Fantasy Football Week 9 Rankings – Running Backs

Christian McCaffrey
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 |


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Updated 10/28/2025 5:15:02 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (vs. Vikings)- 22 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs has a very easy matchup this week.

  2. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (at Steelers)- 21 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 2 TDs.
    Jonathan Taylor has thrived against soft opponents, so we’ll see what he does against Pittsburgh.

  3. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Dolphins)- 21 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Miami’s horrible run defense won’t stand a chance.

  4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (at Giants)- 20 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 7 Catches, 60 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Giants can’t stop the run.

  5. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (vs. Ravens)- 17 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    De’Von Achane will be productive no matter what.

  6. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (at Patriots)- 16 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Patriots are strong against the run.

  7. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (vs. Panthers)- 16 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Cook just trampled over Carolina’s run defense.

  8. James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Chiefs)- 15 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Chiefs are stronger against the run than the pass.

  9. Kamani Vidal, RB, Chargers (at Titans)- 15 Points
    110 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The matchup is very easy for Kimani Vidal this week.

  10. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (vs. Cardinals)- 15 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Cardinals rank in the middle of the pack against the run.

  11. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Jaguars are in the middle of the pack at stopping the run.

  12. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (at Bengals)- 13 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Cincinnati’s run defense is atrocious.

  13. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (at Texans)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Houston is worse against the run than the pass.

  14. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (vs. Vikings)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    David Montgomery has a much easier outlook in this game.

  15. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. Saints)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Saints are usually just fine against the run.

  16. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (vs. Bears)- 11 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Chase Brown is finally getting room to run because of Joe Flacco’s presence.

  17. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (at Redskins)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Zach Charbonnet will be in an easier matchup this week.

  18. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (at Raiders)- 10 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    The Raiders are mediocre against the run.

  19. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (vs. Seahawks)- 9 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Jacory Croskey-Merritt is finally getting an adequate workload. He gets a tougher matchup this week.

  20. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (at Redskins)- 9 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Redskins are weak against the run.

  21. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (at Bills)- 8 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Isiah Pacheco may have regained his job.

  22. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (vs. 49ers)- 8 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Tyrone Tracy is viable again with Cam Skattebo out.

  23. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Falcons)- 8 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Rhamondre Stevenson will eventually lose the early-down work to TreVeyon Henderson.

  24. Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers (at Packers)- 7 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Rico Dowdle is worth using again as the primary back.

  25. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Rams)- 7 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    The Rams are weak against the run.

  26. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (vs. Colts)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Colts are strong against the run.

  27. Bam Knight, RB, Cardinals (at Cowboys)- 6 Points
    60 Rushing Yards.
    Starting, but not very good.

  28. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (vs. Falcons)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Mike Vrabel continues to be clueless with his running backs.

  29. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (vs. Broncos)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Woody Marks is much more explosive than Nick Chubb.

  30. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Chargers just clamped down against the run versus Minnesota.

  31. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (at Bills)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.


  32. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (at Packers)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.
    Chuba Hubbard is getting fewer touches.

  33. Jordan Mason, RB, Vikings (at Lions)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Lions have a great run defense.

  34. Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears (at Bengals)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  35. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (at Texans)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    R.J. Harvey continues to see far fewer carries than J.K. Dobbins.

  36. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (at Bills)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  37. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (at Patriots)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  38. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (vs. 49ers)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  39. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (at Raiders)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  40. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (vs. Colts)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  41. Nick Chubb, RB, Texans (vs. Broncos)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Nick Chubb is washed up.

  42. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (at Lions)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Aaron Jones won’t be able to run on Detroit.

  43. Michael Carter, RB, Cardinals (at Cowboys)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  44. Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys (vs. Cardinals)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  45. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (vs. Ravens)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  46. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (vs. Saints)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  47. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Dolphins)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  48. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Ravens (at Dolphins)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  49. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  50. Brian Robinson, RB, 49ers (at Giants)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  51. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at Cowboys)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Idiot of the year.

  52. Hassan Haskins, RB, Chargers (at Titans)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


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


  54. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (vs. Panthers)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  55. Raheem Mostert, RB, Raiders (vs. Jaguars)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  56. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Redskins (vs. Seahawks)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  57. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Redskins (vs. Seahawks)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  58. Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals (vs. Bears)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


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


  60. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (vs. Chiefs)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  61. Alec Ingold, RB, Dolphins (vs. Ravens)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  62. Devin Neal, RB, Saints (at Rams)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  63. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (at Texans)- 0 Points



  64. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  65. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  66. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  67. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  68. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  69. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  70. Miles Sanders, RB, Cowboys (vs. Cardinals)- 0 Points



  71. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  72. Will Shipley, RB, Eagles (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  73. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (vs. 49ers)- 0 Points

    What a horrible injury.

  74. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  75. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  76. Isaiah Davis, RB, Jets (vs. BYE)- 0 Points






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