5 breakout fantasy football stars to pick up for Week 8

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 12: Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts to tackle Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Agholor #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Las Vegas Raiders. Nelson Agholor. 28. WR. 5. player

ESPN rosters: 1.8%

Yahoo rosters: 3%

As you can tell by the roster percentage, Nelson Agholor is a heavy sleeper this week. Owned under 5% in both ESPN and Yahoo leagues, he is a receiver who can be had, and one who might be worth the start this week.

During his time in Philadelphia, Agholor was scrutinized and probably known more for what he did not do, than what he did do. After spending the first five years of his career with the Eagles, he joined the Las Vegas Raiders this past offseason.

So far, Agholor has been a nice option for Derek Carr.

Agholor has touchdown potential, but he is more of a bulk-play guy. He does not get a high volume of targets or receptions, but that could change this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Each week, it feels as though someone who is playing the Browns makes this list. Well, this week it is Agholor, and it is hard not to consider him due to how much defending the pass has been a struggle for the Browns. Specifically, defending opponent receivers.

Henry Ruggs III and Darren Waller will take all of the attention, while Hunter Renfrow, Zay Jones, and Agholor get the rest of the targets.

Against the Browns, one of those latter three names will get quite a few targets while Ruggs and Waller receive most of the defenses time. Therefore, Agholor is worth the add and start. If he goes for even five catches for around 70 yards with a potential score, that is a handsome fantasy return.

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