Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 8: Can Kirk Cousins Put Up Points On The Cowboys Defense?

(CBS Boston) — Playing the matchup crippled tin nett a phantasy proprietor plentifulness of points if they prime the close subordinate successful the close week. It tin besides pb to losses, since galore of the champion scorers nutrient careless of the hostile and aren’t disposable connected the waiver ligament regardless. Kirk Cousins has been reasonably dependable this season, putting up astatine slightest 26 points successful 4 of his six games. And he’s done it against decent defenses.

He’ll get different accidental successful Week 8, erstwhile the Minnesota Vikings big the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys defence is mediate of the pack, giving up yards and points, successful part, due to the fact that opposing defenses conflict to incorporate their offense. If this Sunday’s matchup turns into a shootout, expect Cousins to heap up the points. He has the violative weapons to beryllium a phantasy winner.

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CBSSports.com’s Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard and Heath Cummings Sr. person breached down the Week 8 matchups and travel up with their champion options for you this week. The afloat database of players is below. To perceive their reasoning, cheque retired the video and tune successful to the Fantasy Football Today podcast. For much phantasy advice, caput implicit to the CBSSports.com phantasy shot section, wherever the guys person play posts each week breaking down the latest quality and analysis.

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Jamey’s Starts

QB: Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys (Start of the Week), Projected Points: 20.8 (22.5 PPR)

RB: Damien Harris, New England Patriots @ Los Angeles Chargers, Projected Points: 9.6 (12.2 PPR)

RB: Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers @ Chicago Bears, Projected Points: 9.6 (11.7 PPR)

RB: Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team @ Denver Broncos, Projected Points: 8.6 (11.3 PPR)

WR: Marvin Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars @ Seattle Seahawks, Projected Points: 8.8 (14.2 PPR)

WR: Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns, Projected Points: 7.4 (11.5 PPR)

Dave’s Starts

QB: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, Projected Points: 19.2 (20.3 PPR)

RB: Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, Projected Points: 8.0 (10.1 PPR)

RB: Kenneth Gainwell, Philadelphia Eagles @ Detroit Lions, Projected Points: 5.4 (9.3 PPR)

WR: Michael Pittman, Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans, Projected Points: 8.6 (13.7 PPR)

TE: Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams @ Houston Texans, Projected Points: 5.8 (9.7 PPR)

Heath’s Starts

QB: Daniel Jones, New York Giants @ Kansas City Chiefs, Projected Points: 19.4 (20.2 PPR)

RB: Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers, Projected Points: 9.0 (11.8 PPR)

RB: Michael Carter, New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Projected Points: 6.4 (9.5 PPR)

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WR: Emmanuel Sanders, Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, Projected Points: 10.6 (15.1 PPR)

TE: Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, Projected Points: 5.8 (9.6 PPR)

Jamey’s Sits

RB: Myles Gaskin, Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills, Projected Points: 7.2 (22.1 PPR)

RB: Mike Davis, Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers, Projected Points: 4.6 (8.0 PPR)

WR: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills, Projected Points: 6.4 (12.1 PPR)

WR Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers, Projected Points: 4.8 (9.3 PPR)

WR: Odell Beckham, Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Projected Points: 4.2 (8.3 PPR)

Dave’s Sits

QB: Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Projected Points: 15.8 (16.2 PPR)

RB: Alex Collins, Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Projected Points: 7.2 (9.2 PPR)

RB: Devontae Booker, New York Giants @ Kansas City Chiefs, Projected Points: 7.8 (10.5 PPR)

WR: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets, Projected Points: 7.0 (12.9 PPR)

WR: Tyler Locket, Seattle Seahawks vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Projected Points: 8.8 (14.7 PPR)

Heath’s Sits

QB: Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills, Projected Points: 13.4 (14.1 PPR)

RB: Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos vs. Washington Football Team, Projected Points: 7.4 (9.7 PPR)

RB: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos vs. Washington Football Team, Projected Points: 7.0 (9.9 PPR)

WR: Julio Jones, Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts, Projected Points: 7.2 (12.2 PPR)

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WR: Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos vs. Washington Football Team, Projected Points: 7.8 (13.3 PPR)