Mike Clay thinks Tony Pollard is a lock to start in Week 8 if EzekielElliott is out. There is a time and a place for this. Which one should you begin? Who should you sit next to? In order to help you set your fantasy football lineups and avoid starting a player who won't be in the lineup, we'll post fantasy relevant updates and analysis here. The rankings used in this column come from the Fantasy staff at Disney. Around 11:30 a.m. is when official Sunday inactives should start arriving. The games will be played at a later time. For the most up to date information, refresh frequently. With analysis for each of the games left to be played, last-minute pickup options and our take on the biggest stories of the weekend, you can get your lineups set for Week 8. Week 8 is the ninth week of the season.
Mike Clay breaks down each game from all angles, with projections and advice for key players.1 p.m. ET games
Offense
There is a fantasy hot seat.
Eric Karabell discusses players who are facing the most pressure to perform, including some tough start/sit decisions.
The last-minute picks.
Matt Bowen offers names to consider if you need a bye-week fill-in or if you're streaming at a position.
Week 8 rankings are included in the daily notes.
James Conner is a running back for the Arizona Rattlers.
Impact: Eno Benjamin should handle the majority of carries.
Darrel Williams is a running back for the Arizona Rattlers.
Impact: If he plays, he's likely to only get a handful of touches.
Matt Prater is Questionable.
Impact: Rodrigo Blankenship will reportedly be handling kickoffs either way, but Prater is a game-time call.
Chuba Hubbard left the car with an ankle injury.
Impact: Raheem Blackshear will get some carries behind D'Onta Foreman.
The running back for the Dallas Cowboys is doubtful with a knee injury.
Impact: Malik Davis was signed from the practice squad. That's your cue to consider sitting Elliott in fantasy.
There is a question about Noah Brown's foot.
Impact: Jalen Tolbert could be in the mix for some targets.
There is a question as to whether or not the knee is questionable.
Impact: It's not so much starting that should be a problem for Schultz. The issue could be an inability to finish the game.
Amon-ra St. Brown is a receiver for the Detroit Lions.
Impact: After a full Friday practice, things look good for St. Brown to play this weekend.
Davante Adams has an illness that is questionable.
Impact: After missing a few days with flu-like symptoms, Adams should be fine for Sunday.
Mack Hollins is a questionable.
Impact: Meanwhile, Hunter Renfrow is not on the injury report and will see whatever targets Hollins can't be on the field for.
There is a question as to whether or notDarren Waller is a hamstring.
Impact: Limited in practice all week, but it's still possible he tries to play. Foster Moreau's fantasy value hangs on the decision.
The MIA's Durham Smythe is a tight end.
Impact: If Smythe plays, he takes fantasy value away from Mike Gesicki without really claiming much for himself.
Nelson Agholor is a football player.
Impact: Tyquan Thornton might get more looks this week even if Agholor is able to play.
The receiver is out with an ankle injury.
Impact: Chris Olave and likely Taysom Hill would get a very large share of the team's passing targets.
The foot of Michael Thomas was removed.
Impact: Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith become deep-league flex options.
There is a question about Juwan Johnson's hamstring.
Impact: Whichever Saints TE gets the cleanest bill of health, that's the one to consider as a bye week streaming option.
The Ankle is a questionable.
Impact: See above.
The NYJ'sCorey Davis has a knee injury.
Impact: Elijah Moore and Garrett Wilson will get to see which one Zach Wilson likes best.
Chris Boswell is out.
Impact: Nick Sciba has been signed as an emergency replacement. You had best look elsewhere if Boswell is your kicker.
Dennis Gardeck is out due to an ankle injury.
The CB, ARI, is questionable.
A.J. Terrell is out with a hamstring.
Jaylinn has a concussion.
The shoulder is a questionable.
The questionable is Juston Burris, S, CAR: Hip.
Jaycee Horn's Ribs are Questionable.
The shoulder is questionable.
The questionable is Malik Hooker.
DeShon's Finger -- OUT.
The back of Divine Deablo is questionable.
Illness is questionable.
Back -- questionable, is it?
MIA: Groin is questionable.
Jonathan Bullard is from Minnesota.
Christian Barmore left the game with a knee injury.
Josh Uche is questionable.
The ankle of Jonathan Jones is questionable.
Kyle Dugger is out with an ankle injury.
Illness is questionable.
Marshon Lattimore is out.
The CB is Questionable.
Larry Ogunjobi left the game with a knee injury.
Brandin Cooks' wrist is questionable.
Impact: Amidst trade rumors, it remains to be seen if Cooks will even be allowed to suit up.
The HOU: Groin is OUT.
Impact: Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett may end up being the team's top two WR options this week.
Matt Ryan is a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.
Impact: Sam Ehlinger was already going to take over the starting job. The shoulder has nothing to do with it.
Akers is out of the picture.
Impact: Darrell Henderson Jr. once again will handle No. 1 RB duties. WR Van Jefferson has been activated from IR.
Kenny Golladay is out due to a knee injury.
Impact: Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton have pretty much made Golladay a forgotten man anyway.
Daniel Bellinger is out.
Impact: Chris Myarick will take over TE duties.
There is a question about Tyler Lockett's hamstring.
Impact: His ribs are hurting as well, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him try to play.
DK Metcalf's knee is a questionable one.
Impact: There still a chance he sits, which would open it up for Marquise Goodwin or Dee Eskridge to see extra looks.
Deebo Samuel was removed from the team.
Impact: Brandon Aiyuk becomes the primary focus in the passing game.
There is a question about Jauan's hamstring.
Impact: If he can play, Samuel's absence opens up a lot of possibilities for him.
Tannehill has an ankle injury.
Impact: Malik Willis has started in practice most of the week. He appears to be ready to step up.
Jahan Dotson was out due to a hernia.
Impact: Dyami Brown (groin) is questionable, but would be the No. 3 WR if he plays.
The calf is questionable.
Impact: He has practiced all week, so it's looking good for him to play.
The chest is questionable.
Green's knee is questionable.
Paye has an ankle injury.
Kenny Moore II is a CB.
Leonard Williams has an elbow.
Poona Ford's ankle is questionable.
Darrell Taylor is a defensive player for the Sea.
Arik Armstead left the game with a foot injury.
Dre Greenlaw left the game with a calf injury.
Simmons has an ankle.
Cole Holcomb was out with a foot injury.
Allen Lazard is out due to a shoulder injury.
Impact: Sammy Watkins and Romeo Doubs will be the Packers' top WR options.
The question is "questionable".
Impact: The team is optimistic he can finally get back onto the field this week.
Gary has a concussion and it's questionable.
Baron Browning is from the Denver area.
Agnew's knee is inactive.
Impact: Even if he played, he'd have zero fantasy effect unless he returned a kick for a score.
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