8 -- Jerrick McKinnon played eight of the 11 Chiefs snaps inside the 10 The Los Angeles Rams cut running back Darrell Henderson on Tuesday, reducing Los Angeles to a fantasy-relevant two-man backfield between Cam Akers and Kyren Williams. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. O/U 45.5, KC -9 2021 was the perfect storm for the fantasy RB3 in half-point scoring coming off a truncated 2020 campaign, and theres reason to believe the positive production will continue in 2022. The following five categories will be analyzed for all 26 teams playing in Week 14: ARZ | BLT | BUF | CAR | CIN | CLE | DEN | DAL | DET |HOU |JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE |NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN. 2 behind Christian McCaffrey with Elijah Mitchell out of the picture. NFL Network's Jason McCourty breaks down the San Francisco 49ers' 2022 defense. Projected draft round: Late third/early fourth. WebThere is more to just seeing a defense allowing 25.3 fantasy points to opposing running backs. I had a feeling Najee Harris would rack up the touches, but I Veteran additions continue to be plenty possible, Nope, and things figure to get even more muddled if/when, (knee, IR) returns to action. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (Bye Week: 13) The excitement of drafting fantasy The Seahawks have had all sorts of struggles stopping running backs of all shapes and sizes on the ground this season: Foreman's biggest potential concern is an extremely negative game script that forces the Panthers to largely abandon the run game. He's no slouch in the running game either as he tallied 911 yards for another 12 TDs. With such a secure role as a receiver out of the backfield and as a featured red-zone weapon in a high-powered offense, its hard to imagine a healthy Ekeler not returning at least top-5 fantasy status in 2022. Hall is the consensus top rookie running back in fantasy drafts this season. His path to upside is touchdowns and thats represented by his five top-6 weekly finishes last season fourth among running backs. Here are some of the best landing spots for fantasy purposes for both quarterbacks and running backs. If you have fantasy football championship aspirations, stocking up on reliable running backs is crucial. for fantasy purposes, CMC finished as the And despite all of his total raw touches, Harris only saw 37 touches (22nd) in the red zone and scored six red-zone touchdowns. Joe Mixon (RB7), Samaje Perine (RB40), Trayveon Williams (RB56), Samaje Perine (83% snaps, 21 carries, 7 targets), Trayveon Williams (15%, 1, 0), Chris Evans (3%, 0, 1), 29 in PPR per game to RB, 31 in YBC allowed per carry, Perine is a top-15 option whenever Mixon misses any action. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on flying out his family for the week ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old was a workhorse in 2021 with 334 total touches (third in NFL), 20.9 touches per game (sixth), and 16 goal-line carries (third). An immobile Ben Roethlisberger was a check-down target machine to Harris in 2021 which may not be the case in 2022. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It might not be safe to trust Cook next week in case this game plan was a one-time thing, but if he keeps this role, he could be safe to start in the fantasy playoffs., You can hear Nathan and I discuss the weeks top waiver wire options on the Tuesday edition of, D'Onta Foreman (RB24), Chuba Hubbard (RB36), D'Onta Foreman (51% snaps, 24 carries, 0 targets), Chuba Hubbard (45%, 17, 0), Raheem Blackshear (5%, 0, 2), 32 in PPR per game to RB, 25 in YBC allowed per carry, Foreman is the pretty clear lead back at this point, but his absence might lead to a similarly robust role for Hubbard, who did seem to start the post-CMC experience as the lead back before getting injured himself, Foreman's biggest potential concern is an extremely negative game script that forces the Panthers to largely abandon the run game. O/U 52, SEA -3.5 In last seasons top-48 fantasy running backs, 14 of them were non-starters who were greatly assisted by catching passes. Conner has seldom left the field in his last four games since returning from injury: The Patriots are far from an easy matchup for opposing running backs, but Conners role is far too big to consider putting him anywhere near the fantasy bench especially with a whopping six teams on bye. Mixon slipped to the second round in most fantasy drafts last year, but you won't want to risk waiting on him again this time around. While he was 5th in fantasy points among Running Backs last season, Zeke will make a jump this year. Etienne was a star at Clemson and expected to be an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate before missing the entire 2021 season with aLisfranc injury. at What it means in fantasy: There is a strong chance Hopkins is The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Tony Pollard has proven to be the more efficient option for the Cowboys and could eat into Elliott's workload even more in 2022. The unicorn running back averaged 29.6 touches per game seven more than the next closest running back before his injury. Barring any surprises, he should be the lead back in the Jaguars offense this time around and pick up where he left off with Trevor Lawrence as his quarterback. WebThe following is a listing of Fantasy Football Points Allowed to Running Backs for the 2022 NFL season. In 2018 Dallas had a 6-1 record when Zeke rushed for over 100 yards and a He also flashed upside as a receiver down the playoff stretch for the Bengals, averaging nearly six targets per game while running a route on 57% of offensive dropbacks through six games. Last year Alvin Kamara showed no signs of slowing down, logging his first 200-plus carry season. A healthy Akers could prove to be one of the most valuable picks in drafts this season. 6) Najee Harris (PIT RB) At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Ekeler finished 8th in the NFL in total touches (276) and 14th in touches per game (17.2). One key question for every team that is on my mind. Here's what it means: 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Those numbers are worthy of an early first-round pick. Still, the issue with Harris pertains to his true upside potential in a potentially capped offense led by a rookie quarterback. Where the running back falls in my fantasy ranks. Chubbs role as a receiver also leaves a lot to be desired after he posted a meager 4.8% target share in 2021, averaging fewer than two targets per game (1.8). Homer is rostered in only 2.8% of ESPN leagues. The Jets' second-round pick should get a ton of volume in his debut NFL season as a true King Henry is without a shadow of a doubt, in my mind, the top fantasy football running back. Updated ranks can be found throughout the week on. Josh Jacobs, The "GMFB" crew discuss the naming of the "In The Hunt" on Playoff Pictures graphics. 1) Jonathan Taylor (IND RB) 11) Leonard Fournette (TB RB) The eye test certainly indicates that Mixon generally has more juice than Perine; just realize the Bengals backup running back has been the superior rusher in just about any efficiency metric that one wants to look at: Mixon has been the better receiver in terms of PFF receiving grade (79.6 vs. 69.4), but Perine continues to get plenty of third-down work thanks to his far superior pass-protection ability (65.5 vs. 26.9 PFF pass-blocking grade). Fantasy Football Points Allowed to Running Backs 2020 When you are setting your fantasy football lineups, checking in to see who is allowing the most or fewest fantasy points to running backs will be a stop along the way. There is more to just seeing a defense allowing 25.3 fantasy points to opposing running backs. The former Georgia star is a stellar receiver out of the backfield and led all running backs with 53 catches in 10 games played before his injury last season. Every teams top-three running backs in snap rate, carries and targets from the previous week. No quarterback targeted running backs more than new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan did in 2021 8.6 targets per game. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? "GMFB" discusses what are your expectations for the Miami Dolphins offense vs. the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. "GMFB" discusses has Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow inserted himself into the MVP conversation. Secondly, Kareem Hunt is set to steal some carries and touchdowns as long as he's healthy. There's obvious injury concern heading into 2022, especially given his enormous workload, but Henry should be considered one of the best running back options on the board until proven otherwise. (knee) under center. Further helping matters is the reality that, continues to be a rather distant third option. The injury concerns for Christian McCaffrey are justified. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. The Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) don't even have Brian Robinson Jr. as a top-20 RB and depending on the scoring system, not even within the top 25. McKissic returning to the Commanders' backfield -- especially with rookie Brian Robinson Jr. emerging as a potential contributor. And the lack of pass-game usage is a detriment to his value in PPR formats. Ekelers 18 red-zone touchdowns and 63 red-zone touches ranked first and second respectively. If you miss out on the star running backs in the first few rounds, you'll struggle to keep pace with the owners in your league who drafted studs like Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, or Austin Ekeler. You need to see if they are doing that with receptions, rushing touchdowns, or a Cookaveraged 22 touches per game and 15.2 fantasy points per game when healthy last season. "GMFB" breaks down what has to happen for the Las Vegas Raiders to make playoff run. Gibson topped 1,000 rushing yards for Washington last season and totaled 10 touchdowns. He's a no-brainer Round 1 talent, but his inability to stay on the field has most owners taking him in Round 3 this year. Mixon also ranked third in goal-line carries (16) and tied Jonathan Taylor/James Conner in red-zone touchdowns. At least two backs figure to maintain involvement in an offense that was already struggling to consistently move the ball with a healthy Lamar Jackson (knee) under center. If anything, backup QB Tyler Huntley might be the safest fantasy bet on this offense outside of TE Mark Andrews. When he was on the field last year, he averaged 21.8 touches and 106.4 total yards per game as the RB11 in weekly fantasy scoring. That alone makes him an intriguing pick and a potential steal in Round 4, though there's reason to be skeptical of his ceiling in the Jets offense. Further helping matters is the reality that Nyheim Hines continues to be a rather distant third option. . [Week 12 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints Since 2017, no running back in the NFL has Over the past three weeks the Seahawks have surrendered 455 yards and five touchdowns to running backs. DeeJay Dallas or Tony Jones should lead this backfield, but neither is more than a flex. Conner has seldom left the field in his last four games since returning from injury: 7-45-0 rushing, 5-19-0 receiving, 71% snaps, 21-69-2 rushing, 3-17-0 receiving, 96% snaps, 14-42-1 rushing, 2-12-0 receiving, 77% snaps, 25-120-0 rushing, 3-20-1 receiving, 97% snaps, The Patriots are far from an easy matchup for opposing running backs, but Conners role is far too big to consider putting him anywhere near the fantasy bench especially with a whopping six teams on bye. Fantasy Football: Which incoming rookie running backs offer high-end receiving ability? The table below shows Akers and Williams backfield usage over the last two weeks since the rookie Williams returned from an eight-week stint on Injured Reserve. If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. You know what you're getting with Christian McCaffrey at this point. Dalvin Cook is third (64%) while Derrick Henry is tied for fourth with Saquon Barkley (58%). Over that stretch, he averaged 19.7 touches and 103 total yards per game as the RB5 in fantasy. The 27-year-old reeled in 69 catches for 454 yards and two TDs with the Bucs last season while rushing for 812 yards and eight TDs. The Broncos signed Gordon to a one-year deal this offseason, meaning it may be more of the same for Williams in 2022. Those that faded Derrick Henry as a first-round pick in 2021 received suboptimal results. Week 13 Usage: Every teams top-three running backs in snap rate, carries and targets from the previous week. 11) Leonard Fournette (TB RB) Workhorse Uncle Lenn is back to trigger the haters in 2022. The injury bug has lightly nipped at Dalvin Cook in each of the last three seasons. It should be no different in 2022, even with head coach Sean Payton out of the picture and Jameis Winston under center. Stats are complete through Week 13 of the 2022 NFL regular season. Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb didn't quite live up to his lofty fantasy projection in Week 13. In what could be a dismal offense with Deshaun Watson suspended for the first 11 games, Chubb could disappoint some fantasy owners this season. That means you'll want to add running backs early and often in your fantasy football draft. In an offense that's expected to fire on all cylinders again in 2022, Ekeler will be given every opportunity to shine. Fournette returns to Tampa on a three-year deal, and that should come as no surprise considering his rapport with quarterback Tom Brady. That should boost Jacobs' fantasy value as he'll be given more scoring opportunities as the team's go-to red-zone option out of the backfield. First, Vegas doesn't think there will be much scoring in this game at all, with the over/under sitting at 37. 2 min read Aaron Jones has taken fantasy managers on quite the journey in the last six weeks. The general consensus across the fantasy landscape all Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. PFF's Fantasy Football Expected Points tool is primarily used for identifying potential over and undervalued players. Three of the Bills' next four opponents are in the league's top half at preventing fantasy points to running backs. 5) Dalvin Cook (MIN RB) Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season sees the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints all in their bye weeks. Whether you're in a standard or PPR (points per reception) league, the teams with the best RBs usually come out on top. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Coming off an injury-plagued season does raise some concerns about whether Henrys body is going to break down because of his insane workload. He tied Ezekiel Elliott for the most fumbles (six) among running backs. Even when Kareem Hunt missed time in 2021, Chubbs role/usage didnt change drastically with the Browns sprinkling in other running backs on the depth chart. Josh Jacobs at Rams (TNF) who have allowed the ninth-most catches to running backs and 17-plus Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, DET -1.5 1 overall pick in your draft, regardless of the format. And beware if Travis Homer is cleared, he would likely dominate passing downs. After replacing Jackson in the first quarter of last week's Huntley hasnt stood out as a particularly efficient passer during his six extended appearances over the past two seasons, but his rushing production has been borderline erotic from a fantasy football perspective: Hutley has managed to average 205 pass yards per game during this stretch slightly more than what Jackson (203) was at prior to suffering last weeks injury. But I'm doing my best to avoid it. section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-14-running-back-preview-even-with-six-teams-on-a-bye-najee-harris-is-no-sure-thing | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | The "GMFB" crew shares which running back and wide receiver duo they believe will have the best Week 14 in fantasy. In NFL fantasy football, running backs can often win you the championship. The Tennessee Titans running back led the position in fantasy PPR points per game (23.4) through eight weeks and bested his 2020 2,000-yard campaign by more than 2.5 PPR points per game. Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shares what it was like growing up in the Bay Area. The modern NFL revolves around passing and has for many years, but in fantasy football, running back still dominates. He finished first in PFF receiving grade (90.9), first in receiving yards (588) and second in receptions (48) at the running back position. Those six catches matched Walker's total from the previous five games combined(!) Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Those drafting Elliott as their RB2 should be pleased with their pick, but there's certainly a chance it could backfire. Seems more likely than not they ride Henry did his contract expires before the 2024 season when he hits age 30. San Francisco is known to mix things up at the running back position, ultimately capping Mitchell's ceiling. Now theres a lower-scoring floor for everyone involved inside of an offense that ranks 28th and 31st in team running back carries and targets this season. James Conner (RB11), Keaontay Ingram (RB48), James Conner (97% snaps, 25 carries, 3 targets), Keaontay Ingram (9%, 2, 0), Corey Clement (2%, 0, 1), 2 in PPR per game to RB, 23 in YBC allowed per carry. More worrisome was the fact that the team thought it should give Benny Snell six carries last week. Knight does have a terrible matchup against the Bills, but Mike White's propensity to dump balls off to backs should keep his value afloat even if his 5.5 yards per carry comes crashing back to earth. Another week of this sort of usage will be needed before being able to confidently start Cook while. In Weeks 4-14, Leonard Fournette played less than 61% of the teams snaps in only two games. Here were the top 10 running back from Week 4 of the NFL season in half-PPR scoring: 1. Kamara is a top 5-10 option at the running back position. None of those points have come on rushing touchdowns from running backs. was traded to the 49ers. What this means is that, prorated over a 16-game fantasy season, McCaffrey will give you 3-4 more top-12 weekly finishes than whoever finishes as the RB2. Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia Team: New Orleans Saints "GMFB" discusses who gets the best of who on "Thursday Night Football" between Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams or Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Only stats for regular season games are included. The three-time Pro Bowler saw his TD total dip from 17 in 2021 to six in 2022 and missed four games. You could even hit the jackpot with a "handcuff" running back late in the draft. Being aware of whether matchups favor your running backs for the upcoming week is also a major factor. If you're selecting Dobbins, you're betting on his TD total to outweigh his lack of volume and involvement as a receiver. His 17-18 touches per game average the last two seasons shouldnt change even if the team trades Hunt this offseason. Nope, and things figure to get even more muddled if/when J.K. Dobbins (knee, IR) returns to action. The Seahawks are relatively modest 3.5-point favorites, so fire up Foreman as a low-floor and touchdown-dependent RB2 who is a far better play in non-PPR formats. The Bengals running back finished the season third in total touches (334) and sixth in touches per game (20.9). Dont get too carried away, but Cooks season-high marks in snap rate, carries and targets alike were certainly a massive step in the right direction. No player came close to sniffing his amount of volume near paydirt. Austin Ekeler isnt used as a true three-down workhorse, but its hard to tell based on the actual amount of touches he sees in the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Below are the complete rankings of the top 25 running backs for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL Fantasy Football Season: Be the first one to comment on this story. Over that span, hes gutted out it, though, and only missed four games while dealing with a torn labrum, dislocated shoulder, groin strain, and left shoulder sprain. 1 RB of the week going into the Titans' matchup against the Bengals as Henry goes for his fourth top-five positional finish in the past five weeks. Another numbers speak for themselves stat. Fantasy football rankings 2022: Top 25 RBs in your draft, Fantasy football draft kit: Position rankings, cheat sheets and more, the consensus top rookie running back in fantasy drafts. Just ask managers who rostered Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook last year about the importance of snagging a top running back. The trio ranked first, second and third respectively in total RB fantasy points last season while averaging about 20 points per game. O/U 37.5, BUF -9.5 As long as his usage rate continues, Montgomery projects as a strong RB2. He was the RB7, averaging 19 touches and 97.5 total yards per game. But wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry? 1 running back in fantasy football. Last season in the five games he played at least 48% of the snaps, he averaged 20.1 (0.5 PPR) fantasy points per game. Fantasy football managers may face a selection headache this week as they vie for a playoff spot. Latavius Murray caught four passes in Mike Boone's first game back and the Chiefs have been among the worst in the league against pass-catching running backs this season. After playing just a 70% snap share once in 2020, Jonathan Taylor surpassed that number in nine contests in 2021, including eight weeks during the teams last eight games. But at the same time, he has also never played in a top-12 scoring offense.The best offense he played was in 2020 13th in points per game which by no coincidence was also Chubbs best season from a point per game measure. What follows is a fantasy football-themed breakdown of each and every backfield. O/U 53.5, PIT -3 All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. And don't forget to use promo code DRAFTGUIDE to gain access to it all for just $5 for the first month. You're spending a top-three pick on a potential league-winner who also has a high chance of derailing your season with an injury. In fantasy football, one way to stay one step ahead of your opponents is to keep an eye on the stats surrounding your player. 5-7-0. You can hear Nathan and I discuss the weeks top waiver wire options on the Tuesday edition of The PFF Fantasy Football Podcast. 2021 fantasy football draft rankings from Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Mike Clay, Eric Karabell, Daniel Dopp and Tristan H. Cockcroft. Carolina's defense has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Yes, which shouldnt be a huge surprise given head coach Kliff Kingsburys history of giving his starting running back a huge role. Javonte Williams owners got to see glimpses of his elite fantasy football potential last season, but the presence of Melvin Gordon in the backfield prevented a true breakout campaign. 12) Alvin Kamara (NO RB) Swift is one of the most gifted running backs at evading tacklers thanks in part to amazing vision. And although he didnt play again until the postseason, Henry still finished 15th in the NFL in total touches and as the RB20 overall in just eight games played. Austin Ekeler vs. Dolphins 2. Darrel Williams (hip, IR) continues to be out of the picture. However, he owns the RB7 ADP at 12th overall in early best ball drafts. Josh Jacobs. NFL DFS Running Back Picks Top Ceiling: Derrick Henry vs. Jacksonville Jaguars $7,900 on DraftKings, $9,000 on FanDuel Derrick Henry projects for the highest ceiling Kenneth Walker III and the Seahawks are back in action after a bye last week, and Walker fantasy managers have to be looking forward to plugging him back into their lineups considering the matchup that awaits Seattle in Week 12. Well, Alvin Kamara ranks second in RB1 games at 66%. Cook owners may have a bitter taste in their mouths heading into this year's draft. That route participation would have ranked third among all running backs during the regular season. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy on facing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in Week 14 start. The news: Jaguars QB Check out our top 12 running back rankings along with player notes as you prepare for your fantasy football draft. Hall is the consensus top rookie running back in fantasy draftsthis season. And I don't understand why. Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III appears primed to bounce back in fantasy football this week. Over the years, there have been plenty of running backs whove carried teams to victory. If rushing for 1,002 yards and totaling 12 TDs is considered a down season, you're doing something right. PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. If so, here are the top 25 RBs you'll want to monitor early in your 2022 fantasy football draft: Taylor was a fantasy owner's dream in 2021. Neither Kenneth Walker nor Dallas has been ruled out. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers. While the Lions have added more passing game weapons in the offseason with D.J. That resulted in him finishing as the RB14 in fantasy points per game, though fantasy owners should be skeptical of a repeat season in 2022. He should be the top running back on Sean McVay's depth chart, and that spot usually is a lucrative one for fantasy football owners. Week 14 is here! "GMFB" on which quarterback from the 2020 NFL Draft will they be paying attention to the most for the remainder of the 2022 season. 8) DAndre Swift (DET RB) Christian McCaffrey. O/U 43, MIA -3 During his four-year career, the Browns running back has never averaged fewer than five yards per carry. The Seahawks are relatively modest 3.5-point favorites, so fire up Foreman as a low-floor and touchdown-dependent RB2 who is a far better play in non-PPR formats. Huntley hasnt stood out as a particularly efficient passer during his six extended appearances over the past two seasons, but his rushing production has been borderline erotic from a fantasy football perspective: Devin Singletary (RB25), James Cook (RB27), Nyheim Hines (RB55), Devin Singletary (44% snaps, 13 carries, 2 targets), James Cook (44%, 14, 6), Nyheim Hines (29%, 2, 2), 14 in PPR per game to RB, 5 in YBC allowed per carry, It seems likely that James Cook would take over as a middle-class man's Austin Ekeler of sorts should Devin Singletary miss any time. Best PPR Receiving Running Back 2020 Draft Options. Chubb has earned a reputation as one of the best running backs in the league. 9) Nick Chubb (CLE RB) Akers may have scared fantasy owners with his 2.4 yards per carry after returning from an Achilles injury last season. Hes still a top 5-10 option and 20 touches per game machine this year. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Adjusting the rankings wont be as easy as crossing out Jacksons name and inserting Huntleys, but just realize this backup has the profile of someone capable of being far better at fantasy football as opposed to real-life. Dont expect the Bengals to take Mixons job away anytime soon once healthy enough to return to action; just realize Perine is a tier-one handcuff with far too much best-case upside to be on many waiver wires. said the following on Cook (rostered in 25.4% of leagues on ESPN) in his. He racked up 70 receptions out of the backfield for 647 yards and eight TDs. "GMFB" discusses why is this Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants Week 14 matchup the most important game in the last five years. They dont have any reason to not feature him and there are no indications that they are going to stop with him due $15M this season. Taylor ended up earning MVP consideration with a league-leading 1,811 rushing yards (5.5 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns. Hard to ignore the Packers RB1 as a dynamite selection in Round 2 with multiple top-5 finishes on his resume. Here are our rankings of the top 25 RBs in fantasy heading into this season. Here's the running back position check out where Walker, Henry and the rest of the RBs landed in our analysts' rankings for Week 12: 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyProsECR - Expert Consensus Rankings, USC QB Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy after scintillating sophomore season, Magomed Ankalaev-Jan Blachowicz title fight ends in bizarre split draw at UFC 282, Mets signing Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga to 5-year, $75 million contract, Nets beat Pacers despite missing entire starting lineup and three reserves, World Cup 2022: Olivier Giroud's goal gives France a 2-1 quarterfinal win over England. Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL analyst Ross Due his matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and his disappearing role in the passing game, I would prefer to avoid him. Conner is a volume-based RB1 inside of an offense that hopefully shows more consistency during the final five weeks of the season now that their group of talented wide receivers are all, Gus Edwards (RB31), Kenyan Drake (RB34), Justice Hill (RB62), Kenyan Drake (47% snaps, 7 carries, 3 targets), Gus Edwards (24%, 6, 0), Justice Hill (23%, 1, 2), 12 in PPR per game to RB, 14 in YBC allowed per carry, This backfield continues to keep three members involved even with Kenyan Drake emerging as the leader when both Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are out. This means Perine (three) officially has more top-10 finishes than Mixon (two) this season. He also caught 40 passes for 360 yards and two TDs. The Jets' second-round pick should get a ton of volume in his debut NFL season as a true dual-threat out of the backfield. Chark and Jameson Williams, Swifts efficiency through the air allows for hope that his target share (18.4%, second among running backs) wont see a drastic dip. Atlanta Falcons name quarterback Desmond Ridder starting QB for Week 15 vs. the New Orleans Saints. Only two running backs rushed for more than 90 yards (Josh Jacobs, 109; Isiah Pacheco, 107). Walker is our analysts' No. Now theres a lower-scoring floor for everyone involved inside of an offense that ranks 28th and 31st in team running back carries and targets this season. targets and red-zone opportunities. Conner is a volume-based RB1 inside of an offense that hopefully shows more consistency during the final five weeks of the season now that their group of talented wide receivers are all finally healthy and not suspended. "GMFB" discusses Los Angeles Ram quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Las Vegas Raiders Week 14 performance. He could produce even better numbers in 2022 with Chase Edmonds headed to the Miami Dolphins. Montgomery once again should expect plenty of volume in a Bears offense that desperately needs receiving help. "GMFB" debates if the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets will both make playoffs this year. Week 11 may be the ultimate lowlight. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. We wouldn't be surprised to see Harris as the RB1 when the 2022 season concludes. Taylors 42 carries inside the 10-yard line were 12 more than the next-closest back (Damien Harris, 30).Pairing Taylors elite red-zone usage with his ascending role as a receiver 11th in routes run and sixth in route participation in 2021 makes him worthy of the 1.01 pick across all fantasy formats. We still think he's worth the investment, but be sure to grab Chuba Hubbard later on in your draft as an insurance policy. Just be wary that Chubb wont be used as an every-down back. The 27-year-old caught 52 passes out of the backfield last season for 391 yards and six TDs. Still, there are a couple of reasons to be wary of selecting Chubb with your first pick. Fabs Top 10 Running Backs 1. Therefore, he will score points purely on his rushing stats, which That makes Harris a touchdown-dependent back in Week 14 and there are plenty of reasons to doubt whether he'll score. Without Green Bays No. 2:23 pm ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Another week of this sort of usage will be needed before being able to confidently start Cook while Devin Singletary is a shakier start than ever with his usual three-down role seriously in jeopardy. If he's used the same way in 2022, there's no reason to believe he can't be a rock-solid RB2/flex in all fantasy leagues. Over that span, he was seventh in targets and sixth in receiving yards among all running backs. His six receptions tied for the team lead with DK Metcalf, too. If healthy, Ekeler is about as safe as a top-five draft pick as you can get in PPR formats. Taylor also led the NFL in red-zone touches (92), which was not that surprising considering he ranked fifth in that category as a rookie. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Our analysts have Matthew Auerbach is the Philadelphia Eagles "Fan of the Year". Pretty awesome: Hes posted PPR RB2, RB10 and RB4 finishes over the past three weeks of action. Aaron Jones should once again be one of the most reliable running backs in fantasy football this season after re-signing with Green Bay. His value in PPR formats should increase as well with Jamaal Williams taking his talents to Detroit. You can do far worse than Jones as your RB1. 7. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (Bye Week: 7) might be the safest fantasy bet on this offense outside of TE. "GMFB" shares their Week 14 matchup picks. Derrick Henry is our crew's near-unanimous No. Harris has been much more efficient since the Steelers came back from their bye, and he has at least 17 carries in all three games he's started and finished, but his role in the passing game has vanished. If Dallas starts, I'd rank him as a high-end flex, if it's Jones, he's a low-end flex. He could prove to be a steal if he stays healthy and if the revamped Giants offensive line lives up to expectations, but both of those are huge ifs. A silver lining of that performance was the aforementioned receiving effort, which came on eight targets (second on the team). The Ravens offensive scheme doesnt shift much when Huntley is thrown in for Lamar Jackson. Fantasy Football Points are derived using The Football Database's Fantasy Football Scoring System . You don't currently have any notifications. But its impossible to ignore his workload opportunity in 2022 within a Titans anemic passing offense. Research past fantasy performance with sortable player stats including PFF-exclusives like aDOT and fantasy points per opportunity. Running backs on a bye include Jonathan Taylor, David Montgomery, Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson, Cordarrelle Patterson and Alvin Kamara. Workhorse Uncle Lenn is back to trigger the haters in 2022. Now let's get to the rest of the Week 14 RB Preview: The following players are not being projected to play in Week 14 at this time. He was targeted 4.75 times per game with Justin Fields at quarterback last season. As of now, we're prioritizing Tony Jones over DeeJay Dallas, but the injury situation in Seattle is very uncertain. Cook has a higher PFF rushing, receiving and pass-blocking grade this season, so it isnt surprising that he is getting more opportunities. Kamara has been ol' reliable for fantasy owners since his 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. He led all running backs in PPR points per game (23.4) through those eight weeks. But the raw touches hardly showcase the fantasy value Ekeler possesses, because he often commands an extremely high share of high-value targets ie. Another top-10 fantasy performance is well within reach.Boone's projection: 293 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, 4 rushing yardsOther QBs to start Geno Smith vs. Panthers Its certainly looking good. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball on way to an 11-yard touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. His 13.9% target share and 70 receptions ranked second behind only Najee Harris. That's probably because the Ravens have only allowed more than 13 points once since Week 8. From our Start/Sit Assistant which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections to our Waiver Wire Assistant that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and by how much weve got you covered this fantasy football season. The state of the running back position for Fantasy entering Week 14. Opponents rank in PPR points allowed to opposing running backs as well as yards before carry allowed per rush. Sure, you can luck out by adding a breakout running back via the waiver wire or by swinging a blockbuster trade. In Weeks 1-11, before suffering an AC joint sprain that kiboshed his season, DAndre Swift was a fantasy monster. If there is any running back that could potentially de-throne Derrick Henry as the poster child for the volume is king mantra, its Najee Harris. The fact that we have six teams on a bye might make you think that Najee Harris is a must-start running back this week. is a shakier start than ever with his usual three-down role seriously in jeopardy. Mason was the clear No. Henry finished as the RB20 last season despite playing in only eight games due to injury. Aaron Jones is an absolute target and receptions monster when Davante Adams has missed time in the past. Nyheim Hines could stay plenty involved as well, but he hasn't carved out a significant offensive role since being traded, Dont get too carried away, but Cooks season-high marks in snap rate, carries and targets alike were certainly a massive step in the right direction. The Alabama product had the second-most carries inside the 10-yard line last season and finished with 15 touchdowns. So while his rushing output was down and he was kept out of the end zone, Walker did manage to extend his streak of double-digit half-PPR points to six games. The second-year running back led the league with 381 touches last season and finished as the RB4 in half-point PPR formats. The 23-year-old had a whopping42 carries inside the 10-yard line. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Those six 1. The Raiders offense should be much-improved in 2022 with Davante Adams in the mix and Josh McDaniels as head coach. When hes on the field, though, hes still a top-three running back. Still the G.O.A.T. He is by far one of the best receiving running backs to target in 2021 for fantasy. Keaontay Ingram now projects as the fairly clear lead back should James Conner get sidelined after the Cardinals chose to release Eno Benjamin. Expect a minimum of four catches in this game from the Jets' new feature back. Projected draft round: Late fourth/early fifth. In the six full games with Jameis Winston under center, he was the RB5 in fantasy, averaging 23.2 touches and 5.5 targets (26.4% target share). That should be considered an anomaly. Projected draft round: Late first/early second. Last-Minute Fantasy Football Advice for Week 14 (2022), Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Freedman & Fitz (2022), Week 14 Sunday Night Football Showdown DFS Primer (Dolphins at Chargers), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: DK Metcalf, Diontae Johnson, Damien Harris, DeeJay Dallas (2022), Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Trevor Lawrence, Amari Cooper, Kenneth Walker III, Saquon Barkley (2022), NFL Week 14 Player Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (2022), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. Fournette was also fantastic in the passing game. You are not logged in. We could see a down year for Gibson in 2022. O/U 44, SF -3.5 That'll do. If Foreman is out, Hubbard could be a week winner in Week 14. His value in PPR leagues also isn't as high with J.D. For example, Henry rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last season while leading the league in rushing TDs. We are best receiving backs in! The Patriots selected two running backs on Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft and Rhamondre Stevenson figures to be a major part of the offense this season. 10) Aaron Jones (GB RB) The Steelers rookie running back managed a league-leading 381 touches in 2021, and finished as the RB4 in half-point scoring as a result. At least two backs figure to maintain involvement in an offense that was already struggling to consistently move the ball. Jones should be the heart and soul of the Packers offense with Davante Adams out of the picture. Behind an improved Bengals offensive line, Mixon is poised to be even better than a season ago when he finished as the RB3 in half-point PPR leagues. Thats an unbeatable advantage. Higher numbers are better for running backs; 32 illustrates the worst defense in a given category, and 1 is the best. Had over 1000 yards rushing and 1000 yards receiving last season to. and his eight targets were four more than his previous season-high in a game. As the clear-cut starter in a potent offense, Fournette should enjoy another season as an elite fantasy running back. Below are the complete rankings of the top 25 running backs for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL Fantasy Football Season: Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Dolphins. . He wrapped a bow on the 2021 season as the RB3 in points per game and RB2 overall in half-point scoring. Coming off a difficult game on the ground against the Buccaneers' stout defense Walker averaged just 1.7 yards a carry on 10 attempts, though he did have a nice day as a pass catcher (6 rec, 55 yds) the Seahawks look to bounce back against a Raiders unit that is one of fantasy's friendliest when it comes to points allowed to the running back position (24.0 pts/game, fourth-best matchup). Editors Note: Get an edge on draft day with our 2022 Football Draft Guide powered by Rotoworld thats packed with hundreds of player profiles, expert rankings, projections, mock drafts, sleepers, busts and much more. O/U 37, PHI -7 Its never too early to look at rankings ahead of the 2022 fantasy football season. This week it would be understandable if you're forced to start Harris, it's that bad. Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III appears primed to bounce back in fantasy football this week. 1 WR, Jones has averaged close to 4.5 catches, 6 targets, 48.5 receiving yards and 23 PPR points per game. 4) Derrick Henry (TEN RB) That elite goal-line usage helped separate Taylor from the pack as the bonafide No. PFF's Andrew Erickson breaks down his top 15 running backs for 2021 dynasty fantasy football leagues ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. Underdog Fantasy ADP: 139 overall (RB45) Frank Reich told reporters back in May that the offense was too run-centric with All-Pro Jonathan Taylor and he wanted to Montgomery, and Gibson; the two best active running backs on my roster before waivers No running back better depicts the volume is king mantra better than the King himself and his guaranteed volume makes him nearly bulletproof. Projected draft round: Late fifth/early sixth. 98%-- Snap rate for Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 13, the highest among running backs. Here are the top 10 running back from Week 13 of the NFL season in half-PPR scoring: 1. PFFs Nathan Jahnke said the following on Cook (rostered in 25.4% of leagues on ESPN) in his weekly waiver wire roundup: The Bills used much more of a running back rotation this week compared to weeks past. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com 2) Christian McCaffrey (CAR RB) Projected draft round: Late second/early third. Rachaad White might be his heir apparent, but Tampa Bay has Super Bowl aspirations, and its difficult to envision Tom Brady trusting a rookie in the backfield to protect him. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The Bengals offensive line has been revamped entirely, ensuring that Mixon will be able to repeat his top-10 PFF rushing grade from a season ago. Here are the top 10 running back from Week 13 of the NFL season in half-PPR scoring: 1. Christian McCaffrey Still the G.O.A.T. for fantasy purposes, CMC finished as the RB1 on the week despite just 17 carries and not even finding the end zone on the ground. Mitchell emerged as the 49ers' primary back last season and took full advantage of the opportunity, totaling 963 rushing yards and six TDs. CBS Mornings' Nate Burleson reacts to quarterback Baker Mayfield's Los Angeles Rams "Thursday Night Football" debut. When Adams has missed time for Green Bay, Jones has averaged 23 PPR points per game. Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins reacts to being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and what it means to him. The "GMFB" crew shares which running back and wide receiver duo they believe will have the best Week 14 in fantasy. Running backs that can catch passes are becoming vital in toay's NFL Matt Modica goes over the top pass catching running backs from 2017. The news: Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness) and WR Rondale Moore (groin) did not practice Thursday. Singletary started the game, but Cook finished with more carries, rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards. That has to be welcome news for those invested in Walker, whose streak of fives games with a touchdown came to a halt in Seattle's Week 10 loss to Tampa Bay in Germany. For one, he isn't great as a receiver out of the backfield, which makes him far less valuable in PPR formats. Those are solid arguments against selecting Harris in fantasy drafts, especially in PPR formats, but Harris is no slouch. Cook deserves to be Week 14s top waiver wire addition at the position. Barkley just hasn't been able to stay healthy so far in his NFL career. Perhaps the third year is the charm as there's no doubt Swift has the talent to carry you to a fantasy championship. Cook deserves to be Week 14s top waiver wire addition at the position. 3 in the eyes of Dalton Del Don. Hubbard is a low-end flex if D'Onta Foreman is healthy, but Foreman is battling multiple injuries, so that's no sure thing. In Weeks 1-11, he was ninth in yards per route run (minimum 15 targets, per PFF) among running backs. Besides McKissic and Hines, Chase The quarterback situation in Pittsburgh could hurt Harris' stock, but we'd bet on him being among the safer picks in Round 1. "GMFB" breaks down best Week 14 matchups in under one minute. If this pace continues, Kamara will undoubtedly have the best receiving season of his illustrious career. This happened in Week 9 (9 touches for 21 yards) and to a lesser extent in Week 11 (11 touches for 24 yards); Foreman has racked up 100-plus rushing yards in his other four games since. He has one game with more than one target since Week 8, and that was the game Jaylen Warren missed with a hamstring injury. The volume he is going to see in 2022 will ensure he is one of the safest running backs available in fantasy football. WebWorking backs who can work out of the backfield and current a receiving menace are vital for illusion soccer success as these alternatives vastly outweigh a Home/Sports/ Best The issue is his lack of ball security. Nick Chubb Arguably the purest runner in the NFL (I see you JT stans), Chubb had himself a day against the Jets. Fantasy owners still may be reluctant to draft the Ohio State standout not only due to his ACL tear in 2021, but also because of his lack of effectiveness in the passing game. The former Georgia back averaged 17.3 PPR points per game, which would have ranked sixth in 2021.The 12 rushing touchdowns definitely boosted Chubbs numbers, and scoring double-digit TDs is well within his reach with Deshaun Watson taking charge under center for the long term. Yes, which shouldnt be a huge surprise given head coach Kliff Kingsburys, history of giving his starting running back a huge role. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. The days of Nick Chubbs absurd rushing efficiency going to waste have come to an end. Murray's low price gives you extra flexibility and he has plenty of upside against a Chiefs defense that just gave up 21.5 PPR Fantasy points to Samaje Perine. WebWho is The Best Running Back of All Time NFL Releases. Henry is a non-factor in the receiving game because he is a pure power rusher. O/U 44, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups. Former NFL offensive lineman and NFL analyst Ross Tucker on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield, New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills Week 14 matchup, and more. Swift's injury history is the only reason to not take him in Round 1. He still managed to finish 13th in touches last season, so he could still turn in RB1-caliber numbers if that workload sees an uptick. "GMFB" give their opinions on Week 14 trending topics. Since 2020 hes dealt with an ankle sprain, thigh injury, AC joint sprain, and high ankle sprain, missing 18 games. Don't let that keep you from picking him at his Round 4 ADP (average draft position), though. Jonathan Taylor in 2021 and Derrick Henry in 2020 are only a couple of examples. It isn't the sexiest pick, but he could be an absolute steal if you can snag him in Round 3. 7 running back in their weekly positional rankings, checking in as high as No. Tier 1: Workhorse handcuff who would immediately be in the RB1 conversation if the starter goes down, Tier 2: Plenty solid handcuff who would get a nice usage bump and be a staple in the RB2 conversation if the starter goes down, Tier 3: Usage bump wont prevent the team from continuing to use a committee of sorts; not a guarantee these handcuffs will crack the positions top-24 should the starter go down, Tier 4: Muddled mess that would likely devolve into an annoying committee without a clear fantasy-friendly back to prioritize should the starter go down. To put that into perspective, the next-highest total in the NFL was New England Patriots running back Damien Harris' 30. We all know McCaffrey's injury history, and Mason now appears to be just one injury away from 15-plus touches per game in an offense that should be even more run-heavy with Brock Purdy at quarterback. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. With guaranteed volume to go with his elite talent, Taylor should be a no-brainer for the No. 3) Austin Ekeler (LAC RB) Despite the injury history, Cook will shoulder the load for the Vikings again in 2022. Running Back Rankings: 2022 Regular Season - FF Today Rankings/Projections > Player Rankings Running Back Rankings: 2022 Regular Season, Updated: 9/1/2022 Want Custom Fantasy Scoring? All Rights Reserved. James White, New England Patriots. Conner's first season in Arizona was a success as the former Steeler totaled 18 touchdowns. Dobbins showed flashes of brilliance in his 2020 rookie season, rushing for 805 yards and nine TDs. Here were the top 10 running back from Week 2 of the NFL season: 1. Web2022 Most Targeted Running Backs | FantasyPros Half PPR Rankings PPR Rankings Standard Rankings IDP Rankings FantasyPros Experts Sleeper Rankings Cheat Sheets Best Week 14 Matchup: Opponents rank in PPR points The 26-year-old has averaged at least five yards per carry in each season since he entered the NFL in 2018. This would have placed him as the RB3 in weekly fantasy scoring behind only Jonathan Taylor and Derrick Henry. 7) Joe Mixon (CIN RB) In Weeks 4-14, Leonard Fournette played less than 61% of the teams snaps Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio. Etienne has improved as a receiver every season of his career The days of overall RB1 production in PPR leagues may be behind him, but Kamara is as safe of an option as any early in your draft. In that sample, he led all running backs in targets (63) and was fourth in receiving yards (344). This happened in Week 9 (9 touches for 21 yards) and to a lesser extent in Week 11 (11 touches for 24 yards); Foreman has racked up 100-plus rushing yards in his other four games since Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 49ers. Joe Mixon was an absolute steal in the second round of fantasy drafts in 2021 based on his easily projected large workload within an ascending offense. "GMFB" reacts to the Los Angeles Rams win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. James White may see his role decrease this season as Cam Newton Click here to learn more! Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback LJarius Sneed (38) in the You must be logged in and create a league profile to apply custom fantasy scoring to the stats, It's also fair to say Elliott's days as an elite fantasy running back could be over. Now is the time to see where the experts have players ranked versus the early average draft position (ADP). Its truly a great day to be great. NFL Way To Play Recipient for Week 13 is New York Giants safety Julian Love tackle on Washington Commanders wide receiver Cameron Sims. Mixon fits all the criteria that a fantasy manager would want as a mid-range first-round selection in fantasy football. 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