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The source will not start Josh Downs because he is actively looking for a trade, creating uncertainty around his future and making him unplayable.

Although Addison faces a great matchup against the Detroit Lions, he has never had target volume this year, making him unplayable despite the favorable opponent.

Fannin's target volume has declined now that the team has actual rookie receivers. The source recommends avoiding him if possible.

With Tyler Lockett back, Allen faces reduced opportunity in a bad offense. The source is not interested in Allen.

Despite a poor season, Andrews has a favorable setup in Week 8 with Lamar Jackson returning and facing a great matchup. The source views this as a positive opportunity despite his 'god awful' year-to-date performance.

Jordan Mason would rank up to A-tier level as a must-have lineup player if Aaron Jones were to miss. However, with Jones practicing in full and expected to play, Mason is ranked lower.

Aaron Jones practiced in full and sounds like he's going to be good to go for Week 8. However, if he plays, it will be a committee with Minnesota Vikings running backs that Flock Fantasy would rather avoid. If Aaron Jones were to miss, Jordan Mason would rank up to A-tier level.

Demario Douglas is going to be an emergency play for many due to injuries around him (A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Romeo Doubs out). However, he only had four targets last week, so he is playable only in desperation situations.

Tight end coming off injury in what should be one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Source not excited about him unless you have no other options at tight end.

Noah Fant's absence opens up target volume for Chris Godwin, who received 45% of Baker's targets last week.

Despite interest due to Cornell Tate's injury, Robinson plays in a garbage offense and is described as 'just horrible.' Flock Fantasy is not interested in Robinson despite the opportunity created by the injury.

Chris Godwin is much more enticing now that Noah Fant is out. Last week he had a ton of target volume, receiving 45% of Baker Mayfield's targets. However, he has had zero games with 10+ fantasy points this year, so Flock Fantasy wants to see production before believing in the upside.

Sounds like he won't play in Week 8. Flock Fantasy recommends benching him.

Omar Cooper has crushed back-to-back games over 20 fantasy points and was one of Flock Fantasy's most drafted wide receivers in best ball drafts this year. However, he has only received five targets in back-to-back weeks, suggesting Garrett Wilson remains the Jets' WR1. If Cooper gets an eight-target game this week, he would probably be the biggest riser in the rankings.

Jakobi Meyers is questionable for Week 8, making him unreliable. In a game where the Jaguars should easily beat the Colts, the source doesn't see them pushing him into action. His status uncertainty and the game script make him a fade.

Lad McConkey has been horrible all season, similar to Amari Hampton. He could be much better coming out of the bye week now that he is finally fully healthy, but the source wants to see production before believing in the upside.

Caleb Douglas has come out and played well recently, which could potentially lead to Malik Washington seeing a step backwards in targets. His recent strong play suggests he is gaining opportunity in the Titans offense.

Malik Washington has been the true wide receiver one for Malik Willis all season and is off the injury report, so he should be good to go. However, Caleb Douglas' recent strong play could potentially lead to Washington seeing a step backwards in targets, creating some downside risk despite his primary role.

Blake Corum is extremely difficult to evaluate due to highly inconsistent usage patterns. Two weeks ago and four weeks ago he had only five carries each. Last week's increased role appears to have been driven by game blowout conditions and Kyren Williams' fumble rather than a true role expansion, making him unreliable for fantasy purposes.

The source is putting money on Jonah Coleman to be the lead back and starter, indicating confidence in his role going forward.

Rising in rankings to must-start consideration; now without R.J. Harvey and is the better receiving running back compared to J.K. Dobbins with a strong role this past week. However, the source notes that game environment (blowout) may have inflated his usage, and in a closer game against the Chiefs, they may lean on veteran Dobbins.

Dobbins faces significant role uncertainty heading into Week 8. Against Denver, he's not the most likely outcome to lead the backfield; he won't catch the ball and faces a bad matchup, making him a fade for the source. Against the Chiefs in a closer game script, he might see increased veteran usage over Justice Hill, but this scenario-dependent upside is limited. The source is not interested in Dobbins this week.

Despite S-tier Week 8 flex ranking, Flock Fantasy warns not to trust Waddle even if he plays because it's unclear how much playing time he will actually see.

May see a return to playing time, creating uncertainty about target distribution in the Bills offense; unclear whether this will be a Boston week given the unpredictable target split.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which increases target opportunities for other Eagles receivers like Dallas Goedert.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which significantly reduces target opportunities for the Eagles receiver and increases volume for teammates like Dallas Goedert.

Has moved into top-five tight end range in rest-of-season rankings; however, faces a tough matchup at Seattle in Week 8 and is listed as questionable with a neck injury, though the source expects him to play.

Typically plays well against garbage teams like the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. This context supports the aggressive ranking of his pass-catchers, particularly Hunter Henry.

Ranked in the F tier despite being wide receiver 23 in points per game this season. Much of his production comes in garbage time, which is concerning for Week 8 fantasy value.

Likely unavailable for Week 8, which increases the target share and value of other Philadelphia Eagles receivers like Hunter Henry and Dallas Goedert.

Ranked lower now that Rashee Rice is officially playing. While the Kansas City Chiefs offense projects to be one of the best spots in the NFL, Kelce faces a tough matchup at Denver in Week 8.

Ranked very aggressively for Week 8 vs. Miami Dolphins. With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs likely unavailable, Flock Fantasy trusts Henry as a startable option. He finished top-10 tight end in three straight weeks and double-digit fantasy points in four straight weeks, with back-to-back weeks over 75% snap share. Drake Maye typically plays well against garbage teams, and the Eagles offense still projects to score a ton of points.

Can probably be started in Week 8 with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks unavailable, creating increased target opportunities for the Eagles tight end.

On Flock Fantasy's fantasy team; looked incredible in Week 7 with two touchdowns and two additional end-zone targets after the second TD, nearly converting one into a touchdown. The source likes the volume he generated. However, uncertainty remains about future snap distribution after Sam LaPorta was completely phased out in that game.

Returned to Cleveland, which has reduced target opportunities for Quintez Judkins, who had been benefiting from increased pass-catching work.

Cleared from injury report after being banged up earlier in the week. Expected to play in Week 8 vs. Dallas Cowboys in a favorable matchup, though will operate in a running back by committee with Jeremiah Love.

Described as the toughest player to rank and start coming back in Week 8 due to potential running back by committee situation with Tyler Allgeier, who was cleared from injury report. However, faces a great matchup vs. Dallas Cowboys, and Flock Fantasy maintains belief in Love's talent despite workload uncertainty.

Unavailable for Week 8, which increases the role and target opportunities for Stefon Diggs in the Washington offense.

Cleared from injury report ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Philadelphia Eagles with Terry McLaurin ruled out. While the team indicated his role won't expand dramatically, Flock Fantasy expects Diggs to receive additional work due to McLaurin's absence and recommends starting him.

Snap share increased to 75%+ over the past 2 weeks compared to ~50% when Tajai Spears was healthy, providing significant volume boost from backfield consolidation. Despite tough game environment, Flock Fantasy has faith in Pollard drawing targets given the absence of Spears, ranking him above Quintez Judkins despite both playing in low-scoring offenses.