Week 8 Running Back Tiers

Breaking down this week's running back tiers to help guide your starting lineup decisions.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 8 Running Back Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 10/29/2026

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STRONG RB1

Jahmyr Gibbs (vs MIN)
Ken Walker III (at DEN)
Bijan Robinson (at TB)

HIGH FLOOR RB1

Javonte Williams (vs ARI)
James Cook III (vs BAL)
Jaylen Warren (vs CLE)
Bucky Irving (vs ATL)
Kyren Williams (vs LAC)

HIGH CEILING RB1

Derrick Henry (at BUF)
Chase Brown (vs TEN)

HIGH CEILING RB2

Bhayshul Tuten (vs IND)
Breece Hall (vs LV) **Monitor Status**
Rhamondre Stevenson (at MIA)

HIGH FLOOR RB2

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