Aaron Rodgers was an absolute beast against the Browns back in Week 4, dropping a massive 27.9 Fantasy points on them, but if you’re thinking he’s a slam-dunk start for the Week 8 rematch, you need to pump the brakes. Seriously. The fantasy experts are telling us to hold off, even suggesting you only trot him out in Superflex or two-quarterback leagues.
The Cleveland Rematch Is A Trap, And You Know It
That Week 4 game against Cleveland where Rodgers went 22-of-40 for 299 yards, three touchdowns, and two picks? It was part of a sweet four-game run where he racked up at least 20.1 Fantasy points each time. But that streak? It ended hard in Week 7 against the Saints over in Paris. He finished that one with a measly 15.1 Fantasy points, going 19-of-30 for 212 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Yeah, he was just a touchdown shy of hitting 20-plus points for a fifth straight game, but come on, a miss is a miss. Here’s the kicker: the Browns defense has been a stone wall this season. Only two quarterbacks have cracked 20 Fantasy points against them all year: Trevor Lawrence in Week 1, and Rodgers himself in Week 4. Every other QB they’ve faced, guys like Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Tyler Huntley, and Cam Ward, all scored 15.6 Fantasy points or less. The SportsLine projection pegs Rodgers at 16.6 Fantasy points for this Week 8 game, with the writer even bumping it slightly to 18 points. That’s a huge drop-off from his Week 4 explosion. If you’ve been rolling with Rodgers, it might be time to look elsewhere. Jacoby Brissett or Kyler Murray (especially with his Detroit matchup) are on the table as pivots. The Steelers are expected to lean heavily on Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle in their game, and it looks like it’s going to be a low-scoring affair with a projected total of 39.5 points. Not exactly the kind of shootout we want for our fantasy QBs.
Jayden Daniels Is An Absolute Monster And Philly Is About To Get Torched
Now, if you want some real juice for Week 8, look no further than Jayden Daniels. This guy is straight fire! Since coming back from his left-elbow injury, Daniels has put up at least 25 Fantasy points in both his games: Week 5 against the Giants and Week 6 against the 49ers. He had a bye in Week 7, and I’m telling you, he’s staying hot for Week 8 against Philadelphia. What’s even wilder? Daniels already racked up 21.7 Fantasy points against the Eagles in Week 1. And get this: across three career games against Philly, he’s averaging an insane 27.2 Fantasy points per game. The Eagles defense? They’re ranked No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, meaning they give up big numbers. Only Matthew Stafford in Week 4 failed to hit 20.1 Fantasy points against them this year. Daniels is only 25 years old, in his third year, and he’s already got 759 passing yards, 213 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and zero interceptions with a 23.9 Fantasy points per game average this season. He’s projected for 24.1 points this week, ranked as the 7th best QB. You HAVE to start him.
Keep An Eye On Jordan Love, Too
Don’t sleep on Jordan Love either. The 27-year-old Green Bay QB, now in his seventh year, is another strong option for Week 8. He’s projected for 22.8 Fantasy points and ranks as the 8th best QB. His matchup against Carolina looks promising. And hey, the source even mentions Patrick Mahomes draws a tough matchup this week, so be warned there too.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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