Four teams are on a bye this week. Some of the top players from the rankings will be out this week. The Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints are all on a bye this week. Fantasy teams will all need to find a replacement this week. For most leagues, there are only four weeks remaining, so picking up some wins down the stretch will be crucial. Here are your week 11 running back rankings.
Fantasy Football Week 11 Running Back Rankings
Tier 1: Elite Talents
- Austin Ekeler
- Tony Pollard
- Christian McCaffrey
- Travis Etienne
Last week the Packers let the Pittsburgh Steelers run all over them allowing 205 yards. This week they’ll have to try and slow down Austin Ekeler and the Los Angeles Chargers. Tony Pollard has been disappointing as of late, but this is the perfect “get right” week. Christian McCaffrey’s touchdown streak ended, but still scored 20+ fantasy points. He’s got the safest floor of any player among the running back rankings. Coming off a bye week, Travis Etienne and the Jaguars looked flat and rusty. They’ll have to turn things around quickly with a big divisional matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Tier 2: RB1
- David Montgomery
- Saquon Barkley
- Kenneth Walker
- Aaron Jones
- James Conner
- Breece Hall
Revenge game for David Montgomery. The way the Lions play ball, it wouldn’t be surprising if Montgomery finishes as a top 3 player in the running back rankings this week. Offensive struggles don’t hold Saquon Barkley back. He continues being the only playmaker for the Giants and should remain a high-volume play. Kenneth Walker has gone four weeks without a rushing touchdown. He’s due to find paydirt soon.
Aaron Jones hasn’t quite looked like the explosive player we’re used to, but he’s still a threat to blow up any given game. Facing a high-scoring Chargers team, Jones could get a lot of work in the passing game this week playing catch-up. James Conner returned from injured reserve last week and racked up 73 rushing yards. His workload will ramp up as he continues getting healthier. Breece Hall has been in RB1 territory each week over the last month. He’ll continue being ranked high as long as he’s getting his current volume of touches.
Tier 3: RB1 Upside, RB2 Floor
- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Raheem Mostert
- Derrick Henry
- Javonte Williams
- D’Andre Swift
- Josh Jacobs
- Joe Mixon
The Lion’s offense has just been cruising as of late. Jahmyr Gibbs has three straight games with a touchdown and it could be four versus a subpar Bears defense. Coming off a bye, the Miami Dolphins will be fresh and Raheem Mostert will be ready to run at will against the Raiders bottom-three run defense. If De’Von Achane ends up playing, he’ll possess top 12 upside too. Derrick Henry was disappointing last week with only 20 total yards. He’ll look to pounce back on the Jaguars.
The Denver Broncos are utilizing Javonte Williams more with three straight games playing over 50% of the snaps. A Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles is the game of the week. Swift wasn’t on the team in February, but the running game could be the difference-maker in the results this time around. Since Antonio Pierce has taken over, he’s feeding Josh Jacobs. Jacobs will move up the running back rankings if he keeps getting fed the workhorse role. Joe Mixon has three straight double-digit fantasy point games. On a short week on the road in Baltimore, Mixon should be relied on more to take pressure off Joe Burrow.
Tier 4: Should Be an RB2
- Jerome Ford
- Rachaad White
- Isiah Pacheco
- Brian Robinson
- Alexander Mattison*
- Kareem Hunt
- James Cook
The Browns remain relying on their running backs. Both Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt are solid plays every week. Rachaad White has the ultimate test this week squaring off against the San Francisco 49ers. If he continues filling up the stat sheet versus one of the best defenses, he’ll be deemed matchup-proof moving forward. Isiah Pacheco has a tough matchup on the ground. He’ll need to catch a few passes or find the endzone to have a good day.
Brian Robinson catching the football is the best version of himself. He hasn’t reached 70 rushing yards since week 3, so catching balls only helps boost his running back ranking. Alexander Mattison left last week’s contest early with a concussion. If he’s able to play this week, he’ll have a good matchup on Sunday night football versus the bottom-ranked Denver run defense. James Cook had a rough time in the first matchup against the Jets. See if he can improve upon his performance.
Tier 5: RB3 With RB2 Upside
- Najee Harris
- Jaylen Warren
- Dameon Pierce*
- Devin Singletary
- Gus Edwards
- Keaton Mitchell
- Darrell Henderson
Outside of Darrell Henderson, this tier is filled with running-back duos. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have hit new gear in the second half of the season. Devin Singletary looked great on his way to 150 rushing yards last week. Dameon Pierce and Singletary would cap each other’s ceiling if Pierce is active next week, but the matchup is good versus the Cardinals for both possibly to succeed. Gus Edwards has led the Ravens backfield in touches, but it’s just a matter of time before Keaton Mitchell gets more involved. Mitchell has averaged 14.33 yards per rush in the previous two games.
Tier 6: Flex Desperation
- Ty Chandler
- Chuba Hubbard
- Miles Sanders
- Antonio Gibson
- Tyjae Spears
The Carolina Panthers run offense is almost non-existent. Neither Chuba Hubbard nor Miles Sanders inspire much confidence in your lineup, but Hubbard is getting the bulk of the touches between the two. Antonio Gibson has caught five receptions in three straight contests. That sort of consistency is always nice to fall back on if you need to spot-start a player this week. Tyjae Spears, like Gibson, has been a safe flex play due to his receiving workload. Spears has 15 targets over his last three games.
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