If I had to rank trade deadlines in the four major sports leagues in terms of activity and intrigue, it would probably go MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL. The trade deadline in the National Football League is usually uneventful. This year, however, could be different. This season has already featured a lot of activity on the trade market, including the Raiders shipping off Khalil Mack to the Bears at the start of the year, the Patriots trading for Josh Gordon a few weeks ago, the Jaguars trading for Carlos Hyde last week, and the Raiders shipping Amari Cooper to the Cowboys this week. There are also a lot of high-profile players rumored to be on the trade block. Le'Veon Bell, who still hasn't reported to Steelers camp, could be traded. With Cooper already off the market, more wide receivers could go, with rumors surrounding Demaryius Thomas and Devante Parker, among others. Multiple defensive backs could also be on the move, including Patrick Peterson, who is apparently unhappy in Arizona (but has now said he is content with remaining with the Cardinals). The Giants traded Eli Apple to the Saints and Desmond "Snacks" Harrison to the Lions this week, and that could just be the tip of the iceberg, as New York is said to be "open for business". The NFL Trade Deadline is Tuesday, October 30, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, so we are entering the final stretch. This could be an unusually eventful trade deadline.
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Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings
Quarterback
1. Patrick Mahomes II, Chiefs (vs. DEN)
2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (@ LAR)
3. Kirk Cousins, Vikings (vs. NO)
4. Jared Goff, Rams (vs. GB)
5. Drew Brees, Saints (@ MIN)
6. Jameis Winston, Buccaneers (@ CIN) - The Bucs lead the league in passing offense (364 yards per game) and the Bengals rank 29th in pass defense (301 yards allowed per game).
7. Tom Brady, Patriots (@ BUF)
8. Andrew Luck, Colts (@ OAK)
9. Andy Dalton, Bengals (vs. TB)
10. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (vs. CLE)
11. Deshaun Watson, Texans (vs. MIA)
12. Cam Newton, Panthers (vs. BAL) - Cam isn't as attractive as usual due to a tough matchup with the Baltimore defense, but he has scored at least two touchdowns in ever game this season but one.
13. Mitchell Trubisky, Bears (vs. NYJ)
14. Russell Wilson, Seahawks (@ DET)
15. Matthew Stafford, Lions (@ SEA)
16. Carson Wentz, Eagles (@ JAX)
17. Baker Mayfield, Browns (@ PIT) - Baker has played better than his numbers suggest, and this is the first time he'll be facing the rival Steelers. It'll be interesting to see how he performs.
18. Joe Flacco, Ravens (@ CAR)
19. Case Keenum, Broncos (@ KC)
20. Derek Carr, Raiders (vs. IND)
Running Back
1. Todd Gurley II, Rams (vs. GB)
2. Saquon Barkley, Giants (vs. WAS)
3. Kareem Hunt, Chiefs (vs. DEN)
4. James White, Patriots (@ BUF) - James White has been an elite fantasy running back so far this season, and Sony Michel isn't expected to play against a defense that got shredded by Marlon Mack.
5. James Connor, Steelers (vs. CLE)
6. Alvin Kamara, Saints (@ MIN)
7. Joe Mixon, Bengals (vs. TB)
8. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers (vs. BAL)
9. David Johnson, Cardinals (vs. SF)
10. Phillip Lindsay, Broncos (@ KC)
11. Marlon Mack, Colts (@ OAK) - Speaking of Marlon Mack, he seems to have taken a stranglehold of the starting job, and Oakland has not defended running backs very well.
12. Tarik Cohen, Bears (vs. NYJ)
13. Adrian Peterson, Redskins (@ NYG)
14. Nick Chubb, Browns (@ PIT)
15. Chris Carson, Seahawks (@ DET)
16. Kerryon Johnson, Lions (vs. SEA)
17. Lamar Miller, Texans (vs. MIA)
18. Chris Thompson, Redskins (@ NYG)
19. Jordan Howard, Bears (vs. NYJ)
20. Latavius Murray, Vikings (vs. NO)
21. Mark Ingram II, Saints (@ MIN)
22. Kenyan Drake, Dolphins (@ HOU)
23. Raheem Mostert, 49ers (@ ARI) - Mostert has gotten a lot more work recently. Plus, Matt Breida is banged up, which bodes well for Mostert against the weak Arizona run defense.
24. Jalen Richard, Raiders (vs. IND) - Marshawn Lynch went on IR this week, so Richard and Doug Martin will presumably split backfield work. I prefer Richard to Martin.
25. Alex Collins, Ravens (@ CAR)
26. T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars (vs. PHI)
27. Peyton Barber, Buccaneers (@ CIN)
28. Isaiah Crowell, Jets (@ CHI)
29. Duke Johnson Jr., Browns (@ PIT)
30. Aaron Jones, Packers (@ LAR)
Wide Receiver
1. Adam Thielen, Vikings (vs. NO)
2. Antonio Brown, Steelers (vs. CLE)
3. A.J. Green, Bengals (vs. TB)
4. Odell Beckham Jr., Giants (vs. WAS)
5. Michael Thomas, Saints (@ MIN)
6. DeAndre Hopkins, Texans (vs. MIA)
7. Tyreek Hill, Chiefs (vs. DEN)
8. Devante Adams, Packers (@ LAR)
9. Mike Evans, Buccaneers (@ CIN)
10. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers (vs. CLE) - JuJu caught five passes for 119 yards the first time these teams met, and he could come close to that again this week.
11. T.Y. Hilton, Colts (vs. OAK)
12. Robert Woods, Rams (vs. GB)
13. Brandin Cooks, Rams (vs. GB)
14. Jarvis Landry, Browns (@ PIT)
15. Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos (@ KC)
16. Stefon Diggs, Vikings (vs. NO)
17. Tyler Boyd, Bengals (vs. TB) - Although Boyd was quiet last week, he should bounce back this week against the worst pass defense in the NFL.
18. Golden Tate, Lions (vs. SEA)
19. Julian Edelman, Patriots (@ BUF)
20. Kenny Golladay, Lions (vs. SEA)
21. Josh Gordon, Patriots (@ BUF) - It looks as if the former Cleveland Brown has gained the trust of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, which is good news for his fantasy owners.
22. Allen Robinson, Bears (vs. NYJ)
23. Cooper Kupp, Rams (vs. GB)
24. Doug Baldwin, Seahawks (@ DET)
25. John Brown, Ravens (@ CAR)
26. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos (@ KC) - Despite trade rumors, it's more likely than not Thomas stays in Denver. Keep an eye on him though.
27. Alshon Jeffery, Eagles (@ JAX)
28. Will Fuller V, Texans (vs. MIA)
29. Sterling Shepherd, Giants (vs. WAS)
30. Michael Crabtree, Ravens (@ CAR)
Tight End
1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (vs. DEN)
2. Zach Ertz, Eagles (@ JAX)
3. George Kittle, 49ers (@ ARI)
4. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots (@ BUF)
5. David Njoku, Browns (@ PIT) - Njoku has become a big-time red zone target for Baker Mayfield, scoring a touchdown each of the last two weeks. I think he'll score again this week.
6. Jimmy Graham, Packers (@ LAR)
7. Eric Ebron, Colts (@ OAK)
8. Jared Cook, Raiders (vs. IND) - With Amari Cooper gone, the Raiders don't have a lot of receiving options. Cook is the top one, and he gets a good matchup against Indianapolis.
9. O.J. Howard, Buccaneers (@ CIN)
10. Jordan Reed, Redskins (@ NYG)
10. Trey Burton, Bears (vs. NYJ)
11. C.J. Uzomah, Bengals (vs. TB)
12. Greg Olsen, Panthers (vs. BAL)
13. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings (vs. NO)
14. Evan Engram, Giants (vs. WAS) - As Engram gets back to full health, he should become a bigger part of the passing games, like he was before he got hurt.
15. Vance McDonald, Steelers (vs. CLE)
16. Benjamin Watson, Saints (@ MIN)
17. Ricky Seals-Jones, Cardinals (vs. SF)
18. Cameron Brate, Buccaneers (@ CIN)
19. Charles Clay, Bills (vs. NE)
20. Chris Herndon IV, Jets (@ CHI) - He's New York's starting tight end, and he's found the end zone each of the last two weeks.
Defense/Special Teams
1. New England Patriots (@ BUF)
2. Chicago Bears (vs. NYJ)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (@ JAX) - You never know which Blake Bortles you're gonna get, but it's been (Really) Bad Blake recently.
4. Houston Texans (vs. MIA) - I don't care that Brock Osweiler has actually looked decent the past couple of weeks. He's still Brock Osweiler.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. PHI)
6. Washington Redskins (@ NYG)
7. Indianapolis Colts (@ OAK)
8. Baltimore Ravens (@ CAR)
9. Carolina Panthers (vs. BAL)
10. San Francisco 49ers (@ ARI) - After watching the Thursday night game last week, I have little faith in the Arizona offense (as did the Cardinals, which is why they fired their OC).
Kicker
1. Greg Zuerlein, Rams (vs. GB)
2. Harrison Butker, Chiefs (vs. DEN)
3. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots (@ BUF)
4. Justin Tucker, Ravens (@ CAR)
5. Will Lutz, Saints (@ MIN)
6. Matt Prater, Lions (vs. SEA)
7. Mason Crosby, Packers (@ LAR)
8. Dan Bailey, Vikings (vs. NO)
9. Robbie Gould, 49ers (@ ARI)
10. Graham Gano, Panthers (vs. BAL)
Week 8 Game Picks
Record
Last Week: 10-4 vs. Spread: 9-5 Over/Under: 5-9
Season: 67-41 vs. Spread: 52-52-3 Over/Under: 45-60-1
(Home Team Listed Last)
Thursday
Dolphins 13, Texans 27 (8:20 PM, FOX/NFL Network)
Spread: HOU -7.5 Over/Under: 44.5
I know it's "Brocktober", but I like Deshaun Watson and the hosts on Thursday night.
Sunday
Eagles 21, Jaguars 23 (London, 9:30 AM, NFL Network)
Spread: PHI -3 Over/Under: 42
I originally picked the Eagles, but then I remembered that the Jags play well in London.
Jets 17, Bears 32 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Spread: CHI -7.5 Over/Under: 45
The Bears go from a Hall-of-Fame QB on a good team to a rookie QB on a bad team.
Buccaneers 28, Bengals 35 (1:00 PM, FOX)
Spread: CIN -4 Over/Under: 54.5
The Bengals should bounce back from the loss to KC against the inferior Bucs.
Seahawks 24, Lions 23 (1:00 PM, FOX)
Spread: DET -3 Over/Under: 49
I don't know what to make of either of these teams (they are both 3-3), so it's a toss-up.
Broncos 17, Chiefs 32 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Spread: KC -10 Over/Under: 53.5
The first meeting was close, but this one probably won't be.
Redskins 24, Giants 17 (1:00 PM, FOX)
Spread: WAS -1 Over/Under: 42.5
The Giants are a mess right now (and in the midst of a fire sale).
Browns 21, Steelers 24 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Spread: PIT -8 Over/Under: 49
The Browns aren't much worse than the Steelers, but they'll find a way to lose (like usual).
Ravens 23, Panthers 27 (1:00 PM, CBS)
Spread: BAL -2 Over/Under: 44
The underrated Panthers came back from down 17-0 against the Eagles last week.
Colts 32, Raiders 20 (4:05 PM, CBS)
Spread: IND -3 Over/Under: 50.5
The Raiders are somehow an even bigger mess than the Giants, which is impressive.
Packers 31, Rams 35 (4:25 PM, FOX)
Spread: LAR -9 Over/Under: 56.5
This'll be a shootout, and as much as I wanted to go with A-Rodg, the Rams are too good.
49ers 23, Cardinals 17 (4:25 PM, FOX)
Spread: SF -1 Over/Under: 42.5
I can't wait to watch the much-anticipated battle between Josh Rosen and C.J. Beathard.
Saints 32, Vikings 27 (8:20 PM, NBC)
Spread: MIN -1 Over/Under: 52
After a(nother) slow start, The New Orleans
Monday
Patriots 31, Bills 14 (8:15 PM, ESPN)
Spread: NE -14 Over/Under: 44
Unfortunately, There is no baseball scheduled for Monday night.
Stats and info via ESPN.com, YahooSports.com, and CBSSports.com
Lines via OddsShark.com
Lines as of Thursday afternoon
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