Jaylen Waddle or Diontae Johnson Week 8 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football projections for WRs 

Jaylen Waddle and Diontae Johnson are far from having exciting seasons, but there might be some potential there for the duo. In Week 8, deciding on the right player based on their projections and matchups could be crucial for your fantasy football win.

Is Jaylen Waddle a good pick in Week 8?

He's surely a sleeper pick with great potential for your fantasy team. Jaylen Waddle has been underwhelming this season, with just 269 receiving yards and no touchdowns in six games. But there's a major factor that has hampered his potential and is not going to be a concern anymore.

Since Week 2, the Miami Dolphins have been without Tua Tagovailoa, and this has massively hampered both Waddle and Tyreek Hill, two speedsters who thrive as vertical options. With Tagovailoa back in Week 8, the chances are that both receivers could have excellent days. And the matchup against a poor Arizona defense will also help.

Is Diontae Johnson a good pick in Week 8?

On the other hand, Diontae Johnson is not worthy of a start for this week for two reasons. The first one is about the game itself: Johnson and the Carolina Panthers offense will play a strong Denver Broncos defense away from home, and the scoring opportunities won't be good enough.

However, perhaps the most striking factor is that Bryce Young will start for the Panthers, as Andy Dalton has a thumb injury. During Young's two games as a starter this season, Johnson amassed just five receptions for 34 yards and no touchdowns. Against a strong unit and with this quarterback, it's not going to work.

Johnson does have better numbers than Waddle, with 357 receiving yards and three touchdowns over seven games. But he had just one catch for 17 yards in Week 7. Fade him.

Whom should I start between Jaylen Waddle and Diontae Johnson in Week 8?

Sportskeeda Start/Sit Optimizer

Our model agrees with the analysis as well. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer believes that the Dolphins wide receiver is set to have a better Sunday, especially with his franchise quarterback back into the fold.

While the numbers are projecting a good day for Johnson as well, it's unlikely he'll boom in Week 8. Maybe a red zone touchdown could help him, but in fantasy, you're looking for the home run. And he's not the best option when lining up against Patrick Surtain, one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.