{"id":28803,"date":"2010-11-01T11:12:13","date_gmt":"2010-11-01T16:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=28803"},"modified":"2015-09-25T07:15:20","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T14:15:20","slug":"wk8-ff-studs-duds-11110","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/fantasy-football\/wk8-ff-studs-duds-11110\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 8 NFL Fantasy Football Studs + Duds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 8 Studs and Duds<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Each week, the CappersPicks.com fantasy football guru Dave B brings you players you need to be paying attention to – Remember \u2013 fantasy football championships are often won by those who live eat and breath fantasy football<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

After all of the weekly games are finished be sure to check our waiver wire column<\/strong>, cheatsheets, a who\u2019s hot, and who\u2019s not<\/strong> report plus more in our fantasy football guide. <\/p>\n

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Week 8 is almost in the books and as per usual, we had some extraordinary offensive performances. This week there are a few New Studs and a few of the reliable Studs turned into Duds.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Dave B\u2019s Week 8 Studs and Duds and by all means, leave a message to tell me what you think.<\/p>\n

Studs of the Week:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

David Gerrard \u2013\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013 <\/strong> Absolutely insane numbers this week for Gerrard. He was responsible for all 35 points that the Jaguars scored. Gerrard passed for four touchdowns on 260 yards passing and was able to rumble for a score on the ground for a total of five touchdowns on the day.<\/p>\n

Calvin Johnson \u2013\u00a0Detroit Lions \u2013 <\/strong> Calvin was a happy boy once Matthew Stafford returned from injury as proven by his nine catches, 101 yards and three touchdowns. The dude just keeps getting it done no matter who starts at quarterback. It\u2019s hard not to like this Stud.<\/p>\n

Other Studs:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

QBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kyle Orton \u2013\u00a0Denver Broncos \u2013 <\/strong> Orton may not have won his game but he held his team in it yet again despite a brutal running game. Orton had another 369 yards passing on the afternoon and continues to be a fixture on the Studs list.<\/p>\n

Matthew Stafford \u2013\u00a0Detroit Lions \u2013 <\/strong>Welcome back Mr. Stafford! 272 yards and four touchdowns make it look like you haven\u2019t missed a minute this season.<\/p>\n

Philip Rivers \u2013\u00a0San Diego Chargers \u2013 <\/strong> Rivers just keeps getting it done this season. Ho-hum \u2013 another 305 yards passing and two touchdowns has Rivers on the Studs list….. Again!<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: <\/strong>Jason Campbell \u2013 Oakland Raiders<\/p>\n

RBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jamaal Charles \u2013\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs \u2013 <\/strong>Charles was an absolute monster for the Chiefs in Week 8. 177 yards rushing and another 61 yards receiving is an absolutely huge day!<\/p>\n

Maurice Jones-Drew \u2013 Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> \u2013 MJD is heating up and is getting more involved every week. He had 148 combined yards against the Cowboys on Sunday although, like Charles, failed to reach pay dirt.<\/p>\n

Frank Gore \u2013\u00a0San Francisco 49ers \u2013 <\/strong>Gore had a Studworthy 30 touches in Week 8 for 125 combined yards. His work allowed the 49ers to get their second win of the season in Jolly Old England. <\/strong><\/p>\n

LaGarrette Blount \u2013\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers \u2013 <\/strong> He started slowly in Week 8 but he owned the second half of his game. All told, this Waiver Wire target this week had 120 yards rushing and two touchdowns on the day.<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: <\/strong>Adrian Peterson \u2013 Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n

WRs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mike Sims-Walker \u2013\u00a0Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013 <\/strong> Sims-Walker has been virtually invisible so far this season but Sunday\u2019s effort has him back on the fantasy radar. Welcome to the Stud column Mr. Sims-Walker, 8 catches, 153 yards and a touchdown makes you a definite Stud. <\/strong><\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Brandon Lloyd \u2013\u00a0Denver Broncos \u2013 <\/strong>Lloyd has been no stranger to the Stud list this season even though he plays on a losing team. 169 yards on 7 catches with one touchdown has you on the Stud list again.<\/p>\n

Antonio Gates \u2013\u00a0San Diego Chargers \u2013 <\/strong>Gates now lead the NFL in touchdowns and is as Studly as they come. He caught five more balls for 123 yards and a touchdown in Week 8<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: <\/strong>Steve Breaston \u2013 Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n

Duds of the Week:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ryan Torain \u2013\u00a0Washington Redskins \u2013 <\/strong>Torain did a have a receiving touchdown but many had him as a Top 10 play this week. Against a brutal Detroit defense, Torain managed just 10 yards rushing on nine carries. Three catches for 19 yards is little consolation!<\/p>\n

Marshawn Lynch \u2013\u00a0Seattle Seahawks \u2013 <\/strong> Against the NFL\u2019s worst run defense, Lynch had seven yards on nine carries. This was supposed to be his week to light it up, not to end up Dud of the Week!<\/p>\n

Randy Moss \u2013\u00a0Minnesota Vikings \u2013<\/strong> So much was made of his return to Foxboro but 1 catch for 8 yards? You are a deserved Dud of the Week!<\/p>\n

Other Duds:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

QBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Aaron Rodgers \u2013\u00a0Green Bay Packers \u2013 <\/strong>170 yards passing and no touchdowns almost had Rodgers as Dud of the Week. If you were depending on Rodgers, I am truly sorry!<\/p>\n

Matt Hasselbeck \u2013\u00a0Seattle Seahawks \u2013 <\/strong> Hasselbeck was a victim of his team not doing anything to help him but 160 yards passing, no touchdown and an interception is a Dud performance any way you slice it!<\/p>\n

Ben Roethlisberger \u2013\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013 <\/strong> After a triumphant return to the NFL, Big Ben was facing a very vulnerable Saints defense. 195 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception has Ben in an unfamiliar spot \u2013 in the Dud column.<\/p>\n

RBs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Felix Jones \u2013\u00a0Dallas Cowboys \u2013 <\/strong> The Dallas running game was supposed to get a whole lot more work and finally shake the early season doldrums. 36 combined yards for the lead back for the Cowboys has us realizing that the Dallas running game is a complete Dud.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Stewart \u2013\u00a0Carolina Panthers \u2013 <\/strong> DeAngelo Williams\u2019s injury gave Stewart a chance to light it up this week against a somewhat vulnerable Rams defense. He only delivered 38 combined yards on 15 touches in what was another Carolina rushing Dud performance.<\/p>\n

Jahvid Best \u2013\u00a0Detroit Lions \u2013 <\/strong>Best had his chance to emerge as THE MAN in Detroit. Instead, he only had 48 yards rushing and was out-produced by his backup – Kevin Smith \u2013 DUD!<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: <\/strong>LaDainian Tomlinson \u2013 NY Jets, Cedric Benson \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n

WRs<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dwayne Bowe \u2013\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs \u2013 <\/strong> Bowe has been one of the Hottest Receivers in the NFL but in Week 8, he only had three catches for 18 yards. A touchdown salvaged his day a bit but based on his recent outings, Sunday was a Dud!<\/p>\n

Ochocinco \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 <\/strong>Terrell Owens continues to steal his thunder (TO had two touchdowns). Ocho had three catches for a miniscule 34 yards on Sunday \u2013 ungood!<\/p>\n

Wes Welker \u2013\u00a0New England Patriots \u2013<\/strong> What happened to our beloved Wes Welker? Three catches for 24 yards is a total Dud effort for a usually reliable Stud!<\/p>\n

Mike Williams \u2013\u00a0Seattle Seahawks \u2013 <\/strong> Williams caught 21 passes in Weeks 6 and 7. In Week 8, he has 1 catch for 27 yards \u2013 Dud! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hines Ward \u2013\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013<\/strong> 3 catches for 15 yards in a marquee matchup \u2013 Dud!<\/p>\n

Week 8 NFL Top Performers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

David Garrard (Jac – QB) —\t260 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TD
\nCalvin Johnson (Det – WR)\t —\t101 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TD
\nMatthew Stafford (Det – QB)\t —\t\t212 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TD
\nBenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE – RB)\t —\t\t112 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TD
\nJamaal Charles (KC – RB)\t —\t\t177 Rush Yds, 61 Rec Yds
\nBrandon Lloyd (Den – WR)\t —\t\t169 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
\nLeGarrette Blount (TB – RB) —\t\t120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TD
\nMike Sims-Walker (Jac – WR)\t —\t\t153 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
\nJason Campbell (Oak – QB)\t —\t\t310 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TD
\nAdrian Peterson (Min – RB)\t —\t\t92 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
\nPhilip Rivers (SD – QB) —\t\t305 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TD
\nDarrius Heyward-Bey (Oak – WR)\t —\t\t30 Rush Yds, 105 Rec Yds
\nLarry Fitzgerald (Ari – WR)\t —\t\t72 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD
\nFrank Gore (SF – RB)\t —\t\t118 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
\nTerrell Owens (Cin – WR) —\t65 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TD
\nVince Young (Ten – QB) —\t253 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TD
\nAntonio Gates (SD – TE) —\t\t123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
\nMarcel Reece (Oak – RB)\t —\t32 Rush Yds, 90 Rec Yds
\nTroy Smith (SF – QB)\t —\t\t196 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD
\nNate Washington (Ten – WR)\t —\t\t117 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
\nKyle Orton (Den – QB)\t —\t\t369 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD
\nJosh Freeman (TB – QB)\t —\t\t278 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD\t<\/p>\n

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