Navigating Bye-Mageddon: Best Picks from Veteran Flacco to Newcomer Monangai

In Week 7 of the NFL season, exceptional performances highlighted the excitement of fantasy football. Notably, the game featured a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback by the Denver Broncos against the New York Giants.

Key Player Performances

• Quarterback Bo Nix from the Broncos achieved 39.96 PPR points, highlighting his strong finish.
• Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor recorded three touchdowns.
• Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers combined for 304 receiving yards and three touchdowns, accumulating 61.4 PPR points.
• San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey delivered his best game of the season.

Upcoming Week 8 Considerations

As we look toward Week 8, injury updates are crucial, particularly regarding Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is dealing with a hamstring issue. This has led to talks about a “bye-mageddon,” as several teams are experiencing bye weeks.

Quarterback Picks

• J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) – Currently rostered in 28.2% of leagues, McCarthy is expected to start against the Los Angeles Chargers if healthy.
• Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) – After joining the Bengals, Flacco scored 25.98 PPR points in his second start, revitalizing key players on his team.
• Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) – With Daniels likely out, Mariota scored 36.52 PPR points in earlier starts, but faces tough competition ahead.

Running Back Recommendations

• Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears) – Recently contributing 17.4 PPR points, Monangai may see more action against the Bengals.
• Tyjae Spears (Tennessee Titans) – Although performances have been inconsistent, Spears could get more opportunities moving forward.

Wide Receiver Options

• Rashod Bateman (Baltimore Ravens) – With quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, Bateman may regain his productive form.
• Xavier Legette (Carolina Panthers) – After a breakout performance against the Jets, Legette could be on the rise.

Tight End Insights

• Oronde Gadsden II (Chargers) – Following a strong performance, Gadsden is gaining attention as a viable tight end option.
• Noah Fant (Bengals) – With more opportunities expected, Fant could become a reliable tight end in the coming weeks.

Bye Week Strategies

Week 8 will see several teams on bye, including the Lions, Raiders, Rams, Cardinals, Seahawks, and Jaguars. Fantasy managers should consider dropping players like Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford if needing immediate replacements. However, running backs and essential wide receivers from these teams should be retained to navigate through these absences.

Strategically managing rosters during bye weeks is crucial for maintaining competitive fantasy teams. Keeping an eye on player performances and potential injuries will aid in making informed decisions moving forward.