2022 Week 8 DraftKings Slate-Breakers

Jalen Hurts v PIT ($8,300)

With how the calendar has ended up with prime time games and bye weeks, Hurts is the main weekly headliner on this main slate. The Eagles offense is moving the ball effectively, with Hurts making plays on the ground and through the air. Against this Steelers secondary, in Philadelphia, it’s a pricey play but one that is likely to pay off.

Tua Tagovailoa @DET ($6,200)

My projections and salary model puts Tua as the second most valuable QB on the slate, behind only Sam Ehlinger ($4,000) who really skews the model. The Cowboys may have struggled against this Detroit defense, but I can’t see Miami having the same struggle. This game is currently the highest over/ under on the slate, and the points are likely to come through the air. Stacking (or even double-stacking) Tua with Tyreek Hill ($8,500) and Jaylen Waddle ($6,700) is a nice way to start your lineup.

Andy Dalton v LV ($5,500)

Dalton is set to start this week against the Raiders. Ideally you’d want him to have some of his receivers returning, but the offense is working with the bottom of their depth chart at receiver. The Raiders secondary is just awful, giving up a league high 25 DKPts on average to the position. With such a low price, you leave yourself plenty of money to use elsewhere.

Also consider Kyler Murray @MIN ($7,500), Kirk Cousins v ARI ($6,100), Daniel Jones @SEA ($5,700) & Sam Ehlinger ($4,000)

Derrick Henry @HOU ($8,400)

Last week we saw Josh Jacobs rip the Texans defense on the ground. This week, they get to face Derrick Henry. This is going to be a chalky selection, given the matchup, but Henry probably has the safest floor of any player on the slate with upside of a HUGE game. (The Texans have given up an average of 33.4 DKPts to RBs this season).

Tony Pollard v CHI ($6,100)

The news around Ezekiel Elliott’s knee is pointing towards him sitting for this game, which gives Pollard massive value on the slate. The Bears secondary is decent, but the defensive line has struggled to stop RBs all season. They then moved Robert Quinn on, and are likely to struggle even more.

Raheem Mostert @DET ($5,900)

Continuing with the Dolphins players selections, Mostert feels like another (likely chalk) good play on the slate. Mostert is the lead back for Miami, getting both the early down and passing game work. With how bad the Detroit defense is, Mostert could have a big game along with Tua and their big-time receivers.

Also consider Alvin Kamara v LV ($7,100), Miles Sanders v PIT ($6,600), Rhamondre Stevenson @NYJ ($6,400), Dameon Pierce v TEN ($6,300), Brian Robinson @IND ($5,600) & D’Onta Foreman @ATL ($5,300)

Justin Jefferson v ARI ($9,100)

Jefferson is a constant threat to break the slate, with his ability to take any of his (many) targets for big gains and scores. Jefferson is averaging just over 11 targets in the last three games, and has the ability to score multiple TDs against the Arizona secondary that just got shredded by Andy Dalton and his patched together receiver group. The pricetag stops him being on many of my lineups, but I’m definitely going to have a decent share of him on the slate.

Tyreek Hill/ Jaylen Waddle @DET ($8,500/ $6,700)

Both Hill and Waddle have been getting plenty of work through the air for the Dolphins. They didn’t have the huge games expected against the Steelers, but should be able to make up for that in this matchup against the Lions. The over/ under is the highest on the slate, so there should be plenty of opportunities in this one. If you can, I’m fine with double-stacking them, but that is going to mean making some risky picks elsewhere.

Chris Olave v LV ($6,000)

Olave is going to be a chalky play, with a nice price tag and no competition of note at receiver. The Raiders secondary isn’t the greatest and has given up plenty of big plays. If you want a nice cheap stack to spend up on the likes of Jefferson, Olave and Andy Dalton are a nice option.

DJ Moore @ATL ($5,300)

Moore finally did something for fantasy last week when he caught seven of 10 for 69 yards and a score against a tough Tampa Bay defense. Am I chasing the points? Possibly, but the Falcons are a nice matchup for him to follow up on. The Bengals receivers all performed well against the Falcons secondary. Even with worse QB play, Moore is worth adding as he emerges in the offense.

Wan’Dale Robinson @SEA ($4,700)

Robinson is nearly the last man standing for the Giants offense at receiver. As a result, he has been getting a healthy target share in the offense, and been productive. The Seattle secondary aren’t a strong unit either, so Robinson offers great value on a slate with plenty of more expensive options.

Garrett Wilson v NE ($4,200)

At the start of the season Wilson looked like a fantastic draft pick, with Joe Flacco airing it out constantly. With Zach Wilson returning to the fold that hasn’t been the case, and Wilson has struggled to make the same impact for fantasy. The thing is, this price tag is far too cheap. The Bears receivers had a decent outing against this secondary, and with Breece Hall out of the lineup the Jets are likely to air it out a little more often.

Also consider CeeDee Lamb v CHI ($7,000), Tyler Lockett v NYG ($6,500), DeVonta Smith v PIT ($6,300), Brandin Cooks v TEN ($5,900), Diontae Johnson @PHI ($5,600), Darnell Mooney @DAL ($4,800)

Dallas Goedert v PIT ($5,000)

Goedert has an important part in the Eagles offense, and is set to play a Steelers defense that has performed well against the position, but they haven’t really faced anyone of note this season. Goedert has a good chance to add to his 357 yards and single TD this week in this one.

Irv Smith v ARI ($3,500)

Smith had a bye last week, and comes straight into a nice matchup against the Cardinals who have given up an average of 21 DKPts per game. With his involvement in the offense, with an average of just under 5 targets a game, he is a nice option in a game that could end up as a shootout.

Chris Myarick @SEA ($2,800)

Myarick is likely to be the starting TE for the Giants after Daniel Bellinger suffered an eye injury against Jacksonville. The Seattle defense is running the ‘defense optional’ at TE, and the Giants offense is missing a number of it’s receivers. A bit of a punt play at TE, but allows some savings with decent upside.

Also consider Zach Ertz @MIN ($5,100), Tyler Higbee v SF ($4,200), Pat Freiermuth @PHI ($3,900) & Noah Fant v NYG ($2,800)

New England Patriots @NYJ($3,000)

The Patriots defense have started putting together some strong performances on defense, starting up front. Their pass rush has been putting QBs under pressure, and now face a Jets offensive line that lost Alijah Vera-Tucker recently through injury. With how the Jets have been playing, it’s not like they are a high-powered offense putting up big points totals.

Los Angeles Rams v SF ($2,700)

The Rams are coming off the back of their bye week and are no doubt going to have their hands full with the 49ers offense that just added Christian McCaffrey. The Rams defense has playmakers at each level, and Jimmy Garoppolo can crumble under pressure. Not a bad play if you need it.

Washington Commanders @IND ($2,600)

Washington’s defense just beat out the Packers offense led by Aaron Rodgers. Sure, it isn’t the offense it once was, but Washington made some good stops. Now they face a Colts team that has decided to change QB, with an offensive line that has struggled to stop defenders putting pressure on them leading to sacks and turnovers.