Fantasy Football Projections: DeMarco Murray and More Late Game Stars

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray was the hot waiver wire pickup of Week 8 and will has a good matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles defense this week.

Murray is one of several smart fantasy football starts in the late NFL games of Week 8. Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, Cowboys receiver Jason Witten and Chiefs running back Jackie Battle are other smart starts.

Let's look at three late game stars you must start on Sunday.

1) Dwayne Bowe

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has some of the best catching skills in the NFL, and his matchup against the San Diego Chargers in a Halloween edition of Monday Night Football is a good one.

Bowe has 82.7 yards receiving yards per games this season, and has four total touchdowns. With the Chiefs offense playing well during their current three-game winning streak, Bowe will have another very good performance against the Chargers on Monday.

2) Jason Witten

Jason Witten is the best tight end in the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys star has a touchdown in each of his last three games.

He's also averaging just under 75 yards receiving per game, which is better than many wide receivers. 

Witten is one of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's best friends and is his most reliable target. He will get many passes thrown his way on Sunday versus the Eagles.

3) DeMarco Murray

DeMarco Murray's historic 253-yard performance last week against the St. Louis Rams made him the big fantasy football name this week, and against the poor Eagles defense he will again run the ball well.

Racking up 100 yards rushing is a realistic goal for Murray, who will be the starting running back again with Felix Jones hurt and Tashard Choice recently cut.

Murray will have another big day for Dallas on Sunday, and should be a factor in the passing game as well.