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Home»Fantasy Football»Fantasy Football Week 16 Running Back Rankings
Fantasy Football Week 16 Running Back Rankings
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Fantasy Football Week 16 Running Back Rankings

Chris ThomasBy Chris ThomasDecember 23, 2021Updated:December 22, 20228 Mins Read

The 2021-22 NFL season has only three weeks left. Bye weeks are over which means the fantasy playoffs have begun in most standard leagues. This time of year COVID-19 is running rampant which makes it important to have backup options on your fantasy roster. On top of that injuries are continuing to mount up. It is always a great idea to evaluate backup options so that way fantasy managers are prepared if star players miss time. Here are the Fantasy Football Week 16 running back rankings.

*Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to reserve/COVID-19 list*

(Check out the section below for details on players already rumored to possibly miss this week and how their replacement options rank for the week)

Key:
Must Start- a player who is in your lineup regardless of the matchup or most circumstances. They Will likely finish near the top of the league in points that week and in most weeks.
Starting RB1- a player who makes fantasy owners comfortable starting week after week. Regardless of the matchup, this player has a high floor.
High-End RB2- a player who may isn’t likely to carry a lineup that week, but has the ability to have a breakout game and is teetering between RB1 and RB2 category.
Starting RB2- a player who should be started in most lineups and should reach their point projection. This player is started is because of their consistency and moderately high floor
Low RB2- a player who may not be a lock to start for a team every week, but will start more times than not. Their production may not be pretty or win a person their lineup but the production is consistent enough to make a fantasy owner comfortable starting them.
Flex- a player who could float around the territory of being benched, but is started due to the potential to play better than their point projection. However, this player has the potential to flop and causes a fantasy team to lose if he has a bad game.
Deep League Flex- a player who is more of a Hail Mary throw at the position. There are enough reasons to leave this player on the bench, but their upside makes them an attractive option. Desperate times may call for a player like this to be inserted into starting lineups.
Leave on the Bench- a player who should be avoided in all lineups that week. Many times this player could even be left on waivers.
CategoryNameOpponentRanking
Must StartJonathan Taylorvs Arizona CardinalsRB1
Must StartAustin Ekeler*vs Houston TexansRB2
Must StartDalvin Cook*vs Los Angeles RamsRB3
Starting RB1Cordarrelle Pattersonvs Detroit LionsRB4
Starting RB1D’Andre Swift*vs Atlanta FalconsRB5
Starting RB1Alvin Kamaravs Miami DolphinsRB6
Starting RB1Najee Harrisvs Kansas City ChiefsRB7
Starting RB1James Robinsonvs New York JetsRB8
Starting RB1Joe Mixonvs Baltimore RavensRB9
High-End RB2David Montgomeryvs Seattle SeahawksRB10
High-End RB2Ezekiel Elliottvs Washington Football TeamRB11
High-End RB2Aaron Jonesvs Cleveland BrownsRB12
Starting RB2Saquon Barkleyvs Philadelphia EaglesRB13
Starting RB2Javonte Williamsvs Las Vegas RaidersRB14
Starting RB2Antonio Gibson*vs Dallas CowboysRB15
Low RB2Miles Sanders*vs New York GiantsRB16
Low RB2Josh Jacobs*vs Denver BroncosRB17
Low RB2Nick Chubbvs Green Bay PackersRB18
Low RB2Ronald Jonesvs Carolina PanthersRB19
Low RB2Clyde Edwards-Helairevs Pittsburgh SteelersRB20
Low RB2Melvin Gordonvs Las Vegas RaidersRB21
FlexDevin Singletaryvs New England PatriotsRB22
FlexTony Pollardvs Washington Football TeamRB23
FlexMichael Cartervs Jacksonville JaguarsRB24
FlexDarrell Hendersonvs Minnesota VikingsRB25
FlexJames Conner*vs Indianapolis ColtsRB26
FlexJeff Wilson Jr.vs Tennessee TitansRB27
FlexA.J. Dillonvs Cleveland BrownsRB28
FlexDamien Harris*vs Buffalo BillsRB29
 FlexRex Burkheadvs Los Angeles ChargersRB30
Deep League FlexSony Michelvs Minnesota VikingsRB31
Deep League FlexRashaad Pennyvs Chicago BearsRB32
Deep League FlexMike Davisvs Detroit LionsRB33
Deep League FlexKareem Hunt*vs Green Bay PackersRB34
Deep League FlexMyles Gaskinvs New Orleans SaintsRB35
Deep League FlexChase Edmondsvs Indianapolis ColtsRB36
Deep League FlexChuba Hubbardvs Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB37
Deep League FlexDevontae Bookervs Philadelphia EaglesRB38
Deep League FlexDevonta Freemanvs Cincinnati BengalsRB39
Deep League FlexDarrel Williamsvs Pittsburgh SteelersRB40
Deep League FlexJamaal Williams*vs Atlanta FalconsRB41
Deep League FlexLatavius Murrayvs Cincinnati BengalsRB42
Deep League FlexAmeer Abdullahvs Tampa Bay BuccaneersRB43
Leave on the BenchDuke Johnson Jr.vs New Orleans SaintsRB44
Leave on the BenchCraig Reynoldsvs Atlanta FalconsRB45
Leave on the BenchDontrell Hilliardvs San Francisco 49ersRB46
Leave on the BenchTevin Colemanvs Jacksonville JaguarsRB47
Leave on the BenchRhamondre Stevenson*vs Buffalo BillsRB48
Leave on the BenchDavid Johnson*vs Jacksonville JaguarsRB49
Leave on the BenchMark Ingramvs Miami DolphinsRB50
Leave on the BenchJordan Howardvs New York GiantsRB51
Leave on the BenchBrandon Boldenvs Buffalo BillsRB52
Leave on the BenchJustin Jacksonvs Houston TexansRB53
Leave on the BenchAlex Collinsvs Chicago BearsRB54
Leave on the BenchNyheim Hinesvs Arizona CardinalsRB55
Leave on the BenchMatt Breidavs New England PatriotsRB56
Leave on the BenchSamaje Perinevs Baltimore RavensRB57
Leave on the BenchJeremy McNicholsvs San Francisco 49ersRB58
Leave on the BenchKe’Shawn Vaughnvs Carolina PanthersRB59
Leave on the BenchBoston Scottvs New York GiantsRB60
Leave on the BenchJaret Pattersonvs Dallas CowboysRB61
Leave on the BenchDeeJay Dallasvs Chicago BearsRB62
Leave on the BenchPhillip Lindsay*vs New Orleans SaintsRB63
Leave on the BenchKyle Juzczykvs Tennessee TitansRB64
Leave on the BenchAlexander Mattisonvs Los Angeles RamsRB65
Leave on the BenchDare Ogunbowalevs New York JetsRB66
Leave on the BenchPeyton Barbervs Denver BroncosRB67
Leave on the BenchJoshua Kelleyvs Houston TexansRB68
Leave on the BenchJaMycal Hastyvs Tennessee TitansRB69
Leave on the BenchKenneth Gainwellvs New York GiantsRB70
Leave on the BenchZack Mossvs New England PatriotsRB71
Leave on the BenchGodwin Igwebuikevs Atlanta FalconsRB72

Possible Changes that can occur before Sunday

RB2 Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers placed Austin Ekeler on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Houston Texans then Justin Jackson would move up to RB16 between Miles Sanders and Josh Jacobs. Joshua Kelley would then move up to RB35 between Kareem Hunt and Myles Gaskin. Larry Rountree could also see more work in the Chargers’ offense.

RB3 Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings

Dalvin Cook has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is very likely that Cook misses this week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. If Cook misses this game then Alexander Mattison moves up to RB10 between David Montgomery and Ezekiel Elliott.

Detroit Lions Running Backs: RB5 D’Andre Swift & RB41 Jamaal Williams

D’Andre Swift returned to practice Wednesday after missing the last three games with a shoulder injury. Jamaal Williams missed last week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals because he was on the Reserve/Covid-19 list. If they both were to miss this week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons then Craig Reynolds would move up to RB14 between Javonte Williams and Antonio Gibson. Godwin Igwebuike would then move up to William’s RB41 slot.

If Swift is inactive and Jamaal Williams is active then Williams will move up to RB17 between Josh Jacobs and Nich Chubb. Craig Reynolds would then move up to RB22 between Melvin Gordon and Devin Singletary. Godwin Igwebuike would become RB54 between Justin Jackson and Alex Collins.

If Swift is active and Williams is not then Craig Reynolds moves up to RB32 between Sony Michel and Rashaad Penny. Godwin Igwebuike would become RB54 between Justin Jackson and Alex Collins.

RB15 Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team

Antonio Gibson missed practice Wednesday with a toe injury. He left Tuesday’s game with a toe injury but returned to finish the game. If Gibson was to miss this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys then Jaret Patterson would become RB34 between Kareem Hunt and Myles Gaskin. Also, Johnathan Williams would see an increase in snaps for Washington.

RB16 Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles

Miles Sanders missed practice Wednesday with a quad injury. It is unclear whether this will hold him out of this week’s game against the New York Giants. If Sanders misses this week then Jordan Howard moves up to RB25 between Darrell Henderson and James Conner. Boston Scott would then move up to RB34 between Mike Davis and Kareem Hunt. Kenneth Gainwell would then move up to RB48 between Tevin Coleman and Rhamondre Stevenson.

RB17 Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders

Josh Jacobs missed practice Wednesday with an illness. If Jacobs was to miss this week’s game against the Denver Broncos then Peyton Barber would move up to RB35 between Myles Gaskin and Chase Edmonds. Jalen Richard would then join the list at RB54 between Justin Jackson and Alex Collins.

RB26 James Conner, Arizona Cardinals

James Conner missed practice Wednesday because of a heel injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts then Chase Edmonds would move up to RB21 between Melvin Gordon and Devin Singletary.

New England Patriots Running Backs: RB29 Damien Harris & RB43 Rhamondre Stevenson

Damien Harris missed last week’s game with a hamstring injury he has been dealing with since New England’s last game which was the Monday night game before their bye against Buffalo. Rhamondre Stevenson missed practice Wednesday with an illness. If both miss this week’s game against the Buffalo Bills then J.J. Taylor would join the list at RB36 between Chase Edmonds and Chuba Hubbard. Brandon Bolden would move up to RB40 between Devonta Freeman and Darrel Williams.

RB34 Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns

Kareem Hunt is expected to miss this week against the Green Bay Packers because of both an ankle injury and his placement on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If that is the case then D’Ernest Johnson would join the list at RB43 between Ameer Abdullah and Duke Johnson Jr.

RB49 David Johnson, Houston Texans

David Johnson missed practice Wednesday with a quad injury. If he was to miss this week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers then Royce Freeman would join the list at RB60 between Boston Scott and Jaret Patterson.

RB63 Phillip Lindsay, Miami Dolphins

Phillip Lindsay is dealing with an ankle injury that he has been dealing with before he missed last week for being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. If this injury was to hold Lindsay out of action it would likely mean that Duke Johnson Jr. and Salvon Ahmed would get more work behind Myles Gaskin.

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