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This article provides a list of recommended players to start in Week 8 of fantasy football, highlighting key matchups and confidence levels for quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs, including players like Courtland Sutton, Andy Dalton, Michael Penix Jr, Bo Nix, and Alvin Kamara, among others.
In Week 11 of fantasy football, George Pickens is highlighted as a must-start wide receiver against the Ravens, who have struggled against perimeter receivers. Other recommended starts include Courtland Sutton, Cedric Tillman, Jauan Jennings, and Calvin Ridley, all facing favorable matchups. Conversely, DJ Moore is advised to sit due to the Bears' offensive struggles and a tough matchup against the Packers. Other wide receivers to consider benching include Jayden Reed, Brian Thomas Jr., DeAndre Hopkins, and Jaylen Waddle, all facing challenging defenses.
The Western Conference finals between the Mavericks and Timberwolves are set to begin, with both teams showcasing strong defensive units and big-name offensive producers. The series is expected to be defensive-minded and low-scoring, with bets favoring under 207.5 total points and players like Rudy Gobert and Derrick Jones Jr. expected to make an impact. Additionally, there's speculation on Luka Doncic recording a triple-double, given his recent performance in the playoffs.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener, with several key player matchups to watch. The Eagles' offense will need to find answers against the Vikings' heavy blitz, as quarterback Jalen Hurts struggled with blitz pickup in Week 1. Right tackle Lane Johnson will face a tough challenge in Vikings' edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Tight end Dallas Goedert will look to get more involved in the Eagles' offense against the Vikings' linebackers. The Eagles' cornerbacks, including potential starter Josh Jobe, will have their hands full with Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Eagles' rookie defensive lineman Jalen Carter will have another advantageous matchup against the Vikings' susceptible interior offensive line. The Eagles' linebackers and safeties will need to step up to defend against Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, who poses a threat in the middle of the field.