The Week 8 IDP fantasy football rankings are led overall by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who has recorded at least eight tackles in every game and ranks among the NFL’s tackle leaders. Tampa Bay rookie Josiah Trotter rises to No. 2 overall, while Detroit edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is third. Fred Warner and Will Anderson Jr. are among the players unavailable because of bye weeks.
T.J. Watt tops the defensive-line rankings against Cleveland, which has allowed the most sacks and fantasy points per game to defensive linemen. Hutchinson ranks second, and three more Steelers—Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith and Cameron Heyward—also place in the DL top six, supported by Pittsburgh’s strong pass rush and Cleveland’s offensive-line injury.
Quentin Lake leads the defensive-back rankings in a favorable matchup against the Chargers, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to DBs. Kam Curl ranks third, while Derwin James Jr. lands fourth if he is cleared to return from a hamstring injury. Devin Bush Jr. climbs to fifth among linebackers with T.J. Edwards sidelined, though his coverage performance remains a concern.
### Key Takeaways
– **Top overall IDP:** Ernest Jones IV (Seattle Seahawks)
– **Top linebacker:** Ernest Jones IV; Josiah Trotter rises to No. 2
– **Top defensive lineman:** T.J. Watt, followed by Aidan Hutchinson
– **Top defensive back:** Quentin Lake, with Kam Curl and Derwin James Jr. also highly ranked
– Check Derwin James Jr.’s injury status before setting lineups.
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