Key Fantasy Football Starts for Week 8

As Week 8 of the fantasy football season approaches, six players are highlighted as strong options for fantasy lineups. These selections are based on their recent performances and matchups, distinguishing them from must-start superstars.

One notable player is Smith, who is set to face his former team after a strong performance last week, completing 76.7% of his passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. The Raiders' defense has struggled against quarterbacks, allowing significant fantasy points in recent games.

Jacobs, despite a challenging season debut, is expected to thrive against a Panthers defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs. Corum has emerged as a viable option, averaging nearly 15 fantasy points per game recently, while Higgins continues to excel, ranking high among wide receivers. Diggs is positioned to lead the Commanders' offense following an injury to McLaurin, and Goedert has been effective against a weak pass defense from the Commanders.