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Fantasy Football Week 18 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 1/4/2026 11:32:37 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Steelers)- 23 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Derrick Henry could have another 100-yard game.

  2. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Saints)- 19 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Saints are stout against the run.

  3. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Bears)- 19 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs should have a bounce-back performance.

  4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (vs. Seahawks)- 16 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Seattle has a top run defense, but Christian McCaffrey will still produce as a receiver out of the backfield.

  5. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 15 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Panthers are poor against the run.

  6. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (vs. Lions)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    D’Andre Swift should have another solid game.

  7. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Chargers are weaker against the run without Denzel Perryman.

  8. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Titans are better against the run than the pass.

  9. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. Cardinals)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Cardinals can’t defend anything.

  10. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 14 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Status unknown.

  11. Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers (at Buccaneers)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Rico Dowdle has a solid matchup this week.

  12. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (vs. Chiefs)- 13 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Raiders aren’t run blocking right now.

  13. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (vs. Jets)- 12 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.


  14. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jonathan Taylor may not see much of a workload in a meaningless finale.

  15. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (vs. Cardinals)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Blake Corum is stealing a lot from Kyren Williams.

  16. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (vs. Ravens)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Ravens won’t allow much on the ground.

  17. Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 11 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.


  18. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Zach Charbonnet should continue to get the goal-line work.

  19. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (vs. Saints)- 10 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.


  20. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Chase Brown has a tough matchup this week.

  21. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 8 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Rhamondre Stevenson looks better than TreyVeon Henderson.

  22. Audric Estime, RB, Saints (at Falcons)- 8 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Not a great option.

  23. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (vs. Ravens)- 8 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Kenneth Gainwell will continue to see tons of targets.

  24. Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears (vs. Lions)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Kyle Monangai is splitting the workload and easily could be the best ball carrier on the team this week.

  25. Michael Carter, RB, Cardinals (at Rams)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Michael Carter should be avoided.

  26. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Cowboys are better against the run than the pass.

  27. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (at Buccaneers)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Chuba Hubbard is getting more touches lately.

  28. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  29. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (vs. Colts)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Colts are better against the run than the pass.

  30. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns (at Bengals)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  31. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  32. Tank Bigsby, RB, Eagles (vs. Redskins)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  33. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (at Vikings)- 6 Points
    60 Rushing Yards.


  34. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    TreVeyon Henderson struggled last week.

  35. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (at 49ers)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The 49ers are better against the run than the pass.

  36. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (at Jaguars)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Tony Pollard won’t find much room on the ground.

  37. Kamani Vidal, RB, Chargers (at Broncos)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  38. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Raiders aren’t trying.

  39. Khalil Herbert, RB, Jets (at Bills)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.


  40. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (at Bears)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    David Montgomery’s usage has dropped in the second half of the season.

  41. Raheim Sanders, RB, Browns (at Bengals)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  42. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


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


  44. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  45. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens (at Steelers)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  46. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  47. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  48. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  49. Nick Chubb, RB, Texans (vs. Colts)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  50. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (at Jaguars)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


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


  52. Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals (vs. Browns)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  53. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  54. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (vs. Panthers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  55. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at Rams)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.
    Idiot of the year.

  56. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (at Raiders)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.
    The Chiefs may opt to go with youth in this game.

  57. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (vs. Titans)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  58. Rasheen Ali, RB, Ravens (at Steelers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  59. Raheem Mostert, RB, Raiders (vs. Chiefs)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  60. James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Jets)- 0 Points



  61. Ty Johnson, RB, Bills (vs. Jets)- 0 Points



  62. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (vs. Chargers)- 0 Points



  63. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (at Broncos)- 0 Points

    Omarion Hampton may not have much running room.

  64. D.J. Giddens, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 0 Points



  65. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (at Giants)- 0 Points

    Out for Week 18.

  66. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 0 Points

    De’Von Achane will have to do most of his work aerially.

  67. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (vs. Cowboys)- 0 Points

    What a horrible injury.

  68. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (at Bills)- 0 Points

    Breece Hall has a great matchup to close out the year.

  69. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (at Bills)- 0 Points



  70. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (at Vikings)- 0 Points



  71. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Redskins (at Eagles)- 0 Points

    The Eagles are stout against the run, but they may not play their starters.

  72. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Falcons)- 0 Points

    Status unknown.

  73. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (vs. Packers)- 0 Points

    Another easy matchup.




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