Fantasy Football Week 2 Rankings – Running Backs PPR
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 PPR scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com’s projected stats and standard scoring points.
Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings:
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Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – PPR:
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Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings – Half-PPR:
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Updated 9/16/2023 4:47:51 AM – Follow @walterfootball for updates.
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (at Rams)- 25 Points
100 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
The Rams should be terrible against the run.
Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants (at Cardinals)- 23 Points
80 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Saquon Barkley will look to redeem himself from last week’s clunker.
Nick Chubb, RB, Browns (at Steelers)- 22 Points
100 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Nick Chubb will continue to thrive as the full-time back with Kareem Hunt gone.
Derrick Henry, RB, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 22 Points
110 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Derrick Henry’s durability is questionable, but he’s a top option while healthy.
Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys (vs. Jets)- 19 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Tony Pollard will continue to dominate, though the matchup isn’t ideal.
Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Packers)- 18 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Bijan Robinson should continue to see more touches as the season progresses.
Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders (at Bills)- 17 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Josh Jacobs can beat any defense, but this is a tough one.
Joshua Kelley, RB, Chargers (at Titans)- 16 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
Joshua Kelley is a great DFS option this week.
Alexander Mattison, RB, Vikings (at Eagles)- 15 Points
40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
The Eagles looked much better versus the run last week.
James Conner, RB, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 14 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
James Conner should catch plenty of checkdowns.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 14 Points
90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
The Dolphins looked weak to the run in the opener against the Chargers.
James Cook, RB, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 13 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
James Cook should be able to thrive in this matchup.
Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 13 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
The Jaguars are better versus the run than the pass.
Travis Etienne, RB, Jaguars (vs. Chiefs)- 13 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
Travis Etienne could pick up where David Montgomery left off.
David Montgomery, RB, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 13 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
David Montgomery will see fewer touches as the season progresses.
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (vs. Seahawks)- 13 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
The Lions drafted Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 for a reason. He’ll get more touches.
Jamaal Williams, RB, Saints (at Panthers)- 13 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
This is a much easier matchup for Jamaal Williams.
Joe Mixon, RB, Bengals (vs. Ravens)- 12 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
The Ravens still appear to be tough against the run.
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Falcons (vs. Packers)- 12 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Don’t count on those two touchdowns again.
Miles Sanders, RB, Panthers (vs. Saints)- 12 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Miles Sanders figures to have a middling game in this matchup.
Dameon Pierce, RB, Texans (vs. Colts)- 12 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
The Colts are much weaker to the run than the Ravens.
Rachaad White, RB, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 11 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Rachaad White has an easier matchup this week, but he’s not very good.
A.J. Dillon, RB, Packers (at Falcons)- 11 Points
70 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
A.J. Dillon figures to have a solid game if Aaron Jones can’t go.
Gus Edwards, RB, Ravens (at Bengals)- 11 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
Gus Edwards is a mediocre play despite becoming the starter.
Brian Robinson, RB, Redskins (at Broncos)- 11 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Denver just did a solid job on Josh Jacobs.
Khalil Herbert, RB, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 10 Points
60 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
The Buccaneers are better versus the run than the pass.
Samaje Perine, RB, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 10 Points
30 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
Samaje Perine should get most of the work in the first half of the year.
D’Andre Swift, RB, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 10 Points
40 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
D’Andre Swift saw two touches in the opener, but Kenneth Gainwell is out.
Dalvin Cook, RB, Jets (at Cowboys)- 10 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks (at Lions)- 10 Points
80 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
The Lions are pretty decent against the run.
Breece Hall, RB, Jets (at Cowboys)- 9 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
I don’t trust Breece Hall coming off a torn ACL. He looks great in limited action, but he’s not playing a lot of snaps.
Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 8 Points
80 Rushing Yards.
Najee Harris, RB, Steelers (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Najee Harris is splitting the workload with Jaylen Warren.
Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
30 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Roschon Johnson, RB, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 7 Points
30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Javonte Williams, RB, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 7 Points
40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
I don’t trust running backs coming off torn ACLs unless their name is Adrian Peterson.
Jerick McKinnon, RB, Chiefs (at Jaguars)- 7 Points
20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Deon Jackson, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 7 Points
40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Deon Jackson is not good.
Cam Akers, RB, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 7 Points
50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
The 49ers will clamp down on Cam Akers.
Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. 49ers)- 7 Points
20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seahawks (at Lions)- 6 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
Zack Moss, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 5 Points
50 Rushing Yards.
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Patriots (vs. Dolphins)- 5 Points
50 Rushing Yards.
Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Bengals)- 5 Points
30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
Don’t expect two touchdowns again.
Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (vs. Chargers)- 5 Points
20 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Chris Evans, RB, Bengals (vs. Ravens)- 4 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Jerome Ford, RB, Browns (at Steelers)- 4 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Sean Tucker, RB, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 4 Points
40 Rushing Yards.
Rico Dowdle, RB, Cowboys (vs. Jets)- 4 Points
20 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
Rashaad Penny, RB, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 4 Points
40 Rushing Yards.
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars (vs. Chiefs)- 4 Points
40 Rushing Yards.
Antonio Gibson, RB, Redskins (at Broncos)- 4 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
Elijah Mitchell, RB, 49ers (at Rams)- 3 Points
30 Rushing Yards.
D’Onta Foreman, RB, Bears (at Buccaneers)- 3 Points
30 Rushing Yards.
Damien Harris, RB, Bills (vs. Raiders)- 3 Points
30 Rushing Yards.
Chase Edmonds, RB, Bucs (vs. Bears)- 3 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
Salvon Ahmed, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 3 Points
30 Rushing Yards.
Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (vs. Saints)- 3 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
Zamir White, RB, Raiders (at Bills)- 3 Points
10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Broncos (vs. Redskins)- 2 Points
20 Rushing Yards.
Matt Breida, RB, Giants (at Cardinals)- 2 Points
20 Rushing Yards.
Devin Singletary, RB, Texans (vs. Colts)- 2 Points
20 Rushing Yards.
Ty Chandler, RB, Vikings (at Eagles)- 2 Points
20 Rushing Yards.
Keaontay Ingram, RB, Cardinals (vs. Giants)- 1 Points
10 Rushing Yards.
Pierre Strong, RB, Browns (at Steelers)- 0 Points
Austin Ekeler, RB, Chargers (at Titans)- 0 Points
Ruled out for Sunday’s game.
Evan Hull, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 0 Points
Evan Hull is better than Deon Jackson, come on, Colts.
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (at Texans)- 0 Points
Put on the PUP list.
De’Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (at Patriots)- 0 Points
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles (vs. Vikings)- 0 Points
Ruled out for Thursday’s game.
Aaron Jones, RB, Packers (at Falcons)- 0 Points
Aaron Jones hurt his hamstring on his touchdown run, so it remains to be seen if he can play.
Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (at Panthers)- 0 Points
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (at Panthers)- 0 Points
Suspended for two more games.
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