Below are our updated Week 8 running back rankings for full-PPR scoring. Each projection factors in DraftKings team totals, opponent matchup data and depth chart snap shares across the full slate.
Week 8 RB Rankings
Rankings are for full-PPR scoring.
Opp Rank = opponent ranking in DK fantasy points allowed to the position (1st = toughest, 32nd = most generous), blending 2025 full-season data with limited 2026 results.
Projected points blend 2025 per-game DK fantasy averages with 2026 weekly performance, adjusted for opponent matchup, game environment, snap share and expected game script.
| Rank | Player | Matchup | Last Week | Projected | Opp Rank | DK Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs † | DET vs. MIN | 21.3 | 28.3 | 1st | $9,500 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker III | KC @ DEN | 9.7 | 23.3 | 18th | $8,800 |
| 3 | Javonte Williams | DAL vs. ARI | 24.5 | 22.8 | 22nd | $7,300 |
| 4 | Kyren Williams | LAR vs. LAC | 19.1 | 22.1 | 24th | $7,500 |
| 5 | James Cook III | BUF vs. BAL | — | 21.4 | 4th | $7,900 |
| 6 | Bijan Robinson | ATL @ TB | 17.2 | 20.6 | 3rd | $8,500 |
| 7 | D’Andre Swift | CHI @ SEA | 19.0 | 20.2 | 8th | $9,800* |
| 8 | Jonathan Taylor | IND @ JAX | 19.0 | 19.2 | 2nd | $7,800 |
| 9 | Derrick Henry | BAL @ BUF | 5.9 | 19.1 | 29th | $7,200 |
| 10 | Ashton Jeanty | LV @ NYJ | 21.6 | 17.3 | 23rd | $6,700 |
| 11 | Jaylen Warren | PIT vs. CLE | 19.7 | 17.0 | 10th | $6,600 |
| 12 | Bucky Irving † | TB vs. ATL | 27.0 | 16.7 | 26th | $6,400 |
| 13 | Chase Brown | CIN vs. TEN | 9.8 | 15.2 | 20th | $6,300 |
| 14 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE @ MIA | 22.5 | 14.1 | 30th | $5,600 |
| 15 | Ollie Gordon II | MIA vs. NE | 20.3 | 14.1 | 9th | $5,700 |
| 16 | Bhayshul Tuten | JAX vs. IND | — | 14.0 | 21st | $5,900 |
| 17 | Braelon Allen † | NYJ vs. LV | 22.4 | 13.7 | 28th | $6,100 |
| 18 | Tony Pollard † | TEN @ CIN | 39.5 | 13.4 | 6th | $5,800 |
| 19 | Emanuel Wilson | SEA vs. CHI | 21.5 | 12.3 | 7th | $7,400* |
| 20 | Rachaad White | WAS vs. PHI | — | 12.2 | 17th | $8,000* |
| 21 | Quinshon Judkins | CLE @ PIT | 23.4 | 12.0 | 11th | $5,500 |
| 22 | Omarion Hampton | LAC @ LAR | — | 11.4 | 12th | $5,100 |
| 23 | Aaron Jones Sr. † | MIN @ DET | 3.6 | 12.5 | 13th | $6,200 |
| 24 | Blake Corum | LAR vs. LAC | 17.1 | 10.3 | 24th | $5,000 |
| 25 | Bam Knight | ARI @ DAL | 9.3 | 9.2 | 27th | $4,700 |
| 26 | Rico Dowdle | PIT vs. CLE | 14.6 | 8.9 | 10th | $5,100 |
| 27 | Jordan Mason | MIN @ DET | 6.8 | 8.9 | 13th | $5,700 |
| 28 | J.K. Dobbins | DEN vs. KC | 8.3 | 8.8 | 5th | $5,300 |
| 29 | RJ Harvey † | DEN vs. KC | 14.0 | 11.1 | 5th | $5,200 |
| 30 | Jeremiyah Love † | ARI @ DAL | — | 12.0 | 27th | $5,400 |
| 31 | Zach Charbonnet † | SEA vs. CHI | — | 8.7 | 7th | $7,000* |
| 32 | Roschon Johnson | CHI @ SEA | 1.3 | 8.4 | 8th | $3,400* |
| 33 | Elijah Mitchell | PHI @ WAS | 6.4 | 8.1 | 14th | $6,800* |
| 34 | Breece Hall † | NYJ vs. LV | — | 11.1 | 28th | $6,000 |
| 35 | Jonah Coleman | DEN vs. KC | 8.9 | 7.7 | 5th | $4,300 |
| 36 | Saquon Barkley † | PHI @ WAS | 15.1 | 11.3 | 14th | $9,800* |
| 37 | Ty Johnson | BUF vs. BAL | — | 7.2 | 4th | $4,900 |
| 38 | TreVeyon Henderson † | NE @ MIA | 4.3 | 7.7 | 30th | $4,600 |
| 39 | Tyler Allgeier † | ARI @ DAL | 7.9 | 8.2 | 27th | $4,900 |
| 40 | Sean Tucker | TB vs. ATL | 11.2 | 6.7 | 26th | $4,200 |
| 41 | Brian Robinson Jr. † | ATL @ TB | — | 7.4 | 3rd | $4,500 |
| 42 | Samaje Perine | CIN vs. TEN | 7.6 | 6.6 | 20th | $4,800 |
| 43 | Kenny Gainwell † | TB vs. ATL | 8.8 | 7.3 | 26th | $4,400 |
| 44 | Kimani Vidal | LAC @ LAR | — | 6.5 | 12th | $4,600 |
| 45 | Keaton Mitchell | LAC @ LAR | — | 6.1 | 12th | $4,100 |
| 46 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | JAX vs. IND | — | 6.0 | 21st | $4,400 |
| 47 | Justice Hill | BAL @ BUF | 6.3 | 5.8 | 29th | $4,200 |
| 48 | Audric Estime | CLE @ PIT | — | 5.5 | 11th | $4,000 |
| 49 | Dylan Sampson † | CLE @ PIT | 10.7 | 5.0 | 11th | $5,000 |
| 50 | Tyjae Spears † | TEN @ CIN | — | 5.0 | 6th | $4,800 |
| 51 | Isaiah Davis | NYJ vs. LV | 8.4 | 4.9 | 28th | $4,100 |
| 52 | Austin Ekeler | WAS vs. PHI | — | 4.9 | 17th | $3,000* |
| 53 | George Holani | SEA vs. CHI | 3.3 | 4.9 | 7th | $3,000* |
| 54 | Jaydon Blue | PHI @ WAS | — | 4.7 | 14th | $5,800* |
| 55 | Emmett Johnson | KC @ DEN | 3.7 | 4.3 | 18th | $4,800 |
| 56 | Mike Washington Jr. | LV @ NYJ | 2.7 | 4.2 | 23rd | $4,700 |
| 57 | Jaleel McLaughlin | CLE @ PIT | 0.0 | 3.5 | 11th | $4,600 |
| 58 | Tyler Goodson | DAL vs. ARI | 3.8 | 2.8 | 22nd | $4,500 |
| 59 | Corey Kiner | NE @ MIA | 1.3 | 2.7 | 30th | $4,000 |
| 60 | Seth McGowan | IND @ JAX | 5.8 | 2.6 | 2nd | $4,300 |
* Sunday Night and Monday Night salaries shown are FLEX prices from DraftKings Showdown contests, which use a Captain/FLEX format with different salary structures than the Sunday Main classic slate.
† Designations have not been released.
Injuries to Monitor
- Jahmyr Gibbs † (Shoulder): Sat out Wednesday’s practice, then returned as a full participant Thursday.
- Bucky Irving †: Had a rest day Thursday and remains the lead back in Tampa Bay. Monitor Friday practice reports.
- Braelon Allen † (Ankle): Upgraded to a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. He has been the lead back during Breece Hall’s absence.
- Tony Pollard †: Had a rest day Thursday. He led the Tennessee backfield in Week 7 with Tyjae Spears inactive.
- Aaron Jones Sr. † (Knee): Returned as a limited participant Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. The aggravated MCL sprain is not considered significant and he is viewed as day-to-day, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, while Jordan Mason led the backfield in Week 7.
- RJ Harvey † (Knee): Added to the injury report as a limited participant Thursday after not appearing on Wednesday’s report.
- Jeremiyah Love † (Ankle): Limited Wednesday and Thursday, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic, after being inactive the past two games. He is trending toward a return but has not practiced in full.
- Zach Charbonnet † (Knee): Full participant Thursday, per John Boyle of the Seahawks’ official site. He was inactive in Week 7 despite full practices after his PUP activation, and Mike Macdonald said there was no setback.
- Breece Hall † (Quadriceps): Limited Wednesday and Thursday after being inactive the past four games. Braelon Allen has handled the lead role in his place.
- Saquon Barkley † (Hamstring, back): Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. He said after Monday’s game that his hamstring “came out great” and that he does not expect the back issue to keep him out Sunday, per Tim McManus of ESPN.com. Dameon Pierce went on injured reserve Wednesday, and the Eagles signed Jaydon Blue from the practice squad.
- TreVeyon Henderson † (Illness): Did not practice Thursday, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
- Tyler Allgeier † (Toe): Returned as a limited participant Thursday after not practicing Wednesday, per Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. He has split the backfield with Bam Knight while Love has been out.
- Brian Robinson Jr. † (Hamstring): Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, per Will McFadden of the Falcons’ official site, after being inactive in Week 7. Trending toward missing a second straight game.
- Kenny Gainwell † (Hip): Returned as a limited participant Thursday after being held out Wednesday, per Scott Smith of the Buccaneers’ official site.
- Dylan Sampson † (Knee): Full participant Thursday, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
- Tyjae Spears † (Knee): Did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, per Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com, after being inactive in Week 7. Trending toward missing a second straight game.
DraftKings DFS Value Plays
Javonte Williams ($7,300) — Cowboys vs. Cardinals
Game environment: Cowboys -7, O/U 54.5 (30.5 team total)
Last week: 24.5 DK points @ PHI
2025 PPG: 15.3 DK fantasy points (16 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 22.8
Williams is the cheapest of the top five backs in these rankings while playing for the team with the slate’s highest team total. He has played 75% of the snaps and found the end zone in six of seven games, and he handled 25 carries for 155 yards Monday night in Philadelphia. Arizona sits 22nd against running backs, and a seven-point spread points to plenty of second-half carries. The receiving role is thin, but the touchdown and 100-yard bonus access cover it at this price.
Derrick Henry ($7,200) — Ravens @ Bills
Game environment: Ravens +3, O/U 54.5 (25.5 team total)
Last week: 5.9 DK points vs. CIN
2025 PPG: 16.6 DK fantasy points (17 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 19.1
Henry’s last two outings came with Tyler Huntley under center, and Lamar Jackson took all of the first-team work this week and is on track to play. The workload never left, with at least 16 carries in every game this season. Buffalo ranks 29th in DK points allowed to running backs, and this game shares the top total on the slate. He projects within a tenth of a point of Jonathan Taylor at $600 less.
Rhamondre Stevenson ($5,600) — Patriots @ Dolphins
Game environment: Patriots -7, O/U 43.5 (24.5 team total)
Last week: 22.5 DK points @ CHI
2025 PPG: 12.7 DK fantasy points (14 games)
Projected DraftKings points: 14.1
Stevenson leads the New England backfield with a 63% snap share, and TreVeyon Henderson missed Thursday’s practice with an illness. Miami ranks 30th against running backs, and New England is a seven-point road favorite. His five catches for 93 yards and a touchdown at Chicago show the receiving floor that keeps him useful in PPR when the carries dip. He projects ahead of several backs priced above $6,000.