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2020 Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (Sept. 9):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75
Other Positions: QB | WR | TE | Top 250 | Sleepers | Busts
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Sony Michel, RB, Patriots. Bye: 6. 
AUG. 10 UPDATE: The Patriots signed Lamar Miller, which is not a good sign for Sony Michel’s outlook. Then, there was a report that said Michel may not be ready for Week 1. It’s tough to recommend Michel as a selection prior to the double-digit rounds.
AUG. 3 UPDATE: Sony Michel has been placed on the active/PUP list because of a foot injury. That could mean he’ll miss the start of the season. This is yet another setback for Michel, who doesn’t look very appealing at the moment.
JUNE 12 UPDATE: Sony Michel struggled last year, but that could’ve been attributed to a lingering knee issue after he had a minor surgery on it during the preceding spring. I was hoping for Michel to be at full strength in 2020, but it’s now being reported that he’s coming off foot surgery. It’s not deemed serious, but Michel has an extensive injury history, so every procedure is troubling. Michel should drop in fantasy rankings, making Damien Harris an intriguing late-round flier.
Sony Michel was a major disappointment in 2019, but perhaps this was because of a knee procedure he underwent during the preceding offseason. Michel has a negative stigma attached to him, which made him a potential undervalued target before Tom Brady departed.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 750 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 116.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 126.
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Chase Edmonds, RB, Cardinals. Bye: 8. 
AUG. 19 UPDATE: Chase Edmonds is a “starting running back in this league,” according to his own head coach, Kliff Kingsbury. That’s a high endorsement for sure, and it makes me love Edmonds even more; I already had him listed on my 2020 Fantasy Football Sleepers page. Kenyan Drake is still the favorite to start, but he’s never handled a full workload for an entire season, and Edmonds has been impressive at times.
Chase Edmonds would be a quality option if Kenyan Drake weren’t a thing. Edmonds flashed some potential last year, and he’s now second on the depth chart with David Johnson gone. He’s not the worst late-round flier.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 500 rushing yards. 23 catches. 150 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 115.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 138.
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Kerryon Johnson, RB, Lions. Bye: 5.
Kerryon Johnson has high potential, but he hasn’t shown an ability to stay healthy. He has missed 14 games in two years, which prompted the Lions to spend a second-round pick on D’Andre Swift.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 480 rushing yards. 28 catches. 230 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 115.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 143.
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Ryquell Armstead, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 7.
SEPT. 7 UPDATE: Ryquell Armstead may not play for a while because he’s on the team’s Covid list. It’s unclear why he wouldn’t be able to play soon, but this is obviously not good news for his outlook. Devine Ozigbo will likely start until Armstead returns.
AUG. 31 UPDATE: Ryquell Armstead is now the Jaguar running back to own in the wake of Leonard Fournette’s release. He can be used as a low-end RB2/flex. He’s not the most talented player in the world, and his offensive line sucks, but the opportunities will be there.
Ryquell Armstead will once again be Jacksonville’s No. 2 running back this year unless Leonard Fournette is traded, which is very possible.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 680 rushing yards. 24 catches. 160 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 114.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 138.
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Damien Harris, RB, Patriots. Bye: 6.
SEPT. 7 UPDATE: Damien Harris has been ruled out for the first three weeks of the season. This is a major bummer, as I had Harris listed highly in my 2020 Fantasy Football Sleepers list. Sony Michel stands to benefit, but I’m not very bullish on him for obvious reasons.
SEPT. 3 UPDATE: Damien Harris could miss the season opener because of surgery on his pinky finger, which could take a few weeks to heal. This is a bummer, as I liked Harris as a 2020 Fantasy Football Sleeper.
AUG. 28 UPDATE: Damien Harris handled nearly all of the first-team reps in Thursday’s practice, according to Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston. This is important because Sony Michel has been back at practice for two days. Michel could still start, but Harris is certainly making the case to be the starting running back.
AUG. 23 UPDATE: Damien Harris has been a complete package in training camp, thriving in route running and blocking. I’m completely on the Harris hype train, though I wish we could see him run in a preseason game or two.
AUG. 19 UPDATE: Damien Harris has been getting a “heavy workload” in training camp thus far, according to the NFL Network’s Michael Giardi. I was high on Harris as a sleeper until the Patriots signed Lamar Miller, so it’s nice to get this news ahead of fantasy drafts. With Sony Michel banged up as usual, Harris is a great value at his 13.08 ADP.
AUG. 10 UPDATE: Damien Harris has gotten some hype in the wake of Sony Michel’s injury. The hype train has crashed, unfortunately, as the Patriots signed Lamar Miller. This cannot be a good sign for Harris’ progression in training camp.
AUG. 3 UPDATE: Sony Michel has been placed on the active/PUP list because of a foot injury. That could mean he’ll miss the start of the season. This is yet another setback for Michel, who doesn’t look very appealing at the moment.
Damien Harris barely played last year, which was a disappointment, especially when considering how lackluster Sony Michel was. I need to see Bill Belichick use Harris before I recommend him as a viable option.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 550 rushing yards. 22 catches. 100 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 114.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 136.
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Justin Jackson, RB, Chargers. Bye: 10.
There’s a chance that the Chargers could head into 2020 with Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson as their primary backs. If so, Jackson would be a viable option. In the two games he played without Melvin Gordon last year, Jackson rushed for 116 yards. He also caught four passes in Week 3.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 600 rushing yards. 20 catches. 140 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 114.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 134.
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Jamaal Williams, RB, Packers. Bye: 5.
Jamaal Williams should be rostered if Aaron Jones is injured. He’s not even a bad option otherwise, as the Packers tend to give him a decent workload at times to keep Aaron Jones fresh. As long as Aaron Rodgers is quarterbacking the Packers, Williams has a good chance of scoring touchdowns.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 35 catches. 230 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 114.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 149.
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Boston Scott, RB, Eagles. Bye: 9.
MAY 21 UPDATE: The Eagles are looking into signing a running back like Devonta Freeman, per reports. This isn’t ideal for Miles Sanders, but I don’t think it’ll affect him very much. Boston Scott, on the other hand, will take a hit if Philadelphia signs another backup running back.
Boston Scott did a great job of filling in for Miles Sanders at the end of the 2019 season. He’ll need to be added in all formats if Sanders suffers an injury. He can even be rostered if Sanders is healthy because he’ll be involved regardless.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 30 catches. 250 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 109.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 139.
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Zack Moss, RB, Bills. Bye: 11.
Zack Moss will be Devin Singletary’s direct backup to start. If Singletary gets hurt, Moss will have RB2 appeal.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 20 catches. 150 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 104.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 124.
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Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, 49ers. Bye: 11.
JULY 27 UPDATE: It sounded like Raheem Mostert would be traded earlier this month when he demanded to be dealt. This would’ve been great news for Tevin Coleman and Jeff Wilson Jr. Now that Mostert has been paid more, Coleman and Wilson will need an injury to reach their fantasy potential.
Jeff Wilson deserves a stock-up arrow in the wake of the Raheem Mostert trade demand. Tevin Coleman will be the favorite to handle the majority of the workload, but don’t sleep on Wilson, who has performed well when given a chance under Kyle Shanahan.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 380 rushing yards. 18 catches. 100 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 103.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 121.
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Jordan Howard, RB, Dolphins. Bye: 11.
Jordan Howard will see touches at the goal line, but he’ll split the workload overall with Matt Breida.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 600 rushing yards. 8 catches. 50 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 101.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 109.
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Jay Ajayi, RB, TBA. Bye: 0.
Jay Ajayi missed most of 2018 because of a torn ACL, then didn’t sign with a team in 2019. He could be 100 percent for 2020, and if so, he could have a relevant role somewhere.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 530 rushing yards. 12 catches. 80 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 101.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 113.
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LeSean McCoy, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: 13.
LeSean McCoy signed with the Buccaneers. He’ll be the No. 2 behind Ronald Jones. Given how decrepit he looked last year, I have no interest in him.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 25 catches. 200 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 100.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 125.
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Devonta Freeman, RB, TBA. Bye: 0.
Devonta Freeman had a strong PPR campaign, catching 59 passes. Much of that came in garbage time, however, as the stats were misleading. Freeman was underwhelming in real life, which is why I’m not too bullish on his chances this year, depending on where he lands. He’s currently a free agent.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 400 rushing yards. 40 catches. 250 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 99.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 139.
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Tarik Cohen, RB, Bears. Bye: 11. 
With David Montgomery handling a large number of carries, Tarik Cohen is a PPR-only option. He caught 79 passes last year, and there’s no reason why that would be any different this season.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 200 rushing yards. 76 catches. 580 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 96.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 172.
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Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Steelers. Bye: 8.
Anthony McFarland doesn’t have great competition at running back, so it wouldn’t be the craziest thing if he emerged as the starter at some point in his rookie year.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 15 catches. 120 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 96.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 111.
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Rashaad Penny, RB, Seahawks. Bye: 6.
MAY 21 UPDATE: The Seahawks have reached out to Devonta Freeman because, per Adam Caplan, they don’t believe that Rashaad Penny will be ready for the season opener. Penny tore his ACL late in 2019, so this isn’t too much of a surprise.
Rashaad Penny tore his ACL in December, so he may not be 100 percent to start the year. Penny was seeing some work before getting hurt, but he was clearly behind Chris Carson. There’s no reason to expect that to change in 2020, especially when considering the injury.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 14 catches. 100 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 96.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 110.
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Chris Thompson, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 7.
AUG. 31 UPDATE: Chris Thompson’s stock will rise in the wake of the Leonard Fournette release. As a three-down player, Fournette was slated to be the third-down back, but that will now be Thompson’s role. Thompson is worth a look in deep PPR leagues.
A better real-life player than fantasy option, Chris Thompson had several solid performances as a pass-catcher in Washington’s offense. He should have the same role in Jacksonville’s offense because of Jay Gruden.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 60 catches. 480 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 94.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 154.
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Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts. Bye: 7.
MAY 21 UPDATE: Frank Reich told the media that he wouldn’t be suprised if Nyheim Hines has a game in which he catches 10 or more passes. The Colts drafted Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean Hines is going to be phased out of the offense. Given how Philip Rivers utilized Austin Ekeler in recent years, we could expect Hines to post similar numbers.
Nyheim Hines will continue to act as a very poor man’s Darren Sproles in the Colts’ offense. He’s worth way more in PPR formats, as he has averaged 53.5 receptions over his first two seasons.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 170 rushing yards. 68 catches. 510 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 92.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 160.
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Ronald Jones, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: 13.
SEPT. 3 UPDATE: Ronald Jones’ fantasy stock is in the dumpster in the wake of the Leonard Fournette signing. He’s now a late-round pick at best.
AUG. 5 UPDATE: Bruce Arians called Ronald Jones the “main guy” in Tampa Bay’s backfield. Rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn has gotten tons of hype this offseason, but he’s been on the Covid list and thus cannot pass Jones on the depth chart anytime soon.
JULY 17 UPDATE: Ronald Jones added six to eight pounds of muscle this offseason, and he’s also put lots of work into catching passes. This is great news, if true. It should be pointed out that it’s not uncommon for a player to talk himself up and then disappoint when real action begins. Nevertheless, people are down on Jones after the Buccaneers drafted Ke’Shawn Vaughn. It’s definitely possible that Jones will finally live up to expectations in his third year.
Ronald Jones appeared as though he was going to bust again last year, but he was productive at the end of the season. The Buccaneers, however, used a third-round pick on a running back, so Tampa could once again have a frustrating backfield rotation.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 15 catches. 120 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 91.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 106.
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Devine Ozigbo, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 7.
Ryquell Armstead may not play for a while because he’s on the team’s Covid list. It’s unclear why he wouldn’t be able to play soon, but this is obviously not good news for his outlook. Devine Ozigbo will likely start until Armstead returns.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 90.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 100.
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Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys. Bye: 10.
Tony Pollard must be added via the waiver wire if Ezekiel Elliott ever gets injured, as he’ll project as an RB2 at the very least.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 360 rushing yards. 14 catches. 100 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 89.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 103.
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Carlos Hyde, RB, Seahawks. Bye: 6.
The Seahawks signed Carlos Hyde to be their new No. 2 running back while Rashaad Penny recovers from his torn ACL. I wouldn’t draft Hyde, but he’s someone to add if Chris Carson were to get injured.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 390 rushing yards. 10 catches. 40 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 87.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 97.
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Adrian Peterson, RB, Lions. Bye: 5.
SEPT. 4 UPDATE: The Redskins cut Adrian Peterson in a shocking move. Peterson was not someone I recommended because of his low upside, so hopefully no one reading this had him on their roster. If you drafted him, try to pick up Bryce Love if he’s available.
AUG. 8 UPDATE: Adrian Peterson will now handle most of the workload in the wake of Derrius Guice’s arrest and release. Peterson can be started in good matchups, but keep in mind that he’s now 35, so there’s a chance he could decline sharply.
It was disappointing to see Adrian Peterson return to the Redskins. He won’t be much of a factor in Washington.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 460 rushing yards. 8 catches. 50 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 85.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 93.
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James White, RB, Patriots. Bye: 6.
Perennial playoff hero James White is somehow 28 even though it seems like he’s been around forever. However, he’ll no longer be Tom Brady’s reliable third-down back, as Brady has moved on to Tampa.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 240 rushing yards. 57 catches. 480 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 84.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 141.
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Ito Smith, RB, Falcons. Bye: 10.
Brian Hill flopped when given the chance to start last year. Perhaps Ito Smith would’ve been successful in that regard had he not gotten injured.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 21 catches. 150 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 83.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 104.
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Lynn Bowden, RB, Dolphins. Bye: 11.
The Dolphins have traded for Lynn Bowden, so it remains to be seen how they’ll use him in their offense.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 120 rushing yards. 34 catches. 270 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 82.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 116.
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Joshua Kelley, RB, Chargers. Bye: 10.
Joshua Kelley has a chance to become the Chargers’ lead back on early downs, though he would still split the workload with Austin Ekeler.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 82.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 87.
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Jaylen Samuels, RB, Steelers. Bye: 8.
Jaylen Samules is capable of being a solid PPR option when the better runners on the team are injured. Unfortunately for Samuels, he’s a non-factor if the likes of James Conner and Benny Snell are healthy.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 45 catches. 280 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 81.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 126.
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Duke Johnson, RB, Texans. Bye: 8.
Bill O’Brien traded a third-round pick for Duke Johnson, then barely used him except for one game where he upset the Patriots. O’Brien is not the brightest cookie in the toolbox. Johnson can’t be considered as long as the incompetent O’Brien is calling the shots in Houston.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 35 catches. 310 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 80.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 115.
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Frank Gore, RB, Jets. Bye: 11.
Frank Gore shouldn’t be on your roster, as he doesn’t have much remaining in the tank.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 15 catches. 100 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 79.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 94.
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Rex Burkhead, RB, Patriots. Bye: 6.
Rex Burkhead is a 4.80 40 plodder, but he catches passes well and steals touchdowns from better players. Bill O’Brien could trade a first-round pick for him.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 28 catches. 240 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 78.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 106.
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Peyton Barber, RB, Redskins. Bye: 8.
Peyton Barber will be third or fourth on the Redskins’ depth chart, so he’s a non-factor.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 76.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 81.
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Royce Freeman, RB, Broncos. Bye: 8.
Royce Freeman saw fewer touches as the season progressed. He’ll see even less work with Melvin Gordon on the roster.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 210 rushing yards. 15 catches. 100 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 73.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 88.
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Giovani Bernard, RB, Bengals. Bye: 9.
Giovani Bernard isn’t even the team’s primary receiving back anymore, as Joe Mixon’s catches have risen. Bernard will need Mixon to get hurt in order to be relevant.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 190 rushing yards. 28 catches. 210 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 72.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 100.
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Jalen Richard, RB, Raiders. Bye: 6.
Jon Gruden called Jalen Richard the next Charlie Garner. Richard, unfortunately, isn’t built to shoulder a heavy workload, but he can catch passes very effectively. He logged 68 receptions in 2018, but saw that figure drop to 36 in 2019.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 140 rushing yards. 44 catches. 390 receiving yards. 1 total TD.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 69.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 113.
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Patrick Laird, RB, Dolphins. Bye: 11.
Patrick Laird has virtually no running talent despite idiots on Twitter touting him. However, he’s a solid receiver out of the backfield, making him a passable PPR option if Matt Breida and Jordan Howard suffer injuries.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 210 rushing yards. 35 catches. 300 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 69.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 104.
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Dare Ogunbowale, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: 13.
Dare Ogunbowale had an excellent 2019 preseason, but Bruce Arians never gave him a chance to start, opting only to use him as the team’s third-down back. His outlook worsened in the wake of the Ke’Shawn Vaughn pick.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 80 rushing yards. 40 catches. 320 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 68.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 108.
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Malcolm Brown, RB, Rams. Bye: 9.
Malcolm Brown had a chance to take over as the starter with Todd Gurley gone, but that was before the Cam Akers selection.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 330 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 67.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 77.
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Gus Edwards, RB, Ravens. Bye: 8.
Gus Edwards is currently projected to be Baltimore’s No. 3 running back. He’s not worth rostering at the moment, but make sure you add him if Mark Ingram suffers an injury and J.K. Dobbins disappoints.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 5 catches. 40 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 64.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 69.
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Jerick McKinnon, RB, 49ers. Bye: 11.
Jerick McKinnon is a probable cap casualty this offseason. He’s had an extensive injury history, so it’ll be tough for him to find a job as a second-string running back.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 20 catches. 150 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 62.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 82.
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Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB, Buccaneers. Bye: 13.
AUG. 21 UPDATE: Ke’Shawn Vaughn may be used as a kick returner to open the season, according to Bruce Arians. This is bad news for his fantasy outlook, as he has fallen way behind Ronald Jones and perhaps even LeSean McCoy.
AUG. 5 UPDATE: Ke’Shawn Vaughn has been on the Covid list, which has done harm to his draft stock. With Vaughn not being able to practice, Ronald Jones has gotten way ahead, with Bruce Arians even calling him the “main guy.”
Ke’Shawn Vaughn was chosen in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and there’s a good chance he’ll become Tampa’s starting running back at some point in 2020. He could also be part of a frustrating rotation with Ronald Jones.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 200 rushing yards. 13 catches. 100 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 62.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 75.
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Wayne Gallman, RB, Giants. Bye: 11.
Wayne Gallman will be a decent option if Saquon Barkley were to suffer an injury.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 140 rushing yards. 13 catches. 100 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 61.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 74.
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Darrell Henderson, RB, Rams. Bye: 9.
It was disappointing that Darrell Henderson didn’t do very much as a rookie. The Rams were underwhelmed, as they used a second-round pick on Cam Akers.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 190 rushing yards. 18 catches. 130 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 54.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 72.
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Bo Scarbrough, RB, Lions. Bye: 5.
Bo Scarbrough emerged as a tough runner for the Lions late last year, rushing for 377 yards and a touchdown in six games. He’s no longer a factor in the wake of the D’Andre Swift selection.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 230 rushing yards. 4 catches. 20 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 52.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 56.
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Reggie Bonnafon, RB, Panthers. Bye: 13.
Reggie Bonnafon will only be relevant if Christian McCaffrey suffers an injury.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 120 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 50.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 60.
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Darwin Thompson, RB, Chiefs. Bye: 10.
Darwin Thompson was a favorite sleeper of mine last year, but he proved to be an epic failure. He looked great in training camp and the preseason, yet he barely got an opportunity in real action, and he failed when he did. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the roster, Thompson’s future is dim.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 160 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 1 total TD.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 49.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 59.
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Justice Hill, RB, Ravens. Bye: 8. 
It was disappointing to see Justice Hill not pass Gus Edwards on the depth chart last year. Hill is no longer a factor in the wake of the J.K. Dobbins selection.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 100 rushing yards. 6 catches. 50 receiving yards. 1 total TD.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 41.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 47.
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Bilal Powell, RB, Jets. Bye: 11.
Bilal Powell is barely a viable weapon when Le’Veon Bell is hurt, so there’s no need to roster him.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 200 rushing yards. 8 catches. 40 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 36.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 44.
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Damien Williams, RB, Chiefs. Bye: 10.
Damien Williams has opted out of the 2020 season. My condolences if you already picked him in an early draft.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 0 rushing yards. 0 catches. 0 receiving yards. 0 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 0.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 0.
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Derrius Guice, RB, None. Bye: 0.
Derrius Guice has been released by the Redskins in the wake of a domestice violence-related arrest. Guice was a projected fourth-round fantasy pick, so his release further depletes an already-thin running back group for this fantasy season.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 0 rushing yards. 0 catches. 0 receiving yards. 0 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 0.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 0.
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Lamar Miller, RB, None. Bye: 0.
SEPT. 5 UPDATE: The Patriots have released Lamar Miller. The former Texan was signed as an insurance policy, but he didn’t impress Bill Belichick enough to make the cut.
Lamar Miller signed with the Patriots today. There’s a chance he could be the Week 1 starter if Sony Michel isn’t healthy. Miller can be drafted late as a potential spot starter in good matchups.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Stats: 0 rushing yards. 0 catches. 0 receiving yards. 0 total TDs.
Projected 2020 Fantasy Points: 0.
Projected 2020 PPR Fantasy Points: 0.
2020 Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (Sept. 9):
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75
Other Positions: QB | WR | TE | Top 250 | Sleepers | Busts
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