Below you will find some useful NFL fantasy football tips and picks. On a weekly basis, we will discuss some of the better running backs and quarterbacks to start and sit each week of the NFL season. Check back on a weekly basis for more start em and sit em NFL fantasy football advice and tips from Bankroll Sports.
Week 8 Fantasy Quarterback & Running Back Picks
Week 8 Positive Quarterback Picks (Start Em')
Drew Brees goes up against a positive (19) opponent when the Saints take on the Falcons in week 8. The Falcons have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 19 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 22 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 262 passing yards per game against them (rated # 27). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 84.11 pass rating against them (rated # 15 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 16 in the NFL. Brees is ranked # 1 at his position in week 8.
Kyle Orton goes up against a positive (18) opponent when the Broncos take on the Ravens in week 8. The Ravens have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 18 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 21 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 258 passing yards per game against them (rated # 24). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 89.1 pass rating against them (rated # 22 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 22 in the NFL. Orton is ranked # 7 at his position in week 8.
Derek Anderson goes up against a positive (19) opponent when the Browns take on the Bears this week. The Bears have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 19 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 26 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 239 passing yards per game against them (rated # 19). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 91.22 pass rating against them (rated # 24 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 26 in the NFL. Anderson is ranked # 19 at his position in week 8.
Jay Cutler goes up against a positive (19) opponent when the Bears take on the Browns in week 8. The Browns have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 19 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 24 in the league). Opponents are averaging 252 passing yards per game against them (rated # 21). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 93.97 pass rating against them (rated # 26 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 17 in the league. Cutler is ranked # 5 at his position in week 8.
David Garrard goes up against a positive (30) opponent when the Jaguars take on the Titans in week 8. The Titans have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 30 fantasy points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 32 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 326 passing yards per game against them (rated # 32). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 117.54 pass rating against them (rated # 31 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 31 in the NFL. Garrard is ranked # 4 at his position in week 8.
Marc Bulger goes up against a positive (25) opponent when the Rams take on the Lions in week 8. The Lions have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 25 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 31 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 274 passing yards per game against them (rated # 31). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 118.73 pass rating against them (rated # 32 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 32 in the NFL. Bulger is ranked # 18 at his position in week 8.
Matthew Stafford goes up against a positive (21) opponent when the Lions take on the Rams in week 8. The Rams have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 21 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 28 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 259 passing yards per game against them (rated # 25). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 102.62 pass rating against them (rated # 30 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 30 in the NFL. Stafford is ranked # 16 at his position in week 8.
Matt Hasselbeck goes up against a positive (19) opponent when the Seahawks take on the Cowboys in week 8. The Cowboys have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 19 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 23 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 253 passing yards per game against them (rated # 23). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 90.41 pass rating against them (rated # 23 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 21 in the NFL. Hasselbeck is ranked # 8 at his position in week 8.
Kerry Collins (or will it be Vince Young?) goes up against a positive (21) opponent when the Titans take on the Jaguars in week 8. The Jaguars have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 21 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 30 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 267 passing yards per game against them (rated # 29). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 99.32 pass rating against them (rated # 28 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 29 in the NFL. Collins is ranked # 14 among his peers in week 8.
Week 8 Negative Quaterback Picks (Sit Em')
Eli Manning goes up against a negative (14) opponent when the Giants take on the Eagles this week. The Eagles have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 14 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 11 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 214 passing yards per game against them (rated # 11). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 70.26 pass rating against them (rated # 7 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 18 in the NFL. Manning is ranked # 15 at his position in week 8.
Brett Favre goes up against a negative (14) opponent when the Vikings take on the Packers in week 8. The Packers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 14 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 8 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 187 passing yards per game against them (rated # 7). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 65.03 pass rating against them (rated # 4 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 3 in the NFL. Favre is ranked # 13 at his position this week.
Chad Henne goes up against a negative (11) opponent when the Dolphins take on the Jets this week. The Jets have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 11 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 1 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 186 passing yards per game against them (rated # 6). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 63.43 pass rating against them (rated # 3 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 2 in the NFL. Henne is ranked # 25 at his position in week 8.
Matt Ryan goes up against a negative (11) opponent when the Falcons take on the Saints in week 8. The Saints have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 11 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 5 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 225 passing yards per game against them (rated # 14). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 52.97 pass rating against them (rated # 1 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 1 in the NFL. Ryan is ranked # 17 at his position this week.
JaMarcus Russell goes up against a negative (14) opponent when the Raiders take on the Chargers in week 8. The Chargers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 14 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 10 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 172 passing yards per game against them (rated # 4). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 74.89 pass rating against them (rated # 9 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 14 in the league. Russell is ranked # 23 at his position in week 8.
Joe Flacco goes up against a negative (11) opponent when the Ravens take on the Broncos in week 8. The Broncos have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 11 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 2 in the league). Opponents are averaging 202 passing yards per game against them (rated # 9). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 70.15 pass rating against them (rated # 6 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 11 in the league. Flacco is ranked # 22 at his position in week 8.
Alex Smith goes up against a negative (11) opponent when the 49ers take on the Colts in week 8. The Colts have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 11 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 4 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 201 passing yards per game against them (rated # 8). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 67.03 pass rating against them (rated # 5 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 20 in the league. Smith is ranked # 25 at his position in week 8.
Matt Schaub goes up against a negative (11) opponent when the Texans take on the Bills in week 8. The Bills have allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 11 F.F. points against them over the last 8 weeks (rated # 3 in the NFL). Opponents are averaging 204 passing yards per game against them (rated # 10). Additionally opposing quarterbacks have a 59.94 pass rating against them (rated # 2 in the NFL) and have allowed a completion percentage that rates 4 in the NFL. Schaub is ranked # 10 at his position in week 8.
Week 8 Positive Running Back (Start Em')
Marshawn Lynch goes up against a positive (23) opponent when the Bills take on the Texans in week 8. The Texans have allowed opposing team running backs to average 95 rushing (rated #18) and 37 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.57 Yards Per Carry (rating # 25 in the NFL). Lynch is ranked # 10 at his position in week 8.
Steven Jackson goes up against a positive (22) opponent when the Rams take on the Lions in week 8. The Lions have allowed opposing team running backs to average 105 rushing (rated #23) and 49 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.87 Yards Per Carry (rating # 31 in the NFL). Jackson is ranked # 6 at his position this week.
LaDainian Tomlinson goes up against a positive (27) opponent when the Chargers take on the Raiders in week 8. The Raiders have allowed opposing team running backs to average 145 rushing (rated #31) and 41 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.65 Yards Per Carry (rating # 27 in the NFL). Tomlinson is ranked # 7 at his position this week.
Kevin Smith goes up against a positive (25) opponent when the Lions take on the Rams in week 8. The Rams have allowed opposing team running backs to average 117 rushing (rated #26) and 35 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.25 Yards Per Carry (rating # 18 in the league). Smith is ranked # 3 at his position in week 8.
Justin Fargas goes up against a positive (24) opponent when the Raiders take on the Chargers in week 8. The Chargers have allowed opposing team running backs to average 123 rushing (rated #28) and 46 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.41 Yards Per Carry (rating # 24 in the NFL). Fargas is ranked # 22 at his position in week 8.
Chris Wells goes up against a positive (20) opponent when the Cardinals take on the Panthers in week 8. The Panthers have allowed opposing team running backs to average 105 rushing (rated #24) and 19 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.38 Yards Per Carry (rating # 20 in the NFL). Wells is ranked # 15 at his position in week 8.
Steve Slaton goes up against a positive (29) opponent when the Texans take on the Bills in week 8. The Bills have allowed opposing team running backs to average 160 rushing (rated #32) and 43 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 5.2 Yards Per Carry (rating # 32 in the NFL). Slaton is ranked # 4 at his position this week.
Matt Forte goes up against a positive (28) opponent when the Bears take on the Browns in week 8. The Browns have allowed opposing team running backs to average 143 rushing (rated #30) and 46 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.73 Yards Per Carry (rating # 29 in the NFL). Forte is ranked # 1 at his position this week.
Week 8 Negative Running Back Picks (Sit Em')
Knowshon Moreno goes up against a negative (17) opponent when the Broncos take on the Ravens in week 8. The Ravens have allowed opposing team running backs to average 84 rushing (rated #9) and 55 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.68 Yards Per Carry (rating # 10 in the NFL). Moreno is ranked # 34 at his position this week.
Ryan Grant goes up against a negative (17) opponent when the Packers take on the Vikings in week 8. The Vikings have allowed opposing team running backs to average 87 rushing (rated #11) and 54 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.97 Yards Per Carry (rating # 14 in the NFL). Grant is ranked # 25 at his position this week.
Brandon Jacobs goes up against a negative (17) match up when the Giants take on the Eagles in week 8. The Eagles have allowed opposing team running backs to average 79 rushing (rated #5) and 46 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.39 Yards Per Carry (rating # 3 in the NFL). Jacobs is ranked # 24 at his position this week.
Ray Rice goes up against an negative (15) opponent when the Ravens take on the Broncos in week 8. The Broncos have allowed opposing team running backs to average 73 rushing (rated #3) and 57 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.32 Yards Per Carry (rating # 2 in the NFL). Rice is ranked # 19 at his position in week 8.
DeAngelo Williams goes up against a negative (15) opponent when the Panthers take on the Cardinals in week 8. The Cardinals have allowed opposing team running backs to average 60 rushing (rated #1) and 39 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.05 Yards Per Carry (rating # 1 in the NFL). Williams is ranked # 13 at his position in week 8.
Adrian Peterson goes up against a negative (13) opponent when the Vikings take on the Packers in week 8. The Packers have allowed opposing team running backs to average 88 rushing (rated #12) and 32 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.52 Yards Per Carry (rating # 5 in the NFL). Peterson is ranked # 9 at his position in week 8.
Thomas Jones goes up against a negative (17) opponent when the Jets take on the Dolphins in week 8. The Dolphins have allowed opposing team running backs to average 80 rushing (rated #6) and 39 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.57 Yards Per Carry (rating # 6 in the NFL). Jones is ranked # 11 at his position in week 8.
Pierre Thomas goes up against a negative (17) opponent when the Saints take on the Falcons in week 8. The Falcons have allowed opposing team running backs to average 94 rushing (rated #15) and 38 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 4.27 Yards Per Carry (rating # 19 in the NFL). Thomas is ranked # 18 at his position in week 8.
Maurice Jones-Drew goes up against a negative (16) opponent when the Jaguars take on the Titans this week. The Titans have allowed opposing team running backs to average 83 rushing (rated #8) and 39 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.65 Yards Per Carry (rating # 7 in the NFL). Jones-Drew is ranked # 2 at his position in week 8.
Chris Johnson goes up against a negative (16) opponent when the Titans take on the Jaguars in week 8. The Jaguars have allowed opposing team running backs to average 92 rushing (rated #14) and 47 receiving yards over the last 8 weeks. On average they have allowed opposing running backs to average 3.91 Yards Per Carry (rating # 12 in the NFL). Johnson is ranked # 12 at his position in week 8.
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