{
  "id": 17240711,
  "title": "Week 8 Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit: 5 players you should have in your lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/week-8-fantasy-football-matchups-to-exploit-5-players-you-should-have",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T14:52:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/week-8-fantasy-football-matchups-to-exploit-5-players-you-should-have-in-your-lineup-145232681.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 8 Fantasy Football: 5 Players to Target in Your Lineup\n\nIt's Week 8 of the fantasy football season and Yahoo analyst Ray Garvin has identified five players who can exploit their matchups on Sunday. Blake Corum, running back for the Rams, is a prime candidate for fantasy managers. Despite Kyren Williams remaining a key player, Corum has been making significant strides. He rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown in a game against Las Vegas, accounting for nearly half of the Rams' rushing attempts. With Davante Adams out, Corum's role is likely to expand, making him a valuable flex option.\n\nBucky Irving, running back for the Buccaneers, had an impressive outing against the Carolina Panthers last week. He rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns, indicating that his workload has been steadily increasing. The Buccaneers' offensive line has been performing well, creating opportunities for runners like Irving. With potential injuries to key offensive linemen, Irving's role in the offense seems secure.\n\nParker Washington, wide receiver for the Jaguars, has emerged as a key target for Trevor Lawrence. Washington commands a significant portion of the passing game, with 26% of Lawrence's targets when he's on the field. This matchup against the Indianapolis Colts is particularly favorable, as the Colts play man coverage on nearly half of their defensive snaps. Washington's efficiency against man coverage is outstanding, and combined with the Colts' loss of their defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, this is a prime matchup for Washington.\n\nGarrett Wilson, wide receiver for the Jets, has been struggling recently. Over the past two games, he has caught just six passes for 70 yards. However, Wilson's performance can be attributed to the Jets' offensive struggles, with backup Omar Cooper Jr. leading the way. With the Jets offense looking to reset after their London trip, Wilson could benefit from increased opportunities. If Wilson can find more targets, he could become a valuable asset in your lineup.",
  "summary": "Ray Garvin takes you through five players in smash spots for fantasy football in Week 8.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-30T11:30:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}