Fantasy Football Week 7 Running Back Rankings

The 2024-25 NFL season has begun which means fantasy football is back! The fantasy landscape has already changed since the preseason due to breakout players and major injuries across the league.Bye weeks are starting to take place. This means that running backs like D’Andre Swift and Rico Dowdle will be out this week. On top of that injuries have started to mount up at this point of the season. 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 7 running back rankings.

[Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to Injured Reserve 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 not be likely to carry a lineup that week, but has the ability to have a breakout game and is teetering between RB1 and RB2 territory.

Starting RB2- a player who should be started in most lineups and should reach their point projection. This player is started 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 cause 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.

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Players that could miss this week’s game

RB5 Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Jonathan Taylor missed the past two games with a ‘mild’ high-ankle sprain. It is unclear if Taylor will return this week. If Taylor misses Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins Trey Sermon moves up to RB32 between Nick Chubb and Tyrone Tracy. Tyler Goodson becomes RB38 between Zach Charbonnet and Justice Hill.

RB8 Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

Alvin Kamara was limited in practice on Tuesday with a hand injury. At this point Kamara is not expected to miss this week’s game. If Kamara misses Week 7 against the Denver Broncos Jamaal Williams becomes the RB34 between Bucky Irving and Tyler Allgeier.

RB12 James Cook, Buffalo Bills

James Cook missed last week’s game against the New York Jets with a toe injury. There is a chance Cook place this week considering he was a late scratch before last week’s game. If Cook misses Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans Ray Davis moves up to RB27 between Devin Singletary and Zack Moss. Ty Johnson moves up to RB45 between D’Onta Foreman and Miles Sanders.

RB14 Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders

Brian Robinson Jr. missed last week’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a knee injury. It is unclear if he will be ready to play this week. If Robinson misses Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers Austin Ekeler moves up to RB17 between J.K. Dobbins and Aaron Jones. Jeremy McNichols becomes the RB52 between Ty Chandler and Trey Sermon.

RB18 Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings

Aaron Jones suffered a hip injury during Minnesota’s last game agains the New York Jets. It is unclear if he will be ready to play after Minnesota’s bye. If Jones misses Week 7 against the Detroit Lions Ty Chandler moves up to RB26 between Austin Ekeler and Devin Singletary.

RB19 Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson missed last week’s game agains the Houston Texans with a foot injury. This isn’t considered to be a long-term injury. If Stevenson misses Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars Antonio Gibson moves up to RB29 between Javonte Williams and Najee Harris.

RB21 Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers

Jordan Mason suffered an AC joint sprain last week agains the Seattle Seahawks. He was wearing a non-contact jersey during practice on Monday. If Mason misses Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs Isaac Gurendo becomes the RB30 between Najee Harris and Rachaad White.

RB24 De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

De’Von Achane suffered a concussion in his last game agains the New England Patriots. It is unclear if he will clear concussion protocol this week. If Achane misses Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts Raheem Mostert moves up to RB23 between Kareem Hunt and Tank Bigsby. Jaylen Wright moves up to RB44 between D’Ernest Johnson and D’Onta Foreman.

RB27 Devin Singletary, New York Giants

Devin Singletary misses the past two games with a groin injury. It is unclear if this injury could cause Singletary to miss further time. If Singletary misses Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles Tyrone Tracy Jr. moves up to RB14 between Brian Robinson Jr. and James Conner.

RB31 Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rachaad White missed last week’s game against the New Orleans Saints with a foot injury. It is unclear when White will be ready to return. If White misses Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens Bucky Irving moves up to RB31 between Najee Harris and Nick Chubb. Sean Tucker becomes RB34 between Tyron Tracy and Tyler Allgeier.

RB32 Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns

Nick Chubb could make his season debut this week. Chubb suffered a season ending knee injury early last season. He will likely be given a limited workload in his first game back. If Chubb does not play this week against the Cincinnati Bengals D’Onta Foreman moves up to RB33 between Tyrone Tracy and Bucky Irving. Pierre Strong Jr. becomes the RB41 between Zamir White and Jaleel McLaughlin.

RB40 Zamir White, Las Vegas Raiders

Zamir White the past two games with a groin injury. It is unclear if White will miss more time with the injury. If White misses Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams Alexander Mattison moves up to RB35 between Bucky Irving and Tyler Allgeier.

Players that are currently not expected to play

Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars

Travis Etienne Jr. is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury. While Etienne Jr. is out Tank Bigsby is expected to be the lead back in Jacksonville. D’Ernest Johnson will be the change of pace back for the Jaguars while Etienne Jr. is out.

Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns

Jerome Ford is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Ford’s injury coincides with Nick Chubb possibly returning from his major knee injury. If Chubb is active he will likely lead this backfield. But this backfield is expected to be a committee featuring D’Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong Jr. until Chubb can handle his normal workload.

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans

Tyjae Spears is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury While Spears is out Tony Pollard should maintain his lead role in this backfield while Julius Chestnut will the team’s change of pace back in Spears’ absence.

Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers

Gus Edwards was placed on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury. This elevates rookie Kimani Vidal into the change of pace back role behind J.K. Dobbins.

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