DeMarco Murray, Joseph Randle's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 8

If you thought DeMarco Murray was going to slow down after his hot start, think again. 

With another strong performance against the Washington Redskins, the Dallas Cowboys running back showed again why he is the safest fantasy starter in the league. Here is a look at how he and Joseph Randle fared in the rivalry game:

Name	Carries	Rush Yds	Catch	Rec. Yds	Targets	TDs
DeMarco Murray	19	141	4	80	4	0
Joseph Randle	3	23	0	0	0	0

The NFL's rushing leader not only moved the ball on the ground but also was a big part of the passing game with a few big plays off of checkdowns from Tony Romo.

Kevin Burkhardt of Fox Sports noted the running back's style when he had the ball in his hands:

With yet another 100-yard effort on the ground, he is now on pace to break one of the biggest records in football, via SportsCenter:

The only downside in his performance was that he once again lost a fumble while trying to get extra yards. Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network provided a look at how much of a problem this has been in 2014:

Despite this issue, Murray's other strengths will make sure he does not lose out on any touches going forward. Feel free to keep him in your lineup every week, and do not even think about trading him.

Meanwhile, Randle also fumbled when he did get a chance to play, so it is not likely he will take away too many more carries from Murray as long as the starter is healthy.

On the plus side, the Cowboys still do have arguably the best offensive line in the league and could create lanes for anyone rushing the ball. If Murray does get hurt, Randle could immediately become a starting-level player in fantasy football.

While he would likely split touches with Lance Dunbar in this case, his upside as a handcuff makes him worth a roster spot in deeper leagues.

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