1. Peyton Manning
(IND) - While losing Dallas Clark and Austin Collie does not help matters, Manning still has quality targets in Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon at his disposal. Regardless, Manning could probably light up a terrible Houston secondary with a mediocre group of college receivers. He’s just that good and the bottom dwelling Texans pass defense is truly that bad. As usual, Manning is a must start fantasy QB for week 8 and beyond.
(IND) - While losing Dallas Clark and Austin Collie does not help matters, Manning still has quality targets in Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon at his disposal. Regardless, Manning could probably light up a terrible Houston secondary with a mediocre group of college receivers. He’s just that good and the bottom dwelling Texans pass defense is truly that bad. As usual, Manning is a must start fantasy QB for week 8 and beyond. 2. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) - At first glance, Roethlisberger’s week 8 match up against a New Orleans defense that currently ranks 3rd in the NFL against the pass does not seem very appealing. Luckily, first glances can be deceiving as the Saints lofty ranking is more the result of facing a group of QBs that, for the most part, fall into the inept category. Plus, the Saints will likely be without their two best cover CBs for this match up. It does not look good on paper, but we expect Roethlisberger to stay hot in week 8. He will need to cut out the fumbles though.
(PIT) - At first glance, Roethlisberger’s week 8 match up against a New Orleans defense that currently ranks 3rd in the NFL against the pass does not seem very appealing. Luckily, first glances can be deceiving as the Saints lofty ranking is more the result of facing a group of QBs that, for the most part, fall into the inept category. Plus, the Saints will likely be without their two best cover CBs for this match up. It does not look good on paper, but we expect Roethlisberger to stay hot in week 8. He will need to cut out the fumbles though. 3. Philip Rivers (SD) - While Rivers is an elite fantasy QB and a must start as usual, we do have some concerns regarding his week 8 match up against Tennessee. Not only do the Titans lead the NFL in sacks (25), they also lead the NFL in interceptions (12). That being said, Rivers is one of the best QBs in the NFL, he has a track record of success against the Titans who are somewhat generous in the passing yards allowed category and he is capable of carving up any defense in the league. So, a big game is by no means out of the question, but given the current state of San Diego’s receiving corps and the Titans propensity to create sacks and turnovers; Rivers may have his work cut out for him.
(SD) - While Rivers is an elite fantasy QB and a must start as usual, we do have some concerns regarding his week 8 match up against Tennessee. Not only do the Titans lead the NFL in sacks (25), they also lead the NFL in interceptions (12). That being said, Rivers is one of the best QBs in the NFL, he has a track record of success against the Titans who are somewhat generous in the passing yards allowed category and he is capable of carving up any defense in the league. So, a big game is by no means out of the question, but given the current state of San Diego’s receiving corps and the Titans propensity to create sacks and turnovers; Rivers may have his work cut out for him. 
