Week 3 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Carson Steele, Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Rachaad White, Zach Charbonnet, more

RotoBaller's updated Week 3 running back (RB) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football RB rankings and win more.

The 2024 NFL season has seen fewer passing attempts, yards, and touchdowns, so naturally, running backs seem to be getting more work to begin the year. This could mean more running backs are on the fantasy football radar, but it also makes start-or-sit decisions more difficult. We're here to help you set winning lineups with our updated Week 3 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Jordan Mason, De'Von Achane, Zach Charbonnet, Carson Steele, and Cam Akers rank, among others.

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Week 3 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries

• Rachaad White Removed From Final Injury Report
• Raheem Mostert Doubtful To Face Seattle
• Kenneth Walker III Doubtful To Play On Sunday
• Joe Mixon Doubtful, Dameon Pierce Out For Week 3
• Aaron Jones Doesn't Carry An Injury Designation For Week 3
• Jordan Mason Looks To Continue Ascent In Week 3
• Derrick Henry Primed For A Big Week
• Josh Jacobs Not On Injury Report, A Top-12 RB For Week 3
• Carson Steele Should Get The Start
• Tyjae Spears Questionable, Expected To Play In Week 3

Week 3 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football

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RB Tier	RB Rank	Player Name	Pos.	Overall Rank
1	1	Breece Hall	RB	1
1	2	Bijan Robinson	RB	2
1	3	Saquon Barkley	RB	3
1	4	Alvin Kamara	RB	6
1	5	Jordan Mason	RB	7
1	6	De'Von Achane	RB	10
2	7	Jonathan Taylor	RB	11
2	8	Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	12
2	9	James Cook	RB	15
3	10	Zach Charbonnet	RB	17
3	11	Josh Jacobs	RB	19
3	12	Derrick Henry	RB	21
3	13	Rhamondre Stevenson	RB	28
3	14	Travis Etienne Jr.	RB	31
3	15	James Conner	RB	32
3	16	Brian Robinson Jr.	RB	33
3	17	Kyren Williams	RB	36
4	18	Tony Pollard	RB	37
4	19	David Montgomery	RB	38
4	20	Zack Moss	RB	39
4	21	Rachaad White	RB	40
4	22	Aaron Jones	RB	43
5	23	Cam Akers	RB	44
5	24	J.K. Dobbins	RB	46
5	25	Jerome Ford	RB	47
5	26	Zamir White	RB	50
5	27	Najee Harris	RB	57
5	28	Carson Steele	RB	59
5	29	D'Andre Swift	RB	63
5	30	Devin Singletary	RB	65
6	31	Javonte Williams	RB	67
6	32	Chuba Hubbard	RB	70
6	33	Samaje Perine	RB	72
6	34	Alexander Mattison	RB	89
7	35	Jaylen Warren	RB	94
7	36	Austin Ekeler	RB	97
8	37	Ty Chandler	RB	99
8	38	Bucky Irving	RB	100
8	39	Ezekiel Elliott	RB	102
8	40	Rico Dowdle	RB	103
8	41	Gus Edwards	RB	110
8	42	Justice Hill	RB	111
8	43	Tyjae Spears	RB	112
9	44	D'Onta Foreman	RB	113
9	45	Jaleel McLaughlin	RB	126
9	46	Chase Brown	RB	131
9	47	Braelon Allen	RB	134
9	48	Antonio Gibson	RB	137
9	49	Tyler Allgeier	RB	146
10	50	Tank Bigsby	RB	151
10	51	Jaylen Wright	RB	159
10	52	Miles Sanders	RB	162
10	53	Trey Benson	RB	163
11	54	Ray Davis	RB	165
11	55	Khalil Herbert	RB	167
11	56	Emanuel Wilson	RB	170
11	57	Jamaal Williams	RB	172
11	58	Blake Corum	RB	185
11	59	Dare Ogunbowale	RB	187
12	60	Kyle Juszczyk	RB	191
12	61	Kenny McIntosh	RB	195
12	62	Jeff Wilson Jr.	RB	199
12	63	Ty Johnson	RB	200
13	64	Cordarrelle Patterson	RB	203
13	65	Tyrone Tracy Jr.	RB	206
13	66	Isaac Guerendo	RB	208
13	67	Kenneth Gainwell	RB	209
13	68	Deuce Vaughn	RB	210
13	69	Trey Sermon	RB	218
13	70	Emari Demercado	RB	220
13	71	Ameer Abdullah	RB	225
14	72	DeAndre Carter	RB	228
14	73	Hunter Luepke	RB	229
15	74	Michael Burton	RB	232
15	75	Keaontay Ingram	RB	233
15	76	Eric Gray	RB	234
15	77	D'Ernest Johnson	RB	238
15	78	Ronnie Rivers	RB	240
15	79	Tyler Goodson	RB	244
15	80	Alec Ingold	RB	261
15	81	Roschon Johnson	RB	267
15	82	Will Shipley	RB	270
15	83	Isaiah Davis	RB	277
15	84	C.J. Ham	RB	279
15	85	DeeJay Dallas	RB	287
15	86	Patrick Ricard	RB	288
15	87	Michael Carter	RB	290
15	88	Craig Reynolds	RB	292
15	89	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	RB	293
16	90	Patrick Taylor Jr.	RB	334
16	91	George Holani	RB	336
16	92	Dalvin Cook	RB	345
16	93	Jordan Mims	RB	348
16	94	Kendall Milton	RB	356
16	95	Evan Hull	RB	362
16	96	Sean Tucker	RB	363
16	97	Raheem Blackshear	RB	367
16	98	JaMycal Hasty	RB	371
16	99	Cody Schrader	RB	373
16	100	Sione Vaki	RB	377
16	101	Julius Chestnut	RB	382

Week 3 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers - Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason has momentum coming into a Week 3 matchup versus the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers appear to have developed a gem in the undrafted 25-year-old who spent his last two years at Georgia Tech overshadowed by Jamyr Gibbs.

Through two games Mason -- who goes by J.P. around the 49ers facility -- is the overall RB7 in half-PPR scoring. The Rams have struggled to stop the run in the young season, allowing the third-most half-PPR points to running backs.

Last week, they let Arizona's James Connor go for 122 yards and a touchdown. Before that, in Detroit, David Montgomery and Gibbs combined for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Mason began the season in relative obscurity as Christian McCaffrey's backup but in the absence of CMC (Achilles), he has skyrocketed to high-end RB1 and must-start status in Week 3.

- Brad Beltz, RotoBaller

De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins - Fantasy Football Outlook

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will be an RB1 in his Week 3 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Expect him to rack up another significant touch total this Sunday, with the team turning to quarterback Skylar Thompson.

Achane handled the rock 29 times last week, amassing 168 total yards and a receiving score as the offense's centerpiece in a 31-10 loss against the Bills. It's unlikely he challenges 30 touches weekly, but Miami could lean on its RBs moving forward with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) set to miss at least the next four games.

For this week, at least, it appears they'll again be without veteran Raheem Mostert, so expect backups Jaylen Wright and Jeff Wilson Jr. to mix in for work behind the 22-year-old. The two-handled seven total touches in Week 2. Achane is RotoBaller's PPR RB6 this week.

- Alex Ciualla, RotoBaller

De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins - Fantasy Football Outlook

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane will be an RB1 in his Week 3 road matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Expect him to rack up another significant touch total this Sunday, with the team turning to quarterback Skylar Thompson.

Achane handled the rock 29 times last week, amassing 168 total yards and a receiving score as the offense's centerpiece in a 31-10 loss against the Bills. It's unlikely he challenges 30 touches weekly, but Miami could lean on its RBs moving forward with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) set to miss at least the next four games.

For this week, at least, it appears they'll again be without veteran Raheem Mostert, so expect backups Jaylen Wright and Jeff Wilson Jr. to mix in for work behind the 22-year-old. The two-handled seven total touches in Week 2. Achane is RotoBaller's PPR RB6 this week.

- Alex Ciulla, RotoBaller

Cam Akers, Houston Texans - Fantasy Football Outlook

With Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) listed as doubtful and out, respectively, in Week 3, Cam Akers suddenly could be thrust into a starting role against Minnesota.

Playing the Florida State product on Sunday certainly comes with risk. The back is on his third team in two years, has taken just seven carries through two games, is less than a year removed from an Achilles injury, and faces a Minnesota defense that ranks seventh against fantasy running backs.

The Texans, however, don't have much choice — Akers will play. Fantasy managers in a similar bind can consider rolling the dice, knowing there isn't much competition for carries this week. The former LA Ram is a borderline RB2 and flex play in Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

- Nick Piotrowicz, RotoBaller

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