Fantasy Football Outlook: Michael Mayer, Taysom Hill, Devin Singletary, Odell Beckham Jr.

Which under-the-radar players might be able to give your fantasy team a lift? Which chalky players might not be as safe as they seem? Our featured analysts name some potential sleepers and underachievers along with start/sit advice for Week 8. Below we dive into a few notable players.

Fantasy Football Week 8 Start/Sit Advice

Odell Beckham Jr. (WR – BAL)

“Odell Beckham Jr. has been quiet this season and has yet to reach a double-digit fantasy point total even in PPR formats. In a Week 8 matchup against the Cardinals, we could see that change as they’ve allowed three WRs to reach 148+ yards over the last four weeks, including six TDs.”
– Matt De Lima (The Game Day)

“God help me, but I’m going down with the ship when it comes to Odell Beckham Jr. If Odell is healthy, he’s simply too talented not to scorch the fantasy earth versus a struggling defense like the Cardinals. The Ravens’ offense is starting to hit its stride under new offensive coordinator, Todd Monken. The conditions for the vertical passing attack will be much better this week in the controlled weather settings in the dome compared to last week, where wind played a factor. Arizona seems ripe for the picking in a “get right game” for Beckham.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Devin Singletary (RB – HOU)

“Devin Singletary outperformed Dameon Pierce in the Texans’ last game in Week 6. He had 12 rushing attempts for 58 yards compared to 13 attempts for 34 yards for the second-year player. According to Fantasy Points Data, Singletary had a better yards before and after contact average than Piece. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers have given up the most rushing touchdowns (11) and the second-most half-point PPR fantasy points per game (31.5) to running backs, giving up two more touchdowns in all but one game. Both players can have a strong fantasy performance, making Singletary undervalued as the RB45 in the rankings.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)

“After weeks of mediocrity from Dameon Pierce (with 2.9 YPC), the Texans finally gave Devin Singletary an opportunity to take over the Texans backfield. The former Bill didn’t disappoint, as he totally outplayed Pierce in Week 6. The Texans next play the Panthers, who have allowed the second most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Coming out of their bye week, Singletary could have a huge game if given the opportunity, and given his recent usage, that’s very possible.”
– Ben Wasley (The Fantasy First Down)

“Devin Singletary might have a case to become the back to roster for the Houston Texans. Dameon Pierce has been ineffective at best this season, averaging under 3.5 yards per carry in every game thus far. Prior to the Texans’ Week 7 bye, Singletary was involved in a dead touch split with Pierce at 13 touches a piece. This week, the Texans get the Panthers who have conceded at least two rushing TDs per game in every game this year, bar one (Week 4 versus Minnesota). However, this is a situation to watch, considering the matchup is very nice. I would be interested in sneaking Singletary into lineups this week. ”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)

Taysom Hill (TE – NO)

“Taysom Hill is sneaking back into our fantasy hearts. He is the best gadget player in recent years because he can get your points receiving, rushing, and passing. AND, oh yeah, he is a TIGHT END, which is a desolate wasteland at times. In week 7, he had 4 receptions for 50 yards and 5 rushes for 18 yards and a TD, not too shabby for a tight end. He should be a waiver wire darling this week and ready to be your tight end starter for the foreseeable future (for sure while Juwan Johnson is out).”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Michael Mayer (TE – LV)

“If you’re streaming tight ends, look to the rookie Michael Mayer this week. Mayer has played at least two-thirds of the snaps over the past three games, and he has seen 13 targets over this span. He faces the Detroit Lions, who surrender the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing TEs. The favorable matchup, increased workload, and improved quarterback play, assuming Jimmy Garoppolo is back, make Mayer an interesting sleeper start this week. ”
– Zach Brunner (FlurrySports)

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