About this episode
Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji talk NFL Week 8 fantasy football. The guys also preview TNF Vikings at Chargers. Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji open their Week 8 fantasy football podcast on Straight Outta Vegas AM reflecting on the season’s midpoint, recent fantasy highs, and successful betting calls from the prior week. They preview Thursday Night Football between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers, debating both sides’ quarterback uncertainty—Carson Wentz starting while J.J. McCarthy heals—and the Chargers’ inconsistency under Justin Herbert. Both favor the Chargers at roughly -3, leaning over 44.5 total points, expecting a potentially high-scoring matchup. They analyze fantasy angles: Wentz’s passing volume, Justin Jefferson’s steady yardage but reduced touchdowns, Jordan Addison’s emergence, and Keenan Allen’s revived reliability for Los Angeles. Munaf suggests live-betting Wentz’s passing props and targeting overs on Jefferson and Herbert, while Rod backs Addison’s over 54.5 receiving yards and Allen’s 80.5 as safe plays. Discussion shifts to the Chargers’ struggling backfield amid Hassan Haskins’ injury and Herbert’s reliance on passing; both agree Jordan Mason should remain the Vikings’ RB1 even with Aaron Jones possibly returning. They emphasize benching Quentin Johnston due to target decline and highlight rookie tight end Aranda Gaston Munoz as a strong fantasy pickup after 164 yards and a touchdown, available in most leagues. Transitioning to fantasy flex debates, they recommend DeAndre Swift over Rhamondre Stevenson against Baltimore’s softer rush defense, Hollywood Brown over Marvin Mims thanks to consistent red-zone usage from Mahomes, and Devonta Smith over Rome Odunze given Smith’s rising targets with Hurts airing it out. They pick Deebo Samuel over Sterling Shepard, citing Samuel’s explosiveness versus Shepard’s shallow routes, and suggest Tamir Dyke as a sleeper WR if Calvin Ridley remains sidelined for Tennessee. Munaf projects a pass-heavy Titans game script behind Cam Ward, while Rod turns to running backs, backing Chicago’s Kyle Monangai as a sneaky play over Nick Chubb, who’s losing work to Woody Marks behind Houston’s poor O-line. They close noting San Francisco’s elite run defense and the Texans’ bleak rushing outlook, agreeing Chubb may be droppable. Wrapping up, they highlight Pregame’s NBA “Beat Dave Esler” contest, a $1,000 prize opportunity, and the “Touchdown20” promo for football all-access packages. Both hosts thank listeners, stress the fantasy season’s tightening playoff race, and promise more betting and roster advice in next week’s show, mixing friendly rivalry, humor, and practical fantasy takeaways for Week 8 managers aiming to stay profitable and playoff-bound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices