With Week 2 starting, let’s take a look at some underrated and risky fantasy football running back options for this week. You can also check out my full fantasy football running back rankings for Week 2.
Aaron Jones Sr.:
Jones Sr. is coming off of a solid Week 1 performance against the Green Bay Packers in the Vikings’ home opener. Jones Sr. finished with 12 rushes for 40 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Mason had 15 rushes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Despite splitting snaps, both backs had a solid performance fantasy-wise, largely due to their respective touchdowns. However, Mason was placed on injured reserve after the game with a fractured thumb and will miss at least four games, leaving Jones Sr. in line for a larger role in Week 2.
The Vikings will head to Chicago to face the Bears, who gave up 37 points in Week 1 while allowing 125 rushing yards. If the Vikings’ offense can get settled in on the road, Jones Sr. is an underrated fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues this week.
Jadarian Price:
Price opened his rookie year on a good note in the Seahawks’ home-opener win over the Patriots in Week 1. Price was used sparingly, carrying the ball 10 times for 52 yards, but his average of 5.2 yards per carry shows he performed well, in addition to the two passes he caught in the game.
The Seahawks now head to Arizona to face the Cardinals this week, and Price could really make a name for himself if he sees an increased workload. Against a questionable Cardinals defense, Price is an underrated running back to improve off of his Week 1 performance and add to your Week 2 fantasy lineup.
D’Andre Swift:
Swift opened his 2026 campaign in red-hot form, running the ball 18 times for 124 yards and three touchdowns. Swift was electric on the ground in Week 1 and a big reason the Bears put up a monstrous 59 points against the Panthers.
He may find it harder in Week 2 as the Bears will face the talented and blitz-heavy Vikings defense led by Brian Flores. Flores and the Vikings defense held the Packers to 66 total rushing yards on 21 carries last week, and they will be game-planning for Swift, especially after the form he’s in. The battle between the Bears’ offense and Vikings’ defense is one of the top stories of Week 2, but fantasy owners should be prepared for a dip in performance from Swift after his excellent play in the Bears’ season opener.
Rhamondre Stevenson:
Stevenson and the Patriots will have their home opener in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are coming off of a Week 1 win against the Falcons. Stevenson and the Patriots had a much rougher Week 1, with the Patriots losing to the Seahawks and Stevenson rushing for 51 yards on 18 carries. Although Stevenson averaged less than three yards per carry, he did haul in five catches for 44 yards, which gave him a serviceable opening fantasy week.
Stevenson may find more issues on the ground this week, as the Steelers held Bijan Robinson to 83 rushing yards on 21 carries. Stevenson is a risky fantasy option going into this week and may need some receiving help if he hopes to put up a solid showing in fantasy this week.
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