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Fantasy managers who drafted running backs early and jumped on breakout RBs on the waiver wire are likely having the most success this year, so let's hope ball carriers continue to carry the load in the second half of the fantasy football season. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 10 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Below, you can check out where key RBs such as James Cook, Tank Bigsby, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Rico Dowdle, and J.K. Dobbins stand in the rankings.
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 10 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 10 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Jonathon Brooks Inactive For Week 10, Will Make Debut In Week 12
- Dalvin Cook Remains On Practice Squad
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. Signed To Active Roster
- Gus Edwards Activated From Injured Reserve On Saturday
- Dameon Pierce Ruled Out For Week 10
- Christian McCaffrey Will Return On Sunday
- Brian Robinson Jr. Ruled Out For Week 10
- Jamaal Williams Not Expected To Play In Week 10
- Kareem Hunt Carries No Injury Designation, Expected To Be Heavily Involved Again
- James Cook Trading Rushing Opportunities For Receiving Opportunities
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. Facing Weak Panthers Run Defense In Week 10
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire A Healthy Scratch
Week 10 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 1 |
| 1 | 2 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 4 |
| 1 | 3 | Derrick Henry | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 4 | Kyren Williams | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 5 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 7 |
| 1 | 6 | De'Von Achane | RB | 8 |
| 2 | 7 | Breece Hall | RB | 9 |
| 2 | 8 | Joe Mixon | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 9 | Aaron Jones | RB | 14 |
| 3 | 10 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 15 |
| 3 | 11 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 12 | James Cook | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 13 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 14 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 16 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 29 |
| 3 | 17 | James Conner | RB | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 33 |
| 4 | 19 | Chase Brown | RB | 34 |
| 4 | 20 | David Montgomery | RB | 36 |
| 4 | 21 | Najee Harris | RB | 37 |
| 4 | 22 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 44 |
| 5 | 23 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 46 |
| 5 | 24 | Tony Pollard | RB | 47 |
| 5 | 25 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 26 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 57 |
| 5 | 27 | Rachaad White | RB | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | Bucky Irving | RB | 64 |
| 5 | 29 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 69 |
| 5 | 30 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 85 |
| 6 | 31 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 88 |
| 6 | 32 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 89 |
| 6 | 33 | Javonte Williams | RB | 92 |
| 6 | 34 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 94 |
| 7 | 35 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 110 |
| 7 | 36 | Devin Singletary | RB | 113 |
| 8 | 37 | Ray Davis | RB | 114 |
| 8 | 38 | Justice Hill | RB | 120 |
| 8 | 39 | Jordan Mason | RB | 123 |
| 8 | 40 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 127 |
| 8 | 41 | Braelon Allen | RB | 129 |
| 8 | 42 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 131 |
| 8 | 43 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 134 |
| 9 | 44 | Trey Benson | RB | 137 |
| 9 | 46 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 143 |
| 9 | 47 | Sean Tucker | RB | 145 |
| 9 | 48 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 147 |
| 9 | 49 | Cam Akers | RB | 149 |
| 10 | 50 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 151 |
| 10 | 51 | Samaje Perine | RB | 154 |
| 10 | 52 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 159 |
| 10 | 53 | Audric Estime | RB | 160 |
| 11 | 54 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 163 |
| 11 | 55 | Emari Demercado | RB | 168 |
| 11 | 56 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 173 |
| 11 | 57 | Ty Johnson | RB | 177 |
| 11 | 58 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 179 |
| 11 | 59 | Blake Corum | RB | 182 |
| 12 | 60 | Carson Steele | RB | 185 |
| 12 | 61 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 187 |
| 12 | 62 | Gus Edwards | RB | 188 |
| 12 | 63 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 191 |
| 13 | 64 | Trey Sermon | RB | 197 |
| 13 | 65 | Jordan Mims | RB | 198 |
| 13 | 66 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 206 |
| 13 | 67 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 209 |
| 13 | 68 | Miles Sanders | RB | 215 |
| 13 | 69 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 219 |
| 13 | 70 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 220 |
| 13 | 71 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 223 |
| 13 | 72 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 225 |
| 13 | 73 | Trayveon Williams | RB | 228 |
| 13 | 74 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 231 |
| 13 | 75 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 232 |
| 13 | 76 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 233 |
| 13 | 77 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 239 |
| 13 | 78 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | 243 |
| 13 | 79 | Alec Ingold | RB | 245 |
| 14 | 80 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 246 |
| 14 | 81 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 251 |
| 14 | 82 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 252 |
| 14 | 83 | J.J. Taylor | RB | 253 |
| 14 | 84 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 255 |
| 14 | 85 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 257 |
| 14 | 86 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 263 |
| 14 | 87 | Eric Gray | RB | 266 |
| 14 | 88 | Ty Chandler | RB | 274 |
| 14 | 89 | Will Shipley | RB | 276 |
| 14 | 90 | C.J. Ham | RB | 283 |
| 14 | 91 | Adam Prentice | RB | 284 |
| 14 | 92 | Michael Burton | RB | 292 |
| 14 | 93 | Travis Homer | RB | 295 |
Week 10 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
James Cook, Buffalo Bills - Fantasy Football Outlook
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has underwhelming rushing totals (12 and 10 carries) in two of his last three games. However, he is seeing an uptick in his passing game involvement. The Bills have transitioned from a run-heavy approach to a pass-happy offense.
Cook has logged eight catches in his last two games. He had 11 catches in the six prior contests. If wide receivers Amari Cooper (questionable, wrist) and Keon Coleman (out, wrist) can't play on Sunday, Cook could see his number called more, both on the ground and through the air. Cook is a high-end RB1 in the rankings against the bottom-dweller Indianapolis rush defense.
- Andrew Ball, RotoBaller
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers - Fantasy Football Outlook
The San Francisco 49ers officially listed running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) as questionable for the Week 10 game this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday's final injury report. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that McCaffrey will be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and should be good to go.
Last year's rushing leader is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs that has sidelined him all year to this point. While fantasy managers have to be ecstatic that they will finally be able to put the 28-year-old All-Pro in their starting lineups, you should also temper expectations somewhat, as it would be a surprise if the Niners didn't play it safe from a workload perspective in his 2024 debut.
Still, we aren't recommending that anyone sit McCaffrey if he's active. Jordan Mason will revert to backup duties and loses most of his fantasy value.
- Keith Hernandez, RotoBaller
Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders - Fantasy Football Outlook
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should operate as the lead running back for the second straight game with Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) being ruled out again. Last week, operating as the lead option, Ekeler scored a season-high 17.3 PPR points and found the end zone for the second time this season.
He tied Chris Rodriguez Jr. for a team-high 11 carries. However, Ekeler was also heavily involved in the passing game, bringing in three of his four targets for 41 yards.
Given his role as a potential three-down back, fantasy managers should view the 29-year-old as a solid RB2 yet again against a Pittsburgh defense that has allowed the 11th-fewest PPR points to opposing RBs this season.
- Andy Smith, RotoBaller
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