The Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) will host the New York Giants (2-5) in Week 8. Here is the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding TE Dallas Goedert.
Is Dallas Goedert playing week 8?
Goedert was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to a calf injury.
We will continue to monitor the Eagles’ injury report before kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should you start or sit Dallas Goedert in Week 8?
It’s funny, I don’t see the online vitriol from the fantasy community when Philadelphia’s passing attack concentrates its targets tight and Dallas Goedert gets left out like I do when one of the receivers underperforms.
After scoring four straight times, Goedert didn’t figure at all in Jalen Hurts’ bonanza, finishing the Week 7 win over the Vikings with just 18 yards.
This is who Goedert is and why I called him a streamer with a good publicist.
He’s a familiar name on an elite team, but he’s counting on touchdowns this season. That’s dangerous on a good day, but when you have four teammates who I consider far more likely to complete a drive than you, “unsustainable” doesn’t begin to describe his early-season profile.
Now, it’s worth noting that his only match that seemed different was two weeks ago, in this exact match. In the surprise loss, he was targeted 11 times on 31 routes, caught nine balls for 110 yards and a touchdown.
For some reason, he was featured from the jump and was one of the only bright spots for the Birds on this Thursday night.
This isn’t the norm and I don’t expect it to be repeated (this is his only game with 45+ yards this season). If you can sell a championship mate in Week 7 as being a breakthrough effort for this offense and Goedert is ready for a big Week 8, I would do it in a heartbeat.
Goedert is a sophisticated streamer and I bet you can find similar production by browsing the options on a weekly basis.
Are you looking for starting/sitting tips for other players on your roster? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em cheat sheet.
Projecting Goedert’s fantasy points in Week 8
Goedert should score 11.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We expect Goedert to have 5 receptions for 56 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and tips for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Giants vs. Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
