{
  "id": 16862098,
  "title": "NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/nfl-week-8-fantasy-football-drop-list",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T06:40:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-week-8-fantasy-football-064011927.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 8 demands strategic cuts in fantasy football rosters, as players' performances have declined. MarShawn Lloyd of the Green Bay Packers, once a key player, has struggled in recent games, prompting a recommendation to drop him. Aaron Jones Sr. of the Minnesota Vikings, once a reliable running back, has seen a dramatic drop in production due to injuries and competition from Jordan Mason. JV Dobbins of the Denver Broncos faces a similar fate, with rookie Jonah Coleman outperforming him in touches. Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints, who started the season strongly, has dropped off significantly, making him a prime candidate for removal. Marvin Harrison Jr. of the Houston Texans, picked up from the trade market, has failed to live up to expectations, warranting a wait-and-see approach. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs may warrant retention if traded to a team in need of a wide receiver, but otherwise, he should also be considered for a drop. Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Jordan Addison, alongside the struggling Vikings offense, should also be targeted for cuts, pending potential improvements or changes in quarterback position.",
  "summary": "Midway through the season, we’ve already seen which players deserve a spot on your fantasy football roster and which players should get cut from the team. Let’s analyze which players should not be on your fantasy football roster for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers If you hadn’t dropped Lloyd before Week 7 in hopes […] The post NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}