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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; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver 1: Chris Godwin ($6,400)

When talking about high floors, Chris Godwin will always be near the top. He’s averaging eight targets per game this season as one of Tampa Bay’s integral offensive weapons. He’s the type of slot receiver that Tom Brady has had for most of his career.

Godwin faces a burnable New Orleans’ defense this week in a game that the Bucs will probably dominate from start to finish. Godwin is as safe as they come in fantasy football, which is great when setting a daily lineup. A guaranteed floor makes the high price well worth spending.

Wide Receiver 2: Jaylen Waddle ($5,600)

Jaylen Waddle actually ranks 14th in the league in targets with 57 on the year, the same as Godwin. His volume has been elite, now he just needs the yardage to match it. In his last two games, he’s gone on a tear, posting 10-70-2 and 7-83 lines. This is great news moving forward as he’s solidifying himself as the No. 1 receiver in Miami.

Waddle gets a tough matchup this week against Buffalo, but he’s essentially been matchup proof as he’s a big part of Miami’s game plan. Especially in a game where Miami will be trailing, Waddle will have no shortage of opportunities. Another high-floor option at receiver is ideal for us.

Wide Receiver 3: Michael Pittman Jr. ($5,300)

Michael Pittman Jr. has looked the part of a No. 1 wide receiver for the Colts this season, especially with the continued absence of T.Y. Hilton. His 508 yards on the season is 13th among wide receivers, and he’s always a threat to go deep in every game.

Carson Wentz has started to turn it on for Indy, meaning only more productivity for Pittman Jr. We can bank on that continued success this week as he gets a burnable Tennessee secondary.