As Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up for a critical period with six teams on bye, including the Seahawks, Cardinals, Lions, Jaguars, Raiders, and Rams. This massive bye week leaves 26 teams available for fantasy selections, inevitably making the task of assembling competitive lineups much more challenging amid ongoing injuries.
In the aftermath of a thrilling Week 7, where Ja’Marr Chase delivered an outstanding performance with 41.1 fantasy points following a remarkable Thursday night game, the pressure is on as players navigate through available options. Completing the high-performance category were DeVonta Smith (36.3 FPTS), who topped Sunday’s slate, along with Keenan Allen (31.9 FPTS) and A.J. Brown (31.1 FPTS), who showcased their talents. The rookie sensation Travis Hunter also stood out with 27.1 FPTS, while Chris Olave, Davante Adams, and CeeDee Lamb all surpassed the 25-point mark.
As players look ahead to Week 8, Chase has now claimed the position of the top receiver on DraftKings for the season, surpassing the injured Puka Nacua. However, Jaxson Smith-Njigba still has a chance to challenge for this title, pending his next performance despite being absent this week due to the bye.
This week’s wide receiver rankings suggest that Chase will continue to shine, especially with the possibility that Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner may not play. The following is an outline of the top 30 wide receiver rankings, as compiled by fantasy analyst Zach Thompson:
1. Ja’Marr Chase (vs. NYJ)
2. CeeDee Lamb (at DEN)
3. Justin Jefferson (at LAC)
4. Rashee Rice (vs. WAS)
5. Drake London (vs. MIA)
6. Nico Collins (vs. SF)
7. Garrett Wilson (at CIN) – if healthy
8. George Pickens (at DEN)
9. Rome Odunze (at BAL)
10. Emeka Egbuka (at NO) – if healthy
11. DK Metcalf (vs. GB)
12. A.J. Brown (vs. NYG)
13. Courtland Sutton (vs. DAL)
14. Zay Flowers (vs. CHI)
15. Mike Evans (at NO) – if healthy
16. Deebo Samuel Sr. (at KC) – if healthy
17. Jaylen Waddle (at ATL)
18. Chris Olave (vs. TB)
19. Ladd McConkey (vs. MIN)
20. DeVonta Smith (vs. NYG)
21. Tee Higgins (vs. NYJ)
22. Quentin Johnston (vs. MIN)
23. Tetairoa McMillan (vs. BUF)
24. Wan’Dale Robinson (at PHI)
25. Stefon Diggs (vs. CLE)
26. Xavier Worthy (vs. WAS)
27. Terry McLaurin (at KC) – if healthy
28. Keenan Allen (vs. MIN)
29. Ricky Pearsall (at HOU) – if healthy
30. Romeo Doubs (at PIT)
These rankings reflect insights based on the latest news and player health status available as of Monday afternoon. Fantasy managers are encouraged to stay connected with DraftKings Network throughout the week for updates and adjustments as matchups evolve. This proactive approach allows fantasy players to remain competitive in what promises to be a challenging Week 8 filled with shifting dynamics and emerging talent.