Week 8 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings: Must-starts, sleepers, potential busts

Jacob Camenker

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Last week was a big one for running backs who are traditionally ranked higher in PPR leagues. Guys like Jamaal Williams, Giovani Bernard, and Boston Scott took advantage of injuries to Aaron Jones, Joe Mixon, and Miles Sanders, respectively, to post solid fantasy days, especially in PPR leagues. With all three lead backs likely set to be "questionable" heading into Week 8, these receiving threats will be a bit higher in our Week 8 fantasy RB PPR rankings, though at least a couple of top backs will return to our rankings to start the week.

Our PPR rankings are also assisted by the fact that guys like Dalvin Cook, Jonathan Taylor, and Myles Gaskin are all back in action after byes. The losses of David Johnson, Kenyan Drake, Chase Edmonds, James Robinson, Antonio Gibson, and J.D. McKissic will sting a bit, but there should be enough value in our PPR rankings for fantasy owners to take advantage of, especially with Christian McCaffrey expected back from his high-ankle sprain. (UPDATE: McCaffrey has been ruled OUT.)

WEEK 8 STANDARD RANKINGS: 
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

As usual, Williams (vs. Vikings), Nyheim Hines (@ Lions), James White (@ Bills), Jerick McKinnon (@ Seahawks), and Corey Clement (vs. Cowboys) all see their values rise into the flex tier in PPR formats this week, and Leonard Fournette (@ Giants) is also rising after a six-catch week.

WEEK 8 PPR RANKINGS: 
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Le'Veon Bell is also an intriguing play in PPR formats this week. The Chiefs are taking on the lowly Jets, and that is a big-time revenge game for Bell, who was released by the Jets a couple of weeks ago. He didn't do much in Week 7, but he should have RB2/flex value as he gets more comfortable in the Chiefs offense.

WEEK 8 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Players that move down because of lack of receiving opportunities will include Gus Edwards (vs. Steelers), Adrian Peterson (vs. Colts), Frank Gore (@ Chiefs), and Latavius Murray (@ Bears), though Edwards could still be worth a start if Mark Ingram (ankle) is out. 

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Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates. For individual analysis of key RBs, click here.

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Week 8 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.

WEEK 8 FANTASY: SleepersBustsStart 'em, sit 'em

Rank Player
1 Dalvin Cook, MIN @ GB
2 Alvin Kamara, NO @ CHI
3 Kareem Hunt, CLE vs. LV
4 Derrick Henry, TEN @ CIN
5 Mike Davis, CAR vs. ATL
6 Jonathan Taylor, IND @ DET
7 Todd Gurley, ATL @ CAR
8 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC vs. NYJ
9 Josh Jacobs, LV @ CLE
10 Ezekiel Elliott, DAL @ PHI
11 Giovani Bernard, CIN vs. TEN
12 Myles Gaskin, MIA vs. LAR
13 Jamaal Williams, GB vs. MIN
14 Chris Carson, SEA vs. SF
15 Ronald Jones II, TB @ NYG
16 Darrell Henderson, LAR @ MIA
17 Boston Scott, PHI vs. DAL
18 James Conner, PIT @ BAL
19 David Montgomery, CHI vs. NO
20 Le'Veon Bell, KC vs. NYJ
21 D'Andre Swift, DET vs. IND
22 Melvin Gordon, DEN vs. LAC
23 Wayne Gallman, NYG vs. TB
24 Phillip Lindsay, DEN vs. LAC
25 Damien Harris, NE @ BUF
26 La'Mical Perine, NYJ @ KC
27 Gus Edwards, BAL vs. PIT
28 Joshua Kelley, LAC @ DEN
29 Justin Jackson, LAC @ DEN
30 Devin Singletary, BUF vs. NE
31 Jerick McKinnon, SF @ SEA
32 Leonard Fournette, TB @ NYG
33 James White, NE @ BUF
34 Tevin Coleman, SF @ SEA
35 JK Dobbins, BAL vs. PIT
36 Zack Moss, BUF vs. NE
37 Frank Gore, NYJ @ KC
38 Corey Clement, PHI vs. DAL
39 Adrian Peterson, DET vs. IND
40 Alexander Mattison, MIN @ GB
41 Malcolm Brown, LAR @ MIA
42 DeeJay Dallas, SEA vs. SF
43 Nyheim Hines, IND @ DET
44 Latavius Murray, NO @ CHI
45 Dion Lewis, NYG vs. TB
46 AJ Dillon, GB vs. MIN
47 JaMycal Hasty, SF @ SEA
48 Benny Snell, PIT @ BAL
49 Brian Hill, ATL @ CAR
50 Matt Breida, MIA vs. LAR
51 Tony Pollard, DAL @ PHI
52 Jeremy McNichols, TEN @ CIN
53 Rex Burkhead, NE @ BUF
54 Jordan Wilkins, IND @ DET
55 Jalen Richard, LV @ CLE
56 D'Ernest Johnson, CLE vs. LV
57 Kerryon Johnson, DET vs. IND
58 Royce Freeman, DEN vs. LAC
59 Darrel Williams, KC vs. NYJ
60 Anthony McFarland, PIT @ BAL
61 Cam Akers, LAR @ MIA
62 Lynn Bowden Jr., MIA vs. LAR

Jacob Camenker

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Jacob Camenker first joined The Sporting News as a fantasy football intern in 2018 after his graduation from UMass. He became a full-time employee with TSN in 2021 and now serves as a senior content producer with a particular focus on the NFL. Jacob worked at NBC Sports Boston as a content producer from 2019 to 2021. He is an avid fan of the NFL Draft and ranked 10th in FantasyPros’ Mock Draft Accuracy metric in both 2021 and 2022.