Unfortunately, just three games remain for the 2024-25 NFL season. However, that means we still have a little more time to compete in fantasy football and DFS contests. Nailing your running back picks is always key, so let's waste no time diving into the position. In the rankings below, you'll see where key ball carriers such as Saquon Barkley, James Cook, Kareem Hunt, Austin Ekeler, and Isiah Pacheco rank for the two-game conference championship slate.
Lead-ranker Nick Mariano assembles our Conference Championship fantasy football running back rankings. Many of you playing in playoff leagues are still competing for something, and we're here, as always, to help you win. Use our running back rankings to help set the most optimal lineup for Conference Championship weekend.
In addition to our Conference Championship Weekend rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's most crucial fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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Conference Championship Fantasy Football Running Back News and Injuries
- James Cook Totals 82 Yards In Win Over Baltimore
- Ray Davis Finds The End Zone In Sunday's Win
- Kareem Hunt Finds The End Zone In Kansas City Win
- Isiah Pacheco Struggles In Chiefs Win
- Jeremy McNichols Finds The End Zone In Upset Win
- Austin Ekeler Tallies 80 Scrimmage Yards In Victory
- Brian Robinson Jr. Finds The End Zone Twice In Detroit
Conference Championship Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure also to check out our Conference Championship NFL playoff league rankings for fantasy football
RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 1 |
1 | 2 | James Cook | RB | 5 |
1 | 3 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 8 |
1 | 4 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 10 |
1 | 5 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 12 |
1 | 6 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 18 |
2 | 7 | Ty Johnson | RB | 21 |
2 | 8 | Ray Davis | RB | 23 |
2 | 9 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 28 |
3 | 10 | Samaje Perine | RB | 30 |
3 | 11 | Jeremy Mcnichols | RB | 34 |
3 | 12 | Carson Steele | RB | 37 |
3 | 13 | Reggie Gilliam | RB/TE | 43 |
3 | 14 | Frank Gore Jr. | RB | 48 |
3 | 15 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 49 |
3 | 16 | Will Shipley | RB | 50 |
3 | 17 | Keaontay Ingram | RB | 51 |
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