In fantasy, players who carry high expectations can sometimes have surprisingly underwhelming performances.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at some players who disappointed in Week 7, but are candidates to bounce back in Week 8 of fantasy football.<\/p>\n
Week 7 Bounce-Back Candidates<\/a> was a big success, as D.K. Metcalf, Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, and Tucket Kraft all exceeded their weekly projections.\u00a0 \u00a0De’Von Achane, who rushed for 77 yards, was the only player to go slightly under projection (9.5 points).<\/p>\n Jordan Mason<\/a> has fallen short of expectations over the last few weeks, as he hasn’t hit double-digit fantasy points since Week 4.\u00a0 The Chiefs posed a tough matchup for Mason in Week 7, as he was held to only 58 rushing yards.\u00a0 The 49ers face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 8<\/a>, where Mason should have a bounce-back performance.\u00a0 The Cowboys have the third-worst run defense in the league, allowing 23 fantasy points per game (FPPG) to the position.\u00a0 The 49ers are currently hampered by injuries, including the loss of starting wideouts Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel<\/a>.\u00a0 Expect the 49ers to lean heavily on Mason and their run game in Week 8.<\/p>\n Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and the entire Dolphins<\/a> offense have had major struggles in the absence of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.\u00a0 Neither wide receiver has surpassed 70 receiving yards since Tua’s injury in Week 2 in what has been a disastrous campaign in Miami.\u00a0 However, brighter days are ahead, as Tua returned to practice this week<\/a> and is on track to play in Week 8.\u00a0 The Dolphins also have an advantageous matchup this week against the Cardinals<\/a>, who rank as a bottom-five pass defense.\u00a0 The Cardinals are allowing over 160 receiving yards and 22.6 FPPG to opposing wide receivers.\u00a0 Fantasy managers can expect a massive game from one (or likely both) of these star receivers and are smash starts in Week 8 fantasy football.<\/p>\n Great news for Tyreek Hill fantasy managers:<\/p>\n "Strike up the f\u2014ing band! Start me this week!"<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 @DavidFurones_<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4uJgeCbu3M<\/a><\/p>\n — The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) October 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWeek 8 Fantasy Football – Bounce-Back Candidates<\/h2>\n
Jordan Mason – San Francisco 49ers<\/h3>\n
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins<\/h3>\n
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