NFL Fantasy Football 2011: Steven Jackson and the Top 10 Week 8 Point Leaders

The 2011-12 NFL Season has been a spectacular one so far, with stars such as RB Steven Jackson and RB Adrian Peterson continuing their dominance, while underdogs and newcomers begin to make a name for themselves, such as the Buffalo Bills defense and QB Cam Newton.

With an exciting Week 9 ahead, there are many interesting matchups to prepare for, such as the Giants vs. Patriots, Packers vs. Chargers, Ravens vs. Steelers, and Bears vs. Eagles.  Be sure to take a look at the top point earners of Week 8, because there is a very good chance that they will repeat their impressive performances once again this week.

Take a look at the Top 10 Fantasy Football point earners of Week 8.

QB Eli Manning: 21 Points

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 218 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 124 

Week 8 Stats: vs. Miami Dolphins - Completed 31 of 45 attempted passes for 349 yards, two touchdowns, a 68.9 completion percentage and a 106.6 QB Rating

Season Stats: Completed 156 of 241 attempted passes for 2,127 yards, 13 touchdowns, five interceptions, a 64.7 completion percentage and a 102.1 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: @ New England Patriots (5-2)

Buffalo Bills Defense: 23 Points

Wins: Five

Losses: Two

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 57

Passing Defense: Allows 265.9 Passing Yards Per Game (24th overall)

Rushing Defense: Allows 120.0 Rushing Yards Per Game (20th overall)

Week 9 Opponent: vs. New York Jets (4-3)

QB Cam Newton: 24 Points

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 248 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 184

Week 8 Stats: vs. Minnesota Vikings - Completed 22 of 35 attempted passes for 290 yards, three touchdowns, a 62.9 completion percentage and a 117.6 QB Rating

Season Stats: Completed 174 of 287 attempted passes for 2,393 yards, 11 touchdowns, nine interceptions, a 60.6 completion percentage and a 87.1 QB Rating 

Week 9 Opponent: BYE

QB Matthew Stafford: 24 Points

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 232 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 153 

Week 8 Stats: @ Denver Broncos - Completed 21 of 30 attempted passes for 267 yards, three touchdowns, a 70.0 completion percentage and a 130.8 QB Rating

Season Stats: Completed 183 of 299 attempted passes for 2,179 yards, 19 touchdowns, four interceptions, a 61.2 completion percentage and a 99.1 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: BYE

QB Michael Vick: 24 Points

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 215 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 133

Week 8 Stats: vs. Dallas Cowboys - Completed 21 of 28 attempted passes for 279 yards, two touchdowns, a 75.0 completion percentage and a 129.9 QB Rating

Season Stats: Completed 144 of 228 attempted passes for 1,852 yards, 11 touchdowns, eight interceptions, a 63.2 completion percentage and a 90.0 QB Rating

Week 9 Opponent: vs. Chicago Bears (4-3)

RB Ray Rice: 27 Points

Height: 5'8''

Weight: 212 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 121

Week 8 Stats: vs. Arizona Cardinals - 18 rushing attempts for 63 yards and three touchdowns; made seven receptions for 36 yards.

Season Stats: Made 115 rushing attempts for 489 yards and five touchdowns; 33 receptions for 373 yards and two touchdowns

Week 9 Opponent: @ Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)

RB Adrian Peterson: 27 Points

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 217 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 146

Week 8 Stats: @ Carolina Panthers - Attempted 21 rushes for 86 yards and one touchdown; Made five receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown

Season Stats: Attempted 167 rushes for 798 yards and nine touchdowns; Made 16 receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown

Week 9 Opponent: BYE

Detroit Lions Defense: 28 Points

Wins: Six

Losses: Two

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 91

Passing Defense: Allows 193.6 Passing Yards Per Game (6th Overall)

Rushing Defense: Allows 137.6 Rushing Yards Per Game (30th Overall) 

Week 9 Opponent: BYE

RB Steven Jackson: 30 Points

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 240 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 78

Week 8 Stats: vs. New Orleans Saints - Attempted 25 rushes for 159 yards and two touchdowns; Made four receptions for 32 yards

Season Stats: Attempted 84 rushes for 449 yards and four touchdowns; Made 16 receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown

Week 9 Opponent: @ Arizona Cardinals (1-6)

RB LeSean McCoy: 31 Points

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 208 pounds

Total Fantasy Points For Season: 143

Week 8 Stats: vs. Dallas Cowboys - Attempted 30 rushes for 185 yards and two touchdowns; Made two receptions for 15 yards

Season Stats: Attempted 135 rushes for 754 yards and eight touchdowns; Made 23 receptions for 138 yards and two touchdowns

Week 9 Opponent: vs. Chicago Bears (4-3)