The New England Patriots (5-2) will host the Cleveland Browns (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 QB Drake Maye.
Is Drake Maye Playing in Week 8?
Maye is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ 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 Drake Maye in Week 8?
Drake Maye is weaponizing his legs, and the season-high 62 rushing yards last week are a sign of that, but they aren’t the only sign.
The respect that Tennessee was paying his mobility helped Rhamondre Stevenson walk in for a five-yard score and resulted in no help over the top on the Kayshon Boutte deep strike.
Everywhere you look, there are signs of growth. The touchdown to Austin Hooper last week was a “trust your teammate” throw that he probably doesn’t make 12 months ago. The coverage was scrambling and chasing his tight end, not knowing where the ball was, and Maye took advantage of it.
I like most of the schedule more than this week for Maye’s ceiling potential: give me offenses that have a chance to press him. Cleveland obviously doesn’t offer that, and that’s why he’s not in the top tier this week, but he deserves to be in that conversation when the game environment works in his favor.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Maye’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Maye is projected to score 19.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Maye to throw for 228 yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns with 1.0 interceptions. Maye could also add 42 rushing yards and 0.2 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: Browns at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
