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Week 8 has arrived, and it’s not for the faint of heart. With the Lions, Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Raiders on bye, fantasy football managers are staring down one of the ugliest wide receiver weeks in recent memory. That’s in addition to a growing injury list that’s sidelined several top names. As such, even the most well-prepared rosters are being stretched thin. Gone are consistent fantasy football scornerstones like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua, and Davante Adams. That leaves a vacuum at the top of the WR rankings that few can fill.
This is where strategy trumps star power. Fantasy football players who dig deep into matchups, usage trends, and target shares will have the edge. It’s a week where unexpected heroes can swing matchups. This is where even steady WR2s suddenly become must-starts. Whether you’re plugging in a waiver-wire gem or doubling down on a volatile big-play receiver, Week 8 will test every manager’s resolve. Let’s dive into this week’s Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings, where stability meets scarcity.
Here we will look at our NFL Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings entering Week 8 of the 2025 regular season.
This one’s going to be appointment viewing. CeeDee Lamb versus Patrick Surtain II is one of the league’s premier WR–CB battles. Lamb didn’t miss a beat returning from injury last week. He posted 110 yards and a touchdown as Dallas’ offense continued to look like a high-powered attack.
That said, the Broncos are a different animal defensively. Their secondary has tightened up since a rocky start. Denver’s front seven still struggles to generate consistent pressure, though. This means Dak Prescott should have enough time to find Lamb on intermediate and deep routes. Even if Surtain shadows him, Lamb’s target volume and versatility in motion guarantee opportunities. Expect a physical matchup that keeps him near the top of the WR1 rankings.
Justin Jefferson remains the ultimate paradox. He has elite talent but frustrating touchdown output. Despite being fifth in receiving yards, he’s tied for 52nd in touchdowns. That reflects Minnesota’s red-zone inefficiency rather than any decline in his dominance. With Carson Wentz expected to remain under center on the short week, Jefferson’s target volume should stay high. He has logged 10 or more in every game with Wentz.
Yes, the matchup isn’t ideal. The Chargers have been quietly stingy against opposing wideouts. They have allowed the second-fewest touchdowns and seventh-fewest fantasy football points to the position. Still, Jefferson’s floor is rock-solid thanks to his route running and contested-catch prowess. Treat him as a mid-tier WR1. He is less likely to explode but almost guaranteed to give you double-digit production.
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