For now, we’re leaving Ryan (ankle) in our rankings and keep Brees (thumb) out, but that could easily flip based on mid-week reports. We’ll be ready to update as soon as we get word on either. Assuming both play, both would be in the starting tier, but we’ll have to wait to see how they progress.

WEEK 8 NON-PPR RANKINGSRunning back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

There are some nice matchups for more under-the-radar QBs this week. Josh Allen (vs. Eagles) will get another chance to exploit a bad pass defense after a ho-hum day against Miami. Derek Carr (vs. Texans) has put up decent numbers this year and will get a vulnerable Houston defense at home. Kirk Cousins (vs. Redskins) actually produced in a neutral matchup last week, so getting a bad defense like Washington’s should have him in fantasy lineups even if Adam Thielen (hamstring) is out. If you’re really going deep, Ryan Tannehill (vs. Buccaneers) proved competent and will get a chance to exploit the Bucs secondary woes. 

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On the other side, Carson Wentz (@ Bills) has played himself out of every-week status and is probably best left on bench this week. We already know that’s the case for Baker Mayfield (@ Patriots), who is off limits in single-QB leagues. Jameis Winston (@ Titans) is his usual boom-or-bust self, and Philip Rivers (@ Bears) is also a risk despite the Bears defense proving more vulnerable as of late.

WEEK 8 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end

Even if Ryan and Brees are out, there are enough QBs to go around, but depending on how the backups are divvied up in your league, you might be in a bind. Don’t be afraid to hit the waiver wire and upgrade for the week even if you own someone like Wentz or Rivers. We’re at the point in the season where it’s tough to play the “long game”, so scrap for every point.

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Note: These rankings will be updated throughout the week, so check back for player movement and invidividual analysis.

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These rankings are for standard leagues with 4-point passing TDs.