By: Ralph Mancini of FantasyPhenoms.com
As we near the halfway mark of the NFL season, the fantasy playoff push is in full swing. Be wise and heed the advice of the Fantasy Phenoms as they help you set your lineup for week 8.
START: Beanie Wells, RB, Arizona Cardinals (vs. Carolina)
The burly runner finally strung together some strong runs without fumbling the ball and even stiff-armed defenders in his path last week versus the Giants. While fellow back Tim Hightower won’t totally disappear from the offense, Wells has clearly established himself as the lead runner. Being the main man in the Cardinal backfield isn’t going to turn anyone into Emmitt Smith circa 1995 considering how often the Birds throw the ball, but it does mean that former Buckeye should be good for about 15 touches and a score versus a weak Carolina run defense. Marshawn Lynch, Cadillac Williams and Clinton Portis have all scored versus the Cats over the past three games.
SIT: Kevin Walter, WR, Houston Texans (at Buffalo)
Outside of a sterling 7-catch for 96-yard season debut, Walter has yet to exceed 41 yards in any of his other games and has yet to score during that stretch. He can always surprise you with a two-touchdown scoring bonanza, but with Walter that’s the exception rather than the rule. The 6’3” wide out doesn’t command the ball and plays a secondary role to Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels and Steve Slaton. The sudden emergence of Jacoby Jones also hurts Walter’s chances of providing a big performance.
For a look at the full list of Week 8’s start and sit recommendations as well as a complete guide to your fantasy needs, visit FantasyPhenoms.com.
