Blog · Week 8 · October 29, 2026
Should you sell or hold MarShawn Lloyd? Week 8 trade value
You should hold or sell MarShawn Lloyd depending on your roster depth, as his weekly volume remains too volatile. Despite a favorable matchup ahead, his recent baseline numbers make him a risky option for fantasy lineups.
Current status and season context
Green Bay running back MarShawn Lloyd is active for the ongoing season at 25 years old and in his 2nd year of experience. Over 7 games played this year, he has totaled 49.2 PPR fantasy points, averaging 7 points per contest. His output has fluctuated significantly, making it difficult for fantasy managers to trust him consistently as anything more than a bench depth piece.
Recent game performance breakdown
In week 4 against Tampa Bay, he scored 9.9 PPR points with 7 carries for 13 yards and 5 receptions for 36 yards. Week 5 against Chicago brought his ceiling performance of 16.7 PPR points, featuring 10 rushes, 31 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 1 catch. Things dropped off in week 6 versus Dallas with just 1 PPR point on 8 carries, followed by 5.5 PPR points in week 7 against Detroit via 6 rushes and 2 receptions.
Week 8 outlook and matchup analysis
Our proprietary FX model projects MarShawn Lloyd for 7.1 PPR points, 6.2 Half PPR points, and 5.4 standard points, ranking him as the RB57 of the week. For week 8, he faces CAR with a MATCHUP FÁCIL designation, as that defense surrenders 28.5 fantasy points per game to running backs and ranks number 2 out of 32 teams in most points allowed to the position. The community has completely jumped ship, with managers adding him in 0 leagues and dropping him in 131148 leagues over the last 24 hours.
Fantasy advice
HOLD · In PPR, Half PPR, and standard formats, you should hold MarShawn Lloyd on your bench. Do not put him in your flex spot or starting lineup with a floor around 5.4 standard points. His trade value is at rock bottom after being dropped massively across fantasy leagues, so waiting for a rebound against Carolina's poor run defense is your best course of action.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
What is MarShawn Lloyd's PPR average?
He is averaging 7 PPR fantasy points per game over 7 appearances.
Who is MarShawn Lloyd playing in week 8?
He plays against CAR in a MATCHUP FÁCIL contest.
Where does MarShawn Lloyd rank in week 8 projections?
The FX model ranks him as the RB57 with 7.1 PPR projected points.