Fantasy Football Week 12 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 |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 11/21/2024 2:27:31 PM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (at Rams)- 22 Points
    100 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Rams will be a tougher matchup for Saquon Barkley, but Barkley could still break some long runs.

  2. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Chargers)- 21 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 2 TDs.
    This isn’t a great matchup for Derrick Henry, but it’s an easier one than last week.

  3. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (at Packers)- 19 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Christian McCaffrey will get more work this week in an easier matchup.

  4. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (vs. Patriots)- 19 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 50 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    De’Von Achane will continue to get lots of targets out of the backfield. He should run all over the Patriots.

  5. Joe Mixon, RB, Texans (vs. Titans)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Titans are stout against the run.

  6. James Conner, RB, Cardinals (at Seahawks)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Seattle is very weak to the run.

  7. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. Eagles)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Eagles have handled the run well since the bye.

  8. Brian Robinson, RB, Redskins (vs. Cowboys)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Dallas is very soft to the run.

  9. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals)- 16 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Cardinals were worse against the run earlier in the season, but have improved since.

  10. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Colts)- 15 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Colts are weak to the run, but Jahmyr Gibbs could be limited on a short week.

  11. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (at Bears)- 15 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Bears have a run-funnel defense, so Aaron Jones looks good this week.

  12. David Montgomery, RB, Lions (at Colts)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    David Montgomery could have a limited workload on a short week.

  13. Josh Jacobs, RB, Packers (vs. 49ers)- 14 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The 49ers are strong against the run.

  14. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (at Dolphins)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Dolphins are weak to the run.

  15. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (at Texans)- 14 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Tony Pollard will rebound in a much easier matchup.

  16. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (vs. Lions)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    It’s nearly impossible to run on the Lions.

  17. Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos (at Raiders)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Javonte Williams apparently is the starter again. It’s a tough situation to trust.

  18. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (at Giants)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Giants give up a lot to running backs.

  19. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Chargers (vs. Ravens)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    It’s very difficult to run on the Ravens.

  20. Tyrone Tracy, RB, Giants (vs. Buccaneers)- 12 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Buccaneers dominate against the run.

  21. Kareem Hunt, RB, Chiefs (at Panthers)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Panthers are weak to the run.

  22. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (at Panthers)- 11 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Status unknown.

  23. Nick Chubb, RB, Browns (vs. Steelers)- 10 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Nick Chubb won’t have any room against the Steelers.

  24. Rico Dowdle, RB, Cowboys (at Redskins)- 10 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Redskins have a major run-funnel defense.

  25. Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins (vs. Patriots)- 9 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.


  26. Najee Harris, RB, Steelers (at Browns)- 9 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Browns tend to handle the run well unless they’re battling a tight end playing running back.

  27. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (vs. Chiefs)- 8 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    The Chiefs are stellar against the run.

  28. Austin Ekeler, RB, Redskins (vs. Cowboys)- 8 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  29. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    There won’t be any running room for D’Andre Swift.

  30. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (at Browns)- 7 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.


  31. Audric Estime, RB, Broncos (at Raiders)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    So much for Audric Estime being the lead back.

  32. Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (at Giants)- 6 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    Rachaad White has been a receptions machine lately.

  33. Roschon Johnson, RB, Bears (vs. Vikings)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  34. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (vs. Steelers)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


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


  36. Cam Akers, RB, Vikings (at Bears)- 5 Points
    50 Rushing Yards.


  37. Alexander Mattison, RB, Raiders (vs. Broncos)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    A very difficult matchup for Alexander Mattison.

  38. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Chargers)- 4 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  39. Jordan Mason, RB, 49ers (at Packers)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.


  40. Emari Demercado, RB, Cardinals (at Seahawks)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  41. Gus Edwards, RB, Chargers (vs. Ravens)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  42. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (vs. Patriots)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  43. Devin Singletary, RB, Giants (vs. Buccaneers)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    No longer starting.

  44. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Packers (vs. 49ers)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  45. Johnathan Brooks, RB, Panthers (vs. Chiefs)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  46. Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (vs. Cardinals)- 3 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  47. Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (at Giants)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  48. Samaje Perine, RB, Chiefs (at Panthers)- 2 Points
    3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  49. Dalvin Cook, RB, Cowboys (at Redskins)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  50. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles (at Rams)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  51. Antonio Gibson, RB, Patriots (at Dolphins)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  52. Zamir White, RB, Raiders (vs. Broncos)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  53. Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (vs. Titans)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  54. Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (at Raiders)- 1 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  55. Tyler Goodson, RB, Colts (vs. Lions)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  56. Dare Ogunbowale, RB, Texans (vs. Titans)- 1 Points
    1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  57. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  58. Khalil Herbert, RB, Bengals (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  59. Zack Moss, RB, Bengals (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



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



  61. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  62. D'Onta Foreman, RB, Browns (vs. Steelers)- 0 Points



  63. Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, Dolphins (vs. Patriots)- 0 Points



  64. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  65. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  66. Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  67. D'Ernest Johnson, RB, Jaguars (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



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



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



  70. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  71. Jamaal Williams, RB, Saints (vs. BYE)- 0 Points



  72. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB, Steelers (at Browns)- 0 Points



  73. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (at Texans)- 0 Points






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