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Fantasy football rankings update for Week 8

First reported Oct 27, 11:17 AM ET · Latest Nov 1, 12:48 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 27, 1:02 PM ET

Where things stand

Yahoo Sports published its Week 8 fantasy running back and tight end rankings, while CBS Sports released its Week 9 college football score predictions, according to the respective outlets.

Continuum

Facts

Facts appear here as Relay matches them to the reports.

Timeline

What changed: After spending the first six games on the exempt list, Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned and was effective in his 2026 debut, prompting his inclusion in the Week 8 fantasy running back rankings.

Every report, newest first

  1. College football top 25 rankings 2026: Coaches Poll released for Week 10 — Yahoo Sports

    The new Coaches Poll has been released.

  2. College football odds, predictions: Georgia vs. Florida, Ohio State vs. USC highlight Week 9 — CBS Sports

    Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer return with their picks for the weekend's top games

  3. Week 8 fantasy running back rankings: Top RB streamers, starts — Yahoo Sports

    After spending the first six games on the exempt list, Packers running back Josh Jacobs was effective in his 2026 debut. Where does he rank this week?

  4. College football score predictions for Week 9, 2026: Model backs Oregon (-3.5) against Northwestern — CBS Sports

    SportsLine's model has revealed its Week 9 college football score predictions for matchups such as Georgia vs. Florida, Texas Tech vs. Arizona and more

  5. Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Week 8 2026 — Yahoo Sports

    The tight end position continues to present challenging decisions for fantasy football managers as we enter Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season . Injuries, uneven target distribution, and shifting offensive roles have created significant disparities among players…

Questions

  • The specific position of Josh Jacobs within the Week 8 running back rankings and how his performance will affect fantasy outcomes remain unclear. Open

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More: background

Fantasy football rankings rank players by projected fantasy points, helping managers decide who to start each week. The “exempt list” allows NFL teams to temporarily remove a player without counting against the active roster, often used for injuries.

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