Who to start from Cardinals-Vikings in Week 8

Anderson didn’t see much playing time last week against the Saints, as he was just days removed from being traded from the Carolina Panthers.

This week, however, we’re anticipating a much bigger role for Anderson as he’s now had just under two weeks to get adjusted to the offense. With the apparent benching of A.J. Green, Anderson figures to slide into the ‘Z’ receiver role.

When Green was playing at a solid level, he received many red-zone targets. Anderson is a similar height to Green, which bodes well for his targets. The Cardinals often throw fade routes to their bigger-bodied receivers in the endzone.

Anderson is a big-play threat with his speed and can get double-digit fantasy points in a hurry. He’s available in many leagues, so this could be a nice flex start if you are in a pinch.