Jahmyr Gibbs isn’t just an RB1, he’s basically on his own planet right now. Seriously, the guy is so far above everyone else in the running back rankings it’s wild, completely unthreatened in Detroit and always getting touches over Sione Vaki. And get this: he’s leading ALL NFL running backs in targets per game. That’s not just good, that’s fantasy gold.
Who’s Heating Up and Who’s Coming Back Strong
Breece Hall is back in action this week and slotted as a clear RB1. Even though Braelon Allen has been solid, Hall is expected to take back a huge two-thirds of the rushing work. Plus, the Raiders have a bottom-10 run defense, so get ready for the Jets’ offense to go off. Then there’s Josh Jacobs, who took 11 of 17 rushing attempts in his Week 7 return. Expect that number to keep climbing, probably over 70% of the team’s carries. D’Andre Swift, even with a slightly lower ranking, still has a super high ceiling, especially with how dynamic Chicago’s offense can be. He’s had at least 14 rushing attempts in any game and a whopping 43 over his last two. If Kyle Monangai stays out, Swift’s ranking is only going to shoot up. Rhamondre Stevenson had a rough Week 7 thanks to a terrible game script, but he was averaging 16.3 rushing attempts per game from Weeks 4-6. He’s an impressive 8th in PFF rushing grade, and the Patriots are set to take the lead in their next game, which means a run-heavy script is coming. Get ready for Stevenson to feast.
The Bench Warmers and That Sleeper Pick
Alright, let’s talk about the guys you might want to fade. JK Dobbins is straight-up one of the unhappiest running backs out there. Why? Because Jonah Coleman is back and absolutely eating into his workload. Last week, Coleman led the team with 9 rushing attempts compared to Dobbins’ measly 6. That’s a huge shift, and it’s not looking good for Dobbins’ volume. TreVeyon Henderson has only seen 13 rushing attempts over his last three games, and Corey Kiner has actually outrushed him in that span, making Henderson barely an RB2. You gotta be careful there.
But here’s a curveball for your Sleeper of the Week: Seth McGowan. Look, the matchup is brutal, no sugarcoating it. The Jaguars are the NFL’s best team in EPA per Rush Allowed. But I’m taking the risk. There are whispers that the Colts might sit Jonathan Taylor this Sunday if a trade becomes super likely, or at least limit his workload. If that happens, McGowan could easily lead the Colts in rushing attempts. The volume alone makes this noteworthy, even against a tough defense. Sometimes you just gotta swing for the fences, right?
Looking Ahead for Your Lineup
So, what are we seeing for Week 8? Bijan Robinson is projected for a monster 24.5 attempts and 125.0 rushing yards. And our boy Jahmyr Gibbs is still crushing it with projections of 8.9 targets, 7.1 receptions, and a massive 72.4% chance for an anytime touchdown. Get those lineups locked in, folks. It’s gonna be a wild one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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