the contest. However, regarding the defensive side of the ball, Sauce Gardner (concussion) has already been ruled out. Of course, this is a tough blow for the Jets. Brandon Stephens will try to do most of the heavy lifting in the secondary. Unfortunately, that may not be enough, so it appears Higgins has a strong chance of having another potent fantasy outing on Sunday, making him a starting option in all formats.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (hip) was limited in practice Friday, but heads into the weekend without an injury designation, so expect him to suit up. The 24-year-old is coming off his third straight game in which he received double-digit targets, and remains the unquestioned No. 1 in Atlanta with a 32 percent target share, good for the third-highest mark in the NFL. It is lookinglikely that Kirk Cousins will be under center on Sunday rather than Michael Penix Jr. (knee), who is nursing a bone bruise in his knee, but London was also Cousins' favorite target last season, drawing over 26 percent of looks from theveteran QB. The 6-foot-4 wideout may even get a slight touchdown boost with Cousins under center, catching seven TD passes from him in 2024. Sunday's home matchup is a good one, too, facing a generous Miami defense that has allowed over 29 points per game this season and also over the past three weeks. Although teams have been able to gash Miami on the ground, London figures to get his usual volume in this game in which Atlanta is favored by more than a touchdown, so chalk the USC product up as a mid-range WR1 again this week.

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Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai continues to trend upward in recent weeks. In Week 7, the seventh-round pick posted 94 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on just 15 touches, setting career highs across the board. Since the team's Week 5 bye, Monangai has played nearly 40% of the snaps, complementing starter D'Andre Swift, who has been on the field for 57%. With Swift battling a groin injury entering Week 8, Monangai could once again see a sizable workload against a vulnerable Baltimore Ravens run defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs this season. Even if Swift suits up (which is expected), Monangai carries FLEX appeal in this soft matchup, especially given his increasing role and recent production.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is coming off his worst game of the season, completing 15 of 26 passes for 172 yards and one interception in a Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints. Despite the rough passing performance, the Bears controlled the game on the ground, and Williams' overall season remains solid. Through seven games, the second-year signal-caller is averaging 18.3 fantasy points per game, ranking as the QB14 on a per-game basis. He'll look to bounce back in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. Notably, they've given up big performances to Josh Allen, C.J. Stroud, and Patrick Mahomes. With improved weather conditions expected and a soft matchup ahead, Williams profiles as a low-end QB1 with bounce-back potential in Week 8.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is in the midst of quite a rough fantasy season. Outside of his big game against the Detroit Lions, he's scored a total of nine fantasy points in the other five games in half-PPR formats. It turns out that when Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is hurt, there's no one to throw a deep ball to Bateman. In Week 8 against the Chicago Bears, Bateman could have his starting QB back under center with a good matchup in front of him. Nahshon Wright is likely to lineup opposite him, and he's allowed 8.6 yards per target and four touchdowns so far this year. Bateman's value is quite dependent on Jackson playing, so he'll be off the fantasy radar if the two-time MVP can't suit up.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is once again listed as questionable for Week 8 but is expected to play. Since returning from the team's Week 5 bye, Swift has been on fire, totaling 313 yards and two touchdowns on just 36 carries over his last two games. The Bears have seemingly found their rhythm on the ground, with both Swift and rookie Kyle Monangai posting their best performances of the season in recent weeks. That success should continue in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs this year. Assuming he suits up, Swift should be viewed as a high-end RB2 with strong upside in this favorable matchup.

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