11 Running Backs to Trade: Week 8 (Fantasy Football)

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Players to Buy

Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)

Two straight smash spots (122 yards last week) with the Bears and Bengals up next. Lamar Jackson‘s post-bye return lifts TD equity and red-zone volume. Baltimore’s offense is trending back toward balanced power running — Henry’s the easiest veteran RB buy on the market.

James Cook (RB – BUF)

Sean McDermott admitted Cook’s role will “change” post-bye after a puzzling Week 6 usage dip. With Ty Johnson merely a placeholder and the Bills’ passing weapons dinged up, Cook should reclaim his receiving work. Top-20 ROS RB upside on a bye-week discount.

Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)

Top-12 in rushing success rate, 19 touches for 116 yards and a TD in Week 7. Two cupcake matchups (DEN revenge game, then ARI) before the bye make him a priority short-term buy.

RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)

Explosive dual-threat back who scored through the air. If the Cowboys tilt this into a shootout, Harvey’s receiving upside plays. Denver’s upcoming slate (DAL, HOU, LV) offers multiple flex starts. Sneaky PPR buy before usage stabilizes.

Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)

Back healthy, double-TD performance, elite grades (PFF’s #2 RB). Green Bay owns one of the easiest RB schedules ROS. Lock in RB1 production; stash Emanuel Wilson as insurance.

Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)

Touch-based RBs attached to chaos are perfect buy-lows. Still dominates snaps when healthy and could get traded to a contender. Bengals up next is the perfect get-right spot. Trade for before movement rumors escalate.

Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – SF)

If available via Washington or dynasty leagues, Robinson’s the exact workhorse profile you want: physical runner in a top 3 SOS environment for RBs. Commanders’ offense can support RB1-type outputs when game script holds.

Players to Sell

Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAX)

Third straight dud (8-44), declining snaps (54%) and tough schedule ahead. Bhayshul Tuten‘s role growing, and post-bye matchups are ugly (LV, HOU, LAC). Efficiency collapse makes him a clear sell-high if managers still view him as RB1.

Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)

Six carries for 18 yards; only fantasy salvage via checkdowns. Titans offense is broken, and Tyjae Spears is cutting into volume. The illusion of dual-back value is gone. Sell before this becomes an RB3 committee.

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE)

Season-best outing but unsustainable usage spike (77% snaps). Faces Cleveland next then a tough stretch (ATL, TB, NYJ). Patriots want to rotate rookies eventually; take the points and sell high.

Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)

RB32 despite RB16 expected rank; 14 touches for 29 yards on 85% snaps. He’s cooked behind a hurt OL and stuck on a stagnant offense. Kendre Miller‘s injury doesn’t fix the efficiency. Move now before the schedule (TB, LAR, CAR) tightens.