Nick Chubb or James Conner: Week 8 Start 'Em Sit 'Em picks and fantasy projection

Nick Chubb and James Conner are two potential running backs to use in Week 8 Fantasy Football lineups. Analyzing their recent performances and weekly matchups will give a better idea about which one of them is a better pick. Here's how it all breaks down between the two veteran options this week.

Is Nick Chubb a good fantasy pick in Week 8?

Nick Chubb - Cleveland Browns

Nick Chubb finally made his return for the Cleveland Browns in Week 7 after missing more than a fgull calendar year with a knee injury. He was understandably eased back into action by playing in just 36% of the offensive snaps last week, but showed plenty of promise by recording 12 touches for 32 yards and a touchdown.

Chubb's workload is likely to increase as the year progresses, but considering all of the circumstances surrounding his situation this year, he is off to an excellent start. He will look to build momentum in Week 8 against a tough Baltimore Ravens rushing defense.

Is James Conner a good fantasy pick in Week 8?

James Conner - Arizona Cardinals

James Conner is having a strong 2024 Fantasy Football season with the Arizona Cardinals. He currently ranks as the overall RB13 through his first seven games and has ranked among the top 20 weekly running backs in five of them. He has also eclipsed 100 scrimmage yards in four of his games this year, incluyding in his most recent contest last week.

The veteran will look to keep things rolling in Week 8 when he plays against the Miami Dolphins. In what could be one of the highest-scoring matchups on this week's slate of games, Conner will bring some additional upside to his Week 8 fantasy outlook.

Nick Chubb or James Conner: Who should I start in Week 8 Fantasy Football?

Who Should I Start - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool

James Conner is the recommended running back to use in Week 8 Fantasy Football lineups over Nick Chubb. His established role and dependable workload are among the biggest reasons why Conner is preferred as Chubb continues to work his way back from a devastating knee injury.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that Conner will register 1.9 more fantasy points than Chubb this week in PPR scoring formats. Despite Chubb being projected to record more scrimmage yards, Conner's involvement as a receiver out of the backfield, as well as his higher probability of scoring a touchdown, make him the recommded pick this week.