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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 8

By Frankie Licausi

Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Nfl Indianapolis Colts At Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) tackles Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Nfl Indianapolis Colts At Tennessee Titans /
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Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys
Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (left) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) react after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Ezekiel Elliot & Tony Pollard, RBs, Dallas Cowboys (vs. CHI)

The Cowboys hardly needed Dak Prescott in his return in Week 7, as they shredded the Detroit Lions on the ground all game long. Both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard had over 50 yards rushing, with Pollard having the yard advantage despite seeing three fewer carries than Elliott. This rejuvenated rushing attack may continue their dominance in Week 8.

The Chicago Bears run defense has been subpar at best. They’re allowing the second-most rushing yards a game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Dallas could have been easing Prescott back into the fold with a run-heavy game plan, but if it was working, they very well could stick with it again this week. If Dallas’ offense continues to work through the run game, both backs are startable this week, especially if they continue to see near-even work.

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