Despite the popular theory that the running back position “doesn't matter” in recent seasons, there's no question that they've definitely carried our fantasy teams, especially in Week 7. there is no. Now, fantasy football managers have their running backs lined up this week (minus injuries) since there are no byes.
Here are my Week 8 top 60 RB rankings and some RB flex plays (and sleepers) to consider in your fantasy lineups.
Week 8 RB Flex Play
Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos (vs. CAR)
Could Javonte Williams be a weekly starter in fantasy football? Hmm, that doesn't really make sense. However, I believe Williams has gotten enough in the past four games (17 or more touches in three of them) that he deserves attention from fantasy managers. Especially in positive matchups with teams. carolina panthers. Just finished his second career multi-touchdown game (and first career multiple rushing touchdown appearance). Williams has recorded 80 or more scrimmage yards in three of the last four games, including two 111-yard outings.
The Panthers' struggles on offense have paved the way for most teams, allowing a league-high 51.1% run rate and allowing 1,135 yards and 13 touchdowns through the first seven weeks of the season. and reached the top of the league. Given the fact that former No. 1 pick Bryce Young could return this week, the Broncos should be in a good position to run the ball enough to take the lead. Reignite Javonte Williams with confidence.
JK Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers (vs. NO)
Fantasy football coaches may have been burned by Dobbins last week as they were confident he might be able to take advantage of the Cardinals' defense. Instead, they held him to just 66 scrimmage yards on 17 touches. 6.6 Fantasy Points. The good news is that even after rookie Kimani Vidale's impressive performance in Week 6, the team continued to supply him as the offense's top running back, playing over 65% of the offensive snaps for four consecutive weeks. That's true. Despite a slight dip in efficiency over the past three weeks, Dobbins should be able to pick up his performance against this team now. new orleans saints Week 8.
The Saints have struggled in run defense this season, ranking in the top 10 in explosive run rate (15.5%), Dobbins' specialty, while rushing yards per attempt allowed to opposing runners. Ranked in the top 2. That culminated in nine rushing touchdowns allowed, which is tied for third in the league. dallas cowboys And the Carolina Panthers.
Week 8 RB Deep Sleeper of the Week: Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills (vs. SEA, 26% roster)
Ray Davies was a newcomer who few expected to be immediately associated with fantasy. Ah, here we come. The Bills still gave him a run after gaining 152 scrimmage yards on 23 touches as a replacement for James Cook in Week 6. On five total attempts, he actually gained 41 yards and one score, including two on the ground. Rush of 15 yards or more. He also had one target on the day, which he caught for 6 yards. This week, the Bills seattle seahawksallowing the fourth-most rushing yards on the season (1,023), including the second-most rushing yards after contact (675). He averages the fifth-highest yards per carry (5.0). If he gets more opportunities in Week 8, he could be viable as a flex play, as running backs made two of the team's five red zone carries last week.
Week8 standard RB ranking
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