Last week has been a big week for running backs who are traditionally higher up in PPR leagues. The likes of Jamaal Williams, Giovani Bernard and Boston Scott used the injuries of Aaron Jones, Joe Mixon and Miles Sanders to create solid days of fantasy, especially in PPR leagues. Since all three lead-backs will likely be "questionable" in week 8, these reception threats will be slightly higher in our fantasy RB-PPR leaderboard for week 8, although at least a couple of top-backs will return to the leaderboard early this week .
Our PPR ranking is also backed by the fact that the likes of Dalvin Cook, Jonathan Taylor and Myles Gaskin are back in action after bye. The losses of David Johnson, Kenyan Drake, Chase Edmonds, James Robinson, Antonio Gibson and JD McKissic will sting a bit, but our PPR rankings should be worth enough for fantasy owners to benefit from, especially if Christian McCaffrey is expecting back is from his sprain on his ankle. (TO UPDATE: McCaffrey was expelled.)
WEEK 8 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Run back | Wide receiver | Narrow end | D / ST | Kicker
As usual, Williams (v Vikings), Nyheim Hines (@ Lions), James White (@ Bills), Jerick McKinnon (@ Seahawks), and Corey Clement (v Cowboys) see their values soar into the flex tier in the PPR formats this week, and Leonard Fournette (@Giants) is also up after a week of six catches.
WEEK 8 PPR RANKING:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Narrow end | D / ST | Kicker
Le & # 39; Veon Bell is also a fascinating piece in PPR formats this week. The Chiefs are up against the minor Jets, and this is a major game of revenge for Bell that was released by the Jets a few weeks ago. He didn't do much in week 7 but he should have an RB2 / Flex rating as he is more comfortable on the Chief's offense.
WEEK 8 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Players dragging down for lack of reception capabilities include Gus Edwards (v Steelers), Adrian Peterson (v Colts), Frank Gore (@ Chiefs), and Latavius Murray (@ Bears), though Edwards still have some value could start when Mark Ingram (ankle) is out.
WEEK 8 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Memory: As always, we are expected to make numerous changes to these RB PPR rankings over the course of the week. So check again for updates. For an individual analysis of the most important RBs, click here.
MORE WEEK 8 DFS: Best stacks | Best values | Lineup Builder
Week 8 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
This ranking applies to full point PPR leagues.
8TH WEEK OF FANTASY: Sleeper | Busts | Start them, put them
| rank | player |
| 1 | Dalvin Cook, MIN @ GB |
| 2 | Alvin Kamara, NO @ CHI |
| 3 | Kareem Hunt, CLE versus LV |
| 4th | Derrick Henry, TEN @ CIN |
| 5 | Mike Davis, CAR versus ATL |
| 6th | Jonathan Taylor, IND @ DET |
| 7th | Todd Gurley, ATL @ CAR |
| 8th | Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC v NYJ |
| 9 | Josh Jacobs, LV @ CLE |
| 10 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL @ PHI |
| 11 | Giovani Bernard, CIN versus TEN |
| 12 | Myles Gaskin, MIA versus LAR |
| 13 | Jamaal Williams, GB v MIN |
| 14th | Chris Carson, SEA versus SF |
| 15th | Ronald Jones II, TB @ NYG |
| 16 | Darrell Henderson, LAR @ MIA |
| 17th | Boston Scott, PHI versus DAL |
| 18th | James Conner, PIT @ BAL |
| 19th | David Montgomery, CHI versus NO |
| 20th | Le & # 39; Veon Bell, KC versus NYJ |
| 21st | D & # 39; Andre Swift, DET versus IND |
| 22nd | JaMycal Hasty, SF @ SEA |
| 23 | Melvin Gordon, DEN versus LAC |
| 24 | Wayne Gallman, NYG versus TB |
| 25th | Phillip Lindsay, DEN versus LAC |
| 26th | Damien Harris, NE @ BUF |
| 27 | La & # 39; Mical Perine, NYJ @ KC |
| 28 | Gus Edwards, BAL versus PIT |
| 29 | Joshua Kelley, LAC @ DEN |
| 30th | Justin Jackson, LAC @ DEN |
| 31 | Devin Singletary, BUF versus NE |
| 32 | Jerick McKinnon, SF @ SEA |
| 33 | Leonard Fournette, TB @ NYG |
| 34 | James White, NE @ BUF |
| 35 | JK Dobbins, BAL v PIT |
| 36 | Zack Moss, BUF versus NE |
| 37 | Frank Gore, NYJ @ KC |
| 38 | Corey Clement, PHI v DAL |
| 39 | Adrian Peterson, DET versus IND |
| 40 | Alexander Mattison, MIN @ GB |
| 41 | Malcolm Brown, LAR @ MIA |
| 42 | DeeJay Dallas, SEA versus SF |
| 43 | Nyheim Hines, IND @ DET |
| 44 | Latavius Murray, NO @ CHI |
| 45 | Dion Lewis, NYG versus TB |
| 46 | AJ Dillon, GB v MIN |
| 47 | Benny Snell, PIT @ BAL |
| 48 | Brian Hill, ATL @ CAR |
| 49 | Matt Breida, MIA versus LAR |
| 50 | Tony Pollard, DAL @ PHI |
| 51 | Jeremy McNichols, TEN @ CIN |
| 52 | Rex Burkhead, NE @ BUF |
| 53 | Jordan Wilkins, IND @ DET |
| 54 | Jalen Richard, LV @ CLE |
| 55 | D & # 39; Ernest Johnson, CLE versus LV |
| 56 | Kerryon Johnson, DET vs. IND |
| 57 | Royce Freeman, DEN versus LAC |
| 58 | Darrel Williams, KC v NYJ |
| 59 | Anthony McFarland, PIT @ BAL |
| 60 | Cam Akers, LAR @ MIA |
| 61 | Lynn Bowden Jr., MIA versus LAR |
