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The running back position has seemingly been the most consistent in fantasy football this season, but things can change in a hurry, so it's important to set optimal lineups each week. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 9 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Where do key RBs like Tank Bigsby, Chuba Hubbard, J.K. Dobbins, Rachaad White, and Javonte Williams stand in the Week 9 rankings? Let's find out!
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 9 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 9 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Kareem Hunt Returns To Full Practice
- Keaton Mitchell Uncertain To Play
- Tank Bigsby Tagged As Questionable For Week 9
- Josh Jacobs Questionable For Sunday
- Tony Pollard, Tyler Boyd Listed As Questionable
- Tyjae Spears Ruled Out In Week 9
- Brian Robinson Jr. Questionable For Week 9
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. Suiting Up On Sunday
Week 9 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 | Kyren Williams | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 7 |
| 1 | 4 | Derrick Henry | RB | 9 |
| 1 | 5 | Breece Hall | RB | 10 |
| 1 | 6 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | Joe Mixon | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | James Cook | RB | 14 |
| 2 | 9 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 16 |
| 3 | 10 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | Aaron Jones | RB | 20 |
| 3 | 12 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 21 |
| 3 | 13 | De'Von Achane | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 14 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 27 |
| 3 | 17 | David Montgomery | RB | 30 |
| 4 | 18 | Chase Brown | RB | 31 |
| 4 | 19 | James Conner | RB | 32 |
| 4 | 20 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 40 |
| 4 | 21 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 43 |
| 4 | 22 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 44 |
| 5 | 23 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 48 |
| 5 | 24 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 50 |
| 5 | 25 | Tony Pollard | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 26 | Rachaad White | RB | 65 |
| 5 | 27 | Bucky Irving | RB | 68 |
| 5 | 28 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 70 |
| 5 | 29 | Nick Chubb | RB | 72 |
| 5 | 30 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 74 |
| 6 | 31 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 75 |
| 6 | 32 | Javonte Williams | RB | 77 |
| 6 | 33 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 88 |
| 6 | 34 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 92 |
| 7 | 35 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 103 |
| 7 | 36 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 104 |
| 8 | 37 | Devin Singletary | RB | 112 |
| 8 | 38 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 113 |
| 8 | 39 | Braelon Allen | RB | 115 |
| 8 | 40 | Ray Davis | RB | 122 |
| 8 | 41 | Justice Hill | RB | 132 |
| 8 | 42 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 135 |
| 8 | 43 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 139 |
| 9 | 44 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 140 |
| 9 | 45 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 145 |
| 9 | 46 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 148 |
| 9 | 47 | Miles Sanders | RB | 151 |
| 9 | 48 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 156 |
| 9 | 49 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 162 |
| 10 | 50 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 163 |
| 10 | 51 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 168 |
| 10 | 52 | Ty Chandler | RB | 169 |
| 10 | 53 | Sean Tucker | RB | 177 |
| 11 | 54 | Trayveon Williams | RB | 179 |
| 11 | 55 | Trey Sermon | RB | 181 |
| 11 | 56 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 183 |
| 11 | 57 | Jerome Ford | RB | 184 |
| 11 | 58 | Zamir White | RB | 185 |
| 11 | 59 | Samaje Perine | RB | 187 |
| 12 | 60 | Blake Corum | RB | 188 |
| 12 | 61 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 190 |
| 12 | 62 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 191 |
| 12 | 63 | Trey Benson | RB | 198 |
| 13 | 64 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 208 |
| 13 | 65 | Emari Demercado | RB | 212 |
| 13 | 66 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 219 |
| 13 | 67 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 222 |
| 13 | 68 | Eric Gray | RB | 224 |
| 13 | 69 | Ty Johnson | RB | 227 |
| 13 | 70 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 228 |
| 13 | 71 | Audric Estime | RB | 230 |
| 13 | 72 | Chris Brooks | RB | 231 |
| 13 | 73 | Michael Burton | RB | 235 |
| 13 | 74 | Carson Steele | RB | 238 |
| 13 | 75 | Jonathon Brooks | RB | 240 |
| 13 | 76 | Will Shipley | RB | 241 |
| 13 | 77 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 245 |
| 13 | 78 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 249 |
| 13 | 79 | Alec Ingold | RB | 254 |
| 14 | 80 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 258 |
| 14 | 81 | Cam Akers | RB | 261 |
| 14 | 82 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 265 |
| 14 | 83 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 268 |
| 14 | 84 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 270 |
| 14 | 85 | C.J. Ham | RB | 275 |
| 14 | 86 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 279 |
| 14 | 87 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 285 |
| 14 | 88 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 288 |
| 14 | 89 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | 302 |
| 14 | 90 | Travis Homer | RB | 303 |
| 14 | 91 | J.J. Taylor | RB | 304 |
| 14 | 92 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 310 |
| 14 | 93 | DeAndre Carter | RB | 321 |
Week 9 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers - Fantasy Football Outlook
With Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Brooks (knee) out and still not activated from his 21-day practice window, running back Chuba Hubbard remains the beneficiary of Carolina's rushing attack. Hubbard will face a weak New Orleans defense in Week 9, which ranks 28th against running backs and has allowed 100 or more rushing yards in their last four games.
However, against Denver, Hubbard recorded his lowest fantasy output since Week 1 and has seen his points trend downward over the previous month. His touches have remained consistent, with 15 or more rushing attempts in his last three games. The dip in production has Hubbard ranked as RB21 this week, according to RotoBaller, as he remains a fine flex option.
- Travis Kincaid, RotoBaller
J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins will look for another good week in a Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Dobbins was solid against the New Orleans Saints in a Week 8 win, putting up 57 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with four catches on seven targets through the air.
It wasn't his most effective game on a per-touch basis, but his continued heavy involvement in both parts of the offensive game plan is encouraging. Dobbins was given Thursday off this week, as he missed practice for a rest day, but he enters the game with no injury designation after returning to a full practice on Friday.
Dobbins is a steady and reliable RB2 option with weekly RB1 upside, especially with the Chargers offense finally starting to move the ball well over the past couple of games.
- David A. Marcillo, RotoBaller
Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys - Fantasy Football Outlook
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle missed last Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers with an illness, but he's off the injury report and expected to play in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Dowdle is a likely candidate to lead Dallas' backfield in production.
After all, he led the Cowboys' running back room in snaps four times over the five-game span from Week 2 through 6. However, it's worth noting that he was out-snapped and out-produced by Ezekiel Elliott during their last game together in Week 6.
Presumably, Dowdle will get first dibs on carrying the ball versus Atlanta, but Dallas won't shy away from riding the hot hand, especially if Elliott or Dalvin Cook play well in the opening quarter. Fantasy managers should treat Dowdle as a low-end RB3 with a low floor and low ceiling.
- Andersen Pickard, RotoBaller
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