{
  "id": 17219611,
  "title": "Fantasy football start/sit advice for Week 8 at QB, RB, WR, TE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/fantasy-football-start-sit-advice-for-week-8-at-qb-rb-wr-te",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1134220/fantasy-football-start-sit-advice-week-8-quarterbacks-running-backs-wide-receivers-tight-ends"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to Week 8 of the fantasy football season! Here are some players I believe you should start and some you should sit. However, your results may vary, so don't blindly bench someone if you don't have a better alternative.\n\nBye Weeks: Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers\n\nQuarterbacks:\nStart: Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. Cardinals\nPrescott has been inconsistent this season, but he's performed well in recent games and faces a struggling Cardinals defense. He's primed to bounce back from his strong Monday night performance against the Eagles.\n\nSit: Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals at Cowboys\nBrissett might not be benched if the Cardinals have backup quarterbacks. The Cowboys have allowed poor passing statistics, which could help Brissett accumulate fantasy points. The Cowboys offense should be able to score while Brissett struggles to keep up through the air.\n\nRunning backs:\nStart: Kyler Murray, Vikings vs. Lions\nMurray's poor performance last week may not continue, as the Vikings' defense will be strong against him. However, they have struggled against opposing quarterbacks, making Murray a potential starter.\n\nSit: Michael Penix Jr., Falcons at Buccaneers\nPenix Jr. has been on a roll with back-to-back three-touchdown games, but I'm hesitant to start him this week. The Buccaneers defense has been strong against both passing and rushing attacks, potentially slowing down Penix Jr.'s performance.",
  "summary": "Welcome to Week 8 of the fantasy football season! Below I have some players I think you should start and some I think you should sit. As usual, your mileage may vary depending on your available choices, so don’t just blindly bench someone if you don’t have a better option! Bye Weeks Houston Texans, New Orleans […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fantasy football start/sit advice for Week 8",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/fantasy-football-start-sit-advice-for-week-8",
        "published": "2026-10-30T11:30:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}