A mix of exciting youngsters and grizzled veterans had breakout games in Week 8 of the 2011 fantasy football season. We saw a number of upsets and a few great games. Here's a look at the best fantasy football performances of Week 8.

QB Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers rookie continues to dazzle.

If one of these players is on your 2011 fantasy football team, consider the time right to sell high. If you can flip one of these players for a pair of established stars, go ahead and do it. As the season wears on, these players' value will diminish.

QB Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
You gotta love Cam Newton.

Alright, that headline is a bit premature. But I can't help being excited about the rookie quarterback for the Carolina Panthers. To put it bluntly, rookie quarterbacks usually suck. Cam Newton hasn't sucked. In fact, he's been pretty darn awesome.

Even though the Panthers are 0-2, it hasn't been Cam Newton's fault.

In Week 1 of the 2011 fantasy football season, there were a lot of surprising players leading the way for the fantasy football world. If you had one of these players in you fantasy starting lineup, pat yourself on the back. Job well done!

Here's our list of the most surprising fantasy football players in Week 1:

QB Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Wow.