Here are solid Week 8 start recommendations based on common high-upside and safe plays from reputable weekly rankings and recent performances. Direct answer

• Must-starts (clear top plays when healthy): Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) has shown elite scoring upside; Justin Jefferson (WR, MIN); Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC); Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI); Aaron Jones (RB, GB) if healthy; Keenan Allen (WR, LAC) as a reliable floor-raising option.
• Strong starts (high confidence with favorable matchups): James Cook III (RB, BUF) if he’s healthy and the matchup supports a heavy workload; Jordan Addison (WR, MIN) in a pass-heavy offense; Josh Allen (QB, BUF) in a typically favorable scoring environment; Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL) when optimal mobility and matchup exist; Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL) if the surrounding game plan supports volume.
• Flex/low-risk options (solid floor with decent upside): Jordan Mason (RB, SF) or Aaron Jones (RB, GB) as RB2/3 depending on specifics; Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) or Keenan Allen (WR, LAC) as a WR3/flex depending on depth; Justin Herbert (QB, LAC) in a strong offense if you need a safe QB2.
• Sleepers and dart-throws: Bo Nix (QB, DEN) in a high-scoring environment; Jordan Addison or Quentin Johnston in favorable matchups; sleeper receivers with hot targets in their offenses.

What to consider before locking in Week 8 lineups

• Byemaggedon and bye weeks: With multiple teams on byes, check who’s out or limited. If your studs are idle, pivot to reliable high-floor plays from teams with intact offenses.
• Injuries and matchups: Prioritize players with favorable defenses, especially against the run or pass defenses that struggle in specific areas.
• Stacking opportunities: If you have a top QB with a top WR or TE, consider stacking for ceiling gains in favorable matchups.

If you’d like, share your current roster, including positions and any players you must slot in due to byes or injuries. I can tailor a precise Week 8 start- sit plan with specific player-by-player recommendations and lineup notes.