Austin Ekeler Poised For Bounce Back Performance

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should be poised for a bounce back performance in Week 8 after having his worst game of the campaign last weekend. Facing the Carolina Panthers, the Commanders had a sizeable lead all afternoon and did not need to deploy their primary pass-catching back too often. Ekeler totaled a season-low […]

Brian Robinson Jr. To See Heavy Workload In Week 8

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. should be viewed as a solid RB2 facing the Chicago Bears, as he could see an increased workload. With rookie QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) being a game-time decision, the Alabama product could be relieved heavily with Marcus Mariota under center. Even though Robinson was sidelined in Week 6 […]

Jonathon Brooks' Debut In Question

When asked by the media about rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee), Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales did not provide the most jovial of outlooks. Specifically, Canales was asked if it was possible for Brooks not to play this year. "It could be," said the first-year head coach, "but again, we're just going to […]

Keep Zack Moss Sitting Versus The Eagles

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss ran for just seven yards off six carries in the Week 7 win over the Browns. The 26-year-old found the end zone in three of the Bengals' first four games in 2024-25. However, he's gone cold since then, with Chase Brown emerging as the lead back in Cincinnati. While […]

Chase Brown A Risky Fantasy Option In Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown now sits atop the depth chart. While Zack Moss remains involved, he had only six carries for seven yards in Week 7 versus the Browns. On the other hand, Brown logged 15 touches for 44 yards to end the day. Although Moss has the edge in red zone opportunities […]

De'Von Achane Is A High Upside RB2 In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane gets a huge boost this week with starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Miami offense has been disappointing overall in 2024, scoring only 70 points in six games. Despite this, the 23-year-old has seen consistent volume as a […]

Sean Tucker Shaky For Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker was quiet during last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Tucker exploded for 136 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6, but was held in check to 29 yards on five carries in the loss. The Bucs are using a three-man committee in the backfield, which is going […]

Rachaad White Could Sneak Onto RB1 Radar

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White continued his struggles on the ground, but was able to put together a strong fantasy performance last week. White rushed 10 times for 40 yards, but hauled in six receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Bucs are using a […]

Saquon Barkley Looks To Stay On A Roll In Road Matchup With Bengals

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will go on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. The 27-year-old nearly broke his career rushing record in the team's win over his former team, the New York Giants, last week and ended the day with 187 total yards and a touchdown. With that […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Be The RB1 In Week 8

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (illness) is in a great position to deliver a smash performance in fantasy in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills boast the second-worst defense against opposing running backs in fantasy. Teams have been able to run all over them. Insert the hyper-efficient and explosive Walker, and […]

Braelon Allen Not A Recommended Fantasy Option In Week 8

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen has become a forgotten man in the team's backfield in the two games since the team fired Robert Saleh and made Jeff Ulbrich the interim head coach. Allen has handled just eight touches in his two games since the coaching change as the new regime has focused on […]

Breece Hall A Top Fantasy RB In Week 8

New York Jets running back Breece Hall is in the midst of a fantastic two-game stretch as he's amassed 151 rushing yards, 159 receiving yards, and a touchdown over that span. He will look to stay hot in a road matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 8. The Patriots represent a plus matchup […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Brings RB1 Upside In Week 8 Against Tennessee

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs faces the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, a team that has allowed the most receiving touchdowns to running backs this season. Coming off an RB1 fantasy performance in Week 7, Gibbs has been a consistent playmaker, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and totaling five rushing touchdowns and one receiving […]

David Montgomery Offers Strong RB2 With Upside In Week 8 Against Titans

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) faces the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, who boast a strong run defense, ranking third in stuff rate and allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points to running backs. However, the Titans have allowed the most receiving touchdowns to running backs this season, which could boost Montgomery's upside. He briefly […]

Tyjae Spears Better Left on Benches for Detroit Matchup if Active

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) has logged limited practices all week and is currently questionable for the upcoming matchup vs. Detroit on Sunday. Spears season has been marred by injury, as the second-year back has missed one game and left two others early due to injury. Even if he's active on Sunday, it […]

Bijan Robinson A Mid-Range RB1 In Week 8

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is coming off his biggest workload of the season so far (26 touches, 143 total yards) and the 22-year-old is averaging a solid 4.7 yards per rush through seven games. His Week 8 opponent, Tampa Bay, has been poor at stopping the run, yielding 5.3 yards per rush, which […]

Nick Chubb An RB3 In Week 8 Vs. Ravens

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb made a triumphant return to the field last week as he scored a touchdown in his first game in over a year. He will look to keep it going in Week 8's home game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have been very beatable through the air this season […]

Houston’s Joe Mixon Among Top RB Options In Week 8

In his first season with the Houston Texans, running back Joe Mixon has been an excellent fantasy option, which should continue in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts. The former Cincinnati Bengal has played three full games in the Texans' offense, all of which concluded with a top-five finish among fantasy running backs. The veteran […]

Tony Pollard Falls Into Low-End RB2 Territory for Tough Matchup at Lions

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard faces the Detroit Lions in a Week 8 road matchup this weekend. Pollard underwhelmed against a bad rush defense but was mostly game scripted out in the second half against Buffalo last week. The Lions boast one of the best rush defenses in the NFL, allowing the third-fewest yards […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 8 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Caleb Williams, Javonte Williams, DeVonta Smith, more

Welcome to the Week 8 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 8 (Friday Updates): Tyreek Hill, George Kittle, DK Metcalf, Jayden Daniels, Jayden Reed, more

As the midway point of the season approaches, there are more injuries than ever to some of the top players in fantasy. Some have already been lost for the season, some are potentially playing through injury, and some are returning from injury at just the right time for fantasy managers. A few of those aforementioned […]

Josh Jacobs More Of A Volume-Based RB2 Against Jaguars

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is likely to get plenty of volume, but his upside may be capped a bit when Jacobs and Packers travel down to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars in Week 8. While the Jaguars' defense is susceptible through the air, they're a true pass funnel defense as they […]

Zack Moss - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss has seen fewer opportunities in recent weeks, as Chase Brown has overtaken him for the RB1 job in this offense. Moss has played under 50% of the team's offensive snaps in back-to-back games and has been out-touched (29 […]

Derrick Henry Draws A Tougher Matchup In Week 8

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry will step into his second AFC North matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. He has found the end zone in every game so far this year including two receiving touchdowns which ties a career-high for most in a season. Despite the fact that the Browns are ranked […]

Ray Davis Remains One Of The Best Bench Stashes Entering Week 8

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis remains a high-upside running back bench stash as the team approaches the halfway mark of their season. The rookie flashed his potential in his feature role in Week 6 but was relegated to the backup role with James Cook healthy again. Under offensive coordinator Joe Brady, the Bills lean […]

James Cook To Headline The Buffalo Backfield Again In Week 8

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has successfully fended off an enticing rookie running back. When Cook missed Week 6 with a toe injury, Ray Davis exploded, creating fears of a committee. Cook returned in Week 7 and dominated touches before the game became a blowout. The 25-year-old has six touchdowns in as many games […]

Jonathan Taylor, No Designation For Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is officially off the team's injury report ahead of their Week 8 matchup. The Wisconsin product returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion and was able to upgrade his participation to full on Thursday and Friday. It's excellent news for the Colts, as Taylor -- who […]

Kimani Vidal Not A Fantasy Option In Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Kimani Vidal is not a fantasy option in Week 8 when the Bolts take on the New Orleans Saints. Vidal showed a spark in Week 6 but was then mostly uninvolved in Week 7. He's the clear backup to starter J.K. Dobbins, but unless Dobbins misses time, Vidal seems […]

J.K. Dobbins Should Exploit A Great Week 8 Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has an excellent matchup in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints. Dobbins is the overall fantasy RB18 so far this season, and that's even with two real duds in Weeks 3 and 4. He's averaging just under 93 yards per game and the Saints defense has allowed […]

Raheem Mostert - Week 8 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats until we see Miami's offense back in the groove POSITIONAL VALUE: High-end RB3 ANALYSIS: After lighting up the NFL in 2023 with over 1,000 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, Mostert has been slow out of the gate. Injuries caused him to miss three games, he's competing for touches alongside […]