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🏈 Week 15 Running Back Rankings

🏈 Week 15 Running Back Rankings

The top backfield options for your first playoff matchup

Joe Holka
December 12, 2024

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If you roster one of these guys, you’re in good shape. If it’s more than that, you have a real good shot at advancing this weekend. Here are the guys I see as RB1s in Week 15.

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The best RB plays in Week 15 🔥
Analysis on the positive matchups ✍️
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#12: Jonathan Taylor (IND) @ DEN

Taylor has had an up-and-down year in terms of fantasy output. But, he looked really good before the bye, finishing as the Week’s PPR RB13. The Broncos limit their opponents on a per-carry basis, but Taylor has the highest percentage in the league of his team’s opportunities. So, I’m looking for a vintage JT performance in Week 15.

#11: Alvin Kamara (NO) vs. WAS

I expect Kamara to see a lot of work as usual — he’s already 5th in carries and 1st in targets after all. But without Derek Carr, the offense will likely lean on him to take more of the load off. The Commanders are about league average against the position, and there’s a chance for decent pace in this one.

#10: Chase Brown (CIN) @ TEN

Brown has been fantastic in the passing game, taking 6 receptions for 65 yards and a score against the Cowboys. The Titans are physical and adept at stopping the run. But the way Brown gets open for Joe Burrow, he should produce this week anyway.

#9: James Conner (ARI) vs. NE

Conner has at least 4 targets in 4 straight games, and in 6 of the last 8 overall. And, he’s credited with one of the league’s top juke rates. The Patriots are lousy, so look for Conner to score well within the top 10 backs this weekend.

#8: Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) vs. BUF

Even in a timeshare, Gibbs is always worth a start. Buffalo might be one of the best teams in the NFL, but they allow the 4th-most fantasy points per game to opposing backfields, and teams target their running backs against them at the highest rate in the league. So, look for more solid receiving work from Gibbs on Sunday afternoon.

#7: Chuba Hubbard (CAR) vs. DAL

Chuba’s breakout season pushes on now that Jonathon Brooks is out for the year and is no longer a threat for touches. Dallas has been a dumpster fire defensively, and now rank 7th-worst in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing RBs. So, this matchup suddenly looks interesting for the Panthers and Hubbard.

#6: De’Von Achane (MIA) @ HOU

Achane’s PPR output hasn’t placed him outside the top 25 backs in any game since a Week 5 loss to New England. Even when things feel like a struggle, and he fails to get a lot going on the ground, he ends up with a handful of catches. So, even though Houston has a strong front, Achane is dangerous and has a nose for the end zone.

#5: Josh Jacobs (GB) @ SEA

Jacobs has been absolute money for the Packers. His 12 total touchdowns and well over 1,000 scrimmage yards proves it. This weekend he meets Seattle, who are just middle of the pack vs. fantasy backs. You know he’s going to get the volume, so he’s as safe a bet as any.

#4: Bijan Robinson (ATL) @ LV

The Raiders are fairly middling at stopping the run, but Bijan has had to carry the offense lately. Kirk Cousins’s struggles have led to a steady amount of volume on the ground. Beyond that though, Bijan has been a top-9 fantasy back in 7 of his last 8 games, so there’s no reason to overthink it.

Other Week 15 content to kick off your playoffs with a win:

- 💥 Playoff-Worthy Wideouts

- 🔥 Start These RBs in the Playoffs

- 💎 Week 15 Waiver Targets