🏈 Week 14 Running Back Rankings

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Six teams are on a bye this week, so you may be scrambling for RB help. At the very least I can give you the top 12 active backs most likely to light up the scoreboard.

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

• The best RB plays in Week 14 🔥 

• Analysis on the positive matchups ✍️

• The latest news from around the NFL 🏈

#12: Bucky Irving (TB) vs. LV

The writing has been on the wall all season with Irving slowly taking over lead duties from Rachaad White. Fantasy managers who have been waiting got a huge game in Week 13 when Bucky finished as the top standard scoring back. He’ll look to keep things rolling against Vegas this week.

#11: Aaron Jones (MIN) vs. ATL

Jones had a weak outing last game against Arizona, that was saved by a touchdown. He’ll look to find his footing again as the Falcons visit town. I’m not worried about much here, except maybe the Kirk Cousins revenge factor.

#10: Kyren Williams (LAR) vs. BUF

Buffalo is still one of the easiest teams to produce against from the running back position, and Williams has held bell cow duties all year for Sean McVay’s Rams. He’s got the top snap share and the 3rd-most carries among all backs. That alone is enough for a top-10 bid.

#9: Josh Jacobs (GB) @ DET

While Jacobs has been huge this season, I don’t see this being one of his top games. Only the Chiefs have a better defense than the Lions in terms of fantasy points per game allowed to RBs, and Detroit is likely to keep the pace high, leading to fewer carries on the ground for Jacobs. He’s still a starter, just don’t expect his consistent top-end performances he’s had lately.

#8: James Conner (ARI) vs. SEA

Conner is usually a solid RB2, and he has volume as well as a 1st-ranked juke rate and most evaded tackles in the league. This is a divisional matchup that should stay relatively tight, but Conner should see a steady stream of carries and least a few targets. So, he’s a nice option on a heavy bye week.

#7: James Cook (BUF) @ LAR

Like most of his teammates, Cook had a lot of fun in the snow crushing the 49ers. He’s been a fantasy RB1 in 4 of the last 5 weeks during Buffalo’s 7-game winning streak. The Rams are fairly middling against RBs, so Cook stays solid again.

#6: Bijan Robinson (ATL) @ MIN

Bijan is hot right now. He has one finish outside of the top-10 in the last 7 weeks, which is a remarkable streak. The Vikings’ run defense is strong, and typically shut down their opponents’ RBs. So, he’s not quite a top-5 guy this week. But, he’s still an easy start.

#6: Chase Brown (CIN) @ DAL

Brown is on a nice tear for the last 4 weeks. He’s been a top-10 back in every game in that span with 74 carries and 25 targets. He’s also been playing over 80% of the snaps. So, slot him in against Dallas and reap the benefits.

#5: Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) vs. GB

Gibbs has gone over 100 combined rushing and receiving yards in 3 of the last 4 games, and is obviously a crucial part of one of the league’s best teams. He’ll get plenty of work when the Packers come to town for their divisional matchup.

😢 Lawrence to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

📱 Campbell Unfazed by Gibbs’ Social Media

🏈 RB Kenneth Walker Limited Wednesday

⚡️ McConkey Logs Limited Workout

🏴‍☠️ Bucky Irving Misses Precautionary Practice

🚨 Ravens Suspend WR Diontae Johnson

🦬 Micah Hyde Takes One More Go for Stretch Run

✈️ Rodgers Feels He Has “Nothing to Prove”

🐻 Williams Feels Good About Coaching Shakeup

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