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Updated Week 8 Running Back Rankings

D'Andre Swift - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

Our updated Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings for 2021. Follow these fantasy football RB ranks when setting your Week 8 lineups.

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 running back rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates:

These rankings are a consensus from four of our lead fantasy football columnists - Nick MarianoPierre Camus, Brandon Murchison and Scott Engel - who have all analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 8.

And in case you weren't aware, our very own Nick Mariano was ranked #11 overall in 2018 out of ~120 industry experts, and was ranked #9 overall the year before. So be sure to follow his rankings every week!

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Week 8 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

You can also see our full Week 8 ranks for PPRHalf-PPR and Standard scoring.

Last updated on Saturday 10/30 at 8:00 pm ET:

RB Rank Player Name Pos Overall Rank
1 Derrick Henry RB 1
2 Dalvin Cook RB 3
3 Jonathan Taylor RB 5
4 Aaron Jones RB 8
5 Ezekiel Elliott RB 9
6 Alvin Kamara RB 13
7 D'Andre Swift RB 14
8 Najee Harris RB 15
9 James Robinson RB 19
10 Joe Mixon RB 20
11 Darrell Henderson Jr. RB 21
12 Damien Harris RB 23
13 Nick Chubb RB 29
14 Leonard Fournette RB 38
15 Chuba Hubbard RB 41
16 Darrel Williams RB 44
17 Elijah Mitchell RB 46
18 Khalil Herbert RB 50
19 Kenneth Gainwell RB 55
20 Antonio Gibson RB 56
21 Devontae Booker RB 57
22 Chase Edmonds RB 58
23 Zack Moss RB 59
24 Myles Gaskin RB 62
25 Alex Collins RB 66
26 Melvin Gordon III RB 68
27 Austin Ekeler RB 70
28 Michael Carter RB 73
29 Tony Pollard RB 74
30 James Conner RB 77
31 J.D. McKissic RB 79
32 Javonte Williams RB 82
33 Mike Davis RB 94
34 Jamaal Williams RB 102
35 David Johnson RB 106
36 Boston Scott RB 107
37 AJ Dillon RB 109
38 Samaje Perine RB 110
39 Phillip Lindsay RB 117
40 D'Ernest Johnson RB 122
41 Brandon Bolden RB 124
42 Nyheim Hines RB 126
43 Devin Singletary RB 127
44 Damien Williams RB 129
45 Rashaad Penny RB 131
46 Sony Michel RB 143
47 Ty Johnson RB 145
48 Salvon Ahmed RB 146
49 Alexander Mattison RB 147
50 Ronald Jones II RB 148
51 Giovani Bernard RB 150
52 Joshua Kelley RB 158
53 Jerick McKinnon RB 171
54 J.J. Taylor RB 172
55 JaMycal Hasty RB 173
56 Mark Ingram II RB 179
57 Justin Jackson RB 181
58 Carlos Hyde RB 190
59 Royce Freeman RB 191
60 Rhamondre Stevenson RB 193
61 Jordan Howard RB 197
62 Kyle Juszczyk RB 199
63 DeeJay Dallas RB 200
64 Jeremy McNichols RB 201
65 Rex Burkhead RB 203
66 Marlon Mack RB 206
67 Travis Homer RB 214
68 Trey Sermon RB 221
69 Elijhaa Penny RB 222
70 Kalen Ballage RB 227
71 Kylin Hill RB 228
72 Ty Montgomery RB 233
73 La'Mical Perine RB 234
74 Jaret Patterson RB 238
75 Ameer Abdullah RB 242
76 Wayne Gallman Jr. RB 246
77 Gary Brightwell RB 250
78 Benny Snell Jr. RB 251
78 C.J. Ham RB 252
78 Ryan Nall RB 257
78 John Kelly RB 259
78 Devine Ozigbo RB 261
78 Dare Ogunbowale RB 277
78 Trenton Cannon RB 281
78 Buddy Howell RB 284


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Available Versus Spurs
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Active on Thursday
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Sidelined Thursday
Ricky Pearsall

Questionable to Play on Saturday Night
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Questionable With Oblique Injury, Expected to Play
Tobias Harris

Active on Thursday
Isaiah Stewart

Jalen Duran and Isaiah Stewart Set to Return Against Suns
Anthony Edwards

Out Again on Friday Night
Damon Severson

Back for Blue Jackets Thursday
Adin Hill

Available Thursday Night
Darius Garland

Won't Play on Friday Evening
Brandon Montour

Activated From Injured Reserve
Joel Eriksson Ek

Misses Third Straight Game Thursday
Jonas Brodin

Placed on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week
Domantas Sabonis

Might Return on Friday Night
Miro Heiskanen

Misses Second Straight Game
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Robert Thomas to Miss at Least Two Weeks
Jerami Grant

Likely to Play Against the Hawks on Thursday
Tom Wilson

Remains Out Thursday
Deni Avdija

Ruled Out Thursday
Jakob Chychrun

Available Thursday
Clayton Kershaw

to Pitch for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
P.J. Washington

Questionable Against the Jazz
Max Christie

Unlikely to Return to Action on Thursday
Mitchell Robinson

Will Sit Out Thursday
Landry Shamet

Could Return Thursday
Jalen Brunson

Out on Thursday Against Golden State
Daniel Gafford

Questionable Thursday Against the Jazz
Patrick Mahomes

Says Rehab Going "Great," Goal is 2026 Week 1 Return
Cooper Flagg

Is Unlikely To Play Thursday Against Utah
Lauri Markkanen

Will Not Be Available Thursday Against Dallas
Davion Mitchell

Ruled Out Thursday
Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Will Not Play Against the Celtics
Nico Collins

a "Long Shot" to Play in Divisional Round
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Auburn, Ohio State the Lead Suitors for Kyle Parker
CFB

Oregon QB Transfer Bryson Beaver Linked to Georgia, Kentucky
CFB

Jake Merklinger Commits to UConn
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John Harbaugh Finalizing Deal With Giants
Mackenzie Blackwood

Activated From Injured Reserve
Ben Griffin

Looks To Stay Hot In 2026
Tom Wilson

Cleared for Contact, Could Return Thursday
Neal Pionk

Lands on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week
Jamie Drysdale

Activated From Injured Reserve
Corey Perry

Unavailable Wednesday
Teuvo Teravainen

to Miss at Least One Game
Connor Bedard

Returns to Practice
Alexandre Texier

Canadiens Sign Alexandre Texier to Two-Year Extension
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Giants Making "Massive Push" to Hire John Harbaugh on Wednesday
Ranger Suárez

Ranger Suarez Agrees to Five-Year Deal With Red Sox
CFB

Dante Moore Not Entering 2026 NFL Draft, Will Return to Oregon
NFL

Mike Tomlin Doesn't Plan to Coach in 2026
Travis Hunter

Expected to Play More Defense in 2026
CFB

FBS Coaches Unanimously Vote to Expand Redshirt Eligibility to Nine Games
CFB

Ohio State Transfer Mylan Graham Signs with Notre Dame
CFB

Caden Durham Withdraws from Transfer Portal, Will Stay at LSU
Leon Draisaitl

Has Three Points in Tuesday's Loss
Joel Hofer

Controls Hurricanes Tuesday
Jordan Spieth

Perhaps the Most Intriguing Player at Sony Open
Jeremy Swayman

Posts First Shutout of the Season
Zach Werenski

Totals Three Points in Tuesday's Win
Chandler Stephenson

Available Wednesday
Aaron Rai

Looking For Putting Confidence at Waialae Country Club
Collin Morikawa

Isn't The Safe Play He Used to Be Ahead of Sony Open
Kurt Kitayama

Needs His Putting to Turn Around For Success at Year's First Event
Ryan Weathers

Yankees Add Rotation Depth, Acquire Ryan Weathers in Four-Player Deal
Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers Fire Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman
Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin Stepping Down as Steelers Head Coach
CFB

Georgia Tech the Favorite to Land Justice Haynes?
Nolan Arenado

Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado to Diamondbacks
Tom Kim

Desperately Needs a Solid Week at Sony Open
Billy Horschel

Hoping For a Fast Start to New Season at Sony Open
Corey Conners

Looks to Have a Return to Form in 2026
PGA

Chris Gotterup a Decent Play at Sony Open
Gary Woodland

Could Prosper at the Sony Open
Keith Mitchell

Unlikely to Contend at Sony Open
Robert MacIntyre

Looking for a Good Performance at the Sony Open
Michael Kim

Hopes to Start Sony Open Better This Week
Tom Hoge

Tries to Erase Poor 2025 Second Half in Hawaii
Brian Harman

Seeks Fresh Start in Hawaii
Eric Cole

Looks to Last Year for Success at Sony Open
Daniel Berger

Starts Off 2026 at Sony Open
Nico Collins

Suffers Concussion Against Steelers
Nico Collins

Carted to Locker Room for Concussion Evaluation
Kyle Tucker

Mets Meet With Kyle Tucker
Dalton Kincaid

"Should be Fine" for Divisional Round
Brooks Koepka

Officially Returning To PGA Tour
Tucker Kraft

Hopes to be Ready for Week 1 of Next Season
CFB

Georgia Lands Kentucky Transfer Dante Dowdell
Matthew Stafford

has "Little Sprain," Should be "Good to Go"
CFB

Sam Leavitt Expected to Sign with LSU
Green Bay Packers

Packers Expected to Work Out New Deal With Matt LaFleur in the "Coming Days"
CFB

Dylan Raiola Commits to Oregon
CFB

Isaiah Horton Landing with Texas A&M
George Kittle

Suffers Torn Achilles on Sunday
Omarion Hampton

Active for Wild-Card Round Against Patriots
George Kittle

Ruled Out After Non-Contact Achilles Injury
Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders Request Interview With Ejiro Evero
Los Angeles Rams

Mike LaFleur to Interview With Raiders and Cardinals
MacKenzie Gore

Yankees Pursuing Trade for MacKenzie Gore
Alex Bregman

Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to Five-Year, $175 Millon Contract
Freddie Freeman

Withdraws from World Baseball Classic

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