Fantasy football rankings Week 8: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls put Patrick Mahomes on the hot seat

Patrick Mahomes faces another tough matchup, while Geno Smith and Michael Wilson offer Fantasy managers upside in Week 8

Geno Smith draws a favorable Week 8 matchup while Patrick Mahomes faces a tough test in Dave Richard Week 8 brings another wave of difficult decisions for Fantasy managers, with four teams on bye, injuries continuing to reshape starting lineups and several familiar names facing challenging matchups. With the Fantasy regular season approaching its midpoint, finding the right balance between trusting proven performers and taking advantage of favorable matchups could make all the difference. Geno Smith is among the quarterbacks worth trusting this week, with a favorable matchup against his former team, the Raiders, creating an opportunity for another strong performance. Michael Wilson could also bounce back against a vulnerable Cowboys secondary, while Sam LaPorta remains a reliable option despite an inconsistent season.

Meanwhile, KC Concepcion's recent breakout has put him firmly in the flex conversation as Cleveland prepares for a rematch with Pittsburgh. On the other side, Patrick Mahomes faces another difficult matchup against Denver, while Jared Goff could struggle against Minnesota's relentless blitz-heavy defense. Quinshon Judkins also faces a tougher challenge against Pittsburgh's stout run defense, and Caleb Williams must contend with a Seattle defense that has consistently frustrated opposing quarterbacks. Even productive Fantasy starters can become risky plays when defensive schemes and offensive tendencies work against them. That's where Dave Richard's Week 8 matchup breakdown comes in.