For now, we’re leaving Mixon and Sanders – along with Mark Ingram (ankle), Devonta Freeman (ankle), and Phillip Lindsay (concussion) – out of our rankings. (Update: Lindsay is back in.) That’s the bad news. The good news is that we’re keeping in Chris Carson (foot) and putting Christian McCaffrey (ankle) and Dalvin Cook (groin) back in for now, which really strengthens the top of our rankings. (Update: McCaffrey has been removed after he was ruled out.)

WEEK 8 PPR RANKINGS: Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

In Week 8, the Ravens, Vikings, Colts, and Dolphins will be returning to action, which means Cook, Gus Edwards, JK Dobbins, Jonathan Taylor, and Myles Gaskin will be back. Meanwhile, the Texans, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Washington are going on bye, so David Johnson, Kenyan Drake, Chase Edmonds, James Robinson, and Antonio Gibson will all be unavailable. Overall, this is mostly a wash for our rankings, and they may even get a little bit stronger because Cook is a top-five play if healthy.

WEEK 8 STANDARD RANKINGS: Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

The rankings are also getting a bit stronger because certain players are emerging from what had previously been even rotations. D’Andre Swift continues to get more chances in Detroit, so the talented rookie will be a solid RB2 moving forward. However, there are still some frustrating committees, with the Chargers (Justin Jackson/Joshua Kelley), Jets (La’Mical Perine/Frank Gore), Bills (Devin Singletary/Zack Moss), and 49ers (JaMycal Hasty, Jerick McKinnon, possibly Tevin Coleman), all causing issues in the RB3 tier. 

WEEK 8 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

While the Ravens will be returning this week, it might be best to avoid their RB rotation if possible. They have a tough matchup with the Steelers, and there are questions as to who will lead the backfield if Ingram is out (and, honestly, even if he’s healthy). You can use Baltimore’s backs as flexes, but there are other options with more upside and fewer questions this week.

WEEK 8 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates.

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Week 8 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.

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