NFL DFS: Ranking the Must-Play RBs for Week 8 (Main Slate)

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5. LAC J.K. Dobbins vs. New Orleans Saints
FanDuel Salary: $7,400
Saints Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 24.3 (27th of 32)
New Orleans is allowing a league-worst 5.56 yards per carry this season and has surrendered the fourth-most rushing touchdowns.
1. DEN Javonte Williams vs. Carolina Panthers
FanDuel Salary: $6,000
Panthers Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 29.9 (32nd of 32)
Williams is coming off his best performance of the season in Week 7, rushing 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in two receptions for an additional 23 yards. It doesn't get any better than a matchup against the Panthers, who have allowed the most rushing yards and the most rushing touchdowns this season.
2. SEA Kenneth Walker III vs. Buffalo Bills
FanDuel Salary: $7,800
Bills Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 25.2 (29th of 32)
In addition to its struggles stopping the run, Buffalo has allowed the second-most receptions and the second-most receiving yards to running backs — a prime spot for the versatile and explosive Walker.
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3. NYJ Breece Hall @ New England Patriots
FanDuel Salary: $7,900
Patriots Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 25.9 (31st of 32)
Hall has benefited from New York's coaching changes, recording 310 total yards (151 rushing, 159 receiving) and a touchdown over the past two weeks.
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4. SF Jordan Mason vs. Dallas Cowboys
FanDuel Salary: $8,900
Cowboys Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 25.8 (30th and 32)
Dallas allows the sixth most rushing yards per game — expect a hefty dose of Mason on Sunday Night in an injury-riddled Niners offense.
5. LAC J.K. Dobbins vs. New Orleans Saints
FanDuel Salary: $7,400
Saints Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 24.3 (27th of 32)
New Orleans is allowing a league-worst 5.56 yards per carry this season and has surrendered the fourth-most rushing touchdowns.
1. DEN Javonte Williams vs. Carolina Panthers
FanDuel Salary: $6,000
Panthers Average FanDuel Points Allowed Per Game to RBs: 29.9 (32nd of 32)
Williams is coming off his best performance of the season in Week 7, rushing 14 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in two receptions for an additional 23 yards. It doesn't get any better than a matchup against the Panthers, who have allowed the most rushing yards and the most rushing touchdowns this season.

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