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Somehow, we're already onto the 12th week of the fantasy football season. Needless to say, time is running out to stack wins together, so let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 12 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024.
Let's see where key players such as Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Kareem Hunt, Bucky Irving, and J.K. Dobbins stand, among other RBs. Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 12 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. Be sure to bookmark our fantasy football rankings portal and check back regularly for updates.
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Week 12 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Kareem Hunt Off The Injury Report, Ready To Face Panthers
- Isiah Pacheco Ruled Out For Week 12
- Emari Demercado Off The Injury Report
- Josh Jacobs Will Suit Up Against The 49ers
- Justice Hill Practices In Full On Friday
- Alexander Mattison, Zamir White Doubtful For Week 12
- D'Andre Swift Gets Questionable Tag For Week 12
- Tyjae Spears Ruled Out For Week 12
- Miles Sanders Officially Ruled Out For Week 12
Week 12 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 | De'Von Achane | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 3 | Joe Mixon | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 4 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 4 |
| 1 | 5 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 6 | Derrick Henry | RB | 8 |
| 2 | 7 | James Conner | RB | 12 |
| 2 | 8 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 9 | Kyren Williams | RB | 15 |
| 3 | 10 | David Montgomery | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 20 |
| 3 | 12 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 13 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 25 |
| 3 | 14 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 27 |
| 3 | 15 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 29 |
| 3 | 16 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 33 |
| 3 | 17 | Aaron Jones | RB | 34 |
| 4 | 18 | Najee Harris | RB | 39 |
| 4 | 19 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 44 |
| 4 | 20 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 45 |
| 4 | 21 | Bucky Irving | RB | 48 |
| 4 | 22 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 49 |
| 5 | 23 | Tony Pollard | RB | 50 |
| 5 | 24 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 53 |
| 5 | 25 | Rachaad White | RB | 55 |
| 5 | 26 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 59 |
| 5 | 27 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | Javonte Williams | RB | 64 |
| 5 | 29 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 82 |
| 5 | 30 | Audric Estime | RB | 89 |
| 6 | 31 | Nick Chubb | RB | 92 |
| 6 | 32 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 97 |
| 6 | 33 | Cam Akers | RB | 106 |
| 6 | 34 | Jerome Ford | RB | 107 |
| 7 | 35 | Gus Edwards | RB | 112 |
| 7 | 36 | Trey Benson | RB | 113 |
| 8 | 37 | Justice Hill | RB | 118 |
| 8 | 38 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 121 |
| 8 | 39 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 125 |
| 8 | 40 | Devin Singletary | RB | 129 |
| 8 | 41 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 131 |
| 8 | 42 | Dylan Laube | RB | 134 |
| 8 | 43 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 145 |
| 9 | 44 | Jonathon Brooks | RB | 146 |
| 9 | 45 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 151 |
| 9 | 46 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 152 |
| 9 | 47 | Blake Corum | RB | 153 |
| 9 | 48 | Samaje Perine | RB | 155 |
| 9 | 49 | Jordan Mason | RB | 156 |
| 10 | 50 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 163 |
| 10 | 51 | Chris Brooks | RB | 164 |
| 10 | 52 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 169 |
| 10 | 53 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 174 |
| 11 | 54 | Sean Tucker | RB | 179 |
| 11 | 55 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 181 |
| 11 | 56 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 188 |
| 11 | 57 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 194 |
| 11 | 58 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 197 |
| 11 | 59 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 198 |
| 12 | 60 | Emari Demercado | RB | 204 |
| 12 | 61 | Carson Steele | RB | 206 |
| 12 | 62 | Trey Sermon | RB | 208 |
| 12 | 63 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 209 |
| 13 | 64 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 210 |
| 13 | 65 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | 212 |
| 13 | 66 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 213 |
| 13 | 67 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 215 |
| 13 | 68 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 216 |
| 13 | 69 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 223 |
| 13 | 70 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 234 |
| 13 | 71 | Ty Chandler | RB | 242 |
| 13 | 72 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 243 |
| 13 | 73 | Will Shipley | RB | 244 |
| 13 | 74 | C.J. Ham | RB | 247 |
| 13 | 75 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 248 |
| 13 | 76 | Michael Burton | RB | 252 |
| 13 | 77 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 254 |
| 13 | 78 | Travis Homer | RB | 255 |
| 13 | 79 | Sione Vaki | RB | 256 |
| 14 | 80 | Alec Ingold | RB | 262 |
| 14 | 81 | Eric Gray | RB | 264 |
| 14 | 82 | Sincere McCormick | RB | 265 |
| 14 | 83 | Kenny McIntosh | RB | 266 |
| 14 | 84 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 267 |
| 14 | 85 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 269 |
| 14 | 86 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 271 |
| 14 | 87 | Terrell Jennings | RB | 272 |
| 14 | 88 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 275 |
| 14 | 89 | DeeJay Dallas | RB | 276 |
| 14 | 90 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 277 |
Week 12 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs - Fantasy Football Outlook
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Hunt was on the injury report with a knee injury but practiced fully all week and has no injury designation heading into this week's matchup. Hunt had a poor showing in last week's 21-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Hunt had 14 carries for 60 yards and no touchdowns in the contest.
The 29-year-old will now face the Carolina Panthers, who rank 32nd in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this season. Hunt's role as the lead back will continue for at least one more week, with Isiah Pacheco ruled out for this game. The veteran running back is ranked RB8 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week, making him a strong RB1 option. Fantasy managers should be excited to start Hunt this week.
- Joshua Costello, RotoBaller
Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs - Fantasy Football Outlook
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. Hunt was on the injury report with a knee injury but practiced fully all week and has no injury designation heading into this week's matchup. Hunt had a poor showing in last week's 21-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Hunt had 14 carries for 60 yards and no touchdowns in the contest.
The 29-year-old will now face the Carolina Panthers, who rank 32nd in fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs this season. Hunt's role as the lead back will continue for at least one more week, with Isiah Pacheco ruled out for this game. The veteran running back is ranked RB8 in our RotoBaller Half-PPR rankings this week, making him a strong RB1 option. Fantasy managers should be excited to start Hunt this week.
- Joshua Costello, RotoBaller
Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is set to make his NFL debut this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to David Newton of ESPN. The second-round selection in this year's NFL draft has been sidelined all season due to suffering a torn ACL last November during his final season at Texas.
Brooks was able to log three consecutive full practice sessions this week, which suggests he may be given a solid workload in his NFL debut. However, the 21-year-old will likely split time with presumed No.1 option Chuba Hubbard during the remainder of the season, limiting each other's fantasy ceiling.
For now, fantasy managers should still view Hubbard as a solid RB2, with Brooks projecting it as a low-end flex option, facing a tough Kansas City run defense. UPDATE: Brooks is listed as questionable but is expected to play on Sunday.
- Andy Smith, RotoBaller
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is coming off a strong performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. The rookie back rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts on the ground. Irving continues to play well and has been rewarded with more snaps in the backfield.
However, Irving is still stuck in a committee with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker, so his fantasy value is limited. Irving does get a plus matchup against the New York Giants this weekend. There are a handful of teams on bye weeks, which could put Irving in the RB2 conversation for this weekend.
- Andy Webb, RotoBaller
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