Fantasy football Week 8 RB preview: Josh Jacobs eyes breakout as backfield committees create headaches — SkimNews
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- Josh Jacobs returned with a strong Fantasy debut and is projected to reclaim a workhorse role in Week 8 against the Panthers, who allow opposing backs a league-worst 5.21 yards per carry and the second-most fantasy points at the position.
- Zach Charbonnet’s return came a week early, and he is projected to play in Week 8, with the preview advising caution; Emanuel Wilson’s success against the Chiefs supports a flex of both Bears backs, though neither is a top-24 back.
- Breece Hall and Kyle Monangai are both flagged as Week 8 return candidates for the Bears; the preview says their possible returns could muddy the committee, and its full-committee scenario ranks both behind Jacobs, with Monangai facing Seattle’s defense that shut down Kenneth Walker.
- Kenneth Walker leads the NFL in yards per carry but averaged only 2.57 against Seattle, leading the preview to advise against starting any running backs there unless a lot of catches are expected.
- Saquon Barkley had only 28% of the Eagles’ rush attempts in Week 7, which the preview identifies as clear evidence that he is not healthy.
- Ashton Jeanty has a 17.3% target share, third among running backs behind Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs, and the preview credits that involvement with saving his Fantasy season.
Why it matters: For Jacobs managers, the Week 8 case is concrete: the Panthers have allowed 5.21 yards per carry and the second-most fantasy points to opposing backs, supporting a solid RB2 projection with top-10 upside. Chicago managers face a less settled board, with Breece Hall and Kyle Monangai tracked as return candidates and Seattle’s defense holding Walker to 2.57 YPC.
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