{"id":96938,"date":"2020-10-28T14:47:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T18:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=96938"},"modified":"2021-05-20T19:24:02","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T23:24:02","slug":"fantasy-football-week-8-quarterback-start-em-sit-em-justin-herbert-cam-newton-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/10\/28\/fantasy-football-week-8-quarterback-start-em-sit-em-justin-herbert-cam-newton-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Week 8 Quarterback Start \u2018Em, Sit \u2018Em: Justin Herbert, Cam Newton, More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season is right around the corner. All games are on schedule as it appears as though COVID-19 will not cause any delays *knocks on wood*<\/em>. Bye weeks are officially up and running, which means that fantasy football owners are once again looking to their benches for the best quarterback start\/sit options. Justin Herbert<\/a><\/strong> should have a good day, while Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong> is too risky to start.<\/p>\n

Week 8 Start\/Sits: Running Back<\/a> – Wide Receiver<\/a> – Quarterback<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Justin Herbert, Cam Newton Highlight Fantasy Football Week 8 Quarterback Start ‘Em, Sit’ Em<\/h2>\n

Start: Justin Herbert<\/h4>\n

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert should be an auto-start at this point. The rookie sensation has been nothing short of phenomenal since earning the starting job and is coming off of yet another fantastic performance. Last week, he completed 63% of his passes for 347 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions while adding another 66 yards and a touchdown on the ground.<\/p>\n

Herbert is a genuine stud and is already playing like a top-10 real-life NFL quarterback. His rushing ability gives him a safe floor while his rocket arm allows him to stretch the ball all over the field and connect with anyone and everyone for a big score. He\u2019s proven he can do it against elite competition and should have a great game against a mediocre Denver Broncos defense.<\/p>\n

Sit: Cam Newton<\/h4>\n

Something is seriously wrong with New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton. After starting off hot the first two weeks, the one-time MVP has come down to Earth in a huge way. Since returning from the COVID-19 list, Newton has completed 65% of his passes for just 255 yards, no touchdowns, and five interceptions while adding 95 yards and a touchdown on the ground.<\/p>\n

Newton is not playing good football, and New England\u2019s supporting cast isn\u2019t good enough to carry him through this slump. While his rushing ability always gives him the potential for a big game, he\u2019s too risky to start in one-quarterback leagues.<\/p>\n

Start: Baker Mayfield<\/h4>\n

In 2018, Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong> looked like one of the best young quarterbacks in all of football. The team acquired Odell Beckham<\/a><\/strong> in the following offseason, and Mayfield struggled in 2019 and 2020. Beckham suffered a knee injury early in Week 7, and Mayfield responded by having his best game in years. As strange as it sounds, Mayfield might actually be better without Beckham on the field.<\/p>\n

Mayfield faces off against a surprisingly-effective Las Vegas Raiders offense that should be able to effectively move the ball. This game could turn into a shootout, and Mayfield should be up for the task of going blow-for-blow with this offense.<\/p>\n

Sit: Tua Tagovailoa<\/h4>\n

After starting the season on the bench, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa<\/a><\/strong> is finally ready to make his NFL debut. The Alabama product had one of the best collegiate tenures in recent memory and certainly has the raw potential to go off in his first real NFL action. However, he\u2019s too risky to start in Week 8. The NFL is completely different from the college game, and it wouldn\u2019t be too surprising to see Tagovailoa struggle during his first NFL start. He\u2019s certainly an exciting prospect, but you\u2019re better off looking somewhere else for this week.<\/p>\n

Start: Derek Carr<\/h4>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> quarterback Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong> has quietly been one of the more reliable fantasy football quarterback streaming options. While nobody\u2019s confusing him with Kyler Murray<\/a><\/strong>, the longtime Raider is currently the QB15 on a per-game basis and has the ability in the right matchup. As previously alluded to, I believe this to be the right matchup.<\/p>\n

The Las Vegas offense is hard to contain with Henry Ruggs<\/a><\/strong> on the field, as demonstrated by Carr\u2019s solid game against a fantastic Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. Carr should be able to comfortably move the ball up and down the field, and Mayfield\u2019s presumed ability to move Cleveland\u2019s offense should make this a high-scoring affair.<\/p>\n

Sit: Jared Goff<\/h4>\n

After boasting a fast-paced offense for the majority of his Los Angeles Rams tenure, Sean McVay<\/strong> has completely re-invented his offense in 2020. Instead of the pass-happy attack of yesterday, the Rams have become a run-happy, ball-control offense. This is bad news for Jared Goff<\/a><\/strong>, as this drastically reduces his ceiling on a week-to-week basis. Goff probably won\u2019t singlehandedly lose you a week, but he doesn\u2019t have the upside to finish as a top-five option.<\/p>\n

Week 8 Start\/Sits: Running Back<\/a> – Wide Receiver<\/a> – Quarterback<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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