Week 8 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Week 8 Start/Sit: Running Backs
Week 8 brings critical running back decisions for fantasy football. With game scripts and matchups in focus, here’s who to start and sit at RB to win your matchup.
Written by Adam Krautwurst
STARTS
Isiah Pacheco has taken over Kansas City’s backfield, outpacing Kareem Hunt with a season-high 15 rushes and his first touchdown last week. Washington’s middle-of-the-pack run defense sets up Pacheco for 15-plus touches in a high-scoring game. He’s a solid RB2 with top-15 potential.
J.K. Dobbins remains Denver’s lead back, topping 80 yards in four games with consistent touches. The Cowboys allow big plays and fantasy points to running backs, making Dobbins a dependable RB2 with a safe floor and upside.
SITS
Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets steady volume, but Washington’s likely to trail Kansas City, capping his rushes. With minimal receiving work and a tough matchup, he’s outside RB2 range.
Alvin Kamara is struggling with career-low efficiency, and Tampa Bay has contained him in recent games. At 30, his diminished burst makes him a risky flex in Week 8.
