Nov 2, 2026 · 30 min
Burrow’s six-touchdown surge reshapes Week 8 fantasy values
Week 8 Rapid Reaction + Pete Weber Player of The Week!
The episode separates sustainable breakouts from matchup-driven spikes while tracking injuries and backfield changes that could define upcoming fantasy decisions.
- 1Joe Burrow’s six-touchdown performance elevated Tee Higgins and the Bengals’ passing game after a dramatic comeback.
- 2Braylon Allen, Tyler Algier, and Jonah Coleman emerged as workload-driven waiver candidates amid changing backfields.
- 3Injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Michael Wilson, and DJ Moore complicate Week 9 projections and lineup choices.
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Joe Burrow’s six-touchdown comeback against Tennessee turns a chaotic Week 8 into a defining fantasy performance.
The brief
Daniel Dopp and Liz Loza open with Week 8’s strangest result: Tampa Bay won despite Baker Mayfield completing no passes, while Bucky Irving powered the weather-shaped game script.
Joe Burrow’s six-touchdown comeback against Tennessee made him the week’s defining fantasy quarterback, with Tee Higgins and Cincinnati’s receivers benefiting from the eruption.
The hosts weigh whether Tony Pollard’s second straight blowup is a sell-high signal, while Braylon Allen’s steady production keeps the Jets’ backfield in focus.
Brock Bowers continues to separate from the tight end field, and Jameson Williams’ four-game scoring streak contrasts with Amon-Ra St. Brown’s quieter stretch.
Injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, plus concerns involving Michael Wilson and DJ Moore, leave several Week 9 decisions dependent on uncertain quarterback and receiver roles.
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