The New Orleans Saints (1-6) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) 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 Spencer Rattler.
Is Spencer Rattler Playing in Week 8?
Rattler is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Saints’ 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 Spencer Rattler in Week 8?
Spencer Rattler had his second multi-pass TD game of the season in Chicago over the weekend, but he sucked all of the value out of his good plays with three interceptions and his second-lowest rushing total of the season.
He’s good about funneling targets in the places that we want, and that’s nice to see, but there’s essentially no upside in this spot against a Bucs defense that can create chaos (Rattler has been blitzed 39 times over the past five weeks and hasn’t punished opposing defenses with a single TD toss in those spots).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rattler’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Rattler is projected to score 12.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Rattler to throw for 216 yards and 0.7 passing touchdowns with 0.8 interceptions. Rattler could also add 24 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: Buccaneers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
