PPR Fantasy Football RB Rankings for 2024 Drafts - Running Back Updates for Joe Mixon, Josh Jacobs, Blake Corum, Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, Ray Davis

The fantasy football draft season may be winding down, but at RotoBaller HQ, we are constantly updating rankings until the Week 1 kickoff. It's crucial to nail down the running back position in the draft, so before making your picks be sure to use our NFL team's updated PPR running back fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts.

Many drafters will prioritize a wide receiver in the first or seconds round, making it more important to grab some solid RBs in the next rounds and middle rounds of fantasy drafts. There's plenty of value to be had at the RB position, so let's see where running backs such as Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon, Rachaad White, James Cook, Brian Robinson Jr., Jerome Ford, Trey Benson, Blake Corum, Ray Davis, and appear in our RB draft rankings.

These running back PPR fantasy football rankings are a consensus by NFL lead analysts Nick Mariano, Scott Engel, Andersen Pickard, Kev Mahserejian, and Brandon Murchinson. Before the rankings, you'll also see some recent fantasy football news and important NFL headlines for RBs, all of which are accounted for within these updated RB draft rankings. RotoBaller's running back PPR fantasy football rankings are tweaked all preseason long, so bookmark the fantasy football rankings portal and check back regularly for updates.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2024:

• Quarterback fantasy football rankings
• Running back fantasy football rankings
• Wide receiver fantasy football rankings
• Tight end fantasy football rankings
• Kicker fantasy football rankings
• FLEX fantasy football rankings
• Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
• Superflex fantasy football rankings
• IDP fantasy football rankings
• Dynasty fantasy football rankings

 

Running Back Fantasy Football News and Injury Updates

• Blake Corum Unsure Of Workload This Season
• Cardinals Release Tony Jones From Injured Reserve
• Chargers Release Isaiah Spiller From Practice Squad
• Samaje Perine Receiving Praise For Potential Third-Down Role
• Rico Dowdle To Shift Focus From Special Teams To Offense
• Myles Gaskin Likely To Be Active In Week 1
• D'Onta Foreman Rejoins Browns Roster

 

Running Back PPR Draft Rankings for Fantasy Football

You can also find our updated Best Ball rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Non-PPR (Standard) rankings, Dynasty League rankings, and more.

RB Tier	RB Rank	Player Name	Pos.
1	1	Christian McCaffrey	RB
1	2	Bijan Robinson	RB
1	3	Breece Hall	RB
1	4	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
1	5	Jonathan Taylor	RB
1	6	Saquon Barkley	RB
2	7	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB
2	8	Isiah Pacheco	RB
2	9	Derrick Henry	RB
3	10	De'Von Achane	RB
3	11	Kyren Williams	RB
3	12	Josh Jacobs	RB
3	13	Rachaad White	RB
3	14	Joe Mixon	RB
3	15	Kenneth Walker III	RB
3	16	James Cook	RB
3	17	Alvin Kamara	RB
4	18	David Montgomery	RB
4	19	James Conner	RB
4	20	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB
4	21	Aaron Jones	RB
4	22	Zamir White	RB
5	23	D'Andre Swift	RB
5	24	Tony Pollard	RB
5	25	Najee Harris	RB
5	26	Raheem Mostert	RB
5	27	Javonte Williams	RB
5	28	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB
5	29	Devin Singletary	RB
5	30	Jaylen Warren	RB
6	31	Tyjae Spears	RB
6	32	Jerome Ford	RB
6	33	Zack Moss	RB
6	34	Chase Brown	RB
7	35	Austin Ekeler	RB
7	36	Jonathon Brooks	RB
8	37	Gus Edwards	RB
8	38	Ezekiel Elliott	RB
8	39	Rico Dowdle	RB
8	40	Nick Chubb	RB
8	41	Chuba Hubbard	RB
8	42	Blake Corum	RB
8	43	Ty Chandler	RB
9	44	Trey Benson	RB
9	45	Tyler Allgeier	RB
9	46	Zach Charbonnet	RB
9	47	Jaleel McLaughlin	RB
9	48	Antonio Gibson	RB
9	49	J.K. Dobbins	RB
10	50	Jaylen Wright	RB
10	51	Ray Davis	RB
10	52	MarShawn Lloyd	RB
10	53	Bucky Irving	RB
11	54	Khalil Herbert	RB
11	55	Roschon Johnson	RB
11	56	Justice Hill	RB
11	57	Kimani Vidal	RB
11	58	Braelon Allen	RB
11	59	Jordan Mason	RB
12	60	Alexander Mattison	RB
12	61	Kenneth Gainwell	RB
12	62	Kendre Miller	RB
12	63	Tank Bigsby	RB
13	64	Audric Estime	RB
13	65	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	RB
13	66	Dameon Pierce	RB
13	67	Carson Steele	RB
13	68	Samaje Perine	RB
13	69	Keaton Mitchell	RB
13	70	Jamaal Williams	RB
13	71	Cordarrelle Patterson	RB
14	72	Dylan Laube	RB
14	73	Eric Gray	RB
15	74	Trey Sermon	RB
15	75	Clyde Edwards-Helaire	RB
15	76	Will Shipley	RB
15	77	Cam Akers	RB
15	78	Dalvin Cook	RB
15	79	D'Onta Foreman	RB
15	80	D'Ernest Johnson	RB
15	81	Pierre Strong Jr.	RB
15	82	Michael Carter	RB
15	83	Miles Sanders	RB
15	84	Isaac Guerendo	RB
15	85	Rasheen Ali	RB
15	86	Deuce Vaughn	RB
15	87	Jeff Wilson Jr.	RB
15	88	Royce Freeman	RB
15	89	Deneric Prince	RB
16	90	Emanuel Wilson	RB
16	91	Isaiah Spiller	RB
16	92	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	RB
16	93	Evan Hull	RB
16	94	Israel Abanikanda	RB
16	95	Jawhar Jordan	RB
16	96	Emari Demercado	RB
16	97	Kenny McIntosh	RB
16	98	Ronnie Rivers	RB
16	99	Sione Vaki	RB
16	100	Kevin Harris	RB
16	101	Isaiah Davis	RB
17	102	Craig Reynolds	RB
17	103	Jase McClellan	RB
17	104	Jaret Patterson	RB
17	105	Jerick McKinnon	RB
17	106	Blake Watson	RB
17	107	Kareem Hunt	RB
17	108	DeeJay Dallas	RB
17	109	Julius Chestnut	RB
17	110	Ty Johnson	RB
17	111	Cody Schrader	RB

 

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings Outlooks

Usually only available to Premium subscribers, the tight end outlooks below are meant to give you a taste of the in-depth analysis you receive with our industry-leading 2024 Draft Kit. Be sure to subscribe today and start reading all 300+ of our 2024 player outlooks, along with many other premium articles and tools available exclusively in our 2024 Draft Kit.

Joe Mixon, Houston Texans - Fantasy Football Outlook

After seven seasons in Cincinnati, Joe Mixon finds himself in Houston this season after the Texans signed him to a three-year, $27M deal this offseason. Mixon's average salary per year is the 6th-most among running backs, just behind Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs.

Needless to say, the Texans view Mixon as their primary ball carrier. That job belonged to Devin Singletary in the latter part of the 2023 season. From Week 10 on, Singletary averaged 13.2 half-PPR points per game and was the RB15.

He played on over 75% of the snaps in five of those nine games. Mixon, like Singletary last season, is no stranger to heavy workloads. Last season, he was 8th in snap share (69.8%), 3rd in opportunity share (78.9%), and 3rd in red zone touches (71).

Now Mixon joins an ascending Houston offense that added Stefon Diggs in the offseason to go along with Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Points will be scored, and Mixon should find himself as one of the primary beneficiaries.

He may not be the most efficient running back in the league, but his secure volume on a high-octane offense should more than makeup for it. Mixon should be viewed as a high-end RB2 with a low-end RB1 upside in 2024.

- Adam Koffler, RotoBaller

James Cook, Buffalo Bills - Fantasy Football Outlook

Once Joe Brady took over as the offensive coordinator, James Cook's potential in the high-powered Buffalo offense was realized. From Week 11 through the end of the season, Cook was the RB11 in PPR formats, averaging a healthy 3.7 targets and 104.3 total yards per contest.

That's even more impressive, considering Cook played over 60% of Buffalo's snaps just twice in that stretch. How does one improve on a 1,567-yard season? For starters, Cook needs to find the end zone more often.

Part of the reason that his snap counts weren't up to par was his exclusion from the huddle inside the ten. The coaching staff preferred beefier backs, mainly Latavius Murray, to push the ball over the goal line.

Murray has departed, but rookie Ray Davis could fill the void. Cook should be even more involved in the passing game in 2024. Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are vacating 241 targets from a year ago.

The duo was replaced with Curtis Samuel and rookie Keon Coleman, which was a seemingly significant downgrade. If the new wideouts can't separate downfield, Cook may be the biggest target beneficiary. Cook is ranked as an RB2, but even a marginal increase in touchdowns could easily place him in the top 12.

- Andrew Ball, RotoBaller

Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Fantasy Football Outlook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' third-year running back Rachaad White was a fantasy gem last season, as many didn't select him until much later in drafts. He ended up being one of the biggest steals in 2023.

Despite the team's struggles, White emerged as a bright spot in the Buccaneers' offense during the 2023 season. The 25-year-old showcased his versatility and playmaking ability as a runner and a receiver.

He finished the 2023 season with 990 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and 549 receiving yards while adding three more receiving scores. White enters the 2024 season as the Buccaneers' primary running back, poised for a valid breakout year.

His main competition for touches is fourth-round rookie Bucky Irving, veteran Chase Edmonds, and second-year back Sean Tucker.

White is a valuable target in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts, typically in the fourth to the fifth-round range, as his ADP is 40.1 while also being ranked 45th on RotoBaller's player rankings.

His potential for a high volume of touches and involvement in the passing game makes him a reliable and high-upside pick. Managers looking for a versatile running back with the potential for a breakout season should consider drafting White.

He is positioned as a solid RB2 with RB1 upside, particularly in PPR leagues. His dual-threat capability ensures a high floor, and the potential for increased usage in an improved offense provides a significant upside.

White could easily exceed expectations and deliver substantial fantasy value if the Buccaneers' offense performs well with returning quarterback Baker Mayfield.

- Justin Pottinger, RotoBaller

Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

Win More With RotoBaller

Be sure to also check out all of our other daily fantasy football articles and analysis to help you set those winning lineups, including this new RotoBaller YouTube video:

More Fantasy Football Analysis

Check out all of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings. Staff rankings are updated regularly for all positions and include standard formats, PPR scoring, tiered rankings and dynasty leagues.