Hunter Henry, Dallas Goedert highlighted in Week 8 tight end projections

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Hunter Henry, Dallas Goedert highlighted in Week 8 tight end projections
Summary

For Week 8 of the NFL season, tight ends Hunter Henry and Dallas Goedert are projected as must-start options for fantasy football managers. Henry has been effective, catching 19 of 20 targets in his last four games, and faces a Dolphins defense that struggles against tight ends. Goedert has consistently caught at least six passes in his last three games, set to face a Commanders team that ranks poorly against the position. Other players like Trey McBride and Colston Loveland are also rising in projections, with McBride averaging 10.6 targets per game this season. The players' favorable matchups and recent performances make them attractive options in fantasy lineups this week.

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  • •Hunter Henry caught 19 of 20 targets for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns recently.
  • •Dallas Goedert has at least 6 receptions in his last three games.
  • •Trey McBride averages 10.6 targets per game this season.
  • •Colston Loveland leads Bears in red zone targets with 10.
  • •Week 8 matchups favor teams with tight ends against weak defenses.
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  • 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Week 8 Tight End Projections & Rankings: Start Hunter Henry, Dallas Goedert
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Full tight end projections for Week 8 fantasy football, featuring top picks, must-starts, sits, sleepers, and more.

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