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Running back is the scarcest position in fantasy football. It's difficult to have a roster loaded with multiple starting options at this position in most leagues. However, shallower leagues do exist, and sometimes, teams who play their cards right or hit multiple times on late-round steals in the drafts can find themselves in good positions.
It's now time for the first game of the fantasy football playoffs for the majority of leagues, so start-sit decisions are more important than ever. One-and-done isn't fun. Making sure you start the right guys and getting through to the next round is definitely more fun.
We're just stating obvious things now, so let's break down three backs to consider starting in Week 15.
Should I Start Isiah Pacheco for Fantasy Football?
As is often the case with players returning from major injuries, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has underwhelmed in his return to play. He's scored just 5.9 and 8.1 PPR fantasy points in the last two weeks. His snap percentage increased from 37 to 46, but his touches doubled.
I am so excited to have Isiah Pacheco back! 😤🔥pic.twitter.com/LQwhqIrLJr
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) December 2, 2024
It should not be surprising to anyone that he's not being immediately thrust into a workhorse role again. He's being slowly worked back in. The Chiefs indicated that they would do this. He should get more snaps and possibly more touches in the next game, but he's a risky player to start outside of deeper leagues.
If you have 12 or more teams in your league, we'd recommend starting Pacheco as an RB3/FLEX. If you're in the playoffs in a league with 10 or fewer teams, you likely have better options.
Should I Start Brian Robinson Jr. for Fantasy Football?
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has an extremely easy matchup coming up against the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. They've been very weak against the run, allowing five yards per carry. That's tied for the worst in the league. Robinson carried the ball 16 times for 103 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards in Week 14.
Brian Robinson is back!#RaiseHailpic.twitter.com/pChweXnjZH
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) December 1, 2024
You shouldn't bench him for his best matchup of the year. He's the clear lead back for his team and is healthy, and with Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand, concussion) set to miss the game, Washington should build an early lead and rely heavily on its RBs in a positive game script. We prefer him over Pacheco.
Should I Start Chuba Hubbard for Fantasy Football?
Yes, without question. Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard made many fantasy managers regret benching him when he scored 20.7 PPR fantasy points in Week 15 by rushing 26 times for 92 yards and a touchdown and hauling in four of his five targets for 15 yards.
Chuba Hubbard's contact balance is so fun to watch pic.twitter.com/eagALGDbwj
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) December 9, 2024
His stat line in Week 13 was pretty atrocious when he rushed 12 times for just 43 yards and lost a fumble. But he bounced back impressively against a tough Philadelphia Eagles defense just a week later. Bad games happen, but he's still the RB12 on the season, and the team has been feeding him plenty of volume.
You should start him for the rest of the season in all leagues. He's matched up with a poor run defense. If you had to choose between Hubbard and BRob, that would be a coin flip in our eyes.
Popular Week 15 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 15 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Isiah Pacheco, Brian Robinson Jr., Chuba Hubbard compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
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Aaron Jones or Chuba Hubbard
Rico Dowdle or Chuba Hubbard
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Tony Pollard or Chuba Hubbard
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Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
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Isaac Guerendo or Chuba Hubbard
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Chuba Hubbard or Isiah Pacheco
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Garrett Wilson or Isiah Pacheco
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Isaac Guerendo or Isiah Pacheco
Isaac Guerendo or Isiah Pacheco
Isiah Pacheco or Chuba Hubbard
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Josh Jacobs or Chuba Hubbard
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Mike Evans or Chuba Hubbard
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Patrick Taylorjr or Isiah Pacheco
Rachaad White or Brian Robinsonjr
Rico Dowdle or Chuba Hubbard
Tee Higgins or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Chuba Hubbard
Zay Flowers or Chuba Hubbard
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Aaron Jones or Brian Robinsonjr
Aaron Jones or Chuba Hubbard
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Amari Cooper or Isiah Pacheco
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Braelon Allen or Isiah Pacheco
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Breece Hall or Chuba Hubbard
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Bucky Irving or Chuba Hubbard
Bucky Irving or Isiah Pacheco
Bucky Irving or Isiah Pacheco
Bucky Irving or Isiah Pacheco
Bucky Irving or Isiah Pacheco
Calvin Ridley or Isiah Pacheco
Calvin Ridley or Isiah Pacheco
Ceedee Lamb or Chuba Hubbard
Ceedee Lamb or Isiah Pacheco
Chase Brown or Chuba Hubbard
Chase Brown or Chuba Hubbard
Chase Brown or Chuba Hubbard
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Chase Brown or Isiah Pacheco
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Cooper Kupp or Isiah Pacheco
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Isaac Guerendo or Chuba Hubbard
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Jahmyr Gibbs or Chuba Hubbard
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James Conner or Brian Robinsonjr
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James Conner or Chuba Hubbard
James Conner or Chuba Hubbard
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Jerry Jeudy or Isiah Pacheco
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Mike Evans or Brian Robinsonjr
Mike Evans or Isiah Pacheco
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Patrick Taylorjr or Isiah Pacheco
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Rachaad White or Isiah Pacheco
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Rhamondre Stevenson or Chuba Hubbard
Rhamondre Stevenson or Chuba Hubbard
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Rico Dowdle or Brian Robinsonjr
Rico Dowdle or Brian Robinsonjr
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Rico Dowdle or Brian Robinsonjr
Rico Dowdle or Brian Robinsonjr
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
Saquon Barkley or Chuba Hubbard
Saquon Barkley or Chuba Hubbard
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Saquon Barkley or Chuba Hubbard
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Terry Mclaurin or Isiah Pacheco
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Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
Tony Pollard or Chuba Hubbard
Tony Pollard or Chuba Hubbard
Tony Pollard or Chuba Hubbard
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
Tony Pollard or Isiah Pacheco
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Trey Mcbride or Chuba Hubbard
Tucker Kraft or Chuba Hubbard
Tyrone Tracyjr or Isiah Pacheco
Tyrone Tracyjr or Isiah Pacheco
Tyrone Tracyjr or Isiah Pacheco
Tyrone Tracyjr or Isiah Pacheco
Zach Charbonnet or Brian Robinsonjr
Zach Charbonnet or Brian Robinsonjr
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Zach Charbonnet or Isiah Pacheco
Zay Flowers or Brian Robinsonjr
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Aj Brown or Brian Robinsonjr
Alvin Kamara or Chuba Hubbard
Breece Hall or Brian Robinsonjr
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Chase Brown or Isiah Pacheco
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Jonnu Smith or Isiah Pacheco
Josh Downs or Isiah Pacheco
Rachaad White or Isiah Pacheco
Rico Dowdle or Isiah Pacheco
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Terry Mclaurin or Chuba Hubbard
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