NFL Week 8 Predictions: Which RBs Will Eclipse 100 Yards Rushing?

Over the last month in the pass-happy NFL, we've actually had seven or more 100-yard performances from running backs each week.

I was a little surprised, too. 

Maybe the ground game is more of an integral part of team's offensive game plans than we initially thought?

With a slew of top-tier feature backs returning from the bye in Week 8, which guys will turn in 100-yard games?

Ryan Torain 

The Redskins will be without Santana Moss for 5-7 weeks and Tim Hightower's torn ACL has ended his season. 

Get ready for a heavy dosage of Ryan Torain, Bills fans. 

Buffalo is surrendering nearly 136 yards on the ground per game and with the limitations on offense, Torain is one of the last proven commodities for Mike Shanahan. 

John Beck hasn't been awful, but without Moss and tackle Trent Williams, you have to believe Torain will receive more than 20 carries, which should yield a 100-plus yard day for him against the Bills.

Adrian Peterson

The Vikings like what they saw from Christian Ponder in his first start, although he only completed 13 passes. 

He made plays outside the pocket and found open receivers down field. 

Having said that, against the Panthers 29th ranked run defense, Adrian Peterson will be let loose. 

AP exploded for 175 yards on 24 carries against the Packers last week. 

Expect a similar amount of carries, if not more in Week 8. 

Look out.

DeMarco Murray

I know the overwhelming majority thinks Murray's 253-yard outburst against the Rams was an aberration, and while I agree that he won't eclipse the 200-yard mark, I see him getting to that 100-yard plateau against an Eagles run defense I still don't totally trust. 

They were stout against the Redskins two weeks ago, but they'll have to account for much more when defending the Cowboys offense and won't be able to zone in on Murray in the running game. 

Dallas knows it has an underrated back who can make plays if he gets enough carries.

Frank Gore

The Browns run defense is middle-of-the-pack right now, ranked 19th, giving up 119 rushing yards per contest. 

San Francisco has made running the football its trademark, and its young offensive line is creating some major holes for this talented runner. 

Right now, the 49ers are sixth in the NFL in rushing at nearly 132 yards a game.

Kendall Hunter has been outstanding spelling Gore, but the former Pro-Bowler should have no problem getting enough touches to get to 100 yards.