Daniel Jones or Russell Wilson: MNF Week 8 Start 'Em Sit 'Em Fantasy Picks and Projections

Daniel Jones and Russell Wilson will face off on Monday Night Football in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Both quarterbacks have flashed their upside in fantasy football this year, but also carry risk as weekly lineup options. Here's which one is a better pick this week when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New York Giants.

Is Daniel Jones a good fantasy pick in Week 8?

Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones is having an inconsistent 2024 fantasy football season, but he has shown upside in the right matchups. He has finished as the weekly QB11 or better in three games this year, but outside of the top 20 quarterbacks in each of his four other games.

In his three good weeks, Jones has recorded multiple touchdown passes in all of them, but has failed to record any touchdowns at all in his other four games. He will look to show off the better version of himself in Week 8, but it won't be easy against an elite Pittsburgh Steelers defense.

Is Russell Wilson a good fantasy pick in Week 8?

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson made his Pittsburgh Steelers' debut last week, despite Justin Fields leading the team to a solid 4-2 record. While the quarterback change was a bit surprising to many around the NFL, Wilson backed it up with a strong perfromance. He turned in a QB3 finish in fantasy football, while helping Najee Harris and George Pickens to season-best outputs.

The veteran quarterback did so against the New York Jets in his first game with his new team and will have a more favorable situation this week. The New York Giants' defense hasn't been as impressive as the Jets and Wilson will have the benefit of another week of experience in a new offense.

Daniel Jones or Russell Wilson: Who should I start in Week 8 fantasy football?

Who Should I Start

Russell Wilson is the recommended quarterback to use in Week 8 fantasy football lineups over Daniel Jones. He is playing in a more favorable matchup this week and is coming off of an impressive first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Wilson will score more than four additional fantasy points this week. Despite Jones having better rushing projections, it's not enough to overcome his far inferior passing expectations. Wilson is also much more likely to score a touchdwon, significantly helping his weekly fantasy outlook.