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With so much volatility around the NFL given the recent string of injuries, especially to running backs, there have been a lot of changes already with the backfields of many NFL teams.
Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams, so it's important to stay on top of the running back situations and any depth chart changes throughout each week of the fantasy football season.
Due to the nature of the NFL, running back is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL year-to-year and week-to-week. By staying on top of all the running back changes and in-season position battles, you can adjust your rosters off the waiver wire, find sleepers or potential breakouts, and dominate your fantasy football leagues.
Week 9 Running Back Depth Charts
As more injury news and updates get released throughout the week, and more clarity is brought to the various RB situations, we will be updating our Week 9 running back depth charts up until Sunday's games. Be sure to check back here for any last minute updates before setting your Week 9 lineups.
AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Patriots | Shane Vereen | Jonas Gray | Brandon Bolden, James White | N/A |
| Solid | Jets | Chris Ivory | Chris Johnson, Bilal Powell | Tommy Bohanon | N/A |
| Volatile | Bills | Anthony Dixon | Bryce Brown, Fred Jackson (INJ) | Phillip Tanner | Anthony Dixon, Bryce Brown |
| Solid | Dolphins | Lamar Miller | Daniel Thomas | Damien Williams | N/A |
AFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Broncos | Ronnie Hillman | Montee Ball (INJ), Juwan Thompson | C.J. Anderson | Ronnie Hillman |
| Solid | Chiefs | Jamaal Charles | Knile Davis | Cyrus Gray, De'Anthony Thomas (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Raiders | Darren McFadden | Maurice Jones-Drew | Latavius Murray, Marcel Reece | Darren McFadden |
| Questionable | Chargers | Branden Oliver, Ryan Mathews (INJ) | Donald Brown | Shaun Draughn | N/A |
AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Ravens | Justin Forsett | Lorenzo Taliaferro | Bernard Pierce, Kyle Juszczyk | Lorenzo Taliaferro |
| Solid | Steelers | Le'Veon Bell | LeGarrette Blount | Dri Archer | N/A |
| Questionable | Bengals | Giovani Bernard (INJ) | Jeremy Hill | Cedric Peerman, Rex Burkhead | Jeremy Hill |
| Questionable | Browns | Ben Tate | Isaiah Crowell | Terrance West, Glenn Winston | N/A |
AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw, Trent Richardson | Dan Herron | Stanley Havili (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Texans | Arian Foster | Alfred Blue | Jonathan Grimes | N/A |
| Solid | Titans | Bishop Sankey | Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster | Leon Washington | Bishop Sankey |
| Solid | Jaguars | Denard Robinson | Toby Gerhart | Jordan Todman, Storm Johnson | Denard Robinson |
NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Giants | Rashad Jennings (INJ), Andre Williams | Peyton Hillis | Henry Hynoski | Andre Williams |
| Solid | Eagles | LeSean McCoy | Darren Sproles (INJ) | Chris Polk | N/A |
| Solid | Cowboys | DeMarco Murray | Joseph Randle | Lance Dunbar | N/A |
| Solid | Redskins | Alfred Morris | Roy Helu | Silas Redd | Roy Helu |
NFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | 49ers | Frank Gore | Carlos Hyde | LaMichael James | Carlos Hyde |
| Solid | Seahawks | Marshawn Lynch | Robert Turbin | Christine Michael | N/A |
| Solid | Cardinals | Andre Ellington | Marion Grice | Stepfan Taylor (INJ) | N/A |
| Volatile | Rams | Tre Mason, Benny Cunnigham, Zac Stacy | Trey Watts | Chase Rynolds | Tre Mason |
NFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Packers | Eddie Lacy | James Starks | DuJuan Harris | James Starks |
| Questionable | Lions | Joique Bell, Reggie Bush (INJ) | Theo Riddick | Jed Collins | Theo Riddick |
| Solid | Bears | Matt Forte | Ke'Deem Carey | Shaun Draughn | N/A |
| Solid | Vikings | Jerick McKinnon | Matt Asiata | Adrian Peterson (S), Joe Banyard | N/A |
NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Saints | Mark Ingram | Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas (INJ) | Khiry Robinson (INJ) | Travaris Cadet |
| Solid | Falcons | Steven Jackson | Antone Smith, Jacquizz Rodgers | Devonta Freeman | N/A |
| Questionable | Panthers | Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams | Chris Ogbonnaya | Fozzy Whittaker (INJ) | DeAngelo Williams |
| Volatile | Buccaneers | Doug Martin (INJ) | Bobby Rainey, Charles Sims | Mike James | Charles Sims |
