Fantasy football Week 8 PPR cheat sheet: Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua lead the way as tough calls loom

Jahmyr Gibbs and Puka Nacua inspire confidence, while Quinshon Judkins and Denver's backfield present tough calls Oct 29, 2026 at 7:18 pm ET • 3 min read Imagn Images Imagn Images Every lineup decision matters as the Fantasy football season approaches its midpoint, and Week 8 presents another challenging slate for managers trying to separate dependable starters from potential disappointments. With four teams on bye, injuries continuing to shake up depth charts and several big-name players facing difficult matchups, knowing who to trust could be the difference between securing a much-needed victory and watching valuable Fantasy points pile up on your bench. That's where Dave Richard's Week 8 PPR cheat sheet comes in. Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua and Bucky Irving enter the week as some of the most trustworthy Fantasy options, while Quinshon Judkins faces a difficult matchup against Pittsburgh and Denver's crowded backfield presents another headache for managers. Whether you're choosing between established stars or searching for an overlooked flex option, Dave's confidence scores can help you navigate those difficult start/sit decisions and build the strongest possible lineup. What do the numbers mean? All weekly analysis, from data points to matchup outlooks to game-flow predictions, is represented as a number on a 1-10 confidence scale. The higher the number next to a player's name, the more confident I am that you should start him. The numbers are not projections but confidence scores to help you pick who to start. All relevant players for this week are listed, so if you do not see a player's name, do not start him. To find a specific player, use your search function (CTRL-F on PCs and Command-F on Macs). If neither is an option, or if you're on a mobile device, you can search by typing the name in the URL bar or scrolling down by game. If you're still unsure, just send Dave a note (@DaveRichard), and he will take a look, time permitting. Remember to use the #AskFFT hashtag! If you're reading this on Sunday, please refer to CBS Sports' weekly rankings, which are updated in real-time. Ready to get off on the right foot? Here's how to approach every play for this week in every PPR league. Panthers Packers Bryce Young7.0Jordan Love7.4Chuba Hubbard8.12Josh Jacobs8.15Tetairoa McMillan7.25Christian Watson7.5Jalen Coker6.92Matthew Golden7.35Darren Waller2.38Tucker Kraft6.18Panthers DST2.2Packers DST5.9 Ravens Bills Lamar Jackson7.8Josh Allen9.3Derrick Henry7.45James Cook8.95Justice Hill2.78Ty Johnson3.0Zay Flowers9.2D.J. Moore6.56Rashod Bateman4.1Khalil Shakir5.12Ja'Kobi Lane3.8Keon Coleman3.74Mark Andrews3.28Dalton Kincaid5.2Josh Cuevas2.72Bills DST5.7Ravens DST4.8 Titans Bengals Cam Ward2.4Joe Burrow9.4Tony Pollard6.25Chase Brown6.75Michael Carter2.8Samaje Perine3.7Carnell Tate6.54Ja'Marr Chase9.0Wan'Dale Robinson3.66Tee Higgins7.58Titans DST1.8Mike Gesicki3.38 Bengals DST8.0 Cardinals Cowboys Jacoby Brissett6.9Dak Prescott8.5Zonovan Knight5.52Javonte Williams8.3Tyler Allgeier3.14CeeDee Lamb8.85Michael Wilson7.05George Pickens7.42Kendrick Bourne4.62Ryan Flournoy5.18Trey McBride7.48Jake Ferguson2.7Cardinals DST1.4Cowboys DST3.2 Vikings Lions Kyler Murray5.8Jared Goff6.4Jordan Mason6.35Jahmyr Gibbs10.0Justin Jefferson7.9Amon-Ra St. Brown8.55Jordan Addison5.35Jameson Williams6.7T.J. Hockenson5.85Sam LaPorta6.78Vikings DST6.6Lions DST6.0 Colts Jaguars Daniel Jones2.2Trevor Lawrence8.3Jonathan Taylor7.28Bhayshul Tuten6.72Keenan Allen5.9Chris Rodriguez Jr.3.6Josh Downs3.78Parker Washington7.6Colts DST2.4Jakobi Meyers4.45 Brian Thomas Jr.3.24 Brenton Strange4.7 Jaguars DST8.4 Raiders Jets Kirk Cousins7.3Geno Smith7.2Ashton Jeanty7.7Breece Hall7.3Mike Washington Jr.2.05Braelon Allen4.64Tre Tucker6.6Garrett Wilson7.22Brock Bowers8.35Omar Cooper Jr.6.68Michael Mayer3.32Adonai Mitchell4.66Raiders DST3.8Mason Taylor3.76 Jets DST4.1 Browns Steelers Deshaun Watson3.8Aaron Rodgers5.6Quinshon Judkins6.45Jaylen Warren8.2Dylan Sampson4.4Rico Dowdle2.85KC Concepcion5.75DK Metcalf6.48Denzel Boston5.25Germie Bernard6.12Jerry Jeudy2.9Pat Freiermuth3.3Harold Fannin Jr.5.22Darnell Washington3.02Browns DST6.4Steelers DST7.0 Falcons Buccaneers Michael Penix Jr.5.7Baker Mayfield4.2Bijan Robinson9.7Bucky Irving8.4Drake London8.6Kenneth Gainwell2.32Jahan Dotson2.75Emeka Egbuka6.58Kyle Pitts6.3Chris Godwin4.42Falcons DST6.5Ted Hurst2.82 Cade Otton2.24 Buccaneers DST6.3 Chargers Rams Justin Herbert4.7Matthew Stafford7.7Omarion Hampton5.05Kyren Williams9.1Kimani Vidal3.22Blake Corum5.58Keaton Mitchell3.04Puka Nacua9.4Ladd McConkey6.28Konata Mumpfield2.96Quentin Johnston3.5Tyler Higbee4.0Charlie Kolar2.88Colby Parkinson3.72Chargers DST2.0Rams DST6.7 Chiefs Broncos Patrick Mahomes4.6Bo Nix4.5Kenneth Walker III9.6RJ Harvey5.78Rashee Rice6.52Jonah Coleman4.5Xavier Worthy4.52J.K. Dobbins4.34Travis Kelce5.08Jaylen Waddle5.16Chiefs DST5.8Courtland Sutton3.9 Evan Engram2.18 Broncos DST7.2 Patriots Dolphins Drake Maye8.6Malik Willis5.3Rhamondre Stevenson7.18Ollie Gordon6.65TreVeyon Henderson3.52Caleb Douglas5.8A.J. Brown6.42Malik Washington4.6Demario Douglas4.48Dolphins DST1.6Hunter Henry5.72 Eli Raridon3.4 Patriots DST7.4 Eagles Commanders Tanner McKee2.5Jayden Daniels7.6Saquon Barkley6.4Rachaad White6.15Makai Lemon4.9Stefon Diggs6.95Darius Cooper3.26Antonio Williams5.38Dallas Goedert5.5Treylon Burks3.2Eagles DST4.2Chigoziem Okonkwo5.45 Commanders DST6.2 Bears Seahawks Caleb Williams5.9Sam Darnold5.4D'Andre Swift6.62Emanuel Wilson5.48Roschon Johnson2.94Zach Charbonnet5.1Luther Burden III7.2Jaxon Smith-Njigba9.3Rome Odunze5.14Cooper Kupp3.35Kalif Raymond2.28AJ Barner2.92Colston Loveland6.5Seahawks DST7.5Bears DST6.1