The Green Bay Packers (4-1) will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (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 TE Tucker Kraft.
Is Tucker Kraft Playing in Week 8?
Kraft is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ 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 Tucker Kraft in Week 8?
Well, this is interesting.
Tucker Kraft scored for a second straight week and set a season-high in slot usage.
Does that stick? Jayden Reed and Christian Watson are on the mend: would their presence change anything?
I’m not sure, but what I am sure of is that Kraft is a vital part of an offense that I trust. An offense I trust that has yet to fully commit to any receiver as their alpha.
This offense is built around the running game, and while they lack a WR1, they don’t lack mouths to feed. For those reasons, I can’t view Kraft as a threat to enter the top tier at the position, but his status as a Tier 2 TE is very safe, and that puts you ahead of half of your competition on a weekly basis.
The score last weekend came in the fourth quarter of a tight game with some nice ball-handling from Jordan Love. If the Packers are going to continue to scheme things like this up for their athletic tight end, the hot start to the season might only be the beginning.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Kraft’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Kraft is projected to score 14.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Kraft to have 5 receptions for 63 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Kraft could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Packers at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.