FF Cheatsheet: Running Backs
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2024 FANTASY FOOTBALL RUNNING BACK RANKINGS
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Christian McCaffrey, 49ers: The do-it-all McCaffrey led the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards and went over 2,000 all-purpose yards for the second time in his career.
Bijan Robinson, Falcons: A big jump is expected for Robinson in year two after a quiet but productive first season. Expect an increase across the board in touches, yards and touchdowns.
Raheem Mostert, Dolphins: Look for Mostert to keep opposing defenses honest, while the high-wire passing attack continues. He rumbled for 18 touchdowns via the ground last year.
David Montgomery, Lions: In one of the best backfield duos in the league, Montgomery specializes inside the red zone and receives the majority of goal line carries.
De’Von Achane, Dolphins: There were flashes of great potential for Achane prior to running into injuries. Despite missing six games, the rookie still posted 800 rushing yards and 11 scores.
Breece Hall, Jets: There could be fireworks on Broadway as Hall is in line for a breakout season. He’s a home run threat capable of taking it to the house on any given play.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions: An extremely elusive runner, Gibbs is stuck in a timeshare committee but tends to maximize every opportunity. He averaged a healthy 5.2 yards per carry as a rookie.
Derrick Henry, Ravens: The free agent signing of Henry in Baltimore seems like a match made in heaven, as he will provide the between the tackles bruising yardage needed.
Kyren Williams, Rams: One of the biggest breakout stars of ‘23, Williams was a stud for the Rams, battering his way through defenses for a total of 15 touchdowns.
Saquon Barkley, Eagles: While Barkley finally received the long-term deal he craved, the Eagles have a history of rotating their backs, so it’s uncertain how many touches to expect.
Jonathan Taylor, Colts: If Indianapolis hopes to contend, they must find a way to keep Taylor off the infirmary report. He has missed at least six games in each of the past two seasons.
Josh Jacobs, Packers: An excellent weapon to inject into the Green Bay offense, Jacobs could recapture his All Pro form from a couple of seasons ago.
Zamir White, Raiders: A dark horse candidate to lead the league in rushing, according to Vegas, White is expected to see a heavy increase in touches this season.
Kenneth Walker III: A violent runner, Walker III has emerged as one of the more consistent backs in the NFL with nearly 2,500 all-purpose yards and 18 scores through his first 30 games.
Travis Etienne, Jaguars: The all-purpose Etienne possesses a valuable overall skill-set which allows him to be an effective runner and pass-catcher.
Gus Edwards, RB, Chargers: A sneaky good offseason signing, look for Edwards to scoop up the goal line work, as Jim Harbaugh likes to lean on the run game. The Gus Bus is back! (photo: Chargers)
Najee Harris, Steelers: The bruising Harris has been a staple of consistency, breaking the 1,000-yard barrier in each of his first three seasons with 22 touchdowns during that span.
Isaiah Pacheco, Chiefs: An ultra-productive Pacheco has been utilized in somewhat of a conservative role with just 375 carries through his first two seasons. More to come.
Joe Mixon, Texans: An underrated short-yardage runner, Mixon has averaged over 12 touchdowns per season over the past three years. His role should be similar in H-Town.
Aaron Jones, Vikings: Look for Jones to inherit the bell-cow of carries and assume the void they have been unable to fill since the departure of Dalvin Cook.
Nick Chubb, Browns: All the wear and tear began to show up last season for Chubb who played just two games before a season-ending ACL injury. He has since had two surgeries.
Blake Corum, Rams: The mini-bulldozer runner out of Michigan should see a good amount of goal line work and help balance the Rams potent offensive attack.
Rhammondre Stevenson, Patriots: While Stevenson has had a streaky career this far, there has been flashes of potential, plus New England is expected to lean on the run.
Rachaad White, Buccaneers: The slow and steady pace has earned White the majority of backfield reps. He’s also one of the better pass-catching running backs in the NFL.
JK Dobbins, Chargers: It was a coastal import process this offseason, as Los Angeles inked two Baltimore backs. Dobbins is the flashier name but not necessarily the more valuable back.
D’Andre Swift, Bears: It’s guilty by association for Swift who stands to be a byproduct of the Bears explosive, new-look offense. Opportunity abound.
James Conner, Cardinals: Few running backs are able to sniff out paydirt better than Conner. However, he 29-year old has never made it through a full season and rookie Trey Benson could eat into his workload.
James Cook, Buffalo: There was a substantially greater impact had by Cook in his second year. However, while he churns out the tough yardage, Josh Allen steals all his goal line carries.
Zack Moss, Bengals: The addition of Moss was meant to help offset the loss of Mixon. He seeks his first career 1,000-yard season after a career-high 794 rushing yards last year.
Jamaal Williams, Saints: Few maximize their touches more than ‘J-Will’ when it comes to fantasy football production. He has a way to sniff out pay dirt, which pairs well with his hard-nosed run style.
Alvin Kamara, Saints: Still a threat as a runner and receiver, Kamara has been slowed in recent seasons and has nearly 2,000 total touches during his career; that’s a ton of hits to accumulate.
Devin Singletary, Giants: With the way New York sputtered on offense, they are going to need much more than a scooter but Singletary can at least provide adept contribution.
Austin Ekeler, Commanders: The versatile Ekeler was largely ineffective during his final season in Tinseltown. A sign of things to come, or is a rejuvenation bound to occur in D.C.?
Chuba Hubbard, Panthers: One of the lone bright spots on an awful Panthers quad last season, Hubbard is the only runner in the Panthers backfield that can be relied upon at this point in time.
Javonte Williams, Denver: The hard-nosed Williams hits the hole like a hurricane with the ability to break through arm tackles and pick up yards after contact. Denver will need to pound the rock!
Brian Robinson, Commanders: While it may have gone unnoticed by many, Robinson was an impactful player a year ago, accumulating over 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns.
Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys: Scorned lovers reunite after the two sides both figured the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. Who doesn’t appreciate a feel-good lover’s quarrel?
Tony Pollard, Titans: With the signing of Pollard, the Titans have two backs with very similar skill-sets in Pollard and backup Tyjae Spears. Expect the workload to split amongst them.
Jerome Ford, Browns: It remains to be seen just how effective the aforementioned Chubb can bounce back from injury. Ford could be the most valuable backup in the NFL.
Tyler Allgeier, Falcons: One of the most underrated players in the league, Allgeier is a productive role player on a Falcons team that runs the ball more than most.
Trey Benson, Cardinals: A bigger, faster, better version of James O’Conner, it would shock no one if Benson became the bell-cow by season’s end.
Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks: An impressive rookie campaign led to 141 total touches and while Charbonnet wasn’t needed much on the goal line, he’s a very good short-yardage runner.
Ray Davis, Bills: A gutsy runner who fights for the extra yards, Davis enters a situation where he will be asked to contribute immediately.
AJ Dillon, Packers: More of a factor during the colder, late season matchups, Dillon is worth a stash in case of injury due to his end zone prowess.
Braelon Allen, Jets: Should Jets feature back Breece Hall go down to injury like he has in the past, Allen owns a big frame built to take on a heavy workload.
Jonathon Brooks, Panthers: While Brooks states he’ll be good to go in time for camp, do the Panthers really want to rush him into action with Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard on board?
Ty Chandler, Vikings: Arguably their best runner last season, Chandler will begin in a backup capacity but he demonstrated great burst and second effort during his first season.
Antonio Gibson, Patriots: It remains to be seen just how much the Patriots will implement Gibson who averaged nearly 1,000 total yards in four years with the Commanders and had 29 scores.
Tyrone Tracy, Giants: One of the steals of the draft, it’s possible that the multifaceted Tracy becomes the Giants most productive back in ‘24.
Will Shipley, Eagles: With a style similar to Saquan Barkley, the splendid Shipley should be able to step in and start in a pinch if needed.
