Fantasy football Player Projections: Breaking down Week 8

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Robert Griffin III has amped up his rushing game over the last two weeks, and will continue vs. Denver :: Simon Bruty/SI

Fantasy Player Projections: Week 8

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Quarterbacks

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  3. PeytonManningBroncos vs RedskinsQB
  4. PASS YDS404
  5. PASS TD4
  6. INT0
  7. RUSH YDS0
  8. RUSH TD0
  Manning started slow against the Colts last week, but finished with 386 yards and three touchdowns. Washington has allowed quarterbacks to earn 24 fantasy points per game this year, and Manning will surpass that with ease.
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  3. RobertGriffin IIIRedskins at BroncosQB
  4. PASS YDS346
  5. PASS TD3
  6. INT1
  7. RUSH YDS64
  8. RUSH TD0
  Griffin finally looked like himself last week, throwing for 298 yards and two scores while running for 84 yards on 11 carries. He's in for another monster day.
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  3. DrewBreesSaints vs BillsQB
  4. PASS YDS338
  5. PASS TD3
  6. INT0
  7. RUSH YDS0
  8. RUSH TD0
  The Bills have allowed the eighth most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Brees will take advantage.

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Running Backs

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  3. JamaalCharlesChiefs vs BrownsRB
  4. RUSH YDS78
  5. RUSH TD1
  6. REC YDS62
  7. REC TD1
  Charles has gone over 100 total yards and scored at least once every single week this year. The streak will continue against the Browns.
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  3. MarshawnLynchSeahawks at RamsRB
  4. RUSH YDS124
  5. RUSH TD2
  6. REC YDS15
  7. REC TD0
  The Rams allow the third most fantasy points per game to running backs. Get ready for a huge day out of Beast Mode.
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  3. LeSeanMcCoyEagles vs GiantsRB
  4. RUSH YDS83
  5. RUSH TD1
  6. REC YDS52
  7. REC TD1
  McCoy was shut down by the Cowboys last week, but the Giants should prove a nice remedy.

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Wide Receivers

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  3. DemaryiusThomasBroncos vs RedskinsWR
  4. REC YDS122
  5. REC TD2
  Thomas should go off against a Washington defense that allows the sixth-most fantasy points per game to receivers.
• 1. 2
  3. PierreGarconRedskins at BroncosWR
  4. REC YDS115
  5. REC TD2
  The Broncos allow the third-most fantasy points per game to receivers. Garcon is going to have a monster day.
• 1. 3
  3. JordyNelsonPackers at VikingsWR
  4. REC YDS114
  5. REC TD2
  Nelson should see a ton of targets and have a huge game against a Minnesota defense that allows the ninth most fantasy points per game to receivers.

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Tight Ends

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  3. RobGronkowskiPatriots vs DolphinsTE
  4. REC YDS104
  5. REC TD2
  Gronkowski finally made his 2013 debut, catching eight passes for 114 yards. You want him in your lineup every single week.
• 1. 2
  3. VernonDavis49ers at JaguarsTE
  4. REC YDS86
  5. REC TD1
  Davis caught four of his eight targets for 62 yards last week. The Jaguars have surrendered the sixth most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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  3. TonyGonzalezFalcons at CardinalsTE
  4. REC YDS86
  5. REC TD1
  Gonzalez got just four targets a week ago, a shock given that Julio Jones and Roddy White were out. After Harry Douglas' big day, defenses might have to allow Gonzalez a bit more freedom to operate.

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Kickers

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  3. GarrettHartleySaints vs BillsK
  4. PAT4
  5. FG3
  With the Saints likely to light up the scoreboard on Sunday, Hartley should have plenty of opportunity to score.
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  3. DavidAkersLions vs CowboysK
  4. PAT3
  5. FG3
  Akers went 1-for-2 on field goal attempts last week. It was his third miss of the season.
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  3. MikeNugentBengals vs JetsK
  4. PAT3
  5. FG3
  Nugent made two of his three field goal attempts last week, one from 48 yards and another from 54. Indoor kicking is a beautiful thing.

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Defenses

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  3. 49ersat Jaguars49ers at JaguarsDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED10
  5. SACKS5
  6. INT3
  7. TD1
  One of the league's best defenses going up against an offense that could be historically bad. The Niners could end up winning you your game this week.
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  3. Chiefsvs BrownsChiefs vs BrownsDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED10
  5. SACKS5
  6. INT3
  7. TD0
  Brandon Weeden in Arrowhead Stadium? The Chiefs could put up huge numbers on Sunday.
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  3. Seahawksat RamsSeahawks at RamsDEFENSE
  4. PTS ALLOWED3
  5. SACKS4
  6. INT3
  7. TD0
  With Sam Bradford out for the season, Kellen Clemens will start for the Rams. The Seahawks should thrive.

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