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Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings – Running Backs

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Christian McCaffrey
To differentiate between all the “Start ‘Ems” on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy RB rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a Traditional scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com’s projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 12/21/2024 11:40:59 PM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Bears)- 25 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Lions are very poor against the run, so Jahmyr Gibbs will rebound, especially with David Montgomery out.

  2. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (at Redskins)- 23 Points
    120 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Saquon Barkley dominated the Redskins in the first matchup.

  3. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (vs. Saints)- 21 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 2 TDs.
    The Saints have struggled against the run for most of the year.

  4. James Conner, RB, Cardinals (at Panthers)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Carolina is horrible against the run.

  5. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Giants)- 17 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Giants have quietly gotten better against the run since losing Dexter Lawrence, but Bijan Robinson is matchup-proof anyway.

  6. James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Patriots)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    New England is horrible against the run.

  7. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 16 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bucky Irving looked very healthy out of nowhere, and now he has a terrific matchup.

  8. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (at Jets)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Jets have been poor against the run for most of the year.

  9. Joe Mixon, RB, Texans (at Chiefs)- 16 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Joe Mixon has another difficult matchup this week.

  10. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 15 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Chase Brown will continue to handle insane volume.

  11. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (vs. Steelers)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Not the most ideal matchup, but Derrick Henry can have a solid bounce-back performance.

  12. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (vs. 49ers)- 14 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    De’Von Achane will continue to do most of his work through the air.

  13. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (vs. Cardinals)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Chuba Hubbard figures to have more success running on the Cardinals this week.

  14. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (at Colts)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Tony Pollard should continue to run well in this matchup.

  15. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (at Seahawks)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Seahawks are usually strong against the run, but they were leaky against the Packers.

  16. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (at Bengals)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jerome Ford will project well if given most of the workload.

  17. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (vs. Texans)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Isiah Pacheco projects very well against the Texans.

  18. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (vs. Titans)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jonathan Taylor has a tough matchup, but he’ll be looking to redeem himself.

  19. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (vs. Rams)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Breece Hall is in a tougher spot this week.

  20. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (vs. Vikings)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Status unknown.

  21. Patrick Taylor, RB, 49ers (at Dolphins)- 12 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.


  22. Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 12 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    You can’t trust Denver’s running game at all.

  23. Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars (at Raiders)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Raiders are better against the run than the pass.

  24. Brian Robinson, RB, Redskins (vs. Eagles)- 12 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    It’s much tougher to run on the Eagles.

  25. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (vs. Vikings)- 12 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Vikings are excellent against the run.

  26. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (at Bills)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Rhamondre Stevenson has a poor outlook in this game.

  27. Gus Edwards, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 10 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    A tough matchup for a terrible player.

  28. Najee Harris, RB, Steelers (at Ravens)- 10 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Najee Harris won’t get anything on the ground against the Ravens.

  29. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 9 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Rachaad White is still getting some work, but Bucky Irving is the running back to own.

  30. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (vs. Lions)- 8 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Detroit is stellar against the run.

  31. Roschon Johnson, RB, Bears (vs. Lions)- 8 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.


  32. Rico Dowdle, RB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 8 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Rico Dowdle as a much tougher matchup this week.

  33. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (at Falcons)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Falcons are better against the run than the pass.

  34. Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (at Packers)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Kendre Miller can be used if Alvin Kamara is out, but the matchup is tough.

  35. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (at Ravens)- 7 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Might be the better option because of his receiving ability.

  36. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (at Raiders)- 6 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Travis Etienne is a solid PPR option.

  37. Alexander Mattison, RB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 6 Points
    60 Rushing Yards.


  38. Audric Estime, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  39. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (at Falcons)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    No longer starting.

  40. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (at Colts)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  41. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (vs. Patriots)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  42. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (vs. Texans)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  43. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (vs. Giants)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  44. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (vs. Rams)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  45. Ameer Abdullah, RB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  46. Cam Akers, RB, Vikings (at Seahawks)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  47. Khalil Herbert, RB, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  48. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  49. Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  50. Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins (vs. 49ers)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  51. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (vs. Saints)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  52. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (vs. Steelers)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  53. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  54. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (vs. 49ers)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  55. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles (at Redskins)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  56. Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (vs. Rams)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  57. Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (at Bills)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  58. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Redskins (vs. Eagles)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  59. Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (at Chiefs)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  60. Samaje Perine, RB, Chiefs (vs. Texans)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  61. Tyler Goodson, RB, Colts (vs. Titans)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  62. Dare Ogunbowale, RB, Texans (at Chiefs)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  63. Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers (at Dolphins)- 0 Points

    Ruled out.

  64. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 0 Points

    Who knows who will be running the ball?

  65. Nick Chubb, RB, Browns (at Bengals)- 0 Points



  66. Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (at Panthers)- 0 Points



  67. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at Panthers)- 0 Points



  68. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 0 Points

    On injured reserve.

  69. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (at Bears)- 0 Points



  70. Sincere McCormick, RB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 0 Points



  71. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Packers)- 0 Points

    Alvin Kamara injured his groin last week.

  72. Jamaal Williams, RB, Saints (at Packers)- 0 Points






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