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Fantasy Football Week 3 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 9/16/2025 5:12:59 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (at Panthers)- 24 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bijan Robinson will have another great performance this week.

  2. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (vs. Rams)- 23 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Rams couldn’t stop Saquon Barkley at all last year.

  3. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (vs. Lions)- 22 Points
    120 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Derrick Henry will be looking to redeem himself.

  4. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (at Titans)- 21 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jonathan Taylor should be able to run all over the Titans.

  5. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (vs. Cardinals)- 19 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Enjoy Christian McCaffrey while he’s healthy. The Cardinals have allowed touchdowns to each running back so far.

  6. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (at Vikings)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Vikings haven’t shown an ability to stop the run.

  7. James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Dolphins)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Cook should continue to dominate against Miami’s poor defense.

  8. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (vs. Jets)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Jets can’t stop the run, so Bucky Irving looks great.

  9. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (vs. Cowboys)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Cowboys aren’t as good against the run.

  10. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (at Bears)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Javonte Williams won’t fall into the end zone twice each week, but he’s the unquestioned starter.

  11. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Ravens)- 14 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs will have a tougher time of running on Baltimore.

  12. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (at Redskins)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Washington’s defense is pretty decent, so it should be able to limit Ashton Jeanty.

  13. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (vs. Saints)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Zach Charbonnet is seeing more touches than Kenneth Walker, and the Saints can’t stop anyone.

  14. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (vs. Colts)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Tony Pollard should have another decent game.

  15. James Conner, RB, Cardinals (at 49ers)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Conner is sharing the workload with Trey Benson.

  16. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (at Bills)- 13 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    De’Von Achane will be productive no matter what.

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

  18. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (at Eagles)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Eagles can shut down the run as long as Jalen Carter is on the field.

  19. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (vs. Saints)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Kenneth Walker is getting fewer touches than Zach Charbonnet.

  20. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (vs. Bengals)- 13 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jordan Mason could have a big game if Aaron Jones is out.

  21. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (at Browns)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Browns have shut down the run.

  22. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (at Buccaneers)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Buccaneers clamp down on the run.

  23. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Seahawks)- 11 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Alvin Kamara figures to regress as the season goes on, but he should do well in this game.

  24. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (at Patriots)- 11 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Jaylen Warren has a fine matchup this week.

  25. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (vs. Texans)- 9 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Travis Etienne had an electric game two weeks ago, but he’s still difficult to trust.

  26. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Steelers)- 9 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Rhamondre Stevenson will eventually lose the early-down work to TreVeyon Henderson.

  27. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (vs. Raiders)- 8 Points
    80 Rushing Yards.
    Jacory Croskey-Merritt will get more work with Austin Ekeler out.

  28. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Chargers figure to be poor against the run if Denzel Perryman is out again.

  29. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (at Ravens)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    David Montgomery took a big hit with Ben Johnson leaving.

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

  31. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    R.J. Harvey continues to see far fewer carries than J.K. Dobbins.

  32. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (vs. Jets)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  33. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (vs. Chiefs)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Cam Skattebo appears to be the starter now, but this is a tough matchup.

  34. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns (vs. Packers)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.
    Carrying the full workload now, but this is a tough matchup.

  35. Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (at 49ers)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.


  36. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Omarion Hampton saw a decline in workload in Week 2.

  37. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (at Giants)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Why didn’t Isiah Pacheco regain his job?

  38. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (vs. Steelers)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    TreVeyon Henderson barely played last week.

  39. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (at Patriots)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  40. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (at Jaguars)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  41. Brian Robinson, RB, 49ers (vs. Cardinals)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  42. Najee Harris, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  43. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (at Giants)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  44. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (at Panthers)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  45. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (vs. Texans)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Bhayshul Tuten should have a great second half of the year.

  46. Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers (vs. Falcons)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  47. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (vs. Lions)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  48. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (vs. Bengals)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Aaron Jones hurt his hamstring on Sunday night.

  49. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns (vs. Packers)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  50. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (vs. Chiefs)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Tyrone Tracy appears to have lost his job.

  51. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (at Buccaneers)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  52. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Redskins (vs. Raiders)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  53. Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears (vs. Cowboys)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  54. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at 49ers)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  55. D.J. Giddens, RB, Colts (at Titans)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  56. Miles Sanders, RB, Cowboys (at Bears)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  57. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (at Bills)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  58. A.J. Dillon, RB, Eagles (vs. Rams)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


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


  60. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (at Browns)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  61. Ameer Abdullah, RB, Raiders (at Redskins)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  62. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (at Eagles)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  63. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Redskins (vs. Raiders)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  64. Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (at Seahawks)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


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


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


  67. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (vs. Packers)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  68. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (vs. Jets)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  69. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (at Giants)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  70. Alec Ingold, RB, Dolphins (at Bills)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  71. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (vs. Chiefs)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  72. Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (at Jaguars)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


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



  74. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 0 Points



  75. Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 0 Points



  76. Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys (at Bears)- 0 Points



  77. Will Shipley, RB, Eagles (vs. Rams)- 0 Points



  78. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens (vs. Lions)- 0 Points



  79. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (vs. Colts)- 0 Points

    Injured.




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