Sit/Start 2025 Week 8: Reviewing All Fantasy Relevant Players in Every Game

Sit or Start recommendations for EVERY fantasy-relevant player in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season!

Game Info

 

Kickoff: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:25 p.m. ET

Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Network: CBS

 

Dallas Cowboys

 

Quarterback

Dak Prescott: START, QB1

You don’t need me to tell you to start Dak Prescott, but did you know he grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan? He said his dad was a massive Cowboys fan, so he was “raised” to root for the team he now leads.

 

Running Back

Javonte Williams: START, RB1
Jaydon Blue: SIT

You don’t need me to tell you to start Javonte Williams, but did you know he grew up a Philadelphia Eagles fan? A college bio from his time at Morehouse listed the Eagles as his favorite sports team.

 

Wide Receiver

George Pickens: START, WR1
Ceedee Lamb: START, WR2
Jalen Tolbert: SIT

You don’t need me to tell you to start CeeDee Lamb, but did you know he idolized NBA legend Kobe Bryant? He paid tribute to Kobe with a massive tattoo across his back featuring the Mamba. Even with the return of Lamb, you don’t need me to tell you to start George Pickens. But did you know he wasn’t just a receiver in high school? He also starred as a defensive back for Hoover High School, showcasing his athleticism on both sides of the ball.

 

Tight End

Jake Ferguson: START, TE1

You don’t need me to tell you to start Jake Ferguson, but did you know his grandfather is college football legend Barry Alvarez? The Hall of Fame coach who rebuilt Wisconsin football continues to be a mentor for him.

 

Defense/Special Teams

Dallas Cowboys: SIT

 

Denver Broncos

 

Quarterback

Bo Nix: START, QB1

We just witnessed one of the most absurd comebacks in league history, and Bo Nix‘s final line was a stunning fantasy eruption: 27 completions on 50 attempts for 279 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, adding another two scores on the ground with five carries for 48 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Broncos were down 19-0 and then scored an unbelievable 33 points in the fourth quarter alone — that is the most points in the fourth quarter by any team shut out in the first three quarters in NFL history. However, let’s talk about that 50-attempt stat. It is scary that he couldn’t surpass 300 passing yards on that kind of volume.

Nix is a starter more often than not because that rushing upside and goal-line utility are simply too high to bench, offering a weekly high floor. But you have to accept the reality: You’re trading efficiency for pure, chaotic, scoring opportunity. Against Dallas? Allowing the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks? That’s an easy trade to make.

 

Running Back

J.K. Dobbins: START, RB2
RJ Harvey: FLEX, RB3

In a top-five fantasy matchup, both J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey are startable. Dobbins has seen at least 14 rushing attempts in all but one game, firmly securing his role as the lead back. Harvey has sporadically played a role in the passing game, catching two touchdowns this season.

 

Wide Receiver

Courtland Sutton: START, WR1
Marvin Mims Jr.: FLEX, WR4
Troy Franklin: FLEX, WR4

Quietly having a WR1 season, Courtland Sutton has the perfect setup to do something he hasn’t done yet this year: go nuclear. Top 10 implied team total and game total? Check. Facing the finest matchup in fantasy for receivers? Yup. Nearly 20% target share? You betcha. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Sutton finish the week as the WR1. With Dallas allowing the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, Marvin Mims Jr and Troy Franklin are both high upside flex plays.

 

Tight End

Evan Engram: START, TE1

Although he’s yet to put together a massive game, Evan Engram’s involvement has improved drastically since the start of the season. Engram is averaging over six targets and four receptions over the past four games. In a game with the only implied total over 50 points at the time of writing and that type of usage, Engram’s an easy TE1 play.

 

Defense/Special Teams

Denver Broncos: START

Denver is an every-week start.