NFL · Week 8 · 2026 Fantasy Preview

BAL at BUF — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.

BAL

BAL · Away

BUF

BUF · Home

Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:00 PM EST

Fantasy Targets by Team

BAL Targets

Lamar Jackson QB · BAL

Opp allows 14.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

21.9

avg pts (30g)

Lamar Jackson QB · BAL

Opp allows 14.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

21.9

avg pts (30g)

Derrick Henry RB · BAL

Opp allows 11.3 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)

18.1

avg pts (34g)

Zay Flowers WR · BAL

Opp allows 9.2 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)

13.7

avg pts (33g)

Tyler Huntley QB · BAL

Opp allows 14.4 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

11.6

avg pts (9g)

BUF Targets

Josh Allen QB · BUF

Opp allows 16.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

23.7

avg pts (32g)

Josh Allen QB · BUF

Opp allows 16.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

23.7

avg pts (32g)

James Cook RB · BUF

Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)

17.2

avg pts (33g)

DJ Moore WR · BUF

Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)

12.7

avg pts (32g)

DJ Moore WR · BUF

Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)

12.7

avg pts (32g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

BAL

high Adley Rutschman injury update

Rutschman has had an injury-riddled 2026 season after hitting the injured list for the third time on Monday. He dealt wi…

high Chris Bassitt injury update

It's a significant step forward for Bassitt, who's continuing his throwing progression as he works his way back from an …

medium Lamar Jackson return from injury

The two-time MVP missed three games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury but has fully recovered during the offseason. Jack…

medium Rashod Bateman return from injury

Bateman is coming off a 2025 season hampered by injuries (19 catches, 224 yards in 13 games) but is expected to bounce b…

medium Tyler Loop practice report

The 2025 sixth-round pick kicker missed a crucial field goal that cost Baltimore a playoff spot last season. Ravens inte…

medium Teddye Buchanan return from injury

2025 4th-round pick recovering well from Week 15 ACL tear. Expected to compete for significant inside linebacker role on…

BUF

medium DJ Moore role expansion

Moore was traded to Buffalo from Chicago for a 2nd-round pick to provide Josh Allen a proven No. 1 receiver. He faces le…

medium Khalil Shakir role reduction

Shakir led Bills with 95 targets in 2025 (72-719-4), but DJ Moore's acquisition as the top WR target should reduce his v…

medium Josh Allen return from injury

Allen suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot post-Week 16 and underwent surgery with 8-10 week recovery …

medium Dalton Kincaid return from injury

Kincaid avoided offseason surgery for his PCL injury and reports feeling excellent heading into 2026. He should maintain…

medium Khalil Shakir role reduction

After leading the Bills with 95 targets in 2025, Shakir will see reduced volume as Josh Allen's primary target with DJ M…

medium DJ Moore role expansion

The 29-year-old veteran was acquired from Chicago for a second-round pick to provide Josh Allen a proven No. 1 receiver.…

Defense vs Position Matchup

BAL defense — pts allowed

QB 16.9 avg pts

RB 8.4 avg pts

WR 9.7 avg pts

TE 6.4 avg pts

BUF defense — pts allowed

QB 14.4 avg pts

RB 11.3 avg pts

WR 9.2 avg pts

TE 5.8 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the BAL vs BUF game?

Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. See the full target list and injury updates above.

Is this a good DFS game for Week 8?

Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.

What is the fantasy matchup outlook for BAL players this week?

BUF defense allows 11.3 pts/game to RBs and 9.2 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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