Fantasy Football Week 10 Running Back Rankings

The 2023-24 NFL season has been outstanding so far. Already there have been a ton of breakout players and fantasy duds that have made the game so entertaining. Bye weeks are starting to take place. This means that running backs like D’Andre Swift and Raheem Mostert will be out this week. On top of that, injuries have started to mount up at this point of the season. It’s 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 10 running back rankings.

*Ratings are subject to change due to injury reports or possible move to the 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.

Rankings

Possible Changes that can occur before Sunday

RB8 Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks

Kenneth Walker missed practice on Wednesday with a chest injury. It is unclear if Walker will miss this week at this point. If Walker misses Week 10 against the Washington Commanders Zach Charbonnet moves up to RB17 between Rhamondre Stevenson and James Conner.

RB14 Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers

Aaron Jones was limited on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. He has been dealing with this hamstring injury all season. If Jones misses Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers A.J. Dillon moves up to RB19 between Najee Harris and Javonte Williams.

RB15 David Montgomery, Detroit Lions

David Montgomery has missed the past two games with a rib injury. There is a chance he returns after resting during the bye week. If Montgomery misses Week 10 against the Los Angeles ChargersJahmyr Gibbs moves up to RB13 between Bijan Robinson and Tony Pollard. Craig Reynolds becomes the RB36 between Zack Moss and Tyjae Spears.

RB18 James Conner, Arizona Cardinals

James Conner is expected to return from injured reserve this week. Conner has misses the past four games with a knee injury. If Conner misses Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons Emari Demercado becomes the RB27 between Khalil Herbert and Jerome Ford.

RB27 Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears

Khalil Herbert could return from injured reserve this week. He missed the past four games with an ankle injury. Herbert was a full participant in practice on Tuesday. If Herbert misses Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers D’Onta Foreman moves up to RB29 between Brian Robinson Jr. and Tyler Allgeier. Rochon Johnson moves up to RB36 between Devin Singletary and Zack Moss.

RB32 Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans

Dameon Pierce missedlast week’s game with an ankle injury. It is unclear if Pierce will more time because of the injury. If Pierce misses Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals Devin Singletary moves up to RB31  between Tyler Allgeier and Miles Sanders.

Players that are currently not expected to play

Cam Akers, Minnesota Vikings

Last week Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles injury. This is his second torn Achilles he has suffered in the past three seasons. Fortunately for Akers it is not in the same ankle that the injury occurred in earlier in his career. But this does end Akers season. Now that Akers is out for the rest of the year Minnesota’s backfield should once again be very Alexander Mattison heavy like it was prior to Akers joining the team a few weeks ago. 

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