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The running back position makes or breaks many fantasy teams. Dud games from RBs, who are typically supposed to provide a safe floor, especially in PPR leagues, can crush your chances of winning your week or even making the playoffs. Evaluating which ones to start is extremely important.
Five commonly rostered backs in 2024 are Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White, Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (hip), Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (okay, maybe not him), and Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards.
So, which should you start, and which should be put on the bench in your fantasy leagues? Let's dive in.
Should I Start Rachaad White for Fantasy Football?
Yes. The pass-catching upside is too great to ignore, and he's been a big part of the offense in recent games. He may not have the ceiling he had the previous few games in Week 11, though. The probable return of wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) should create changes for the offense.
If you're a contender, Rachaad White is a phenomenal buy right now if you can still trade in your dynasty leagues.
It’s been made clear over the last month that Bucky Irving is the lead runner, but not by much. White is close behind.
His limited rushing work has lead to fresher… pic.twitter.com/6OkBv5Vsfz
— Hutchinson Brown (@hutchinsonb_ff) November 20, 2024
The above poster is a bit high on him but is helpful in evaluating his past few games. Tampa Bay's offense has focused on getting the ball to its running backs and tight end Cade Otton due to the absence of its top-2 wideouts. Evans should become a target hog upon his return and cut into the receiving work of the two backs, White and RB Bucky Irving.
Still, it's a good idea to start White, especially in PPR leagues.
Should I Start Raheem Mostert for Fantasy Football?
No. He should get put on the bench. Ever since fumbling the ball in Week 9, he's carried the ball just three times for -2 yards. It was frustrating for managers of RB De'Von Achane to see Mostert getting goal-line carries in Week 11, but he actually lost yardage on them. He also wasn't targeted in that game.
Has Mike McDaniel sent a message by benching/cutting key players (David Long, Raheem Mostert, etc.)? pic.twitter.com/YNgCMiEO1f
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) November 20, 2024
It's clear that head coach Mike McDaniel trusts Achane, and Mostert's ineffectiveness has led to a big cut in playing time. That's unlikely to change in the short term. Bench Mostert this week.
Should I Start Brian Robinson Jr. for Fantasy Football?
Yes. He should be started in every game he plays in. He's healthy now and has scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in all but one of the games he's played. Even when his quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is suffering from a rib injury, you can trust Robinson and the running schemes of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
Caught up with Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. in the locker room today.
I asked BRob about his hamstring.
He said, "I've been moving better every day...I feel a lot better...doing my natural movements. I'm getting there." pic.twitter.com/n6JYQxUczA
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) November 20, 2024
This is a no-brainer. Start him.
Should I Start Ameer Abdullah for Fantasy Football?
No. The Raiders run game (and the entire offense outside of tight end Brock Bowers) has been abysmal all year. They rank last in the league in team rushing yards per attempt by a significant margin -- they average just 3.5 yards per carry, 0.3 yards less than the next-lowest team.
Ameer Abdullah punches it in!#LVvsMIA | 📺 @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/9kU4Q8NC80
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 17, 2024
If RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) doesn't play on Sunday, Abdullah will be a desperation start in the deepest of leagues, but without receiving work or a lucky touchdown, it's hard to see him being productive enough to justify starting him in fantasy leagues. He should be benched or left in free agency.
Should I Start Gus Edwards for Fantasy Football?
It's not a good idea. He should be treated simply as the handcuff for lead back J.K. Dobbins, who is clearly the main guy in Los Angeles. Edwards hasn't even gotten goal-line opportunities, which is somewhat strange since he weighs 238 pounds and rushed for 13 touchdowns just a year ago.
Harbaugh didn’t want to acknowledge it when asked by Popper yday, but it was passing strange that Gus Edwards’ last touch for the game was with 13:23 remaining in Q3 despite no injury, a big lead, and how strong he was looking 🤷🏻♂️#TDUFilm🎥 #GusTheBus🚌 pic.twitter.com/TLYUZdre6l
— Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast (@TDU_Chargers) November 20, 2024
It seems that the Chargers coaching staff doesn't trust him fully because even when he plays reasonably well, he's not given much volume. It could also be since Dobbins is that much better, but giving third-string RB Hassan Haskins carries near the end zone over the Gus Bus is odd. Edwards should remain on benches or free agency and not start this week.
Popular Week 12 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 12 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Rachaad White, Raheem Mostert, Brian Robinson Jr., Ameer Abdullah, Gus Edwards 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:
Tyrone Tracyjr or Brian Robinsonjr
Rachaad White or Bucky Irving
Bucky Irving or Rachaad White
Rachaad White or Austin Ekeler
Josh Downs or Brian Robinsonjr
Rachaad White or Najee Harris
Raheem Mostert or Cam Akers
Dandre Swift or Rachaad White
Roschon Johnson or Gus Edwards
Brian Robinsonjr or Kyren Williams
Raheem Mostert or Roschon Johnson
Tony Pollard or Rachaad White
Brian Robinsonjr or Dandre Swift
Brian Robinsonjr or Kareem Hunt
Brian Robinsonjr or Tyrone Tracyjr
Cam Akers or Gus Edwards
Rachaad White or Jk Dobbins
Rachaad White or Tony Pollard
Raheem Mostert or Jaylen Warren
Rachaad White or Chuba Hubbard
Rhamondre Stevenson or Rachaad White
Brian Robinsonjr or Aaron Jones
Gus Edwards or Trey Benson
Jonathan Taylor or Brian Robinsonjr
Rachaad White or Tyrone Tracyjr
Aaron Jones or Brian Robinsonjr
Audric Estime or Gus Edwards
Raheem Mostert or Trey Benson
Raheem Mostert or Zach Charbonnet
Roschon Johnson or Raheem Mostert
Austin Ekeler or Rachaad White
Brian Robinsonjr or Jk Dobbins
Cam Akers or Gus Edwards
Chuba Hubbard or Rachaad White
Gus Edwards or Jerome Ford
James Conner or Brian Robinsonjr
Nick Chubb or Rachaad White
Rachaad White or Javonte Williams
Rachaad White or Rico Dowdle
Rhamondre Stevenson or Raheem Mostert
Trey Benson or Raheem Mostert
Tyrone Tracyjr or Rachaad White
Brian Robinsonjr or Chuba Hubbard
Gus Edwards or Audric Estime
Gus Edwards or Zach Charbonnet
Jayden Reed or Rachaad White
Justice Hill or Raheem Mostert
Kareem Hunt or Rachaad White
Najee Harris or Rachaad White
Rachaad White or Cam Akers
Rachaad White or DeVonta Smith
Rachaad White or Jameson Williams
Rachaad White or Kareem Hunt
Raheem Mostert or Audric Estime
Raheem Mostert or Gus Edwards
Aaron Jones or Brian Robinsonjr
Audric Estime or Raheem Mostert
Brian Robinsonjr or DK Metcalf
Cam Akers or Raheem Mostert
Courtland Sutton or Rachaad White
Dandre Swift or Brian Robinsonjr
DeAndre Hopkins or Raheem Mostert
Devin Singletary or Raheem Mostert
Jerome Ford or Raheem Mostert
Josh Downs or Rachaad White
Josh Jacobs or Brian Robinsonjr
Kenneth Walkeriii or Brian Robinsonjr
Kyren Williams or Rachaad White
Rachaad White or Jaylen Warren
Rachaad White or Tank Dell
Raheem Mostert or Alexander Mattison
Rico Dowdle or Rachaad White
Trey Benson or Ameer Abdullah
Trey Benson or Raheem Mostert
Aaron Jones or Brian Robinsonjr
Aaron Jones or Rachaad White
Alvin Kamara or Brian Robinsonjr
Ameer Abdullah or Audric Estime
Audric Estime or Gus Edwards
Audric Estime or Gus Edwards
Brian Robinsonjr or Aaron Jones
Brian Robinsonjr or Bucky Irving
Brian Robinsonjr or Dk Metcalf
Brian Robinsonjr or George Pickens
Brian Robinsonjr or Jauan Jennings
Brian Robinsonjr or Jayden Reed
Brian Robinsonjr or Malik Nabers
Bucky Irving or Brian Robinsonjr
Bucky Irving or Gus Edwards
Bucky Irving or Rachaad White
Calvin Ridley or Rachaad White
Cam Akers or Gus Edwards
Chuba Hubbard or Brian Robinsonjr
David Montgomery or Brian Robinsonjr
Deebo Samuelsr or Brian Robinsonjr
Elijah Moore or Rachaad White
Gus Edwards or Cam Akers
Gus Edwards or Devin Singletary
Gus Edwards or Devin Singletary
Gus Edwards or Tank Bigsby
Jauan Jennings or Rachaad White
Jaxon Smithnjigba or Brian Robinsonjr
Jaylen Waddle or Rachaad White
Jerome Ford or Gus Edwards
Jk Dobbins or Brian Robinsonjr
Jordan Addison or Rachaad White
Kareem Hunt or Brian Robinsonjr
Kayshon Boutte or Rachaad White
Kyren Williams or Brian Robinsonjr
Ladd McConkey or Rachaad White
Malik Nabers or Brian Robinsonjr
Quentin Johnston or Rachaad White
Rachaad White or Baker Mayfield
Rachaad White or Bucky Irving
Rachaad White or Chuba Hubbard
Rachaad White or Dandre Swift
Rachaad White or Jakobi Meyers
Rachaad White or James Conner
Rachaad White or Jauan Jennings
Rachaad White or Jerry Jeudy
Rachaad White or Nick Chubb
Rachaad White or Terry McLaurin
Rachaad White or Zay Flowers
Raheem Mostert or Bucky Irving
Raheem Mostert or Cam Akers
Raheem Mostert or Devin Singletary
Raheem Mostert or Diontae Johnson
Raheem Mostert or Jordan Mason
Raheem Mostert or Justice Hill
Raheem Mostert or Roschon Johnson
Rhamondre Stevenson or Rachaad White
Romeo Doubs or Brian Robinsonjr
Tank Dell or Rachaad White
Tony Pollard or Brian Robinsonjr
Trey Benson or Gus Edwards
Trey McBride or Rachaad White
Tyler Allgeier or Raheem Mostert
Tyrone Tracyjr or Raheem Mostert
Zach Charbonnet or Raheem Mostert
Alec Pierce or Raheem Mostert
Alexander Mattison or Gus Edwards
Alexander Mattison or Rachaad White
Ameer Abdullah or Devin Singletary
Ameer Abdullah or Emari Demercado
Ameer Abdullah or Jerome Ford
Ameer Abdullah or Jonathon Brooks
Ameer Abdullah or Justice Hill
Ameer Abdullah or Roschon Johnson
Ameer Abdullah or Trey Benson
Audric Estime or Ameer Abdullah
Audric Estime or Raheem Mostert
Braelon Allen or Raheem Mostert
Brian Robinsonjr or Breece Hall
Brian Robinsonjr or Bucky Irving
Brian Robinsonjr or Courtland Sutton
Brian Robinsonjr or Dandre Swift
Brian Robinsonjr or Darnell Mooney
Brian Robinsonjr or Davante Adams
Brian Robinsonjr or James Conner
Brian Robinsonjr or James Cook
Brian Robinsonjr or Javonte Williams
Brian Robinsonjr or Jaxon Smithnjigba
Brian Robinsonjr or Jk Dobbins
Brian Robinsonjr or Jonathan Taylor
Brian Robinsonjr or Kareem Hunt
Brian Robinsonjr or Kenneth Walkeriii
Brian Robinsonjr or Najee Harris
Brian Robinsonjr or Najee Harris
Brian Robinsonjr or Nico Collins
Brian Robinsonjr or Rachaad White
Brian Robinsonjr or Rhamondre Stevenson
Brian Robinsonjr or Terry Mclaurin
Brian Robinsonjr or Travis Etiennejr
Brian Robinsonjr or Trey Mcbride
Brian Robinsonjr or Tyrone Tracyjr
Bucky Irving or Gus Edwards
Bucky Irving or Rachaad White
Cade Otton or Brian Robinsonjr
Cam Akers or Brian Robinsonjr
Cam Akers or Gus Edwards
Cam Akers or Gus Edwards
Cam Akers or Raheem Mostert
Chase Brown or Raheem Mostert
Christian Watson or Rachaad White
Chuba Hubbard or Brian Robinsonjr
Chuba Hubbard or Rachaad White
Dandre Swift or Rachaad White
David Montgomery or Brian Robinsonjr
David Njoku or Brian Robinsonjr
Deebo Samuelsr or Brian Robinsonjr
DeMario Douglas or Raheem Mostert
Devin Singletary or Ameer Abdullah
DJ Moore or Rachaad White
Dk Metcalf or Rachaad White
Drake London or Brian Robinsonjr
Ezekiel Elliott or Raheem Mostert
Gardner Minshewii or Rachaad White
Gus Edwards or Austin Ekeler
Gus Edwards or Cam Akers
Gus Edwards or Cameron Dicker
Gus Edwards or Isiah Pacheco
Gus Edwards or Jerome Ford
Gus Edwards or Raheem Mostert
Gus Edwards or Rico Dowdle
Gus Edwards or Rome Odunze
Gus Edwards or Roschon Johnson
Gus Edwards or Trey Benson
Gus Edwards or Tyjae Spears
Hunter Henry or Gus Edwards
Jahmyr Gibbs or Brian Robinsonjr
Jakobi Meyers or Rachaad White
Jakobi Meyers or Raheem Mostert
Jamaal Williams or Rachaad White
Jameson Williams or Rachaad White
Jauan Jennings or Brian Robinsonjr
Javonte Williams or Rachaad White
Jayden Reed or Brian Robinsonjr
Jayden Reed or Rachaad White
Jaylen Warren or Ameer Abdullah
Jaylen Warren or Brian Robinsonjr
Jaylen Warren or Gus Edwards
Jaylen Warren or Raheem Mostert
Jaylen Wright or Raheem Mostert
Jerome Ford or Ameer Abdullah
Jerome Ford or Raheem Mostert
Jk Dobbins or Brian Robinsonjr
Jk Dobbins or Rachaad White
Jonathan Taylor or Brian Robinsonjr
Jonathan Taylor or Rachaad White
Jonnu Smith or Rachaad White
Jonnu Smith or Raheem Mostert
Josh Downs or Brian Robinsonjr
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