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Fantasy football week 8 recap: Studs, duds, and sleepers

By Zachary Thompson

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Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

WR Studs

Odell Beckham Jr.-New York Giants: Beckham had a monster game in the shootout in New Orleans finishing with three touchdown catches on the day.  He hauled in eight of his nine targets for a total of 130 yards in the Gaints loss.

Julian Edelman-New England Patriots: Edelman came through with a big game for Brady and the Pats on Thursday night hauling in two touchdown catches and finishing with 81 yards on his seven catches.

Julio Jones-Atlanta Falcons: Jones caught the game-tying touchdown before the Falcons lost in overtime to the lowly Bucs.  He had a league-high 162 yards receiving while hauling in 12 of the 13 passes that were thrown his way.

Brandin Cooks-New Orleans Saints: Cooks had plenty of preseason hype but had struggled to get going early in the season.  He had a big week with Drew Brees this week, though, catching six passes for 88 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

A.J. Green-Cincinnati Bengals: Green had been quiet outside of one huge game earlier this season, but he came out of the Bengals’ bye week with a big game catching 11 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.

Alshon Jeffery-Chicago Bears: Jeffery also had over 100 yards and a score finishing with ten catches for 116 yards with a touchdown.  He definitely looks to be over his injury and should be dialed in with Jay Cutler moving forward.

DeAndre Hopkins-Houston Texans: The Texans got a nice win this week over Tennessee and Hopkins was very involved in the passing game as he always is.  He hauled in eight of the 11 passes thrown his way finishing with 94 yards and a touchdown.

Demaryius Thomas-Denver Broncos: Thomas didn’t get into the end zone, but he still had a big day hauling in eight of his 11 targets and posting an impressive 168 receiving yards.  He’s clearly the go-to option for Peyton right now and remains a WR1 despite Manning’s inconsistencies.

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