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Week 8 Bye Weeks Impact Fantasy Football Strategies

10/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Week 8 bye weeks leave six teams idle, including the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.
Oronde Gadsden II of the Los Angeles Chargers is a key fantasy waiver target after Week 7, totaling 164 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cade Otton of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Theo Johnson of the New York Giants have favorable matchups.
Zach Ertz and Juwan Johnson face tough defenses.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the NFL expanded its regular season to 17 games, a change approved in March 2021, allowing each team one bye week. This shift, aimed at increasing viewership, coincided with the rise of fantasy football, which has significantly influenced fan engagement. As of 2022, approximately 62.5 million people in North America participated in fantasy sports, reflecting its deep integration into NFL culture.

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Story summary

Week 8 bye weeks leave six teams idle, including the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.
Oronde Gadsden II of the Los Angeles Chargers is a key fantasy waiver target after Week 7, totaling 164 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cade Otton of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Theo Johnson of the New York Giants have favorable matchups.
Zach Ertz and Juwan Johnson face tough defenses.

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