Fantasy Football Rankings: RBs – 11-20

Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks. Bye: 10.

I was bearish on Kenneth Walker earlier this summer because Seattle lost all three of its interior offensive linemen from a year ago. However, the Seahawks signed Connor Williams, which is a huge deal for Walker because Williams is one of the top run-blocking linemen in the NFL.

Joe Mixon, RB, Texans. Bye: 14.

Joe Mixon is coming off a mediocre season by his standards, but he lost a bit of work to Chase Brown toward the end of the year. He’ll have the workload to himself in Houston.

James Conner, RB, Cardinals. Bye: 11.

James Conner had a strong finish to his 2023 season. He should have a great 2024 with Kyler Murray healthy – for now.

De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins. Bye: 6.

Devon Achane was one of the most electric running backs in the NFL last year, but he spent lots of time being injured.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Bye: 6.

Aaron Jones was spectacular when he was healthy last year, but that was a rarity. He’ll now be playing in Minnesota, where he’ll have a solid offensive line in front of him.

Tony Pollard, RB, Titans. Bye: 5.

Player performance is often overrated in the preseason, whereas player usage is much more significant. This was prevalent in the Titans’ preseason finale, as Tony Pollard was on the field for every single play during the opening drive. Tyjae Spears entered the field on the second possession, but lost snaps to Pollard on that drive as well. Spears even played a bit with Mason Rudolph. This is huge for Pollard’s fantasy outlook.

Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: 11.

Rachaad White isn’t the best runner, but he’s an excellent receiver out of the backfield.

James Cook, RB, Bills. Bye: 12.

James Cook became a greater part of the offense when Ken Dorsey was fired. The Bills only added a mid-round pick to their running back stable, so Cook’s outlook seems great.

Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens. Bye: 14.

Derrick Henry is now on the Ravens. This would have been better last year, but Baltimore lost three offensive linemen this offseason.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Bye: 12.

Alvin Kamara turns 29 this summer, so he’s getting up there in age. It’s fair to worry about his durability and overall effectiveness, especially in non-PPR leagues.