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 QB Andy Dalton.
Is Andy Dalton Playing in Week 8?
Dalton is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to replace Bryce Young as the starter in Week 8.
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 Andy Dalton in Week 8?
An ankle kept Bryce Young out of practice all week, and that has Andy Dalton taking snaps this week in a “hope it doesn’t matter in the least for you” spot.
He might be a slight upgrade for the surrounding pieces in this offense, but nothing should change on your plan of attack. Dalton has the veteran experience, but he’s reached 16 fantasy points in just two of his past 13 starts and is obviously on the back-nine, if not Hole #18 of his NFL career.
The Bills struggle against the run, and the Panthers want to run the ball to set up the run. Carolina isn’t motivated to give Dalton (or Young, for that matter) a ton of work, and that makes him nearly impossible to sell in any sort of fantasy situation.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Dalton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Dalton is projected to score 11.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Dalton to throw for 173 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Dalton could also add 6 rushing yards 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: Bills at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 64 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.