The Read Option: Fantasy Football Game-by-Game Breakdown (Week 8)

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Week 8 NFL Fantasy Football Game Previews

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills

BUF -8.5, O/U 42
Pace: TB: 26.3 sec/snap (9th), BUF: 27.4 sec/snap (19th)

Buffalo’s offense continues to underwhelm, and now they’ll be without Dawson Knox. This should lead to a huge role for Dalton Kincaid, as well as an uptick in 11 personnel from the Bills.

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Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers

HOU 03, O/U 43
Pace: HOU: 25.7 sec/snap (8th), CAR: 29.0 sec/snap (29th)

The Panthers and Texans are both coming off their bye. For Houston, Tank Dell should return, but is this suddenly a committee backfield with Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary? Meanwhile, the same can be said for Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard in Carolina. 

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Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

DAL -6.5, O/U 45.5
Pace: LAR: 27.9 sec/snap (25th), DAL: 27.1 sec/snap (15th)

Darrell Henderson emerged as the lead running back for the Rams last week, but can he be trusted as a fantasy starter against a tough Cowboys defense fresh off the bye?

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Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

PK, O/U 43
Pace: MIN: 24.2 sec/snap (2nd), GB: 27.7 sec/snap (22nd)

The Packers and Vikings square off in Lambeau field following Jordan Addison’s true breakout game. For Green Bay, Christian Watson is once again banged up.

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New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts

IND -1, O/U 43.5
Pace: NO: 24.4 sec/snap (3rd), IND: 22.2 sec/snap (1st)

The Saints offense continues to underwhelm, especially in the red zone. Can they finally get it going against an inviting Colts pass defense?

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New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

MIA -9.5, O/U 47
Pace: NE: 24.9 sec/snap (4th), MIA: 26.9 sec/snap (11th)

When these teams met back in Week 2, the Patriots defense was up to the task, limiting Miami’s high-powered offense. Can they do it again?

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New York Jets @ New York Giants

NYJ -3, O/U 36.5
Pace: NYJ: 25.4 sec/snap (6th), NYG: 27.1 sec/snap (16th)

This game doesn’t feature a whole lot of fantasy excitement, but the Giants offense has looked much better with Tyrod Taylor under center.

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Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

JAC -2.5, O/U 42
Pace: JAC: 26.6 sec/snap (9th), PIT: 27.3 sec/snap (18th)

The Jaguars head to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Pittsburgh welcomed back Diontae Johnson last week, helping their offense quite a bit.

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Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans

ATL -2.5, O/U 36.5
Pace: ATL: 26.9 sec/snap (11th), TEN: 31.2 sec/snap (32nd)

With Ryan Tannehill injured, the Titans appear to be on track to play both Malik Willis and Will Levis on Sunday. 

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Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

PHI -6.5, O/U 43.5
Pace: PHI: 27.4 sec/snap (19th), WAS: 27.6 sec/snap (21st)

As if this Philadelphia defense needed any more help, the team just acquired All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Titans.

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Cleveland Browns @ Seattle Seahawks

SEA -3, O/U 40
Pace: CLE: 25.3 sec/snap (5th), SEA: 27.1 sec/snap (15th)

Deshaun Watson and Jerome Ford left Sunday’s game and did not return, putting both in jeopardy of missing this contest. For Seattle, we’ll see if DK Metcalf can return to the lineup.

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Baltimore Ravens @ Arizona Cardinals

BAL -8.5, O/U 44
Pace: BAL: 27.9 sec/snap (25th), ARI: 26.9 sec/snap (12th)

The Ravens absolutely dominated the Lions last week and now turn their attention to the Cardinals in the desert.

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Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

KC -7.5, O/U 46
Pace: KC: 27.7 sec/snap (23rd), DEN: 28.7 sec/snap (28th)

When these teams met a few Thursdays ago, Kansas City’s red-hot defense absolutely dominated the game. We’ll see if things change this time in Denver.

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Cincinnati Bengals @ San Francisco 49ers

SF -5.5, O/U 45
Pace: CIN: 27.7 sec/snap (22nd), SF: 29.6 sec/snap (30th)

The 49ers are now on a two-game losing streak and would love to have Trent Williams back in the lineup for this game.

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Chicago Bears @ Los Angeles Chargers

LAC -8.5, O/U 46.5
Pace: CHI: 30.2 sec/snap (31st), LAC: 25.4 sec/snap (6th)

With Justin Fields doubtful, it’ll once again be Tyson Bagent under center for the Bears on Sunday night.

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Las Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions

DET -8, O/U 45.5
Pace: LV: 27.0 sec/snap (14th), DET: 28.2 sec/snap (27th)

Following a blowout loss in Week 7, the Lions return home on Monday to get back on track against the struggling Raiders.

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