Need last-minute help? Here are some deep sleepers for Week 8:
QB: Marc Bulger, St. Louis: Detroit rates as the NFL's third-worst passing defense and has yielded the second-most passing scores (17). Bulger has struggled this season but fantasy reserve Jason Campbell had his best fantasy day against Detroit. He threw for 340 yards and two scores against the Lions in Week 3.
Matthew Stafford, Detroit: St. Louis ranks as the league's eighth-worst pass defense and has allowed the sixth-most passing touchdowns (11). Stafford is expected to return from his knee injury and has shown he can produce an adequate fantasy day. He threw for 296 yards and one score against Chicago in his last contest.
RB: Tashard Choice, Dallas: Though Marion Barber and Felix Jones are lauded more, Choice has shown he can produce a solid fantasy game if utilized. He ran for 92 yards and one score at Kansas City in Week 5 despite receiving only eight handoffs.
RB: Justin Fargas, Oakland: He was much more effective than Michael Bush against the Jets last game, averaging 8.4 yards compared to Bush's 3.1. Both received the same number of carries, and Fargas ran for 67 yards and Bush had only 25 yards. San Diego ranks as the league's fifth-worst run defense, so Oakland will look to jumpstart its running game.
RB: Rashad Jennings, Jacksonville: When the Jaguars jumped to a big lead at halftime, 27-3, Jennings substituted for Maurice Jones-Drew midway through the third quarter. He proceeded to rush for 53 yards and average 5.9 yards from nine carries. If Jacksonville can dominate Tennessee again, look for Jennings to be a fantasy contributor.
RB: Chad Simpson, Indianapolis: Donald Brown has an injured shoulder, leaving his Week 8 playing time in doubt. Last game, Simpson had a 31-yard touchdown run against St. Louis. His role could be expanded if Brown can't play.
RB: Eldra Buckley, Philadelphia: If Brian Westbrook can't play, look for Buckley to have a chance to contribute. LeSean McCoy would start if Westbrook is out, but may need help in order to fulfill Philadelphia's running back duties.
WR: Austin Collie, Indianapolis: Collie has emerged as Peyton Manning's second wide receiver behind Reggie Wayne. The rookie has scored in three straight contests, totaling 18 receptions for 198 yards and four touchdowns.
WR: Johnny Knox, Chicago: Cleveland ranks among the 10 worst pass defenses and has allowed big big scoring plays to wide receiver Derrick Mason (72 yards), Hines Ward (52 yards) and Donald Driver (71 yards) in recent games. Along with Devin Hester, Knox has the great speed to outrun the secondary to record long scoring plays.
WR: Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia: The rookie showed his great fantasy potential when he caught six passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay in Week 5. His next foe, the New York Giants, struggled on the road last game, allowing Drew Brees to throw for 369 yards and four scores.
WR: Mohamed Massaquoi, Cleveland: Chicago allowed Carson Palmer to throw for 233 yards and five scores last game. Massaquoi has posted two solid games during the last four contests. He caught eight passes for 148 yards against Cincinnati in Week 4 and had five catches for 83 yards against Pittsburgh in Week 6.
WR: Andre' Davis, Houston: If Andre Johnson misses any games with a lung contusion, then Davis would likely be the best candidate to replace him. He owns the receiving skills and big-play ability to help compensate for the loss of Johnson, and would be most likely to post a solid fantasy day. Davis has already shown he can post a big game when Johnson is injured. In 2007, when Johnson missed seven games (Weeks 3-9) with a knee injury, Davis caught five passes for 117 yards and one touchdown in Week 4.
WR: Keenan Burton, St. Louis: Detroit rates as the NFL's third-worst passing defense and has yielded the second-most passing scores (17). Burton is the Rams' second-leading receiver with 199 yards, and has caught the second-most passes (20) among the wideouts.
TE: Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit: St. Louis' eighth-worst pass defense has yielded solid games to tight ends recently. Dallas Clark had 44 yards and one score last game; Visanthe Shiancoe had 49 yards and a score in Week 5; and Vernon Davis had 43 yards and a score in Week 4.
TE:Travis Beckum, New York Giants: If Kevin Boss can't capitalize on Philadelphia's vulnerability to tight ends in the passing game, then rookie Beckum will have a chance to post his best fantasy day and score his first NFL touchdown. Last game, Fred Davis caught eight receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown to record his career best fantasy day.
D/ST:Chicago: Cleveland ranks as the NFL's third-lowest scoring team (10.3) and second-worst offense (225.4). It's also allowed the second-most turnovers (18), and the seventh-most sacks (18). In their last home game, the Bears acquired five sacks, two turnovers and scored on a kickoff return against Detroit.
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so do you think this week will finally give st. louis that coveted W.
mistwolf8410:21 PM EST