The fantasy football Week 8 schedule is coming and sleepers, free agents and waiver options include Alfred Blue, Darren McFadden, Stefon Diggs, Chris Polk, Eric Ebron, Antonio Andrews, Theo Riddick, Khiry Robinson, Christine Michael, Robert Woods, Dion Lewis, Brandon LaFell, Allen Hurns and Derek Carr heading into the weekend.
The running back position has some injuries going on around the league, as Arian Foster was lost for the season and Joseph Randle was banged up on Sunday. Randle is dealing with a back injury and Foster is out with an Achilles and that makes their backups starters now. The Cowboys had Darren McFadden go off on Sunday and he is worth picking up, while Christine Michael could be an option in deeper leagues. McFadden will likely get more carries after putting up over 100 yards on the Giants on Sunday after taking over for Randle.
Foster went down late in a blowout against the Dolphins and now he will be out for the season and that makes Alfred Blue the main starter. Blue took things over when Foster missed time with a groin injury earlier in the season and now he is poised to start again. Chris Polk also could get some work, but Blue likely will get the bulk of things now that Foster is out. Blue had his best game in Week 3 with 139 yards against Tampa Bay and he comes in with 234 yards on the season and one touchdown.
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McFadden had 152 yards on the ground with a touchdown in the game against the Giants and now the Cowboys head into Week 8 against the Seahawks. That is a tough matchup, but Jason Garrett said that McFadden has "earned" more carries and should be the starter for Week 8 for fantasy owners. Antonio Andrews is a solid pickup option for owners, as he led the Titans in rushing in week 7. Andrews had 57 yards against the Falcons and he could be a good option in deeper leagues. Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt said that Andrews "deserves" more carries with how he has played.
Stefon Diggs has been great in his three games this season for the Vikings and he has pushed his way into the starting lineup. Diggs had six catches for 108 yards and a touchdown against the Lions in Week 7 and now he has at least six catches for 85 yards in each of his three games this season. Diggs has gone over 100 yards in each of the last two games and he is a strong pickup option for this week.
Khiry Robinson had two touchdowns this week and he is a solid option in deeper leagues and for anyone with Mark Ingram, as he can be a solid handcuff. Robinson had 28 yards rushing and now has four touchdowns this season. Eric Ebron bounced back this week and had five catches for 89 yards and a touchdown as he came back from an injury. Dion Lewis was inactive this week for the Pats, but once he comes back, he is expected to start again, as he has been the best running back for the team this season.