Tyler Allgeier, Mike Washington Jr. see increased roles for NFL Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
In NFL Week 8, fantasy football stock shifts significantly for several players. Tyler Allgeier of the Arizona Cardinals experienced a rise after two backs faced injuries, allowing him to significantly increase his workload. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr. of the Las Vegas Raiders received the majority of carries despite limited yardage, indicating a continued role in the game plan. Both players are expected to be focal points as teams adjust their strategies amid running back injuries across the league. Moving forward, Allgeier and Washington are now viewed as potential starters in upcoming matchups.
- •Tyler Allgeier gains prominence with injuries to teammates.
- •Mike Washington Jr. leads Raiders in carries despite low yardage.
- •Caleb Douglas and Omar Cooper Jr. emerge as key waiver targets.
- •Next week features challenging matchups for Washington and Allgeier.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Week 8 Stock Up, Stock Down: The rearranging of the running back deck chairs
"Rivers McCown highlights four fantasy players whose fantasy football stock rose in Week 7 of the NFL season and four whose stock fell.
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