True stud running backs are difficult to find in fantasy football.
It's not easy to just draft a couple of great RBs and then plug them in every week. You need to draft many running backs, scour the waiver wire, watch for injuries and play the matchups.
And with most leagues requiring you to start two, three or even four running backs, it means that you have to be smart and dig deep at the position.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked running backs for week 8.
You can also check out our full list of RB rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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Lastly, the Raiders, Seahawks, Cardinals, Lions, Rams and Jaguars have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. Bijan Robinson - RB (ATL)
Our system projects Bijan Robinson for 17.6 carries, 60.7 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Dolphins this week. Last week, Robinson faced the 49ers. He ran for 14 carries, 40 yards and zero touchdowns.
2. Josh Jacobs - RB (GB)
Josh Jacobs played against the Arizona Cardinals last week. He ran for 13 carries, 55 yards and 2 touchdowns. We're projecting 20.1 carries, 68.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Josh Jacobs this week as he faces the Steelers.
3. Breece Hall - RB (NYJ)
We're projecting 16.9 carries, 50.2 yards and 0.2 touchdowns for Breece Hall this week as he faces the Bengals. Against the Panthers last week, Hall ran for 11 carries, 38 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. De'Von Achane - RB (MIA)
De'Von Achane is against the Falcons this week and is projected for 9.7 carries, 28.5 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Against the Browns last week, Achane ran for 13 carries, 82 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Saquon Barkley - RB (PHI)
Saquon Barkley is against the Giants this week and is projected for 21.9 carries, 68.1 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Barkley played against the Minnesota Vikings last week. He ran for 18 carries, 44 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Jonathan Taylor played against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. He ran for 16 carries, 94 yards and 3 touchdowns. Our system projects Jonathan Taylor for 22.6 carries, 72.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Titans this week.
7. Alvin Kamara - RB (NO)
Alvin Kamara played against the Chicago Bears last week. He ran for 11 carries, 28 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Alvin Kamara for 17.8 carries, 46.6 yards and 0.2 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week.
8. Christian McCaffrey - RB (SF)
Christian McCaffrey ran for 24 carries, 129 yards and 2 touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons last week. He is up against the Texans this week. We're projecting him for 14.2 carries, 43.0 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
9. Chase Brown - RB (CIN)
We're projecting 12.3 carries, 34.1 yards and 0.2 touchdowns for Chase Brown this week as he faces the Jets. Against the Steelers last week, Brown ran for 11 carries, 108 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Derrick Henry - RB (BAL)
Derrick Henry is against the Bears this week and is projected for 19.7 carries, 71.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Henry was on bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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