"Injury Woes and Quarterback Concerns Shake Up Week 8 Fantasy Football Landscape"

26/10/2025 2 min
"Injury Woes and Quarterback Concerns Shake Up Week 8 Fantasy Football Landscape"

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Good morning listeners, this is your Fantasy Football update covering the latest developments that are shaking up rankings heading into Week 8.The injury bug continues to wreak havoc across the league. Mike Evans suffered both a concussion and a clavicle fracture during Monday night's game against the Lions. According to Draft Sharks, Evans is expected to miss six to eight weeks, which essentially ends his fantasy season for most managers. The Buccaneers will now lean more heavily on their remaining receivers.Quarterback situations are causing major headaches for fantasy managers this week. Lamar Jackson is dealing with a hamstring injury with a projected return around Week 9 or 10. Jayden Daniels is also sidelined with a hamstring issue, expected back around Week 10. Kyler Murray is nursing a foot injury that should keep him out until Week 9 or 10. This creates what ESPN is calling bye-mageddon, with six teams on bye including the Seahawks, Rams, Lions, Cardinals, Jaguars, and one more.On the positive side, Christian Watson has been activated from the PUP list and should make his 2025 debut this week for the Packers. This gives Aaron Rodgers another weapon in the receiving corps.The Fantasy Footballers podcast recently highlighted some important rest-of-season targets. Matthew Stafford has been quietly excellent, ranking as the quarterback four in fantasy points over the last month. With Devontae Adams now in the red zone, Stafford is finally getting those touchdown opportunities that previously went to Kyron Williams on the ground. Chase Brown also emerged as a second-half sleeper candidate worth targeting in trades.Puka Nacua is dealing with a foot and ankle issue but should return around Week 9. Garrett Wilson has a knee concern with a similar timeline. David Njoku's knee injury has him questionable for Week 8 or 9. Brock Bowers is expected back Week 9 from his knee injury.Running back depth charts are shifting as well. Kendre Miller suffered a season-ending ACL tear and will undergo surgery this week, opening up opportunities in the Saints backfield.Thank you for tuning in to this Fantasy Football update. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any crucial information that could make or break your fantasy season. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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