As we approach the halfway point of the 2015 NFL season

Posted by Abbey Pendleton on October 19th, 2017

As we approach the halfway point of the 2015 NFL season, it's fair to say we've learned quite a few.Devonta FreemanandTodd Gurleylook for instance the real deals;C.J. AndersonandMelvin Gordonlook like busts; so we still don Daren Bates Jersey 't knowwhat in making of men likeDion LewisandEddie Lacyat least within Week 8 fantasy football running back rankings.

Injuries and matchups ensure every week's lot of rankings is going to have its fair proportion of question marks, however this week's list was one of the tricky to a semble. It's top-heavy, as a lot of "borderline RB1s" have great matchups, and there are a few sleepers lurking later on that have already favorable matchups or expect to see more playing time this month. Unfortunately, you are going to must dig deep for one flex, as committee backs dominate link units a part of our rankings.

Week 8fantasy football rankings:Quarterbacks| Running backs| Wide receivers| Tight ends|Defenses| Kickers

Week 8fantasy football rankings, RB

Freeman sees his highest ranking yet now, checking in at No. 2 for his matchup up against the Bucs.Adrian Petersonstill claims some of the best spot, withLe'Veon Bell,Matt Forte, andTodd Gurleyrounding the five.

Lacy, a preseason top-five player, falls to No. 22 after Jamon Brown Jersey his Week 6 no-show. Maybe or maybe not he's still nursing an ankle injury, and Mike McCarthy's comments about "riding the recent hand" between Lacy andJames Starks(No. 25) tend to be worrisome for Lacy's overall value. It's fairly easy Starks finishes with better numbers immediately, but we're giving Lacy the slight selling point of the doubt considering he's was built with a week unwind. You decide, this can be a bad matchup for the, as Denver boasts the league's No. 4 run defense.

You can easily see the total Week 8fantasy running back rankings here.

Joseph Randle, Chris Ivory,Dion Lewis injury updates

Randle (oblique) is required to mi s a minumum of one game, or more, opening the doorway for Darren McFadden(No. 26) andChristine Michael(43) to obtain additional playing time. It absolutely was all McFadden in Week 7, it's a tricky matchup against Seattle yesterday, we are really not overly enthused about his fantasy prospects. Michael is no greater flier right now, but given McFadden's injury history, Michael are at least worth owning.

Ivory (No. 10) is in and due to Week 7's game against New England a result of tight quad, the actual same injury that effectively kept him out in Week 3. Ivory states he'll be "good to go" for Week 8, but he'll likely be a game-time decision on Sunday. Making the Jets play a late-afternoon game, which can mean damage to Ivory owners.Zac Stacy (NR)is currently Ivory's handcuff, but withStevan Ridley(knee) nearing going back belonging to the PUP list, he'd be considered worth a pickup as insurance.

Lewis (No. 17) became a surprise inactive in Week 7 -- perhaps considering that the Patriots utilize Thursday in Week 8. Lewis gotin limited practices this morning, but the extent of his abdomen injury is unknown.James White(NR) played in place of Lewis, but he managed just three catches for 26 yards and ran the ball once.If Lewis fades out again, look forLeGarrette Blount(21) to be employed significantly more, when the Pats won't completely abandon the run against Miami the way that they did with the Josh Forrest Jersey Jets.

Fantasy RB sleepers for Week 8

Arian Foster's Achilles' injury means someone will likely need to come to the party in your Houston backfield. Early reports advice that the Texans will engage a committee approach, but Troy Hill Jersey Alfred Blue(No. 28) still figures to enjoy the attack. When Foster was out earlier this season,Chris Polk(44) stood a 14-carry game, putting him over the radar, too. The Titans let the fourth-most rushing yards per game, whenever Houston sticks with one lead back, he's got po sibility of a nice game.

Tenne see is set in an equivalent situation, withAntonio Andrews(No. 27) the best within the committee.Dexter McCluster(32) has shown his worth in PPR leagues, and both players will present value against a Texans' defense allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to RBs.

The Giants are getting by using a three-man platoon on the backfield, andOrleans Darkwa(No. 41), who led the group in carries and scored yesterday evening, just may po se s the most value.Shane Vereen(34) still needs just about the most defined role, but he's been too inconsistent to trust in every standard leagues.

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