August 30, 2025
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Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings – Running Backs

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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 8/26/2025 4:00:28 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (vs. Cowboys)- 23 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Cowboys are awful versus the run.

  2. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Buccaneers)- 23 Points
    120 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bijan Robinson should have a great 2025 debut versus the Buccaneers.

  3. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Bills)- 21 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Derrick Henry should get plenty of carries in the second half.

  4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 18 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Enjoy Christian McCaffrey while he’s healthy. Seattle played the run much better in the second half of the season last year.

  5. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (at Falcons)- 16 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bucky Irving will have a greater workload this year.

  6. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (at Colts)- 16 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    If healthy, De’Von Achane should dominate the Colts.

  7. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Packers)- 16 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs has a lot going against him this year, but he projects well this week.

  8. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 15 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Omarion Hampton will get most of the work this year. This matchup isn’t impossible, but it’s not ideal either.

  9. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Isiah Pacheco figures to get most of the workload this year.

  10. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Miami’s run defense should be fine this year, while Jonathan Taylor’s blocking will not be.

  11. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (at Patriots)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Patriots will be better against the run this year, but Ashton Jeanty still figures to have a big game.

  12. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. Texans)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Kyren Williams won’t be sharing the backfield anytime soon.

  13. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (vs. Cardinals)- 15 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Alvin Kamara figures to regress as the season goes on, but he should do well in this game.

  14. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    San Francisco’s defensive line took a hit in free agency.

  15. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (vs. Bengals)- 14 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jerome Ford won’t be starting for too long.

  16. James Conner, RB, Cardinals (at Saints)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Conner said he’s going to share the workload with Trey Benson this year.

  17. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (vs. Lions)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Lions are usually strong against the run.

  18. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Bears have made great improvements to their offensive line.

  19. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (at Browns)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    This is not an ideal matchup for Chase Brown.

  20. James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 13 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Cook may catch many passes in comeback mode.

  21. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (at Jaguars)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Panthers will be playing from behind, so this is not ideal.

  22. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 13 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    TreVeyon Henderson will do some damage on third downs and will work into the early-down role.

  23. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (at Bears)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Bears aren’t great against the run, but Aaron Jones could split touches.

  24. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (at Jets)- 11 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Jaylen Warren has a nice matchup to begin 2025.

  25. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 10 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    R.J. Harvey should get plenty of receptions.

  26. Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 9 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Tank Bigsby appears to be the RB1.

  27. Roschon Johnson, RB, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 8 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.


  28. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 8 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Rhamondre Stevenson will eventually lose the early-down work to TreVeyon Henderson.

  29. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 8 Points
    80 Rushing Yards.
    Jacory Croskey-Merritt should have plenty of rushing opportunities in the second half.

  30. Nick Chubb, RB, Texans (at Rams)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Not worth starting regardless.

  31. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (at Broncos)- 7 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    It’ll be difficult for Tony Pollard to do much versus Denver.

  32. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  33. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (at Redskins)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Tyrone Tracy won’t do much running if the Giants are in a deficit, as expected.

  34. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Breece Hall is going to split touches with Braelon Allen.

  35. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Zach Charbonnet will see time in two-running back sets this year.

  36. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns (vs. Bengals)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  37. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Javonte Williams won’t find much running room against the Eagles.

  38. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  39. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Braelon Allen will be handling short-yardage opportunities this year.

  40. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (at Packers)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    David Montgomery took a big hit with Ben Johnson leaving.

  41. Austin Ekeler, RB, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 5 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  42. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers (at Jets)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.
    Kaleb Johnson will be better in the second half of the year.

  43. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (at Bears)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.


  44. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (at Falcons)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  45. Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (at Saints)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  46. Will Shipley, RB, Eagles (vs. Cowboys)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  47. Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers (at Jaguars)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  48. Raheem Mostert, RB, Raiders (at Patriots)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  49. Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  50. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  51. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (at Colts)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.
    Ollie Gordon will be a great Week 1 play if De’Von Achane is out.

  52. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (vs. Buccaneers)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  53. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (at Redskins)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  54. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens (at Bills)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  55. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  56. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (at Rams)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  57. Brian Robinson, RB, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  58. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at Saints)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  59. Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (vs. Steelers)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  60. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (vs. Lions)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  61. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Bills)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  62. Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (vs. Cardinals)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  63. Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (at Rams)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  64. Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals (at Browns)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  65. Ty Johnson, RB, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  66. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (at Falcons)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  67. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (vs. Chargers)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  68. D.J. Giddens, RB, Colts (vs. Dolphins)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  69. Miles Sanders, RB, Cowboys (at Eagles)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  70. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (at Redskins)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  71. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (vs. Panthers)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  72. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (vs. Texans)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  73. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (vs. Ravens)- 0 Points



  74. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (vs. Titans)- 0 Points



  75. Najee Harris, RB, Chargers (vs. Chiefs)- 0 Points

    Has lost his depth perception. Please don’t play with fireworks.

  76. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (at Colts)- 0 Points



  77. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (at Broncos)- 0 Points

    Injured.




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