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Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Coleman vs. Knight
Which running back offers higher fantasy value for Week 8 waiver claims?
In brief
Which running back offers higher fantasy value for Week 8 waiver claims? Jonah Coleman presents higher ceiling than Bam Knight despite tougher matchup, with expanding volume in Denver's run-heavy offense. Originally reported by Fantasy Sports On SI.
Waiver Wire Heating Up
The waiver wire is heating up entering week 8 as players navigate injuries and roster holes that could hamper production among lineups.
Week 8 Matchups
Coleman faces the Kansas City Chiefs while Knight takes on the Dallas Cowboys in week 8.
The Case For Jonah Coleman
Coleman takes a notable chunk of denver’s backfield workload in his rookie season with efficient production after a four-game absence.
Week 7 Performance
Coleman led the team with nine carries in week 7, racking up 54 rushing yards and two catches for 15 yards.
Coleman's Depth Chart
Coleman is listed as rb1 on denver’s depth chart for week 8 with sean payton likely to lean on a rushing attack that dominated against arizona.
The Case Against Coleman
Coleman has only two games under his belt with a tough matchup against the no. 2 scoring defense in the nfl this season.
The Case For Bam Knight
Knight has outperformed allgeier with similar touches, averaging 6.1 yards per carry over the past two games.
Knight's Matchup
The cowboys enter week 8 ranked 31st against the run defensively, which could bode well for knight’s case as a flex play.
The Case Against Knight
Knight’s fantasy value relies on jeremiyah love’s status, who missed each of the last two games due to a nagging ankle issue.
The Verdict
Coleman presents a far higher ceiling despite a tough matchup against kansas city’s defense with volume that will continue to expand during the remainder of the season.
The essence
Jonah Coleman presents higher ceiling than Bam Knight despite tougher matchup, with expanding volume in Denver's run-heavy offense.
