In most fantasy leagues, the regular season is halfway over. And during this “halftime” of sorts, fantasy managers are preparing for the second half in very different ways.

For teams with five or more wins, it’s all about maintaining momentum by continuing to stack wins and avoiding injuries. But there’s at least some margin for error.

For teams with five or more losses, that margin is long gone. It’s still possible to salvage the season, but the next loss could be the final straw.

And then there’s the large pack of 3-4 and 4-3 teams for whom nothing is certain. If they get hot in the second half, they can cruise into the playoffs; but if they get mired in a losing streak, it will be time to panic.

No matter which situation you find yourself in, the goal in Week 8 is the same: start the regular season’s second half with a win. The goal of this column is to help fantasy managers do just that with position-by-position PPR rankings, breakout and bust candidates, sleeper picks, and top overall flex options.