Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 8

Matchup previews compiled by Dave Kluge with all of the news and notes pertinent to Week 8 of fantasy football.

Dave Kluge's Matchup Previews, Injuries, and News: Week 8 Dave Kluge Published 10/25/2024

There's a lot of NFL news to sift through. We compile all of the fantasy-relevant news and notes you'll need in a bulleted list of matchup previews.

Read along with an accompanying podcast from Dave Kluge and Jeff Bell as they dive deep into this week's biggest storylines.

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Bye Weeks

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Thursday Night Football

Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams

Sunday Early Games - Sunday, 1:00 pm ET

Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

Tennessee Titans @ Detroit Lions

  • Calvin Ridley (foot) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Tyjae Spears (hamstring) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Julius Chestnut (calf) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday
  • Will Levis (right shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Mason Rudolph expected to start as Levis recovers, per HC Brian Callahan
  • Titans traded WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs for a conditional fourth-round pick
  • Jameson Williams suspended for two games for violating league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, will not appeal suspension
  • David Montgomery’s knee is fine, despite leaving Week 7 game with injury

Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans

Green Bay Packers @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Arizona Cardinals @ Miami Dolphins

  • Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) limited Wednesday, full participant Thursday, will start if he clears concussion protocol, says he’s symptom-free
  • Tyreek Hill (foot) not on Wednesday’s report, limited Thursday
  • Jaylen Waddle (quad) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Braxton Berrios confirmed ACL tear, will not play this season

New York Jets @ New England Patriots

Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Bijan Robinson (rest) not on Wednesday’s report, limited Thursday
  • Mike Evans (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, expected to miss four weeks
  • Chris Godwin (ankle) placed on IR, expected to miss season
  • Bucky Irving (toe) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Rakim Jarrett (knee) practicing in full

Philadelphia Eagles @ Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday Afternoon Games - Sunday, 4:05-4:25 pm ET

New Orleans Saints @ Los Angeles Chargers

Buffalo Bills @ Seattle Seahawks

  • Josh Allen (left hand) practicing in full
  • Darrynton Evans (hamstring) practicing in full
  • Dalton Kincaid (collarbone) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Dawson Knox (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday
  • Mack Hollins (shoulder) limited Wednesday and Thursday
  • Curtis Samuel (pectoral) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday
  • Amari Cooper expects to be more involved in Week 8
  • DK Metcalf (knee) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, Grade 1 MCL sprain, consider week-to-week, will try to play per HC Mike MacDonald
  • Ken Walker III (illness) did not practice Wednesday, limited Thursday

Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders

  • Marcedes Lewis (rest) did not practice Thursday
  • Jayden Daniels (rib) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, avoided fracture, considered week-to-week
  • Dyami Brown (ankle) limited Wednesday and Thursday

Carolina Panthers @ Denver Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders

Sunday Night Football - Sunday, 8:20 pm ET

Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers

Monday Night Football - Monday, 8:15 pm ET

New York Giants @ Pittsburgh Steelers

 

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