The Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) will host the New York Giants (2-5) 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 TE Dallas Goedert.
Is Dallas Goedert Playing in Week 8?
Goedert was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a calf injury.
We’ll continue to monitor the Eagles’ 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 Dallas Goedert in Week 8?
It’s funny, I don’t see nearly the vitriol online from the fantasy community when the Philadelphia passing attack concentrates its targets in a tight way and Dallas Goedert is left out in the cold as I do when one of the receivers underachieves.
After scoring in four straight, Goedert wasn’t at all featured in the Jalen Hurts bonanza, finishing the Week 7 win over the Vikings with just 18 yards.
This is who Goedert is and why I’ve been labeling him as a streamer with a good publicist.
He’s a name you know on an elite team, but he’s been relying on touchdowns this season. That’s dangerous on a good day, but when you have four teammates that I view as far more likely to finish a drive than you, “unsustainable” doesn’t begin to describe his early season profile.
Now, it should be noted that his one game that looked different was two weeks ago, in this exact matchup. In the upset loss, he was targeted 11 times on 31 routes, caught nine balls for 110 yards and a touchdown.
For whatever reason, he was featured from the jump and was one of the lone bright spots for the Birds on that Thursday night.
That’s not the norm and I don’t expect it to repeat (it’s his only game with 45+ yards this season). If you can sell a league mate on Week 7 being a breakthrough effort for this offense and that Goedert is poised for a big Week 8, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
Goedert is a fancy streamer and my bet is that you can find similar production by cycling through options on a weekly basis.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Goedert’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Goedert is projected to score 11.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Goedert to have 5 receptions for 56 yards and 0.3 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: Giants at Eagles
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
