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Fantasy Football: 10 Running Backs to Target on the Waiver Wire
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Fantasy Football: 10 Running Backs to Target on the Waiver Wire

(Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

(Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Several major injuries (and players returning from injuries) are rocking NFL and fantasy football rosters in Week 8.

At quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa (27%) is expected to return after recovering from his concussion. In Cleveland, the Browns are expected to turn the offense over to Jameis Winston (1%) after losing Deshuan Watson to an Achilles tendon injury. Drake Maye (14%) is also worth a look at the QB.

At wide receiver, Jauan Jennings (46%) will be a popular target this week after the 49ers lost Brandon Aiyuk to a torn ACL. Elsewhere at the position, Romeo Doubs (37%) has turned heads with back-to-back big games.

At tight end, Hunter Henry (28%) and Taysom Hill (21%) will be among the top targets to consider on the waiver wire ahead of Week 8.

Today, however, we will focus on the running back position. We’ve put together a short list of ten running backs to consider on fantasy football waivers this week.

Fantasy Football Running Back Waiver Wire Targets

1. R.B Ray Davis (15%): Even with James Cook back in the lineup, Davis still scored five runs and a target, turning those touches into 41 rushing yards, a touchdown and a one-yard reception. He won’t reach the end zone every week, but Davis offers flexibility even when Cook is healthy.

2. R.B Tyler Goodson (10%): It remains to be seen whether Jonathan Taylor (ankle) can return this week. In his absence Sunday, it was Goodson, not Trey Sermon, who led the Colts’ backfield with 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.

3. R.B Alexander Mattison (43%): Mattison dominated the Raiders’ backfield on Sunday, converting 26 touches into 123 yards.

4. R.B Jaylen Warren (46%): Najee Harris is still The Mann in Pittsburgh, but Warren scored 12 runs and three targets in Week 7. He is worth flexible consideration in a shared backfield.

5. R.B Tyrone Tracy (48%): Even with Devin Singletary back in the lineup, Tracy remained an important part of New York’s offense. The flow of the game didn’t allow the Giants much offense, but Tracy had one more carries (six to five) and two more targets (three to one) than Singletary on Sunday.

6. R.B Sean Tucker (11%): Rachaad White is back and Bucky Irving remains the RB1b, but there is still a role for Tucker in the backfield. On Monday, he got five carries and two targets.

7. R.B Kendre Miller (8%): ​​The Saints couldn’t get anything going against Denver’s defense TNFbut Miller had six carries (compared to Alvin Kamara’s seven) and three targets (compared to Kamara’s seven). Kamara is obviously still the star in New Orleans, but Miller could have value in his own right in the future.

8. R.B D’Ernest Johnson (15%): Tank Bigsby (69%) is currently dominating, but there is still a role for Johnson. He got nine carries and four targets this week.

9. R.B Trey Benson (18%): Benson is a claim-and-stash option in case James Conner is sidelined at some point this season.

10.RB Blake Corum (18%): Similar to Benson, Corum is a valuable handcuff behind Kyren Williams.

Bonus RBs: Nick Chubb (83%), Tank Bigsby (69%), Jonathon Brooks (60%), Bucky Irving (66%) and Tyler Allgeier (54%) are already on the roster in most leagues, but check again , to be sure, are not yet available in your league.

Roster percentages for players listed in this article were obtained from ESPN. For more fantasy coverage, check out our fantasy football hub.

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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Fantasy Football: 10 Running Backs to Target on the Waiver Wire

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