Fantasy Football Rankings: RBs – Top 10

Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers. Bye: 9.

There was some question about Christian McCaffrey’s usage in San Francisco when the trade was made because the 49ers have so many weapons. McCaffrey was great when given a big workload, but the 49ers will limit him in less-important matchups.

Nick Chubb, RB, Browns. Bye: 5.

Nick Chubb is extremely talented, and his reception totals will rise this year because Kareem Hunt is gone.

Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys. Bye: 7.

Tony Pollard should continue to see a larger workload, especially with Ezekiel Elliott gone. He’ll be a top-five running back, given that the Cowboys didn’t find competition in the draft.

Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers. Bye: 5.

Austin Ekeler played all 17 games last year. He caught more than 100 passes and scored 18 touchdowns in the process. I’d expect some regression to the mean with the receivers expected to play more next year.

Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants. Bye: 13.

Saquon Barkley finally overcame his ACL tear last year and had a terrific season. There’s no reason to think that he would regress.

Derrick Henry, RB, Titans. Bye: 7.

Derrick Henry rebounded well off an injury, but didn’t have the offensive line play in front of him to have a huge year. A nice development, however, was his increased involvement in the passing game.

Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons. Bye: 11.

Bijan Robinson was widely considered to be the top prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class. He has Saquon Barkley-type ability, and he will have a huge season for the Falcons, both as a runner and a receiver out of the backfield.

Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders. Bye: 13.

Josh Jacobs led the NFL in rushing last year. He was also a big factor as a receiver, catching 53 passes. He figures to be in for another huge year.

Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions. Bye: 9.

I think the case can be made for Jahmyr Gibbs to be drafted ahead of Bijan Robinson, given that he’ll be running behind one of the top three offensive lines in the NFL. I think I’d still go with Robinson, but it’s close. Update: Gibbs has been taking reps with the first-team offense. David Montgomery is out with a leg injury, so Gibbs is making the most out of his opportunity.

Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 9.

Travis Etienne rushed for 1,125 yards last year despite not becoming the full-time back until James Robinson was traded. He could have a big 2023 campaign.