Fantasy Football RB Rankings for Week 3: Top 50 Running Backs

Week 3 RB Rankings at a Glance

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET (vs. NYJ)
2. Jonathan Taylor, IND (vs. HOU)
3. Christian McCaffrey, SF (vs. ARI)

Running back remains one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and the landscape can change quickly once the season gets underway.

Injuries, changing workloads, goal-line opportunities, passing-game usage, and weekly matchups can all cause running backs to rise or fall in the rankings from one week to the next.

To help with lineup decisions, here are our fantasy football running back rankings for this week. Rankings compiled via our fantasy football projections.

Injuries can — and will — impact these rankings. Stay up to date with injury news on our NFL player news page.

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Week 3

Rankings pulled from our half-PPR fantasy football RB projections, which may have updated since this article was published.

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET (vs. NYJ)
2. Jonathan Taylor, IND (vs. HOU)
3. Christian McCaffrey, SF (vs. ARI)
4. Chase Brown, CIN (@ PIT)
5. De'Von Achane, MIA (vs. KC)
6. James Cook, BUF (vs. LAC)
7. Kenneth Walker III, KC (@ MIA)
8. Derrick Henry, BAL (@ DAL)
9. Javonte Williams, DAL (vs. BAL)
10. Jaylen Warren, PIT (vs. CIN)
11. Breece Hall, NYJ (@ DET)
12. Ashton Jeanty, LV (@ NO)
13. Aaron Jones, MIN (@ TB)
14. Omarion Hampton, LAC (@ BUF)
15. Jeremiyah Love, ARI (@ SF)
16. Quinshon Judkins, CLE (vs. CAR)
17. David Montgomery, HOU (@ IND)
18. Cam Skattebo, NYG (vs. TEN)
19. Bucky Irving, TB (vs. MIN)
20. Chuba Hubbard, CAR (@ CLE)
21. TreVeyon Henderson, NE (@ JAC)
22. Tony Pollard, TEN (@ NYG)
23. Travis Etienne, NO (vs. LV)
24. Jadarian Price, SEA (@ WSH)
25. Woody Marks, HOU (@ IND)
26. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE (@ JAC)
27. George Holani, SEA (@ WSH)
28. Bhayshul Tuten, JAC (vs. NE)
29. Rico Dowdle, PIT (vs. CIN)
30. Tyler Allgeier, ARI (@ SF)
31. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, WSH (vs. SEA)
32. Tyjae Spears, TEN (@ NYG)
33. Kenneth Gainwell, TB (vs. MIN)
34. Kendre Miller, NO (vs. LV)
35. Braelon Allen, NYJ (@ DET)
36. Alvin Kamara, NO (vs. LV)
37. Samaje Perine, CIN (@ PIT)
38. Devin Singletary, NYG (vs. TEN)
39. Justice Hill, BAL (@ DAL)
40. Rachaad White, WSH (vs. SEA)
41. DeeJay Dallas, MIN (@ TB)
42. Emmett Johnson, KC (@ MIA)
43. Kaelon Black, SF (vs. ARI)
44. Chris Rodriguez Jr., JAC (vs. NE)
45. Keaton Mitchell, LAC (@ BUF)
46. Mike Washington, LV (@ NO)
47. DJ Giddens, IND (vs. HOU)
48. Jaylen Wright, MIA (vs. KC)
49. Sione Vaki, DET (vs. NYJ)
50. A.J. Dillon, CAR (@ CLE)

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings FAQ

What factors go into weekly fantasy football running back rankings?

Weekly rankings should account for projected workload, carries, targets, red-zone opportunities, matchup quality, injuries, and changes to a player's role. Recent usage can be especially important when evaluating running backs during the season.

How important are matchups for fantasy football running backs?

Matchups matter, but volume is usually more important. A running back with a secure workload can still be a strong fantasy option in a difficult matchup, while a favorable matchup may not help much if a player isn't receiving enough touches.

Should I start a running back ranked higher even if he has been struggling?

Not necessarily. Rankings are a useful guide, but fantasy managers should also consider recent workload, injuries, and their other lineup options. A player's role can sometimes be more predictive than his recent fantasy-point totals.

How does PPR scoring affect running back rankings?

PPR scoring increases the value of running backs who are heavily involved as receivers. Backs who consistently earn targets and catches can maintain strong fantasy floors even when their rushing production is limited.

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