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16. Cedric Benson (Cincinnati Bengals) vs. Miami

With just 70 yards and a fumble on 20 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, he has now had two bad games in his last three. He’s still the starter in Cincinnati and has had some big games this year, so there’s a very strong chance he can bounce back in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins shut down Rashard Mendenhall last week so it won’t be a cakewalk for Benson. Consider him an RB2 this week.
Point Projection: 13 points

17. Knowshon Moreno (Denver Broncos) @ San Francisco

In his second game back from injury, Moreno found the end zone twice on three catches for 47 yards. He added 53 yards on 14 carries, and proved that he can be as effective as he was the first two weeks of the season before his inury. He’s a very solid fantasy start in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers and despite missing three weeks, he still has four touchdowns this season which is more than many of the top ranked fantasy backs. Don’t be ashamed to have Moreno in your lineup, even as an RB2.
Point Projection: 12 points

18. Felix Jones (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Jacksonville

The Cowboys were playing from behind all game against the New York Giants, so Jones was held to just nine carries. He managed 35 yards and added 27 yards on three receptions. With quarterback Tony Romo out for a while, the Cowboys will have to lean on Jones in order to protect new starter Jon Kitna. This could give him more opportunities, but with Kitna under center defenses may be able to key on Jones and Marion Barber. This week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars could be key in Jones’ success, because if he can establish himself as an effective starter he can have immense fantasy value for the rest of the season. He should have no problem getting off on the right foot against a Jaguars defense that has allowed 10 rushing touchdowns this year.
Point Projection 11 points

19. Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills) @ Kansas City

Jackson had a team-high 23 carries for 73 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens—pretty solid production running behind a bad offensive line against a very good run defense. C.J. Spiller had just seven carries, so Jackson has cemented himself as the starter and should get around 20 carries a game. Given the fact that the Bills are usually behind in games, he won’t be able to produce to much, but he will be a very good flex option for the rest of the season. It doesn’t get any easier for Jackson this week however, as the Chiefs actually have better numbers against the run than the Ravens do. The Chiefs are allowing less than 90 rushing yards per game. Still, Jackson should be able to put up some yards and if he’s lucky, get himself a score this week.
Point Projection: 10 points

20. Jahvid Best (Detroit Lions) vs. Washington

Best fortunately had a week to rest his turf toe, so hopefully he can start to get back on track after four straight bad weeks. He hasn’t produced 67 yards rushing since or scored a touchdown since Week 2, so you’d be hard pressed to rely on him as much more as a flex play this week. He gets a Washington Redskin defense that is allowing 114 YPG on the ground, so maybe he can finally find some running room.
Point Projection: 9 points

21. Shonn Greene (New York Jets) vs. Green Bay

Sure it’s been a disappointing season for fantasy owners who drafted Greene in the first round expecting a breakout season. Still, despite the resurgence of LaDainian Tomlinson, Greene has put up some solid numbers the past few weeks. While you can’t really consider him much more than a good flex option right now, a good week against a bad run defense could result in some good numbers.
Point Projection: 9 points

22. Justin Forsett (Seattle Seahawks) @ Oakland

It appears that Marshawn Lynch is now the featured back in Seattle as he had 24 carries this week while Forsett had just nine. He again did a lot with his carries, getting 41 yards while also adding 31 receiving yards. The poor guy has a 4.6 YPC average, but the Seahawks just do not trust him as an every down back for some reason, which will keep his fantasy value to a minimum. The Raiders are allowing 5.0 YPC and 138.9 YPG to opposing runners, so even if Forsett gets 10-13 touches, he should be able to make the most of it as a low-end RB2 for your team in Week 8.
Point Projection: 9 points

23. LeGarrette Blount (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) @ Arizona

A week after being inactive, Blount had his first big game in the NFL, running for 72 yards and a game-high and career-high 11 carries. Bucs fans and fantasy owners alike have been waiting for someone to step up and take over for the ineffective Cadillac Williams, and it looks like Blount will be that guy. Go out and grab him and hope he can build on his solid performance in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. The Bucs are no joke right now, and they should turn to the young back to help lead them to more victories.
Point Projection: 9 points

24. Ricky Williams (Miami Dolphins) @ Cincinnati

Williams had 48 yards on 11 carries, two more carries than Ronnie Brown, and he has been the more effective back the past few weeks. Still, neither back has been good this year and until one of them shows something, you can’t really rely on them. The Dolphins have a good matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this week, and could put up some decent points, but you can rely on him as more of a flex option if anything at this point. He has just one touchdown this year and has been very inconsistent.
Point Projection: 8 points

25. Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) @ Cincinnati

Brown was the latest victim of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, running for just 14 yards on nine carries Sunday. Brown is struggling this year in general, and Ricky Williams put up 48 yards on just 11 carries, so he has outperformed him for a few weeks this season. Neither back has really produced this year and Brown has just one touchdown this year that came back in Week 1. Until you see something big out of either one of them you’re going to have temper expectations. The Cincinnati Bengals are very beatable on the ground, so Brown owners can hold out hope that he can make an impact this week.
Point Projection: 8 points

26. Ryan Mathews (San Diego Chargers) vs. Tennessee

Mathews had just eight carries for 15 and two catches for seven yards to continue what has been a very rocky season for the rookie. The Chargers couldn’t commit to the run this game as they were attempting a comeback for much of the second half. Mike Tolbert again got in the end zone and continues to take goal line carries away from Mathews, so his value is pretty low right now. Mathews’ biggest game as a runner came in Week 1 when he ran for a whopping 78 yards…so needless to say, you can’t rely on him as more than a flex option right now until he shows he has what it takes to put up some points.
Point Projection: 8 points

27. BenJarvus Green-Ellis (New England Patriots) vs. Minnesota

Green-Ellis extended his touchdown streak to four straight games as he ran for 24 yards on a team-high 11 carries. He’s not going to break off 100 yard games left and right (closest he’s been this year was 98 yards in Week 3 against the Bills), but he has become a very important part of this Patriots offense and is a very, very good flex option right now. Danny Woodhead is here to play the role of Kevin Faulk, but it’s Green-Ellis who has resembled the every down back. The Vikings aren’t the dominating run defense they were in 2009, but they are holding opposing runners to less than 100 YPG. Still, he remains a solid flex option for Week 8.
Point Projection: 8 points

28. Mike Hart (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Houston

Hart has looked solid in limited action the past two weeks, and with Joseph Addai likely out and Donald Brown attempting to return from a hamstring injury, Hart could be worth a look in your flex spot as someone who can take advantage of the Houston Texans, who have let up some big fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. If both Addai and Brown are out, then Hart gets a big boost and would be considered a must start. Keep an eye on this situation.
Point Projection: 8 points

29. Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Houston

Brown has been nursing a hamstring injury the past four weeks, abut he is expected to play this week against the Houston Texans. With Joseph Addai likely out, Brown will have to try and step up while likely splitting carries with Mike Hart. Opposing running backs averaging 19.3 fantasy points per game against the Texans, so if Brown’s healthy and Addai is definitely out, he’s worth a look in your flex spot.  **QUESTIONABLE - FULLY PRACTICED ON SATURDAY AND IS EXPECTED TO PLAY**
Point Projection: 7 points

30. Brandon Jackson (Green Bay Packers) @ New York Jets

Jackson found the end zone for the first time since Week 2, and had 58 yards on the ground and 46 yards through the air. After fullback John Kuhn was the more effective back for a few weeks, Jackson has taken over the past three weeks and remains a solid flex play at the moment. Unfortunately, Jackson has to face a Jets offense that is holding opposing running backs to an average of just 6.8 fantasy points against them per game, good for first overall. The Jets have allowed backs to score just one touchdown all season, so Jackson isn’t a very safe start this week.
Point Projection: 7 points