Rankings · Week 2 · Standard

Week 2 RB rankings

60 RBs ranked for Standard leagues, ordered by our projection model and moved by the analysts where the evidence says the model is missing something. Signed by Saul Ancona · Wed, Sep 16, 4:40 PM ET.

Rk	Player	Proj	Desk	Advice
Tier 1
1	Christian McCaffrey SF vs MIA · Sun 4:25 PM ET	22.7	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 29.8 PPR points (26.3 half-PPR, 22.7 standard) vs MIA, RB1 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 8 targets in Week 1 (23.5% target share), 88 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 25.9 carries plus targets per game (24.5 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB1); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (DNP, Not injury related - resting player). MIA has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. The desk this week: Ray Dumont says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
2	Jahmyr Gibbs DET @ BUF · Thu 8:15 PM ET	19.8	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 24.5 PPR points (22.1 half-PPR, 19.8 standard) at BUF, RB2 this week. 2026: 29 carries and 5 targets in Week 1 (12.8% target share), 186 total yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 19.8 carries plus targets per game (21.6 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB3); one game is a small sample. BUF has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
3	Derrick Henry BAL vs NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET	19.0	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 20 PPR points (19.5 half-PPR, 19 standard) vs NO, RB3 this week. 2026: 24 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (4.2% target share), 163 total yards, 3 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 19.3 carries plus targets per game (16.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB8); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
4	Kenneth Walker III KC vs IND · Sun 8:20 PM ET	15.1	▲3	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 18 PPR points (16.5 half-PPR, 15.1 standard) vs IND, RB4 this week. 2026: 23 carries and 6 targets in Week 1 (24% target share), 191 total yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 15.1 carries plus targets per game (11.3 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB22); one game is a small sample. Nico Barrera ▲3 — Kenneth Walker III got 23 carries and a 24% target share in Week 1, way above his 2025 pace of 13 carries and 2.1 targets per game. That's a real role change, not noise. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
5	Bijan Robinson ATL vs CAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET	17.7	▼1	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 22.9 PPR points (20.3 half-PPR, 17.7 standard) vs CAR, RB5 this week. 2026: 21 carries and 10 targets in Week 1 (52.6% target share), 173 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 22.9 carries plus targets per game (21.8 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB2); one game is a small sample. CAR has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 2
6	Javonte Williams DAL vs WAS · Sun 4:25 PM ET	15.4	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 18.3 PPR points (16.8 half-PPR, 15.4 standard) vs WAS, RB6 this week. 2026: 12 carries and 5 targets in Week 1 (16.7% target share), 72 total yards, 2 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 18.9 carries plus targets per game (15.2 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB12); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
7	Kyren Williams LA vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM ET	15.0	▲1	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 17.6 PPR points (16.3 half-PPR, 15 standard) vs NYG, RB7 this week. 2026: 11 carries and 3 targets in Week 1 (11.1% target share), 65 total yards, 1 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 18.2 carries plus targets per game (15.5 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB9); one game is a small sample. NYG has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
8	James Cook BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM ET	17.0	▼3	Advice ▾
	Must start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 19.4 PPR points (18.2 half-PPR, 17 standard) vs DET, RB8 this week. 2026: 13 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (14.3% target share), 69 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 20.5 carries plus targets per game (17.8 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB6); one game is a small sample. Tess Calloway ▼3 — Everyone's still pricing James Cook off his 17.8 PPG 2025 finish, but Week 1 gave him just 13 carries for 57 yards and 4 targets. I'll fade the name until the touches show up again. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
9	Jonathan Taylor IND @ KC · Sun 8:20 PM ET	14.1	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 12-team leagues · Start in 10-team Projected 16.6 PPR points (15.4 half-PPR, 14.1 standard) at KC, RB9 this week. 2026: 19 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 121 total yards, 2 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 22.2 carries plus targets per game (21.3 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB4); one game is a small sample. KC has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 3
10	D'Andre Swift CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET	12.9	—	Advice ▾
	Must start in 12-team leagues · Start in 10-team Projected 14.9 PPR points (13.9 half-PPR, 12.9 standard) vs MIN, RB10 this week. 2026: 18 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (3.8% target share), 134 total yards, 3 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 16.9 carries plus targets per game (14.3 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB15); one game is a small sample. Listed Limited (Ankle): projection cut from 15.1 to 14.9 PPR. MIN has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
11	David Montgomery HOU vs CIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET	12.4	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 14.3 PPR points (13.3 half-PPR, 12.4 standard) vs CIN, RB11 this week. 2026: 20 carries and 3 targets in Week 1 (8.1% target share), 79 total yards, 3 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 11 carries plus targets per game (9.8 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB27); one game is a small sample. CIN has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
12	Saquon Barkley PHI @ TEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET	12.4	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 14.6 PPR points (13.5 half-PPR, 12.4 standard) at TEN, RB12 this week. 2026: 15 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (9.1% target share), 80 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 20.6 carries plus targets per game (14.5 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB14); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Tess Calloway says sit Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
13	Bucky Irving TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET	12.3	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 16.1 PPR points (14.2 half-PPR, 12.3 standard) vs CLE, RB13 this week. 2026: 8 carries and 7 targets in Week 1 (25.9% target share), 93 total yards, 1 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 20.8 carries plus targets per game (13.8 PPR per game over 10 games, finished RB34); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Nico Barrera says start Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 4
14	Chase Brown CIN @ HOU · Sun 1:00 PM ET	11.6	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 15.6 PPR points (13.6 half-PPR, 11.6 standard) at HOU, RB14 this week. 2026: 16 carries and 6 targets in Week 1 (17.6% target share), 78 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 18.8 carries plus targets per game (16.6 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB7); one game is a small sample. HOU has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
15	Breece Hall NYJ vs GB · Sun 1:00 PM ET	11.1	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 13.2 PPR points (12.2 half-PPR, 11.1 standard) vs GB, RB15 this week. 2026: 22 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (8.7% target share), 118 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 18.2 carries plus targets per game (13 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB19); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
16	De'Von Achane MIA @ SF · Sun 4:25 PM ET	11.1	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 14.7 PPR points (12.9 half-PPR, 11.1 standard) at SF, RB16 this week. 2026: 11 carries and 5 targets in Week 1 (18.5% target share), 66 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 20.2 carries plus targets per game (20.2 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB5); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
17	Travis Etienne NO @ BAL · Sun 1:00 PM ET	10.9	▲1	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 14.3 PPR points (12.6 half-PPR, 10.9 standard) at BAL, RB17 this week. 2026: 9 carries and 9 targets in Week 1 (17.3% target share), 78 total yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 18.4 carries plus targets per game (14.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB10); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 5
18	Rhamondre Stevenson NE vs PIT · Sun 1:00 PM ET	10.6	▲2	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 13.4 PPR points (12 half-PPR, 10.6 standard) vs PIT, RB18 this week. 2026: 18 carries and 6 targets in Week 1 (19.4% target share), 95 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 11.9 carries plus targets per game (12.8 PPR per game over 14 games, finished RB25); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
19	Omarion Hampton LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM ET	11.1	▼2	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 13.4 PPR points (12.2 half-PPR, 11.1 standard) vs LV, RB19 this week. 2026: 12 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 43 total yards, 1 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 17.7 carries plus targets per game (15.1 PPR per game over 9 games, finished RB35); one game is a small sample. Ray Dumont ▼3 — Omarion Hampton got 12 carries for 43 yards and zero, I mean zero, targets in Week 1. A back with 0% target share in this offense scares me. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
20	Ashton Jeanty LV @ LAC · Sun 4:05 PM ET	10.5	▲1	Advice ▾
	Start in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 13.7 PPR points (12.1 half-PPR, 10.5 standard) at LAC, RB20 this week. 2026: 23 carries and 6 targets in Week 1 (20.7% target share), 147 total yards, 2 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 19.9 carries plus targets per game (14.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB11); one game is a small sample. LAC has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 6
21	Cam Skattebo NYG @ LA · Mon 8:15 PM ET	10.1	▲1	Advice ▾
	Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team Projected 12.1 PPR points (11.1 half-PPR, 10.1 standard) at LA, RB21 this week. 2026: 18 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 81 total yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 16.6 carries plus targets per game (16 PPR per game over 8 games, finished RB37); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
22	Jadarian Price SEA @ ARI · Sun 4:25 PM ET	9.8	▲1	Advice ▾
	Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team Projected 12 PPR points (10.9 half-PPR, 9.8 standard) at ARI, RB22 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (8.3% target share), 58 total yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
23	MarShawn Lloyd GB @ NYJ · Sun 1:00 PM ET	10.7	▼4	Advice ▾
	Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team Projected 12.8 PPR points (11.7 half-PPR, 10.7 standard) at NYJ, RB23 this week. 2026: 13 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (2.5% target share), 37 total yards, 0 TD. NYJ has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Tess Calloway ▼4 — MarShawn Lloyd got 13 carries but only 37 yards and a single target with 2.5% target share. The touches were empty, and the crowd chasing volume here is chasing the wrong thing. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
24	TreVeyon Henderson NE vs PIT · Sun 1:00 PM ET	9.6	—	Advice ▾
	Start in 12-team leagues · Flex in 10-team Projected 11.6 PPR points (10.6 half-PPR, 9.6 standard) vs PIT, RB24 this week. 2025: 12.1 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB21. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
25	Kaelon Black SF vs MIA · Sun 4:25 PM ET	9.3	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.8 PPR points (10 half-PPR, 9.3 standard) vs MIA, RB25 this week. 2026: 14 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (2.9% target share), 70 total yards, 0 TD. MIA has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
26	Woody Marks HOU vs CIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET	9.1	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.7 PPR points (9.9 half-PPR, 9.1 standard) vs CIN, RB26 this week. 2026: 9 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (2.7% target share), 40 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 14.5 carries plus targets per game (9.1 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB31); one game is a small sample. CIN has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
27	J.K. Dobbins DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET	8.9	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 9.6 PPR points (9.3 half-PPR, 8.9 standard) vs JAX, RB27 this week. 2026: 8 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 36 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 16.7 carries plus targets per game (11.6 PPR per game over 10 games, finished RB43); one game is a small sample. JAX has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
28	Kimani Vidal LAC vs LV · Sun 4:05 PM ET	8.9	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.2 PPR points (9.5 half-PPR, 8.9 standard) vs LV, RB28 this week. 2025: 9.1 PPR per game over 13 games, finished RB42. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
29	Jacory Croskey-Merritt WAS @ DAL · Sun 4:25 PM ET	8.8	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 9.4 PPR points (9.1 half-PPR, 8.8 standard) at DAL, RB29 this week. 2026: 16 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (3.4% target share), 56 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 11.1 carries plus targets per game (8.3 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB33); one game is a small sample. DAL has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
30	Aaron Jones MIN @ CHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET	8.5	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.6 PPR points (9.6 half-PPR, 8.5 standard) at CHI, RB30 this week. 2026: 12 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (4.3% target share), 40 total yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 14.4 carries plus targets per game (9.9 PPR per game over 12 games, finished RB41); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
31	Jeremiyah Love ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET	8.5	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 10.9 PPR points (9.7 half-PPR, 8.5 standard) vs SEA, RB31 this week. 2026: 11 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (10.8% target share), 50 total yards, 1 TD. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
32	Quinshon Judkins CLE @ TB · Sun 1:00 PM ET	8.4	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 10 PPR points (9.2 half-PPR, 8.4 standard) at TB, RB32 this week. 2026: 12 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (9.1% target share), 50 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 19 carries plus targets per game (12.1 PPR per game over 14 games, finished RB26); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
33	Jaylen Warren PIT @ NE · Sun 1:00 PM ET	8.3	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 10.8 PPR points (9.6 half-PPR, 8.3 standard) at NE, RB33 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 6 targets in Week 1 (16.2% target share), 73 total yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 16 carries plus targets per game (13.6 PPR per game over 16 games, finished RB17); one game is a small sample. NE has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
34	Kyle Monangai CHI vs MIN · Sun 1:00 PM ET	8.2	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 9.5 PPR points (8.8 half-PPR, 8.2 standard) vs MIN, RB34 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (7.7% target share), 124 total yards, 1 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 11.7 carries plus targets per game (8.6 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB29); one game is a small sample. Listed Limited (Hamstring): projection cut from 9.7 to 9.5 PPR. MIN has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The desk this week: Ray Dumont says add Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
35	Blake Corum LA vs NYG · Mon 8:15 PM ET	8.0	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 8.6 PPR points (8.3 half-PPR, 8 standard) vs NYG, RB35 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 54 total yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 9.4 carries plus targets per game (7.2 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB40); one game is a small sample. NYG has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
36	Rico Dowdle PIT @ NE · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.9	—	Advice ▾
	Flex in 12-team leagues · Bench in 10-team Projected 10.3 PPR points (9.1 half-PPR, 7.9 standard) at NE, RB36 this week. 2026: 8 carries and 5 targets in Week 1 (13.5% target share), 21 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 16.8 carries plus targets per game (12.7 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB18); one game is a small sample. NE has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
37	Alvin Kamara NO @ BAL · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.8	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.4 PPR points (9.1 half-PPR, 7.8 standard) at BAL, RB37 this week. 2025: 9.2 PPR per game over 11 games, finished RB46. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
38	Jordan Mason MIN @ CHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.6	—
39	RJ Harvey DEN vs JAX · Sun 4:05 PM ET	7.5	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.3 PPR points (8.9 half-PPR, 7.5 standard) vs JAX, RB39 this week. 2026: 3 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (14.8% target share), 41 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 12 carries plus targets per game (12.2 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB20); one game is a small sample. On the injury report (DNP, Hamstring). JAX has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
40	Chuba Hubbard CAR @ ATL · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 9.4 PPR points (8.3 half-PPR, 7.3 standard) at ATL, RB40 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 3 targets in Week 1 (8.8% target share), 87 total yards, 2 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 11.5 carries plus targets per game (8.4 PPR per game over 15 games, finished RB38); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
41	Kenny Gainwell TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 10.5 PPR points (8.9 half-PPR, 7.3 standard) vs CLE, RB41 this week. 2026: 5 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (3.7% target share), 18 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 11.7 carries plus targets per game (13 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB16); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
42	Tony Pollard TEN vs PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET	7.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 8.9 PPR points (8.1 half-PPR, 7.3 standard) vs PHI, RB42 this week. 2026: 7 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (7.1% target share), 34 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 16.6 carries plus targets per game (10.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB23); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Tess Calloway says drop Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 7
43	Emmett Johnson KC vs IND · Sun 8:20 PM ET	6.8	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 8.5 PPR points (7.7 half-PPR, 6.8 standard) vs IND, RB43 this week. 2026: 8 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (8% target share), 68 total yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
44	Rachaad White WAS @ DAL · Sun 4:25 PM ET	6.8	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 8.9 PPR points (7.9 half-PPR, 6.8 standard) at DAL, RB44 this week. 2026: 7 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (6.9% target share), 27 total yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 10.4 carries plus targets per game (8.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB32); one game is a small sample. DAL has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
45	Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG @ LA · Mon 8:15 PM ET	6.7	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 8.5 PPR points (7.6 half-PPR, 6.7 standard) at LA, RB45 this week. 2026: 2 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 14 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 14.9 carries plus targets per game (10.7 PPR per game over 15 games, finished RB28); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
46	Tyler Allgeier ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET	6.4	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 7.3 PPR points (6.9 half-PPR, 6.4 standard) vs SEA, RB46 this week. 2026: 17 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (5.4% target share), 70 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 9.4 carries plus targets per game (7.2 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB39); one game is a small sample. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 8
47	Bhayshul Tuten JAX @ DEN · Sun 4:05 PM ET	5.2	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.9 PPR points (5.6 half-PPR, 5.2 standard) at DEN, RB47 this week. 2026: 15 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (4.8% target share), 88 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 6.5 carries plus targets per game (5.9 PPR per game over 15 games, finished RB53); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
48	Chris Rodriguez Jr. JAX @ DEN · Sun 4:05 PM ET	5.2	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.6 PPR points (5.4 half-PPR, 5.2 standard) at DEN, RB48 this week. 2026: 6 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 23 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 9.7 carries plus targets per game (7.7 PPR per game over 12 games, finished RB51); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
49	Bam Knight ARI vs SEA · Sun 4:25 PM ET	5.0	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 6.7 PPR points (5.9 half-PPR, 5 standard) vs SEA, RB49 this week. 2025: 7.7 PPR per game over 12 games, finished RB50. SEA has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
50	Jonathon Brooks CAR @ ATL · Sun 1:00 PM ET	5.0	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 6.6 PPR points (5.8 half-PPR, 5 standard) at ATL, RB50 this week. 2026: 4 carries and 2 targets in Week 1 (5.9% target share), 62 total yards, 0 TD. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
51	Braelon Allen NYJ vs GB · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.9	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.8 PPR points (5.3 half-PPR, 4.9 standard) vs GB, RB51 this week. 2026: 10 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (4.3% target share), 40 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 5.3 carries plus targets per game (3.8 PPR per game over 4 games, finished RB95); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
52	Devin Singletary NYG @ LA · Mon 8:15 PM ET	4.9	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 6.1 PPR points (5.5 half-PPR, 4.9 standard) at LA, RB52 this week. 2026: 6 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (13.8% target share), 38 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 8.1 carries plus targets per game (6.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB45); one game is a small sample. The desk this week: Ray Dumont says drop Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
Tier 9
53	Justice Hill BAL vs NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.5	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 6.4 PPR points (5.4 half-PPR, 4.5 standard) vs NO, RB53 this week. 2026: 6 carries and 1 targets in Week 1 (4.2% target share), 28 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 4.5 carries plus targets per game (6.5 PPR per game over 10 games, finished RB60); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
54	Tyjae Spears TEN vs PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.5	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 7.2 PPR points (5.9 half-PPR, 4.5 standard) vs PHI, RB54 this week. 2026: 3 carries and 4 targets in Week 1 (14.3% target share), 24 total yards, 0 TD. That is down from 2025, when he averaged 9.4 carries plus targets per game (8.6 PPR per game over 13 games, finished RB44); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
55	Brian Robinson ATL vs CAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.4	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 4.7 PPR points (4.5 half-PPR, 4.4 standard) vs CAR, RB55 this week. 2026: 9 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 31 total yards, 0 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 6.1 carries plus targets per game (3.7 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB63); one game is a small sample. CAR has allowed more fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
56	Kendre Miller NO @ BAL · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 4.6 PPR points (4.5 half-PPR, 4.3 standard) at BAL, RB56 this week. 2026: 9 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 30 total yards, 1 TD. That is up from 2025, when he averaged 7.4 carries plus targets per game (4.8 PPR per game over 7 games, finished RB78); one game is a small sample. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
57	Samaje Perine CIN @ HOU · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.6 PPR points (5 half-PPR, 4.3 standard) at HOU, RB57 this week. 2026: 5 carries and 3 targets in Week 1 (8.8% target share), 50 total yards, 0 TD. That is in line with 2025, when he averaged 7 carries plus targets per game (5.2 PPR per game over 15 games, finished RB57); one game is a small sample. HOU has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
58	Ty Johnson Limited BUF vs DET · Thu 8:15 PM ET	4.3	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.9 PPR points (5.1 half-PPR, 4.3 standard) vs DET, RB58 this week. 2025: 5.9 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB47. Listed Limited (Hamstring): projection cut from 6 to 5.9 PPR. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
59	Mike Washington Jr. LV @ LAC · Sun 4:05 PM ET	4.2	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 5.1 PPR points (4.7 half-PPR, 4.2 standard) at LAC, RB59 this week. 2026: 7 carries and 0 targets in Week 1 (0% target share), 41 total yards, 0 TD. LAC has allowed fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →
60	Sean Tucker TB vs CLE · Sun 1:00 PM ET	4.1	—	Advice ▾
	Bench in 10- and 12-team leagues Projected 4.7 PPR points (4.4 half-PPR, 4.1 standard) vs CLE, RB60 this week. 2025: 5.4 PPR per game over 17 games, finished RB52. Injury status as of Thu, Sep 17, 8:34 AM ET. Official inactives come out about 90 minutes before kickoff — check them before you lock your lineup. Full profile, game log and projection →

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