Week 8 of the NFL season included a pair of monster performances and multiple disappointing showings. Dalvin Cook and D.K. Metcalf both broke 40, while usually-elite backs like Kareem Hunt, Josh Jacobs, and Todd Gurley struggled to get anything going. Reflecting on last weekโs games, whose fantasy stock increased and decreased the most?
3 Up:
Sterling Shepard – WR – 15.4 PPR Points
Since returning from injury, Shepard has reclaimed his role as the Giantsโ No. 1 receiver, racking up 15+ points in back-to-back games. New Yorkโs offense looks like itโs finally starting to come together. Shepard should play an integral role in their gameplans moving forward, assuming theyโll be playing from behind for the most part. Heโs a solid WR3/FLEX option.ย ย
Zack Moss – RB – 20.1 PPR Points
Coming into the season, many believed that Moss fit Buffaloโs system better than his backfield mate, Devin Singletary. He finally started to show why in Week 8, dominating the Patriots on the ground by racking up 81 yards and two touchdowns. Moving forward, Moss could see a much larger workload than Singletary, which would do wonders for his fantasy prospects.ย
Corey Davis – WR – 26.8 PPR Points
Davis has been surprisingly effective, averaging 16.8 PPR points per contest. Heโs now racked up two straight 15+ point games since returning from injury and hasnโt shown any indications of slowing down. Davis should be locked into future starting lineups as a strong WR2.ย
3 Down:
Ronald Jones – RB – 6.6 PPR Points
Rojo came out strong against the Giants, but a costly fumble resulted in him watching from the bench for most of the game. He was out-touched 18-11 by Leonard Fournette, who appears to fit the Buccaneersโ system better as a capable receiving back. It looks like Jonesโ time as Tampa Bayโs starter may be over.ย
Amari Cooper – WR – 1.5 PPR Points
Watching the Cowboys game, it looked like someone told Ben DiNucci that Michael Gallup was Cooper. Gallup, who had been relatively ineffective leading up to this matchup, was targeted 12 times on Sunday, while Cooper received just five targets. Even with the change at quarterback this week, Cooper canโt be trusted in lineups.
Jonathan Taylor – RB 5.1 PPR Points
It was revealed that Taylor was dealing with an ankle injury heading into last weekโs game, which explains his struggles. However, it definitely didnโt help that both Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines exploded for 20+ points in the Coltsโ win. If JT isnโt 100 percent, donโt be surprised to see Indianapolis limit his touches over the next few games.
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