The Carolina Panthers (4-3) will host the Buffalo Bills (4-2) 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 WR Jalen Coker.
Is Jalen Coker Playing in Week 8?
Coker is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ 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 Jalen Coker in Week 8?
Jalen Coker (quad) made his season debut against the Jets last weekend, but unless you were paying awfully close attention, you may not have noticed.
While Xavier Legette was busy making plays left and right, Coker turned 17 routes into zero catches (two targets). It’s only natural to give him a little time to ramp up, though most of us don’t have time for that with bye weeks taking a bite out of our depth this week.
Is it really worth waiting on a player whose best-case scenario is the WR2 in a Bryce Young-led offense that would prefer to run the ball a million times?
I say no.
In deeper leagues, you could convince me of it because I’m intrigued by this profile, but if that’s not your situation, I’d be looking elsewhere for upside both in Week 8 and the rest of 2025.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Coker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Coker is projected to score 10.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Coker to have 4 receptions for 52 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Bills at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 69 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
