💥 Week 12 Running Back Rankings

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Making the playoffs in your league could come down to knowing how to rank the RBs this week. With 6 teams on a bye, pay close attention to the top 12!

Today in 5 minutes or less, you’ll learn:

• The best RB plays in Week 12 🔥 

• Analysis on the positive matchups ✍️

• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈

#12: Rhamondre Stevenon (NE) @ MIA

Rhamondre has been largely touchdown-dependent for useable fantasy production. But, in the first matchup against Miami he had his 2nd-highest rushing total, and his 3rd-best fantasy score. He’s going to get the touches this weekend, so a vintage Stevenson performance is on the table.

#11: Josh Jacobs (GB) vs. SF

Jacobs is on a nice hot streak, scoring over 20 PPR points in 3 of his last 4 outings. San Francisco can limit the production of opposing backs, but have allowed at least 1 rushing touchdown in 5 straight games, making Jacobs a likely bet to score as well.

#10: Kenneth Walker (SEA) vs. ARI

Walker is like a steady hand you can count on. He’s 5th in fantasy points per game and does a lot of damage against weaker run defenses. Arizona allows the 8th-most points per game to the position. Good news for Walker owners is he faces them twice in the next 3 games.

#9: Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) @ IND

Gibbs is 2nd in the NFL in yards per touch and 1st in explosiveness rating and EPA. Indianapolis is 7th-worst in fantasy points per game allowed to running backs. If Gibbs wasn’t in a platoon situation he’d surely be a top-5 option every week.

#8: Brian Robinson Jr. (WAS) vs. DAL

With Dallas absolutely reeling, I’m surging Robinson up my rankings this weekend. He’s healthy, and the Commanders are looking to bounce back after a 2-game losing streak. Give me RB1 numbers this week from B-Rob.

#7: Kareem Hunt (KC) @ CAR

With Isiah Pacheco’s return looming, this is probably the last time you’ll see me rank Hunt so highly. But, I doubt Pacheco will get a ton of reps this weekend due to the nature of his injury and the length of his absence. So that leaves Hunt to take up the work against the lowly Panthers, who we can pretty much pick on each week.

#6: James Conner (ARI) @ SEA

Conner had a strange outing before the Week 11 bye. He only gained 33 ground yards but led the Cardinals in receiving yards with 80 on 5 catches. Seattle tends to allow more RB opportunities, and Conner is the main man out of that Arizona backfield.

#5: Derrick Henry (BAL) @ LAC

The league leader in carries, rushing yards, touchdowns, and breakaway runs is a safe start no matter what. I wouldn’t argue if you told me I had him ranked too low.

#4: Saquon Barkley (PHI) @ LAR

Quon has had an incredible run lately, topping 30 points in 2 of his last 3 games. While the Rams are relatively good at keeping opposing RBs out of the end zone, they are worse than average in terms of yards. Regardless, Barkley is a matchup-proof starter every week.

🐎 Broncos’ WR Practices in Full

🦅 DeVonta Smith Missing; Hurts Limited Wednesday

🤕 TE Ferguson Missing with Concussion

✈️ Woody Johnson Wanted Rodgers Benched

🏈 QB DeVito Serious About New Role

🌪 Giant Storm Takes Aim at Seahawks Facility

🚨 Kittle “Vows” to Play Vs. Seahawks Sunday

🦵 Ravens’ Tucker Takes Misses Personally

🦁 LaPorta Logs Full Practice on Wednesday

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