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RotoBaller's updated Week 8 running back (RB) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football RB rankings and win more.
Feel free to knock on wood, but the running back position has stayed relatively healthy in 2024. Hopefully, that continues, and you can keep playing your must-start studs. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's dive into the rankings and see where key RBs such as Kareem Hunt, Tank Bigsby, Alexander Mattison, Nick Chubb, and Rachaad White stand for the upcoming slate.
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 8 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 8 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Jonathon Brooks' Debut In Question
- Jonathan Taylor, No Injury Designation For Week 8
- Jerome Ford Ruled Out For Week 8
- Alvin Kamara Good To Go For Week 8
- Bucky Irving Could Play On Sunday
- Travis Etienne Jr. A "Longshot" To Play In Week 8
- Tyjae Spears Downgraded To Out For Week 8
Week 8 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | Breece Hall | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Joe Mixon | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 4 | Derrick Henry | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 5 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 10 |
| 1 | 6 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 12 |
| 2 | 8 | Jordan Mason | RB | 14 |
| 2 | 9 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 10 | De'Von Achane | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 11 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 20 |
| 3 | 12 | Kyren Williams | RB | 21 |
| 3 | 13 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 14 | Aaron Jones | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | James Cook | RB | 25 |
| 3 | 16 | James Conner | RB | 26 |
| 3 | 17 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 27 |
| 4 | 18 | Javonte Williams | RB | 28 |
| 4 | 19 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 33 |
| 4 | 21 | David Montgomery | RB | 35 |
| 4 | 22 | Najee Harris | RB | 40 |
| 5 | 23 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 41 |
| 5 | 24 | Tony Pollard | RB | 42 |
| 5 | 25 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 52 |
| 5 | 26 | Chase Brown | RB | 54 |
| 5 | 27 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 28 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 59 |
| 5 | 29 | Bucky Irving | RB | 61 |
| 5 | 30 | Rachaad White | RB | 64 |
| 6 | 31 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 70 |
| 6 | 32 | Nick Chubb | RB | 73 |
| 6 | 33 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 76 |
| 6 | 34 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 77 |
| 7 | 35 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 81 |
| 7 | 36 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 98 |
| 8 | 37 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 103 |
| 8 | 38 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 109 |
| 8 | 39 | Zack Moss | RB | 111 |
| 8 | 40 | Devin Singletary | RB | 116 |
| 8 | 41 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 127 |
| 8 | 42 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 131 |
| 8 | 43 | Ray Davis | RB | 133 |
| 9 | 44 | Sean Tucker | RB | 134 |
| 9 | 45 | Justice Hill | RB | 136 |
| 9 | 46 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 140 |
| 9 | 47 | Ty Chandler | RB | 147 |
| 9 | 48 | Braelon Allen | RB | 153 |
| 9 | 49 | Audric Estime | RB | 155 |
| 10 | 50 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 157 |
| 10 | 51 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 159 |
| 10 | 52 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 161 |
| 10 | 53 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 166 |
| 11 | 54 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 169 |
| 11 | 55 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 176 |
| 11 | 56 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 177 |
| 11 | 57 | Miles Sanders | RB | 179 |
| 11 | 58 | Blake Corum | RB | 182 |
| 11 | 59 | Zamir White | RB | 183 |
| 12 | 60 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 187 |
| 12 | 61 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 190 |
| 12 | 62 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 195 |
| 12 | 63 | Trey Sermon | RB | 196 |
| 13 | 64 | Kendre Miller | RB | 197 |
| 13 | 65 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 198 |
| 13 | 66 | Samaje Perine | RB | 202 |
| 13 | 67 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 206 |
| 13 | 68 | Trey Benson | RB | 207 |
| 13 | 69 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 208 |
| 13 | 70 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 214 |
| 13 | 71 | Ty Johnson | RB | 216 |
| 13 | 72 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 217 |
| 13 | 73 | Carson Steele | RB | 218 |
| 13 | 74 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 222 |
| 13 | 75 | |||
| 13 | 76 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 231 |
| 13 | 77 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 232 |
| 13 | 78 | Jamaal Williams | RB | 235 |
| 13 | 79 | Cam Akers | RB | 237 |
| 14 | 80 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 238 |
| 14 | 81 | Emari Demercado | RB | 240 |
| 14 | 82 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 242 |
| 14 | 83 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 250 |
| 14 | 84 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 252 |
| 14 | 85 | Eric Gray | RB | 265 |
| 14 | 86 | Alec Ingold | RB | 275 |
| 14 | 87 | Patrick Taylor Jr. | RB | 276 |
| 14 | 88 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 279 |
| 14 | 89 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 283 |
| 14 | 90 | Will Shipley | RB | 293 |
| 14 | 91 | Aaron Shampklin | RB | 320 |
| 14 | 92 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 324 |
| 14 | 93 | Chris Brooks | RB | 329 |
| 14 | 94 | C.J. Ham | RB | 336 |
| 14 | 95 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 338 |
| 14 | 96 | Michael Burton | RB | 341 |
| 14 | 97 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 349 |
| 14 | 98 | Jonathan Ward | RB | 351 |
| 14 | 99 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 356 |
| 15 | 100 | Sione Vaki | RB | 404 |
Week 8 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns - Fantasy Football Outlook
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, but they have been tough against the run, allowing the 20th-most fantasy points per game to running backs thus far. Chubb should get the majority of the work on early downs, but he still settles in as an RB3 in fantasy, thanks to the challenging matchup.
- Matt T., RotoBaller
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White continued his struggles on the ground but 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 three-man committee, which makes it difficult for any of these backs to have reliable fantasy value. However, White should be the best choice out of the trio due to his ability in the receiving game. The Bucs will be without wide receivers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) for the foreseeable future.
That means White will probably see more chances in the receiving game going forward. Fantasy managers in PPR formats might be able to trust White as an RB1 for the upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. White rushed for a season-high 72 yards against Atlanta during their last meeting.
- Andy Webb, RotoBaller
Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders - Fantasy Football Outlook
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He had to compete with fellow RB Zamir White for touches, but took the lion's share of the backfield work. The former Viking rushed 23 times for 92 yards and caught three passes for 31 yards in the team's 15-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week.
He'll face a much tougher defense this week. The Chiefs have allowed just 14.0 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing running backs -- no other team has allowed less than 17. He's a decent RB3/FLEX option in deeper leagues due to his pass-catching upside and potential workload. Even if the Raiders get blown out, he could see a decent number of passes thrown his way.
- John Johnson, RotoBaller
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