NFL Week 8: Wide Receivers To Start
START Marvin Mims Jr.: The Denver WR is an ideal Week 8 replacement for Smith-Njigba or any other regular starter that you may be without this week, such as Amon-Ra St. Brown, Davante Adams or Marvin Harrison Jr. Mims is an upside play in a great matchup. You should also check your league’s free agent list to see if he still might be available.
If you already picked up Mims, that is because of the top fantasy draw against the Dallas pass defense, which has allowed an NFL-high 12 TD receptions to opposing WRs. The Cowboys also have allowed the second-most Fantasy Points Per Game to WRs. Last week, Mims posted season highs in catches (six), targets (seven) and yardage (85).
START Jaylin Noel: Houston has been searching for a steady No. 2 WR for a while, and this first-year WR might be making a bid to see a larger role in the passing game. In Week 7, Noel came through with his best performance yet, catching four of seven targets for 77 yards.
The Texans are dealing with some notable injuries at WR, which could increase Noel’s involvement in the passing game this week against the 49ers. He has at least earned more frequent targets based on last week’s outing.
START Luther Burden III: This rookie has already flashed some promise, and this may be a week where we see the Ben Johnson-led Bears offense start to emerge more. Baltimore’s pass defense ranks 28th in FFPG allowed to WRs. Burden can deliver downfield on a big play or two, and provide the quality fantasy output you will need this week.
START Rashid Shaheed: Spencer Rattler does not hesitate to challenge defenses, and Shaheed is his best pure deep threat. We could see a higher-scoring affair between Tampa Bay and New Orleans. Shaheed can contribute whether the Saints are staying in the game or playing from behind.
More Fantasy Football WRs To Start in Week 8: Troy Franklin, Xavier Legette, Alec Pierce, Rashod Bateman, Elic Ayomanor. These WRs may also be on your league’s free agent list if you are still looking for a one-week play.