Early Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 feat. Brian Robinson Jr., Jaylen Waddle, David Montgomery, JuJu Smith-Schuster and more

By Adam Hulse

Modified Oct 24, 2024 18:15 GMT

Week 8 fantasy football lineup advice — Early Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks for Week 8 | (Image credits: Getty)

Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy football season has arrived and managers may begin working on their lineups. They would be wise to analyze all of their available options by breaking down their recent performances and weekly matchups, among other factors. Here are some of the best players to target and fade this week.

Early Fantasy Football Week 8 Start 'Em picks

Brian Robinson Jr. has been having an excellent 2024 fantasy football season with the Washington Commanders. He currently ranks as the overall RB14 this year and has finished as the RB22 or better in all six of his games. He is a solid running back to target in Week 8 fantasy football lineups against the Chicago Bears, who defend the pass much better than the rush.

He is joined by David Montgomery, who currently ranks as the RB11 entering Week 8 of the 2024 season. His six touchdowns are one of the main reasons for his success, as well as recording at least 70 scrimmage yards in every game this year. Despite a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans, he is a reliable lineup option.

Must Starts

Josh Allen
Lamar Jackson
Jalen Hurts
Kyren Williams
Aaron Jones
Breece Hall
Bijan Robinson
Derrick Henry
David Montgomery
Jahmyr Gibbs
Saquon Barkley
Joe Mixon
Jordan Mason
James Cook
Kenneth Walker III
Brian Robinson Jr.
Justin Jefferson
Garrett Wilson
Davante Adams
Jayden Reed
Drake London
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Ja'Marr Chase
A.J. Brown
Stefon Diggs
CeeDee Lamb
Deebo Samuel
Malik Nabers
George Kittle
Travis Kelce
Brock Bowers
Trey McBride

DFS Picks

Jordan Love
CJ Stroud
JK Dobbins
Brian Robinson Jr.
Javonte Williams
Jayden Reed
George Pickens
Tee Higgins
Pat Freiermuth
Evan Engram

Also read: Hunter Henry's Waiver Wire Fantasy Outlook for Week 8

Early Fantasy Football Week 8 Sit 'Em picks

Jaylen Waddle has been massively disappointing during the 2024 fantasy football season so far. Following his solid WR finish in the first week of the year, he has ranked outside of the top 40 wide receivers in all of his other games. He is a clear fade in Week 8, despite a favorable matchup when the Miami Dolphins take on the Arizona Cardinals.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool also recommends avoiding JuJu Smith-Schuster in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He recorded a season-high WR14 finish two weeks ago, but has totaled just 17 yards across his other five games this season.

UPDATE: Smith-Schuster has been ruled out for Week 8 with a hamstring injury.