13 Crucial Fantasy RB Rankings Changes To Make Right Now!

Amon-Ra St. Brown is used as a benchmark for ranking Christian McCaffrey; the source states they could not justify ranking McCaffrey behind St. Brown despite the injury concerns.

Ashton Jeanty is a high-upside prospect who recorded an elite 84.6% usage market share last season, nearly identical to Jonathan Taylor. While he is a potential league winner, the source questions if his workload will remain at that extreme level or regress slightly.

Audric Estimé is now a significant threat to R.J. Harvey's role, with the source suggesting he would likely assume the primary backup role if J.K. Dobbins were to miss time, potentially handling first and second-down duties.

Braelon Allen is considered draftable and is currently ranked as RB53/54, with potential to climb further due to Breece Hall's groin injury. He is viewed as a freak athlete and a fair comparison to players like Brian Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, and Zach Charbonnet.

Breece Hall is dealing with a groin injury sustained during Monday's practice. The source has downgraded him from 24th to 32nd overall due to the uncertainty surrounding soft tissue injuries, though they remain confident in his long-term workload and plan to buy the dip. If he returns within two weeks, he is expected to move back toward 25th overall. The injury has also increased the fantasy value of his backup, Braelon Allen.

Chase Brown is viewed as a potential league winner; the source notes he is receiving significant playing time, which makes them hesitant to rank De'Von Achane ahead of him due to offensive infrastructure concerns.

Christian McCaffrey has missed a full week of practice due to 'tightness,' leading the source to express nervousness and drop his ranking to sixth overall. The source speculates the soreness could be contract-related but warns of potential recurring injury issues.

The source considers Chuba Hubbard a better value than Jordan Mason, explicitly stating that Hubbard possesses more upside capabilities based on his previous workload history.

The source is buying into a massive workload for De'Von Achane, projecting up to 23 touches per game including 5-6 receptions, and compares his potential volume to Christian McCaffrey's high-usage seasons in Carolina. Ranked 17th overall, he is viewed as a potential league winner due to improved between-the-tackles running and agility.

The source remains confident in Devon Achane's touch volume regardless of game script, noting he had 55 targets within 2.5 seconds last year, which ranked top five in the NFL. The source argues his manufactured target role is too valuable to abandon.

Derrick Henry is considered a potential league winner who reliably produces 10 to 14-plus touchdowns every single year.

Emmet Johnson has moved up to the RB2 spot on the Chiefs depth chart and is considered draftable in deep leagues. The source notes his ability to make the first man miss and his acceleration, suggesting he would be a top waiver wire target if the starter misses time.

Isaiah Davis has missed multiple weeks of training camp due to an injury, impacting his standing in the Jets' backfield competition.

The source has downgraded Isaiah Likely to TE17, citing concerns over limited snap counts in preseason where he played behind several other players and competed for blocking snaps with heavier personnel like Chris Manhertz and Patrick Ricard.

The source ranks JK Dobbins ahead of Jordan Mason in current drafts. Regarding his backfield, the source notes that if Dobbins misses time, a committee approach between Jona Coleman and R.J. Harvey is likely, despite Harvey's superior athletic profile.

J.K. Dobbins is the clear starter for the Broncos, and as long as he is healthy, he is expected to run away with the majority of the touches.

Jacoby Brissett is mentioned as a starter whose removal from preseason games led to questionable usage of rookies like Jeremiah Love. The source references Jacoby Brissett as a starter who was removed from the game, highlighting the questionable decision by the coaching staff to keep Jeremiah Love on the field after the starters had been pulled.

The source identifies Jacquory Croskey-Merritt as a deep sleeper option in backfields that may offer more upside than the current Vikings situation.

Jaleel McLaughlin is viewed as fitting a specific running back archetype for Sean Payton, showing trustworthiness and the ability to hit lanes and break tackles, though he likely remains behind J.K. Dobbins.

James Cook is used as a benchmark for current running back rankings, positioned behind Kenneth Walker and De'Von Achane in the source's current tiering.

Javonte Williams is part of a specific tier of running backs that Breece Hall has now fallen into following his injury.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is used as a benchmark for ranking Christian McCaffrey; the source states they could not justify ranking McCaffrey behind JSN despite the injury concerns.

Jeremiah Love is a clear-cut starter and potential goal-line back, evidenced by his preseason usage where he out-snapped Tyler Allgeier 16 to 6 and handled third-and-three play-action reps inside the 10-yard line. Despite suffering a high ankle sprain on his final preseason touch, the source maintains a ranking of 26 overall, advising drafters to ignore the injury-related ADP dip and treat him as a bell-cow. He is considered questionable for the first one or two games, resulting in a 10-spot ranking discount; without the injury, he would be ranked near Ashton Jeanty at 16th or 17th overall.

Joe Mixon's usage under Bobby Slowik is compared to De'Von Achane's; Mixon recorded 28 targets within 2.5 seconds, ranking 17th in the NFL, which the source notes is lower than Achane's usage.

Jonathan Taylor has been moved to fifth overall, ahead of Christian McCaffrey, due to his high upside and proven production; he averaged over 30 half-PPR points in Colts wins last season and maintains a high team running back usage market share.

The source ranks Jordan Mason as RB35, more aggressive than the expert consensus of RB40, noting he is more likely than Aaron Jones to score touchdowns and could win the job through explosiveness or injury; however, the source expresses concern about starting him as a week one flex option, noting he lacks the upside of Chuba Hubbard.

Josh Jacobs is positioned within a specific tier of running backs alongside Travis Etienne, Javonte Williams, and Kyren Williams, following recent adjustments to Breece Hall's ranking.

The source ranks Kenneth Walker as the highest running back in his current tier, placing him above De'Von Achane, Saquon Barkley, James Cook, Chase Brown, and Derrick Henry, and identifies him as a potential league winner.

The source has moved Kyren Williams ahead of both Jeremiah Love and Breece Hall in their rankings, citing his role in a high-scoring offense as a "touchdown scoring machine."

The source is buying into Malik Willis potentially outperforming expectations, but warns that his high scramble rate historically correlates with lower target volume for running backs.

Marshawn Lloyd is considered a top-three true handcuff and an intriguing prospect because he is healthy and receiving first-team reps while Josh Jacobs is sidelined; he possesses unique upside due to the potential for non-football-related suspensions for the starter.

The source identifies Mike Washington Jr. as a top-three fantasy handcuff, praising his electric play, underrated vision, and elite athleticism comparable to Adrian Peterson. If Zamir White were to miss time, the source would rank Washington as a top-15 to top-17 running back.

The source notes Najee Harris is visiting the Giants but expresses skepticism that he would significantly impact the fantasy landscape if signed, while noting the potential move is more of an indictment on Devin Singletary's standing.

The source identifies Ray Davis as an underrated running back profile who has the potential to move the needle if he were to become the starter.

R.J. Harvey's fantasy outlook is declining due to a lack of trust from Sean Payton, being vultured by the fullback, and the addition of Audric Estimé. He is now ranked near Kenneth Gainwell and Rachaad White as a pass-catching specialist rather than a primary back, though he retains a superior athletic profile compared to Estimé.

The source prefers RJ Harvey over Jona Coleman due to a superior athletic profile, though acknowledges he may be limited to specific designed pass-game roles rather than a traditional third-down role.

Saquon Barkley is used as a benchmark for current running back rankings, positioned behind Kenneth Walker and De'Von Achane in the source's current tiering.

The source identifies Tank Bigsby as one of the top three true handcuffs in fantasy football, recommending him as a late-round bench stash for his asymmetric upside.

The source moved Tony Pollard down to RB31 (84th overall) after observing a preseason snap split with Tyjae Spears. He is viewed as a potential 'dead zone back' due to playing in a bad offense with a younger, talented player in Spears threatening his workload, which caps his fantasy upside.

Travis Etienne is part of a specific tier of running backs that Breece Hall has now fallen into following his injury.

The source moved Tyjae Spears up to RB44 after observing him split reps with Tony Pollard in the preseason. Spears is considered a legitimate threat to take the starting job, with the situation expected to be a 1A/1B split featuring alternating drives; the source highlights his ability to create yards and red-zone usage.

Tyler Allgeier has been relegated to a clear change-of-pace role behind Jeremiah Love. In their preseason opener, Allgeier was significantly out-snapped 16 to 6, confirming his secondary status in the backfield rotation.

The source is low on Tyron Tracy, ranking him at RB46 and RB55, citing a lack of attachment from the new coaching staff and concerns that he will be limited to a committee role.