Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings: Running Back

Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 8 2011 fantasy football running back rankings.

1. Arian Foster vs. Jacksonville

He’s averaging 171.3 total yards over the past four games.

2. Adrian Peterson at Carolina

Panthers are giving up 133.4 yards per game. Peterson is averaging 101.7 yards with eight touchdowns.

3. Ray Rice vs. Arizona

The Cardinals have already allowed eight rushing touchdowns.

4. DeMarco Murray at Philadelphia

Eagles are giving up 123.8 rushing ypg. Expect another strong performance from the rookie.

5. LeSean McCoy vs. Dallas

Shady is averaging 115.3 total yards and 1.3 touchdowns per game. He’ll test the No. 1 run defense.

6. Chris Johnson vs. Indianapolis

Has a dream matchup, but the RB formerly known as CJ2K just hasn’t got on track.

7. Ryan Mathews at Kansas City

Quiet last week, but should go off against KC’s 25th-ranked run defense (125.5 ypg allowed).

8. Frank Gore vs. Cleveland

Averaging 142.7 total yards and a touchdown in his past three games.

9. Fred Jackson vs. Washington

Jackson is averaging 146.7 total yards and a TD per game. 

10. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Miami

Bradshaw is averaging 101.1 total yards and a TD in his past four games.

11. Maurice Jones-Drew at Houston

Quietly keeps putting up solid numbers week-to-week.

12. Darren Sproles at St. Louis

The Rams are dead last with 183.8 rushing yards allowed per game. Sproles is averaging 97.8 total yards in his past four games.

13. Ryan Torain at Buffalo

Can I trust Shanahan again? Hightower is out and the Bills are allowing 135.7 ypg on the ground. 

14. Steven Jackson vs. New Orleans

Averaging 99.0 total yards in his past two games. Saints are giving up 115.7 rushing ypg.

15. Rashard Mendenhall vs. New England

Which Mendenhall will show up? Pats are allowing 4.4 ypc if Big Ben can keep the Steelers in it.

16. Jackie Battle vs. San Diego

The Chargers are giving up 121.7 rushing ypg. Battle is averaging 108.0 total yards in his past two games.

17.  Mike Tolbert @ Kansas City

He’s a little nicked up, but should be able to go. He’s hit or miss, but the TD threat is always there.

18. Daniel Thomas at New York Giants

The G-Men have allowed 127.7 rushing ypg.

19. Bernard Scott at Seattle

Scott gets the chance to run the show with Cedric Benson out.

20. Knowshon Moreno vs. Detroit

The Lions are giving up 129.4 rushing ypg. Moreno gets his shot with McGahee likely out.

21. BenJarvus Green-Ellis at Pittsburgh

Tough draw but Brady opens things up for The Firm.

22. Maurice Morris at Denver

The Broncos are giving up 118.5 rushing ypg.

23. Pierre Thomas @ St. Louis

Should have a nice day if Mark Ingram doesn't go against the brutal Rams run defense.

 

24. Jonathan Stewart vs. Minnesota

Sharing the load with D-Will, but has been the more effective player most weeks.

25. Delone Carter @ Tennessee

Carter was the lone bright spot in Indy's thumping on Sunday Night Football.

26. Montario Hardesty @ San Francisco

Niners are giving up just 74.7 rushing ypg.

27. Brandon Jacobs vs. Miami

His knee should be good to go. He could steal a TD or two from Bradshaw vs. struggling Dolphins.

28. DeAngelo Williams vs. Minnesota

Always a threat to break one.

29. Marshawn Lynch vs. Cincinnati

Left many in a bind last week. Cincy is only allowing 89.5 rushing ypg.

30. Alphonso Smith @ Baltimore

 Likely playing for Beanie, but has a real tough draw against the Ravens.
 

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