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2025 Fantasy Football Rankings – Running Backs
Last Updated: May 31
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE

Jerome Ford has done a solid job replacing Nick Chubb, but he’ll have to fend off Quinshon Judkins.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 500 rushing yards. 35 catches. 200 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 113.
Jaydon Blue is a speedy back who won’t face much competition in Dallas. He could end up starting this year despite being a fifth-round pick.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 540 rushing yards. 32 catches. 240 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 112.

Rachaad White lost his job to Bucky Irving.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 35 catches. 300 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 109.

There isn’t much behind James Cook on Buffalo’s roster, so Ray Davis could take over as the starter in the event of an injury.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 18 catches. 120 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 109.

Nick Chubb tore his ACL and MCL last year, so I had no interest in him in 2024. Chubb could revert to form this upcoming season, but he’s not on a team right now.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 560 rushing yards. 12 catches. 80 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 108.

Rico Dowdle emerged as the primary ball-callier in Dallas last year. He’ll need an injury to Chuba Hubbard to get a heavy workload.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 620 rushing yards. 26 catches. 170 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 107.

Tyjae Spears is an excellent waiver wire pick-up if Tony Pollard were to get hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 380 rushing yards. 40 catches. 310 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 104.
JK Dobbins made many explosive plays last year despite coming off a torn Achilles, but he’s not on a team right now.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 15 catches. 70 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 102.

Kareem Hunt did a solid job in relief of the injured Isiah Pacheco last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 18 catches. 120 receiving yards. 5 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 102.
Jordan Mason proved to be a great backup behind Christian McCaffrey. He’s worth owning just in case Aaron Jones gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 10 catches. 80 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 102.

Austin Ekeler had some nice PPR games in Washington, but he was seldom used as a runner, logging just 77 carries.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 290 rushing yards. 40 catches. 380 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 101.

Travis Etienne lost his job to Tank Bigsby last season, but still saw plenty of work in the passing game.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 42 catches. 280 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 100.
MarShawn Lloyd figures to be a solid backup for Josh Jacobs this year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 450 rushing yards. 12 catches. 60 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 100.

Blake Corum is one of the top handcuffs to own.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 13 catches. 90 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 97.

Justice Hill had some solid performances in blowouts last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 200 rushing yards. 38 catches. 320 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 96.
Cam Skattebo is a cool player, but he’s stuck behind Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary on the depth chart.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 400 rushing yards. 15 catches. 100 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 94.

Roschon Johnson was Chicago’s goal-line hammer last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 220 rushing yards. 20 catches. 150 receiving yards. 6 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 93.

Miami traded a third-round pick for Jaylen Wright. The explosive back will be the backup behind De’Von Achane.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 390 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 90.

Jaleel McLaughlin was the receiving back last year, but R.J. Harvey could steal the workload.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 340 rushing yards. 24 catches. 130 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 85.

Devin Singletary has taken a back seat to Tyrone Tracy.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 350 rushing yards. 20 catches. 160 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 85.
Trey Benson is a talented back who could have a chance to have a big workload in 2025 if James Conner gets hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 390 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 83.
Zack Moss won’t be the starter in Cincinnati anymore with Chase Brown emerging.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 20 catches. 160 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 82.
Keaton Mitchell can go the distance any time he touches the ball.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 320 rushing yards. 10 catches. 70 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 82.

It’s unclear what Sean Payton will do with his running backs, but Audric Estime saw an increased workload at the end of the year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 420 rushing yards. 10 catches. 50 receiving yards. 4 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 81.
Elijah Mitchell will be competing with Kareem Hunt for the backup job behind Isiah Pacheco. He’ll be worth owning if he wins the competition.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 10 catches. 60 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 74.

Kendre Miller had issues staying healthy last year.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 280 rushing yards. 14 catches. 110 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 71.

Kenneth Gainwell saw a fair amount of receiving work in 2-minute drills.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 23 catches. 180 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 70.
Will Shipley could be in line for a big workload if Saquon Barkley were to get injured.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 150 rushing yards. 12 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 66.

Dameon Pierce is a low-end handcuff.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 300 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 65.
With Zack Moss gone, Trey Sermon is the No. 2 back in Indianapolis.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 180 rushing yards. 14 catches. 90 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 64.

Raheem Mostert is now 33. He’s fading out of the NFL quickly. He’s not much of an option even if Ashton Jeanty were to get hurt.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 250 rushing yards. 16 catches. 130 receiving yards. 2 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 50.
Jonathon Brooks is a talented running back, but he’s coming off his second torn ACL.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 140 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 1 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 48.

Any hope Alexander Mattison had vanished with the Ashton Jeanty pick.
Projected 2025 Fantasy Stats: 100 rushing yards. 5 catches. 30 receiving yards. 1 total TDs.Projected 2025 Fantasy Points: 19.
Top 10 | 11-20 | 21-40 | 41-75 |
Other Positions: QB | RB | WR | TE