Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 8

Quarterbacks

1. Andrew Luck (IND) – 333 yards, 3 touchdowns

2. Brian Hoyer (HOU)  - 273 yards, 3 touchdowns

3. Philip Rivers (SD)  - 336 yards, 3 touchdown 

Bust

Matt Ryan (ATL)  - 251 yards, 1 touchdown

Sleeper

Matt Cassel (DAL) - 227 yards, 1 touchdown

Running Backs

1.  Lesean McCoy (BUF)  - 68 yards

2. Marshawn Lynch (SEA)  - 122 yards, 1 touchdown

3. Davonte Freeman (ATL) – 116 yards

Bust

Doug Martin (TB)  - 136 yards total

Sleeper

LeVeon Bell (PIT)  - 121 yards

Wide Receivers

1. T.Y. Hilton (IND)  - 4 catches, 150 yards, 2 touchdown

2. DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)  - 6 catches, 50 yards

3. Brandon Marshall (NYJ) - 4 catches, 67 yards

Bust

Calvin Johnson (DET)  - 5 catches, 86 yards

Sleeper

Jordan Matthews (PHI) - 3 catches, 14 yards

Tight Ends

1. Charles Clay (BUF) - 3 catches, 26  yards

2. Greg Olsen (CAR) - 5 catches, 88 yards

3. Antonio Gates (SD) – Did Not Play

Bust

Gary Barnidge (CLE) - 6 catches, 101 yards

Sleeper

 Jason Witten (DAL)  - 6 catches, 73 yards

Kickers

1. Steven Hauschka (SEA)  - 2/2  field goals, 8 points  

2. Josh Lambo (SD)  - 2/2 field goals, 7 points

3. Chris Boswell (PIT)  - 2/2 field goals, 7 points

Bust

Kai Forbath (NO)  -  4 points

Sleeper

Dan Bailey (DAL)  - 2/2 field goals, 8 points

Defense

1. St. Louis - 6 points allowed, 4 sacks, 4 turnovers and a touchdown

2. Pittsburgh – 23 points allowed, 2 sacks

3. San Diego  - 37 points allowed, 1 sack

Bust

Buffalo - 34 points allowed, 2 sack, 1 turnovers and a touchdown

Sleeper

Dallas - 27 points allowed, 2 sacks

Week 8's Start Em' or Sit Em':

Quarterbacks

1. Carson Palmer (ARI) – Even at an old age, he is getting it done.

2. Drew Brees (NO) – Brees doesn't have the big-name targets to throw to anymore, and is still putting up 300 yards a game.

3. Andy Dalton (CIN) – Putting together his best season as a pro. With a big game Sunday, his team would be in full control of the AFC North.

Bust

Andrew Luck  (IND) – Carolina's defense is the real deal. Luck is turnover prone in his career so he could struggle Monday night.

Sleeper

Ryan Fitzpatrick (NYJ) – Fitzpatrick has played well this season. He has great weapons in Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker. 250 passing yards, 2 touchdowns is promising against a bad Oakland secondary.

Running Backs

1.  Todd Gurley (STL) – Jeff Fisher loves to pound the ball. Gurley looks 100 percent healthy and will be a reliable play every week.

2. Jonathan Stewart (CAR) – Carolina's big offensive line against an undersized Indy line could mean a big day for Stewart.

3. Chris Johnson (ARI) – With Arizona's ability to put up points this year, this could be one of those games where everyone scores big.

Bust

Lamar Miller (MIA) – New England does well against the run and will try to make Miami throw the ball in the game.

Sleeper

Danny Woodhead (SD) – Melvin Gordan hasn't been able to take over the running back position. Rivers loves to check down to Woodhead if nothing is open and he runs hard when he carries the ball.

Wide Receivers

1. Mike Evans (TB) – After a slow start due to injury, Evans had his best game of the year last week. Seems to be on the same page as Jameis Winston and with injuries to other receivers, could lead to another big week. 

2. DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) – He has the most targets through 7 weeks off football, so, to me, targets equals production.

3. Alshon Jeffrey (CHI) – He is Cutler's go-to guy and is back from injury. He should be able to put together a good game this week.

Bust

T.Y Hilton (IND) – Had two long touchdowns last week, and I don't see that happening Monday night. With Andrew Luck struggling to get him the ball, you may want to look elsewhere.

Sleeper

John Brown (ARI) – Emerging as Carson Palmer's favorite target, Brown has that home run speed.

Tight Ends

1. Travis Kelce (KC) – Jamaal Charles is out for the year, Jeremy Maclin is coming back from a concussion. Kelce should get plenty of looks from Alex Smith.

2. Larry Donnell (NYG) – A mismatch from any team, Donnell seems to have an expanded role this year in the Giants offense.

3. Kyle Rudolph (MIN) – Unless Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs are back playing for Chicago's defense, I'll take a shot with Rudolph this week. 

Bust

Martellus Bennett (CHI) – Hasn't had a great year, so it's hard to make him a play when he isn't consistent.

Sleeper

Richard Rodgers (GB) – Aaron Rodgers loves to use the tight end and has that option once again this year. Denver has a tough defense so expect Rodgers to check down to Rodgers in this Sunday night thriller.

Kickers

1. Matt Bryant (ATL) – Should get plenty of opportunities against a bad Tampa defense.

2. Justin Tucker (BAL) – Mr. Automatic, Baltimore should move the ball plenty this week.

3. Mike Nugent (CIN) – Anytime Cincinnati and Pittsburgh get together, every point matter.

Bust

Travis Coons (CLE)- Josh McCown could miss the game, enter Johnny Manziel. Could be a long day against a stingy Arizona defense.

Sleeper

Robbie Gould (CHI) – NFC North divisional games always seem to be shootouts, and Gould has been impressive all season.

Defense

1. Arizona – Quarterback questions for Cleveland. Regardless on who starts, Arizona should shut it down.

2. Seattle – Speaking of backup quarterbacks, Matt Cassel showed signs of rust last week. Seattle needs a good showing from the defense this week to save the season.

3. Carolina – Made a statement on national TV last week against the Eagles. New week same result? Right time, right place. Indy is struggling on offense as Luck isn't moving the ball and the offensive line struggles to protect.

Bust

New York Giants – Gave up 20 points to a Dallas offense without Tony Romo or Dez Bryant. Drew Brees is one of the greats and should feast on a struggling defense.

Sleeper

Houston Texans – I'm aware that this same defense gave up 42 in the first half last week. Every team has a clunker and usually when a team has been embarrassed like they did, they bounce back the next week.

Michael Scott is a contributing writer for Eagledelphia.