NFL Predictions Week 8: Darren Sproles and RBs That Will Dominate

The NFL is a pass heavy league, but a great running back will still take you a long way. Just because most teams use multiple backs doesn't mean that the position is any less significant.

Here, we're not looking at RB tandems, though. The tandems might do fine, but one singular running back still has room to dominate, at least for a week or two.

These backs are ones that will surely dominate a Week 8 fantasy matchup and the actual games that they are in.

Darren Sproles

There may not be a more dangerous all-around player in the NFL right now. I don't know about you, but what defensive coordinator would want to have to game plan for this guy?

He's a great rusher and a great pass catcher. When he is given an inch of breathing room, he can score. I don't like the Rams' chances at stopping him.

I can easily Sproles amassing 200 yards between rushing and receiving. That's domination to me.

Arian Foster

Foster reminded fantasy owners everywhere just why he was a No. 1 pick in drafts last week. I don't see the Colts fairing any better than the Texans did.

Without Andre Johnson in the lineup, the Texans will need to run the ball a lot. That plays right into Foster's hands.

I am expecting a reasonably close game, but Foster will be the difference maker.

Ryan Mathews

Normally, the Chiefs pass a lot. But this year, Philip Rivers is finding the opposing teams far too often. Plus, the Chiefs just intercepted the Raiders six times in Week 7.

So what's a good remedy for that? Well, how about running early and often?

Mathews, not Philip Rivers, will make the most impact on Monday night. The Chiefs will give a great effort, but the San Diego rushing attack will win the day.