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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 8

By Frankie Licausi

Oct 24, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) runs past Indianapolis Colts safety Andrew Sendejo (42) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Eli Mitchell (25) runs past Indianapolis Colts safety Andrew Sendejo (42) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

When setting a DraftKings lineup, there are many different strategies. You can cash in on big names, or evenly spread the budget. In this week’s article, we’ll try to accomplish both.

DraftKings has become a staple of fantasy football, primarily because of the quickness of setting your lineup and the time going into it is less demanding than your average fantasy football league.

Setting a lineup is fun, and also stressful. Some guys you think will have good weeks will bust, and vice versa. Let’s take a look at our Week 8 lineup, which has a lot of firepower spread out evenly.

Best DraftKings lineup for Week 8 of fantasy football

Quarterback: Jalen Hurts ($7,200)

Jalen Hurts was featured in this week’s best fantasy matchups article, as he’s playing the Detroit Lions who are bottom-20 in most categories. This is great news for Hurts, who is actually the QB2 in fantasy football this season.

Hurts has a higher floor than most quarterbacks due to his rushing ability, and he’ll have no shortage of opportunity in this contest, as the Lions, even without a win, play very competitively.

Hurts will lead our offense as he should have yet another top-10 fantasy finish.