What a bad week it was for running backs as ineffective play and injuries have many fantasy owners feeling beat-up and bruised coming into week eight. To help you fight your way though the bye weeks, I have an extended listed of running backs to keep an eye on for this week and future weeks. More Wk 8 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D | DL | LB | DB | Waivers | Start/Sit | Running Backs Ben Tate - T ...

DeMarco Murray vs Eagles - A hot name off the waiver wire turned fantasy gold, as rookie running back DeMarco Murray broke the Cowboys single game rushing record in his first game as a feature back. Sure, Murray's stats were helped by a 91-yard touchdown score at the start of the game, but if you look at his rushing numbers after that touchdown he still posted over 160 yards on 24 carries. Audio: DeMarco Mu ...

Chris Johnson vs Colts - The only reason I have Chris Johnson ranked as high as a RB-2 this week is because he's playing against a winless Colts team that gave up 62 points last week. If not for that, and the bye weeks, Johnson would likely be a regular on our sit'em section, as he's been a horrible disappointment and continues to throw his teammates under the buss (please read article by Titans' beat-write ...

With DeAngelo Williams set to hit free agency, it looks like Jonathan Stewart will finally get the starting job for the Panthers to begin the year. Sadly, the Panthers have fallen a long way from where they were in Stewart's rookie season, when they were riding high atop the NFC South. Because of Stewart's continued health problems over his first three seasons, it seems the hype or love in fantasy circles h ...