The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will host the Washington Commanders (3-4) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Patrick Mahomes.
Is Patrick Mahomes Playing in Week 8?
Mahomes is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Patrick Mahomes in Week 8?
He came, he saw, he conquered.
Patrick Mahomes didn’t take a snap in the fourth quarter, but he didn’t need to. He’s thrown at least three touchdown passes in three of his past four games and has reached 28 rushing yards in five of seven contests this season.
After years of a conservative script, Andy Reid is back in the business of wanting #15 to put up monster numbers, and so it shall be done.
Rashee Rice looked like Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy was making plays, and Travis Kelce picked apart zone coverage schemes.
Oh, did I not mention that the running game showed signs of life? That Tyquan Thornton continues to stretch the field with vertical routes or that Hollywood Brown found the end zone?
I’m not sure what you’re supposed to take away here. No matter what you do, Mahomes is a surefire starter in all formats and is a real threat to lead the position in scoring for the remainder of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Mahomes is projected to score 22.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 296 yards and 2.1 passing touchdowns with 0.8 interceptions. Mahomes could also add 23 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
