Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Warren has cleared 24.5 receiving yards in all seven games this season with a 42 yards-per-game average. He maintains at least four targets in every game despite Rico Dattle's return reducing his every-down role. Pittsburgh continues to design plays getting Warren involved in the pass game, including line-of-scrimmage throws and screen-pass opportunities.

Goodson's rushing yards prop over 19.5 is offered at attractive odds against Arizona's weak defense. While Javante Williams will receive the bulk of carries, Goodson is expected to get mixed-in work with 5–7 projected carries. Ian Hartitz notes Arizona's defense "doesn't really scare me," and if Dallas controls the game early, Goodson could easily exceed the prop.

Without Kobe Parkinson (questionable with rib injury) and Devonte Adams (out), Tyler Higbee could see increased targets in Week 8. If Parkinson is ruled out, Higbee moves into the tight end one conversation alongside Chicka Conqo. The Chargers defense will also be down Dur James, adding to the matchup appeal. However, Ian Hartitz expresses frustration with Rams tight ends all season and caution about overreacting to last week's poor performance: "These Rams tight ends have pissed me off all season long. If Kobe is rolled out though, I will have to swallow my pride and admit that look, just because we were wrong last week on Tyler Higbee doesn't mean I should completely hold that against him going to this week." Hartitz notes it would be "very fantasy football for Tyler Higbee to boom the week after everyone was kind of on him."

Without Kobe Parkinson (questionable with rib injury) and Devonte Adams (out), Davis Allen could see increased targets in the Rams passing game for Week 8.

Bears tight end Colston Loveland was not listed on the injury report to start the week but was downgraded to limited participant on Friday due to a neck injury, creating significant concern ahead of the Seahawks matchup and leaving the Bears with a very rough tight end room.

Dawson Knox could see increased targets if Dalton Goedert is ruled out, providing upside in the Bills tight end room for Week 8.

Hunter Henry is trusted for Week 8, particularly without A.J. Brown, as the Patriots tight end sees increased target opportunity.

Returns from groin injury with no official designation; ranked as tight end 9 for Week 8 and trusted ahead of Sam Laora against the Vikings.

Kyle Pitts ranked below Tyler Warren (TE9) for Week 8 tight end consideration.

With a Seahawks wide receiver questionable for Monday night, Cooper Kupp and company see a slight boost in target opportunity in Week 8.

With DeVonta Smith and Dantavian Wicks ruled out, Jalen Hurts' remaining receivers will see increased target volume and opportunity in Week 8.

Receives ranking bump if Jakobi Meyers is ruled out; would see increased opportunity at a bigger level in the Jaguars passing game. Jets receiver matchup against the Colts is not viewed as a major concern based on recent performance history.

Receives ranking bump if DJ Moore is ruled out; would be ranked ahead of Casey Conception, German Bernard, and L Manki in the wide receiver hierarchy.

Limited all week with shoulder injury; reaggravation risk present. Despite being in a great matchup, speaker has downgraded him from WR12 range to closer to WR24 due to injury concerns and uncertainty about full availability.

Ranked WR32 but expected to see high volume due to negative game script for the Colts, who will need to throw heavily in the second half. Speaker likes Keenan Allen over 4.5 receptions at DraftKings at roughly -104 (slightly better than a coin flip); has been getting more targets. Lions moved from 7.5 to 10.5 over at FanDuel for Colts plus side. Speaker notes that an 8-for-60 line would not be surprising.

Colts wide receiver confirmed to play despite requesting a trade, but uncertainty surrounds playing time and snap count availability. Speaker questions whether Downs will receive full snaps or be benched to start, similar to how the Rams handled Kairen Nakamura. Trade request may compel team and quarterback to throw the ball elsewhere, potentially reducing his target share.

Part of Commanders' big three alongside Stefon Diggs and Chica Conquo; speaker ranks him inside top 36 and prefers to play him. Williams is projected over 3.5 receptions with Trayon Burks questionable and Terry McLaurin out; Philadelphia's defense has been poor against slot receivers all season. Williams previously posted 4 catches for 61-64 yards and 1 TD on just 26 snaps against this same defense in Week 1, establishing a strong historical baseline for this matchup.

Trey Harris cleared from hamstring injury with no designation; available for the Chargers.

Drake May's over 1.5 passing touchdowns is a strong bet at DraftKings (recorded at -123). The speaker loves this prop, citing the return of 'the old Drake May' over the last three-plus weeks; the Patriots offense ranked dead last in EPA for drop back, making the over attractive.

JK Dobbins has had a tough season and faces another tough matchup against the Chiefs; ranked as RB3 and someone to avoid if possible. Trusted less in pass situations than Jonah Coleman, with Coleman expected to be the primary back.

With RJ Harvey out, Jonah Coleman gets a significant workload boost and is ranked as the highest running back in the group; trusted more in pass situations than JK Dobbins. Coleman is trending upward with incredible usage in his first week off injured reserve; Coach Sean Payton has indicated Coleman will get the opportunity. Ranked alongside Jordan Mason and Rashad White, just behind Saquon Barkley, despite a tough matchup against the Chiefs. Rushing yards prop over 40.5 positioned as a volume play with JK Dobbins not expected to be a factor.

Kyle Monangai has not practiced on Thursday or Friday; if he returns to action, he will not be someone to target. His return would move DeAndre Swift down from a top-15 option to closer to RB20 due to reduced workload.

Zack Charbonnet tentatively expected to return to action and has been practicing in full this week; however, Jadarian Price also has a chance to play, and Seattle may sit Emanuel Wilson and/or George Helani, creating a crowded backfield. Against Bears defense with Jeffrey Simmons in the middle, this is a 'stayaway situation' for Seattle running backs.

Jadarian Price has a chance to be active for Seahawks; combined with Zack Charbonnet's return and likely at least one of Emanuel Wilson or George Helani remaining active, creates a crowded backfield against Bears defense with Jeffrey Simmons, making this a 'stayaway situation' for Seattle running backs.

Did not get in a full practice all week; expected to miss Week 8 game. If Hall is out, Braelon Allen likely takes over as the primary running back.

If Breece Hall is out, Braelon Allen expected to be the primary running back for the Jets; ranked RB16 if Hall is out (up from RB18 if Hall plays) because Allen has played well enough to eat into Hall's workload. Ranked ahead of Chase Brown, Asher Genty, and Quan Judkins when Hall is active.

Playing through hamstring and back injuries despite limited practice (only Friday, limited); confirmed to suit up for Sunday Night Football. Cannot assume full snap count; played just 10 snaps on Monday Night Football but had 9 touches in those 10 snaps, creating uncertainty. Ranked RB23 behind clear starters like Ashen Genty, Quinn Judkins, Tony Pard; would take chance on Saquon over Jordan Mason, Rashad White, Blake Corum. Against Commanders defense which does not strike fear; Eagles have no viable backup, so Barkley should see significant volume despite not expecting 'the moon' from him this week.

Returning after missing weeks with ankle injury; ranked RB15 behind Bucky Irving, Bashaw Toutin, and Randre Stevenson; would start ahead of Olly Gordon, DeAndre Swift, any Jets running back, and Chase Brown. Buying into the idea that the number three overall pick finally has full health in one of the best matchups.

Cleared to play with no injury designation; good to go for Week 8.

Popped up with back injury last week but practiced in full on Thursday; not expected to be a long-term issue. Relevant to Cardinals backup RB usage expectations.

Returning from injury with full practice participation all week and no questionable tag; ranked as QB2 and positioned for a shootout matchup against Buffalo Bills.

Rookie tight end draft capital discussion; Dawson Knox drafted high early in the season but early production has not justified the investment, raising questions about why teams drafted these veterans as high as they did if they didn't prioritize them.

Dulcich posted 86 yards in Week 7 and is flirting with a full-time role more weeks than not, positioning him for better days ahead. Ian Hartitz notes he's trending upward despite the upcoming Dolphins matchup, with Malik Willis starting to play better.

Loveland was drafted early in the offseason but struggled early in the season; his breakout against the Bengals came only after Cole Kmet was knocked out, and while he was on fire by year-end, that late-season success was not the rationale for the early draft capital investment.

Uzomah is at this point a fancy backup tight end and has been banged up. With all three Jets wide receivers now healthy, Uzomah's involvement is limited despite having boomed in the Lions game when multiple receivers were injured. Mason Taylor (three games back from injury with 63%, 70%, and 67% route rates) and Kony Ealy (high draft capital) are competing for targets ahead of him.

Smith Jr. is going to miss time with a knee injury; this could help A.J. Barner's target share, but Hartitz thinks targets will more likely go to JSN instead.

Barner is the best short yardage non-QB rusher in the NFL. Going back to week one of last season including playoffs, Barner has converted 13 of his 14 rush attempts on third and fourth and short (one to three yards) for first downs, a 93% hit rate, tops among 51 qualified non-QBs. Irv Smith Jr. is going to miss time with a knee injury, which could help Barner's target share, though Ian Hartitz thinks targets will more likely go to JSN instead.

Tremble has done good things in the Panthers offense, but Dave Canales' preference for rotating tight ends limits Waller's upside despite expectations he could get a full-time role.

Waller is averaging a career-best 14.1 yards per catch and caught a 50-yard touchdown, but Dave Canales rotates tight ends. Waller's routes stabilized around 55% after the bye week, which is not a big enough role to be trusted as a borderline TE1, despite expectations he could get a full-time role. Tommy Tremble has also done good things in the Panthers offense, further limiting Waller's consistency.

Ferguson is expected to return from injury but Ian Hartitz is not convinced he will solve the Rams' tight end production issues. The Rams have no single tight end ranked higher than TE24 in PPR points per game despite being the third-ranked team at the position, suggesting scheme-based target distribution rather than talent issues. Hartitz prefers Chig Okonkwo over Ferguson for the rest of the season.