2 weeks Ago By Mike Moraitis
The Las Vegas Raiders will look to get back on track in Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs after losing each of their last three games. If the Raiders are going to pull off the upset, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and running back Alexander Mattison must step up. Mattison posted his highest yardage output of the season last week, with the veteran running back totaling season-highs in rushing yards (92) and scrimmage yards (123).
However, he failed to find the end zone. Meyers has sat out each of the last two games due to an ankle injury, but he logged a full practice on Friday and is reportedly expected to play on Sunday. Should Meyers or Mattison be in your fantasy football lineup for the Week 8 game against the Chiefs? Here's what we think.
Fantasy Football Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Week 8: Alexander Mattison Mattison has posted two decent fantasy showings over the last two weeks, with the Raiders running back tallying 125 yards on the ground, 63 receiving yards and one touchdown in that span. Mattison faces a very difficult matchup in Week 8 against the Chiefs, a team giving up the fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. Adding to that, the Raiders figure to be playing from behind, which could limit his opportunities on the ground.
The safe bet is leaving Mattison on the bench. Verdict: Sit Mattison Fantasy Football Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Week 8: Jakobi Meyers Meyers is questionable to play, but reports suggest he will suit up after sitting out the last two games. Meyers' stock got a bump recently after the team traded Davante Adams to the New York Jets, leaving him as the No.
1 receiver. That said, he's still the No. 2 option behind tight end Brock Bowers.
Furthermore, the Raiders have been getting terrible quarterback play all season, especially from Gardner Minshew, who is starting in Week 8. The Chiefs also offer a tough matchup, with their defense surrendering the third-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers. The only semblance of a positive is that the Raiders could get blown out in this game, which would lead to a positive game script for Las Vegas' passing attack.
Even still, that's not enough to trust Meyers in lineups this week. Verdict: Sit Meyers.
