Start 鈥楨m, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Bijan Robinson or Ja鈥橫arr Chase. Instead, I'll look at the players who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings, which will be updated daily throughout the 2025 NFL season.
Fab's Top 10 Fantasy Quarterback Rankings Week 81. Patrick Mahomes vs. Commanders (Mon.)2. Josh Allen at Panthers3. Jalen Hurts vs. Giants 4. Bo Nix vs. Cowboys 5. Dak Prescott at Broncos6. Baker Mayfield at Saints 7. Drake Maye vs. Browns7. Daniel Jones vs. Titans9. Justin Herbert vs. Vikings (Thurs.)10. Caleb Williams at Rens
Complete Week 8 quarterback rankings
Byes: Cardinals, Jaguars, Lions, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks
All Positions: RBs | WRs | TEs | DEFs & KsWeek 8 Start 鈥楨m: QuarterbacksStart of the WeekBo Nix vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): Nix went off last week, scoring nearly 40 points in a thrilling win over the Giants. What鈥檚 crazy is 35.6 of those points came in the fourth quarter! He鈥檚 a must start this week against the Cowboys, who he allowed 17-plus points to seven quarterbacks, including five who he posted more than 24 points. This has a chance to be a high-scoring affair, too.
Start 鈥楨mDaniel Jones vs. Titans (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Jones comeback tour continued last week, as he posted 22.2 fantasy points despite a tough matchup in Los Angeles. He has now scored 22-plus points in two straight games, and he鈥檒l be a top-12 quarterback this week against the Titans. Their defense allowed 23.1 points to Drake Maye last week, and Jones can run with the football as well.
Caleb Williams at Rens (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Williams posted a stinker last week, as he put up a brutal 4.7 fantasy points despite a good matchup against the Saints. I鈥檒l keep the faith in him this week though, as Williams has another plus matchup against the Rens. Only the Cowboys he allowed more fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, and three he beaten them for 27-plus points.
Jordan Love at Steelers (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC): Love has struggled in the stat sheets lately, posting fewer than 15 fantasy points in three of his last four games. Still, he鈥檚 worth a look against the Steelers with six teams on a bye. The Packers defense has allowed four quarterbacks to beat them for 19-plus points, including Joe Flacco鈥檚 26-point performance last week. As a result, Love has starting appeal.
Jaxson Dart at Eagles (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Dart has been fantastic this season, scoring 19-plus points in all but one of his first four NFL starts. He鈥檚 also done it against tough defenses like the Broncos last week and this week鈥檚 opponent, the Eagles, in Week 6. In that game, Dart had nearly 24 fantasy points. I鈥檓 not saying the rookie is matchup proof, but his high-end totals make him a viable starter this week.
More StartsJoe Flacco vs. Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)Baker Mayfield at Saints (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)Dak Prescott at Broncos (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)Week 8 Sit 鈥楨m: QuarterbacksSit of the WeekTua Tagovailoa at Falcons (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Tagovailoa has been brutal over the last two weeks, scoring a combined 5.2 fantasy points. That includes minus-1.4 points in last week鈥檚 blowout loss to the Browns. He needs to be on the sidelines against the Falcons, who he held all but one quarterback, including superstar Josh Allen, to fewer than 17 fantasy points in their seven games.
Sit 鈥楨mCarson Wentz at Chargers (Thurs. 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video): Wentz was brutal last week, throwing two interceptions and scoring a mere 11.3 fantasy points in a loss to the Eagles. He has now failed to score more than 15.3 points in three of his four starts, and he鈥檒l be tough to trust on Thursday night against the Chargers. At this point, Wentz is a Superflex fantasy option at best.
C.J. Stroud vs. 49ers (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Stroud has been better lately, recording 18-plus fantasy points in two of his last three games. Still, he鈥檚 a tough sell against the 49ers. While their defense is banged up, it鈥檚 still allowed fewer than 15 fantasy points to four quarterbacks, including Kyler Murray, Trevor Lawrence and Sam Darnold. Stroud could also be without Nico Collins this week.
Mac Jones at Texans (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Brock Purdy will miss yet another game due to a toe injury, so Jones will get another start for the 49ers in his absence. Regardless, the matchup is anything but forable for the veteran field general. Just one quarterback (Baker Mayfield) has beaten them for more than 13.6 points, including Matthew Stafford, so it could be a tough week for Jones.
Marcus Mariota at Chiefs (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, CBS): Jayden Daniels suffered an injured hamstring last week, so Mariota is in line to start against the Chiefs. And while he did well in two starts earlier this season, he has a tough road matchup on Monday night. Kansas City鈥檚 defense has allowed just two quarterbacks to beat them for more than 17 points, and both were played on the road.
More SitsAndy Dalton vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, Fox)Spencer Rattler vs. Buccaneers (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)Cam Ward at Colts (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)