We are heading into Week 8 of the 2025 fantasy football season, and by now, fantasy managers have a clear picture of their team’s strengths and weaknesses. With bye weeks and injuries starting to pile up, making the right lineup decisions can be the difference between a playoff push and falling behind in the standings.
This week’s rankings highlight the top options at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end, along with a few must start players who are in prime position to deliver strong fantasy production. Whether you’re streaming a QB, looking for upside at WR, or finding a reliable TE play, these Week 8 rankings have you covered.
Week 8 Quarterback Rankings
Tier 1
1. Josh Allen @ CAR
2. Lamar Jackson vs CHI
3. Jalen Hurts vs NYG
4. Patrick Mahomes II vs WAS
Tier 2
5. Baker Mayfield @ NO
6. Dak Prescott @ DEN
7. Drake Maye vs CLE
8. Bo Nix vs DAL
Tier 3
9. Jordan Love @ PIT
10. Caleb Williams @ BAL
11. Daniel Jones vs TEN
12. Justin Herbert vs MIN
13. Justin Fields @ CIN
Tier 4
14. C.J. Stroud vs SF
15. Jaxon Dart @ PHI
16. Marcus Mariota @ KC
17. Aaron Rodgers vs GB
18. Mac Jones @ HOU
Tier 5
19. Joe Flacco vs NYJ
20. Carson Wentz @ LAC
21. Spencer Rattler vs TB
22. Michael Penix Jr. vs MIA
23. Dillon Gabriel @ NE
24. Tua Tagovailoa @ ATL
Must Start: Quarterback
Justin Herbert vs MIN
Justin Herbert plays a more difficult defense in the Vikings, but Jalen Hurts just had his best passing game last week against them. Herbert is coming off a game where he had over 400 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns. With all the weapons and a game where I think there will be a lot of points and Herbert is set up to explode.
Week 8 Tight End Rankings
Tier 1
1. Tyler Warren vs TEN
2. Jake Ferguson vs WAS
Tier 2
3. Tucker Kraft @ PIT
4. Dallas Goedert vs NYG
5. George Kittle @ HOU
6. Dalton Kincaid @ CAR
Tier 3
7. Travis Kelce vs WAS
8. Zach Ertz @ KC
9. Hunter Henry vs CLE
10. T.J. Hockenson @ LAC
11. Kyle Pitts Sr. vs MIA
Tier 4
12. Mason Taylor @ CIN
13. Harold Fannin Jr. @ NE
14. Oronde Gasden II vs MIN
15. Darren Waller @ ATL
16. Cade Otton @ NO
17. Mark Andrews vs CHI
18. Evan Engram vs DAL
Tier 5
19. Theo Johnson @ PHI
20. Juwan Johnson vs TB
21. Dalton Schultz vs SF
22. Jonnu Smith vs GB
23. Chig Okonkwo @ IND
24. Noah Fant vs NYJ
Must Start: Tight End
Mason Taylor @ CIN
Mason Taylor plays the worst defense when it comes to tight ends with the Bengals, and I am expecting the Jets offense to be better than last week. The Jets should lean on Taylor, and I am expecting good volumefrom him this week. I believe Taylor has extreme upside this week and should pop off.
Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings
Tier 1
1. Justin Jefferson @ LAC
2. Rashee Rice vs WAS
3. Ja’Marr Chase vs NYJ
4. CeeDee Lamb @ DEN
5. Drake London vs MIA
Tier 2
6. Nico Collins vs SF
7. Rome Odunze @ BAL
8. Courtland Sutton vs DAL
9. Chris Olave vs TB
10. Emeka Egbuka @ NO
Tier 3
11. A.J. Brown vs NYG
12. Ladd McConkey vs MIN
13. Quentin Johnston vs MIN
14. Jaylen Waddle @ ATL
15. DK Metcalf vs GB
Tier 4
16. DeVonta Smith vs NYG
17. Michael Pittman Jr. vs TEN
18. Xavier Worthy vs WAS
19. Stefon Diggs vs CLE
20. Zay Flowers vs CHI
21. Tetairoa McMillan vs BUF
22. Jordan Addison @ LAC
Tier 5
23. Tee Higgins vs NYJ
24. Keenan Allen vs MIN
25. DJ Moore @ BAL
26. Matthew Golden @ PIT
27. Romeo Doubs @ PIT
28. Kendrick Bourne @ HOU
Tier 6
29. Wan’Dale Robinson @ PHI
30. Rashid Shaheed vs TB
31. Khalil Shakir @ CAR
32. Kayshon Boutte vs CLE
33. Jerry Jeudy @ NE
34. Alec Pierce vs TEN
35. Marvin Mims Jr. vs DAL
36. Juan Jennings @ HOU
Must Start: Wide Receiver
DeVonta Smith vs NYG
The Eagles offense finally looks like they are headed in the right direction and after playing a tough Vikingsdefense, they now play a bottom defense in the Giants. Last week DeVonta Smith had 9 receptions, 183 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown on 11 targets. I expect similar volume and touchdown upsideagainst the weak secondary this week.
Week 8 Running Back Rankings
Tier 1
1. Christian McCaffrey @ HOU
2. Jonathon Taylor vs TEN
3. Bijan Robinson vs MIA
4. Josh Jacobs @ PIT
Tier 2
5. De’Von Achane @ ATL
6. Derrick Henry vs CHI
7. Quinshon Judkins @ NE
8. James Cook III @ CAR
9. Saquon Barkley vs NYG
Tier 3
10. Javonte Williams @ DEN
11. Cam Skattebo @ PHI
12. Rachaad White @ NO
13. D’Andre Swift @ BAL
14. J.K. Dobbins vs DAL
15. Breece Hall @ CIN
16. Jaylen Warren vs GB
17. Rachaad White @ NO
Tier 4
18. Chase Brown vs NYJ
19. Jacory Croskey-Merritt @ KC
20. Jordan Mason @ LAC
21. Alvin Kamara vs TB
22. Kimani Vidal vs MIN
23. Rhamondre Stevenson vs CLE
Tier 5
24. Rico Dowdle vs BUF
25. Tony Pollard @ IND
26. Isiah Pacheco vs WAS
27. Woody Marks vs SF
28. Chuba Hubbard vs BUF
29. TreVeyon Henderson vs CLE
Tier 6
30. Nick Chubb vs SF
31. Kenneth Gainwell vs GB
32. RJ Harvey vs DAL
33. Tyjae Spears @ IND
34. Kyle Monangai @ BAL
35. Kareem Hunt vs WAS
36. Kendre Miller vs TB
Must Start: Running Back
Breece Hall @ CIN
Jaylen Warren has carved out a key role in the Steelers offense thanks to his versatility and receiving skills. Against a Bengals defense that struggles with pass catching backs and running backs in general, Warrenshould rack up solid all purpose yardage and a strong RB2 finish in Week 7.
Conclusion
Week 8 sets up as a high scoring slate across several matchups, and the must start players stand out as key difference makers. Justin Herbert should continue his hot streak against an exposed Vikings secondary, while Breece Hall has the perfect opportunity to shine versus a Bengals defense that struggles to contain explosive backs.
DeVonta Smith looks poised for another monster outing as the Eagles offense heats up, and Mason Taylor offers sneaky TE1 upside in a dream matchup against Cincinnati. Start these four players with confidence in Week 8, they could be the ones who carry your fantasy team to victory.