Fantasy Football Week 8 Updated Rankings

As the Bruno Boys have been preaching all year long, it is absolutely vital to keep an ear tuned towards the NFL news wire so you know whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling heading into Sunday. But, for Week Eight it seems particularly important as a large number of big names are being talked about. In case you haven't been taking our advice and missed a vital piece of information, don't worry, we have you covered with our Week Eight Updated Rankings—Risers & Fallers.

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RISERS

WR Anquan Boldin & WR Steve Breaston (Arizona Cardinals) @ Carolina

It seems a bit strange to see both Boldin and Breaston as risers, especially since Larry Fitzgerald isn't hurt. But, while Boldin gets a boost because it has been reported that he will go on Sunday despite his questionable rating, Breaston still will be a WR3 or flex play for fantasy this week as it has also been reported that Boldin's snaps will be somewhat limited.

RB Willis McGahee (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Oakland

With McGahee, it's all about injury concerns, and since the back was able to fully participate in Thursday & Friday's practices, it's safe to assume the back is healthy and as a result will get the majority of the carries for Baltimore. Against the Raiders, who are giving up 136.2 rushing yards per game and have allowed nine rushing TDs on the year, that's great news.

WR TJ Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) @ Houston

Returning to practice on Thursday and Friday, Housh looks like a sure bet to go in this one against the Houston Texans. While Housh's value has definitely dipped with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center, the wide receiver is still hauling in passes, 40 in the last five games, and should be able to turn those catches into something during this match-up with Houston.

RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (New England Patriots) vs. St. Louis

The coolest name in football, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, will get a golden opportunity in Week Eight as the primary ball carrying duties for the Patriots will fall to him thanks to a plethora of injuries to befall the Patriots' backs. Green-Ellis couldn't ask for a better match-up as he'll get to go against the 30th ranked Rams defense, a team giving up 161.5 rushing yards per game. He makes for a solid RB2 start in week 8.  

TE Jeremy Shockey (New Orleans Saints) vs. San Diego

It's always nice when you see a questionable tag turn into a probable tag during the week. If you own Shockey, it appears safe to place him in your fantasy line-up.

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Week Eight Updated Rankings - Risers and Fallers