Week 8 of the NFL season provided telling fantasy football insights as contenders separated from pretenders both on the field and in fantasy leagues. The Fantasy Football Today podcast highlighted key players whose values shifted significantly.
Week 8 Fantasy Winners
Broncos RB Jonah Coleman dominated the second half of Denver's win over the Chiefs, totaling 30 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns with no fumbles. His 51-yard catch-and-run set up a late score, marking the second consecutive week he has looked like the Broncos' best running back. With increased target volume out of the backfield, Coleman now projects as a weekly No. 2 fantasy running back unless Denver acquires a back via trade.
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson has scored 13 or more PPR points in three of his last four games, with the lone miss coming after an early concussion exit. He has built a noticeable connection with Kyler Murray, particularly on seam routes where Murray trusts him to win contested catches. Despite a tough upcoming schedule against Green Bay, San Francisco, and New England — defenses that historically limit tight ends — Hockenson remains a startable asset, potentially seeing more targets if game scripts favor passing.
Week 8 Fantasy Losers
Cardinals WR Omar Cooper Jr. produced zero fantasy points after consecutive strong weeks. Geno Smith leaned heavily toward Adonai Mitchell on deep throws and Garrett Wilson on shorter routes, completely cannibalizing Cooper's target share. He now barely registers as a No. 3 fantasy receiver.
Seahawks WR DK Metcalf suffered a brutal outing highlighted by a severe drop on a potential big play. Even accounting for that missed opportunity, his line would have been flat: one reception for four yards on six targets. With a Week 9 bye approaching, managers face legitimate questions about whether to hold him, given he has topped 8 PPR points in only three games and 13 PPR points in two games this season.
For a deeper game-by-game breakdown and additional start/sit advice, the full Week 8 Winners & Losers recap is available on the Fantasy Football Today podcast.
