Blog · Week 8 · November 2, 2026
Should you start Malik Nabers in Week 8?
You must sit Malik Nabers in Week 8 because he is on a bye week. Although the FX model ranks him as the WR5 with an 18.1 PPR point projection, he has no game scheduled. Moving him to your bench is the only logical choice this week.
Malik Nabers status and Week 8 bye week context
Malik Nabers enters Week 8 as an elite wide receiver with 2 years of experience at 23 years old. Through 7 games in the 2026 season, he has produced 120.5 PPR points, averaging 17.2 points per game. In Week 7, he secured 7 catches on 9 targets for 111 receiving yards, finishing with 18.1 PPR points. That performance followed strong outings in Week 4 with 23.2 PPR points, Week 5 with 29.1 PPR points on 20 targets, and Week 6 with 28.5 PPR points on 15 targets. Despite his active status, Nabers will not play in Week 8 due to his bye week.
Performance metrics and FX model projections
The young receiver has posted top-tier volume and upside across all formats. Over his last 4 games, Nabers saw heavy target shares, including an 11-reception, 121-yard performance in Week 5. Our FX model assigns him projections of 18.1 PPR points, 14.7 Half points, and 11.3 STD points for Week 8, placing him as the overall WR5 based on talent evaluation. However, because his team is on a bye week, these figures represent a baseline grade rather than usable stats. Fantasy managers will not receive fantasy scoring from him until he returns to action in Week 9.
Lineup strategy and waiver wire considerations
Navigating a bye week for an elite receiver requires streaming options from the waiver wire or utilizing bench depth. Over the past 24 h, Nabers saw 0 adds and 0 drops, confirming that fantasy managers are holding him tightly. You should not drop or trade away an asset averaging 17.2 PPR points per game. Ensure he is moved from your WR or FLEX slot into a bench spot prior to kickoff. Look for short-term replacements on the waiver wire who can cover his target volume while he takes his mandatory midseason rest.
Fantasy advice
SIT · In PPR, Half, and Standard formats, the decision for Malik Nabers in Week 8 is a firm SIT. Due to his team's bye week, the 23-year-old receiver will record 0.0 actual fantasy points. While the FX model evaluates him at 18.1 PPR, 14.7 Half, and 11.3 STD points as the WR5, he is off the schedule this week. Move Nabers to your bench in all leagues and look to your waiver wire or roster depth for a temporary FLEX or WR replacement.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
Is Malik Nabers playing in Week 8?
No, Malik Nabers is on a bye week in Week 8 and will not play.
What are Malik Nabers' projections for Week 8?
The FX model projects 18.1 PPR, 14.7 Half, and 11.3 STD points, but he scores 0.0 actual points due to his bye.
Should I drop Malik Nabers during his bye week?
No, Nabers averages 17.2 PPR points per game in 2026 and must be held on your roster.