Lions, DEF
Week 8 stats: 20 points against, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery
One thing to know: The Lions held the Steelers to just 20 points on Sunday night, and their Week 9 opponents, the Packers, have an inexperienced signal caller and will be coming off a bye. After that, they face the Browns, a potential boom for any defense.
Blair Walsh, K
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Week 8 stats: 2/2 field goals, 5/5 extra points
One thing to know: The Seahawks offense is firing on all cylinders, and with the Redskins on the horizon, they may be headed for another shootout. Walsh hasn't missed a field goal since Week 4.
Matt Breida, RB
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Week 8 stats: 17 rushing yards, 39 receiving yards, 4 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: Starting back Carlos Hyde never got it going last Sunday, but Breida did his best to pick up the slack, pacing the 49ers in receiving while catching their only touchdown of the day. Pierre Garcon may be sidelined from this week's game against Arizona, which could mean even more touches for the rookie.
Josh McCown, QB
Team: New York Jets
Week 8 stats: 257 passing yards, 2 touchdowns
One thing to know: McCown got a plug in last week's version of this feature, but with just 25% of Yahoo managers owning him during Week 8, he's the top waiver-wire option once again. The veteran has accumulated more fantasy value than a number of marquee names, including Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger.
Jack Doyle, TE
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Week 8 stats: 121 receiving yards, 12 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: Doyle had the game of his life on Sunday, catching 12 out of 14 targets for the highest yardage of his career in a narrow loss to the Bengals. His expected workload makes him a viable option for Week 9, especially against the Texans' subpar defense.
Paul Richardson, WR
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Week 8 stats: 105 receiving yards, 6 receptions, 2 touchdowns
One thing to know: Richardson is one of Russell Wilson's favorite deep threats, and both men are heating up as we head for the second half of the season. The wideout caught a pair of passes in the end zone, his fourth and fifth of the year, in a thrilling 41-38 win over the Houston Texans. Seattle's upcoming schedule — Washington, Arizona, Atlanta, and San Francisco — looks favorable enough.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 8 stats: 193 receiving yards, 7 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: At last, Smith-Schuster is showcasing the kind of talent that led the Steelers to take him in the second round of this year's draft. Sunday saw him nearly triple his previous career-best yardage total, while the touchdown, his fourth of the year, was par for the course in Pittsburgh's efficient offense.
Matt Forte, RB
Team: New York Jets
Week 8 stats: 7 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards, 6 receptions
One thing to know: While Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire have taken over the Jets' ground game, Forte has carved out a nice niche as their primary receiving back. The Tulane product has produced in the double digits for three consecutive games, making him a relatively safe pickup.
Robby Anderson, WR
Team: New York Jets
Week 8 stats: 104 receiving yards, 1 rushing yard, 6 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: Anderson posted his second game with at least 90 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, but the Temple product was nevertheless owned by just 28% of Yahoo fantasy managers. After pulling in all six of his targets, he'll be a much more popular option this week.
Alex Collins, RB
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Week 8 stats: 113 rushing yards, 30 receiving yards, 2 receptions
One thing to know: It looks like those Irish dance lessons are paying off. Two months after being cut by Seattle and signed to the Ravens' practice squad, Collins is having a terrific season for a team with legitimate playoff aspirations. The former fifth round pick leads the NFL in yards per rushing attempt.
Source: Business Insider India