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Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay on top of all RB depth charts and dominate.
We will be updating the Fantasy Football Running Back Charts continuously, all season long. Be sure to also check back for these quick-hit notes, a running list of RB updates from @_PhilClark summarizing the most recent injuries and player news for fantasy football:
- 9.9.19 - Tevin Coleman could miss multiple games due to an ankle injury. Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. would likely share touches if Coleman is absent.
- 9.9.19 - Derrius Guice is going to miss an unspecified number of games due to a knee issue. This injury occurred to his right knee, which is not the knee that was impacted by injury during 2018.
- 9.8.19 - Adrian Peterson is officially inactive for Washington's season opener with Philadelphia.
- 9.8.19 - LeSean McCoy is active, and will make his debut as a Chief in Jacksonville.
- 9.4.19 - Ezekiel Elliott owners can now breathe a collective sigh of relief, as the Cowboys and Elliott have agreed on a 6-year, $90M extension. This is obviously tremendous news for anyone who has Elliott on their rosters. However, Tony Pollard owners should not drop the talented rookie from their teams, as he could sustain a role during the season.
- 9.2.19 - Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys have not agreed on a new contract, despite increased optimism that this would transpire over Labor Day Weekend. However, this could still occur at any time.
- 9.2.19 - There is nothing new regarding Melvin Gordon. This means that it is now likely that his holdout will linger into the regular season. Unless a trade eventually ensues.
- 9.2.19 - The Ravens have released Kenneth Dixon, who is contending with a fractured knee. Dixon has already been sidelined for a total of 30 games since entering the league in 2016.
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AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Patriots | Sony Michel, James White | Rex Burkhead | Damien Harris | Damien Harris |
| Solid | Jets | Le'Veon Bell | Ty Montgomery | Trenton Cannon, Bilal Powell | Ty Montgomery |
| Questionable | Bills | Frank Gore, Devin Singletary | T.J. Yeldon | N/A | N/A |
| Questionable | Dolphins | Kenyan Drake | Kalen Ballage | Miles Gaskin, Mark Walton | Kalen Ballage |
AFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Questionable | Broncos | Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman | Devontae Booker | N/A | N/A |
| Questionable | Chiefs | Damien Williams, LeSean McCoy | Darwin Thompson | Darrel Williams | Darwin Thompson |
| Questionable | Raiders | Josh Jacobs | Jalen Richard | Deandre Washington | Jalen Richard |
| Volatile | Chargers | Austin Ekeler | Justin Jackson | Melvin Gordon (OUT), Troymaine Pope | Justin Jackson |
AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Ravens | Mark Ingram | Justice Hill | Gus Edwards | Justice Hill |
| Solid | Steelers | James Conner | Jaylen Samuels | Benny Snell | Jaylen Samuels |
| Solid | Bengals | Joe Mixon | Giovani Bernard | Trayveon Williams | N/A |
| Solid | Browns | Nick Chubb | Dontrell Hilliard | D'Ernest Johnson | Dontrell Hilliard |
AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Colts | Marlon Mack | Nyheim Hines | Jordan Wilkins | N/A |
| Solid | Texans | Duke Johnson, Carlos Hyde | Taiwan Jones | N/A | N/A |
| Solid | Titans | Derrick Henry | Dion Lewis | David Fluellen | N/A |
| Solid | Jaguars | Leonard Fournette | Ryquell Armstead | Alfred Blue (IR) | Ryquell Armstead |
NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Giants | Saquon Barkley | Wayne Gallman | Paul Perkins | N/A |
| Questionable | Eagles | Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard | Corey Clement | Darren Sproles | N/A |
| Volatile | Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott | Tony Pollard | Alfred Morris | N/A |
| Volatile | Redskins | Derrius Guice | Chris Thompson | Adrian Peterson | Chris Thompson |
NFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Questionable | 49ers | Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida | Raheem Mostert | Kyle Juszczyk | N/A |
| Solid | Seahawks | Chris Carson | Rashaad Penny | C.J. Prosise, Travis Homer | N/A |
| Solid | Cardinals | David Johnson | Chase Edmonds | D.J. Foster | N/A |
| Solid | Rams | Todd Gurley | Darrell Henderson | Malcolm Brown | John Kelly |
NFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Packers | Aaron Jones | Jamaal Williams | Dexter Williams | Dexter Williams |
| Solid | Lions | Kerryon Johnson | C.J. Anderson | Tyler Johnson, J.D. McKissic | Tyler Johnson |
| Solid | Bears | David Montgomery | Tarik Cohen | Mike Davis | N/A |
| Solid | Vikings | Dalvin Cook | Alexander Mattison | Mike Boone, Ameer Abdullah | Alexander Mattison |
NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
More Candidates |
Waiver Candidates |
| Solid | Saints | Alvin Kamara | Latavius Murray | Dwayne Washington | N/A |
| Solid | Falcons | Tevin Coleman | Ito Smith | Brian Hill, Quadree Ollison | Ito Smith |
| Solid | Panthers | Christian McCaffrey | Reggie Bonnafon | Jordan Scarlett | Reggie Bonnafon |
| Volatile | Buccaneers | Peyton Barber | Ronald Jones II | Dare Ogunbowale, T.J. Logan | Dare Ogunbowale, T.J. Logan |
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