NFL Skinny: Week 8 Rankings Preview

Gronk is once again the center of Brady's attention. (USAT) Thinking ahead is a necessity in fantasy football. By the conclusion of Monday night, owners need to immediately turn their thoughts to roster maintenance so as to account for the ever-changing NFL landscape. Injuries, depth chart fluctuations and upcoming matchups need to be mulled in an effort to determine which players should be added, dropped, benched and/or started in the week ahead. The Skinny will strive to paint an early picture of what you can expect in the coming week of NFL action. The player rankings below are subject to change based on news developments and my constant scrutiny as we move towards the kickoff of Week 8. But, at least, the Skinny represents a best-guess starting point for owners to consult as they begin their week of roster preparation.

QUARTERBACKS Most FPPG allowed: DEN; DAL; PHI; NYG; SD — Least FPPG allowed: CAR; PIT; SEA; KC; NO RUNNING BACKS Most FPPG allowed: MIN; WAS; JAC; STL; MIA — Least FPPG allowed: SDG: BAL; KC; SEA; GB WIDE RECEIVERS Most FPPG allowed: PHI; BUF; DEN; ATL; SD — Least FPPG allowed: HOU; TEN; MIA; SEA; CAR TIGHT ENDS Most FPPG allowed: ARI; MIA; GB; DAL; MIN — Least FPPG allowed:KC; PHI; BUF; PIT; SEA DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS Most FPPG allowed: NYG; HOU; JAC; PIT; NYJ — Least FPPG allowed: ATL; IND; DET; KC; DAL

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