Fantasy Football Rankings: RBs – 21-40

Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs. Bye: 10.

Isiah Pacheco looks much improved in his route running, according to reports. It was unclear if Pacheco would bounce back from injury, but it appears as though he’s a good value in the seventh round.

Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings. Bye: 6.

Aaron Jones had a great year and managed to remain healthy for once. He’s now 31, so it’ll be surprising if that happens again. Jones will be helped by major improvements to the offensive line.

Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints. Bye: 11.

Alvin Kamara is now 30, so it’s fair to expect him to slow down. He’ll still be a PPR machine though.

James Conner, RB, Cardinals. Bye: 8.

James Conner told the media that he expects to split touches with Trey Benson this year. Conner is 30, so it’s only natural that his workload would diminish a bit.

Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers. Bye: 5.

Jaylen Warren has been unimpressive thus far in his career as just a runner, so Kaleb Johnson could take his place.

Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants. Bye: 14.

Tyrone Tracy will be the Giants’ lead back in 2025, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Raanan has been one of the most accurate team reporters, so I would trust him. Raanan also stated that Cam Skattebo was never going to be a significant part of New York’s rushing attack. This is a massive “L” for people who were drafting Skattebo way too early.

David Montgomery, RB, Lions. Bye: 8.

David Montgomery is no longer the first running back on the field. Jahmyr Gibbs is now getting the first-team looks. Montgomery’s stock has taken a serious hit with Ben Johnson and two interior linemen both gone.

Tony Pollard, RB, Titans. Bye: 10.

Tony Pollard rushed for 1,000-plus yards for the third-consecutive season. He showed more explosion last year than he did in 2023.

Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks. Bye: 8.

Although Jalen Milroe ran the “Tush Push” on one occasion during the opening drive of the second preseason game, Zach Charbonnet had a great performance to improve his fantasy stock. Charbonnet rushed for nine yards per carry and looked every bit as tremendous as that stat line indicates. His first carry was a 13-yard explosive rush through a big hole, thanks to a huge block by rookie guard Grey Zabel. Later on that drive, Charbonnet burst through a huge hole for a 15-yard touchdown. With Zabel and mauling fullback Robbie Ouzts on the field, Seattle’s running backs are in for a big season, and Kenneth Walker was nowhere to be seen in this game because of his injury. Walker will likely return soon, but he’s injury-prone and could be traded because he’s in the final year of his contract. Charbonnet is a must-draft player in the mid rounds.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins. Bye: 12.

Reports suggested that Brian Robinson Jr. would be traded. While the Redskins never confirmed this, they kept Robinson out of the Monday night game, presumably because they didn’t want their trade asset to get hurt. Chris Rodriguez Jr. drew the start, and he was able to make a nice cut to rush for 40 yards on the opening drive. Jacory Croskey-Merritt entered the game on the next possession, and he scored a 27-yard touchdown. The Redskins are smitten with Croskey-Merritt, who will be the starter at some point this season.

Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars. Bye: 8.

Tank Bigsby started over Travis Etienne in the second preseason game. Bigsby looked good, but so did Etienne. This could be a frustrating time share, but Bigsby at least started.

Joe Mixon, RB, Texans. Bye: 6.

Joe Mixon isn’t considered a lock to play in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson. This is hardly a surprise. Mixon shouldn’t be counted on to play in September, and he could easily aggravate the injury when he returns to action.

Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. Bye: 14.

Rhamondre Stevenson’s blocking is terrible, but he continues to get opportunities. TreVeyon Henderson could steal his workloa.

Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys. Bye: 10.

Jaydon Blue continues to get first-team reps in training camp. Blue is the most explosive running back the Cowboys have, so you should target him ahead of his Round 11 ADP.

Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers. Bye: 14.

Isaac Guerendo has returned to practice. Much has been made of his injury, but he’s now in the clear and can be safely drafted as Christian McCaffrey’s handcuff.

Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers. Bye: 5.

Jaylen Warren took a back seat to Najee Harris last year. He’s the starter right now, but Kaleb Johnson will push for the starting role.

Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings. Bye: 6.

Jordan Mason proved to be a great backup behind Christian McCaffrey. He’s worth owning just in case Aaron Jones gets hurt.

JK Dobbins made many explosive plays last year despite coming off a torn Achilles. He could get plenty of work in Denver despite the second-round pick used on R.J. Harvey.

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns. Bye: 9.

Quinshon Judkins and the Browns haven’t been able to agree to a deal despite the charges being dropped against him. Anyone who is jumping at the chance to draft Judkins relatively early needs to remember that he’s way behind in practice, and he still doesn’t have a contract yet.

Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants. Bye: 14.

Cam Skattebo will out with a hamstring injury. It’s unclear what the timeline for this is, but it’s more bad news for Skattebo after a report yesterday confirmed that Tyrone Tracy is firmly in place as the RB1.