Week 16 is upon us and if you’re looking into getting in the championship round this week then this RB rankings list is for you. The RBs have been tough this year, but this week I have you set to win your second-round matchup.
Just as a reminder if you haven’t seen my other rankings, this list is based on half PPR scoring.
More fantasy football fun for Week 16: Waiver Wire | FAAB Guide | Start & Sit | Loves & Hates | Stock Watch | Sleepers & Streamers | D/ST Streamers
Running Back Notes:
- Austin Ekeler is one of my top running backs for this week. But, this week I have him back in the top three with his matchup against the Texans. Since Week 10 Ekeler has scored at least one touchdown. He has been one of the most consistent running backs this season and will continue that this week. This is not a player you will want to bench this week.
- Next, Cordarrelle Patterson is right outside the top five this week at RB 6. He had a rough week last week but has the Lions this week who are giving up over 22 fantasy points this season. Patterson has been the main part of the offense all season and is only averaging around 50% of the snap shares this season. But, even then he has finished in the top 10 four times this year. He has a great matchup this week and will show up.
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire is one of my favorite running backs this week. He has a great matchup against the Steelers this week. They are giving up over 21 fantasy points to running backs this season. Edwards-Helaire is one of those running backs you might be sure one, but trust me he will get you over double-digit points this week. Since coming back from his injury he has scored in double digits except for one week. This is the week he doesn’t disappoint. The Steelers are known for giving up lots of points to running backs.
Week 16 RB Rankings
More Week 16 Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | Kicker | D/ST | PPR | Flex
| Rnk | Player | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Taylor | IND | at ARI |
| 2 | Dalvin Cook | MIN | vs. LAR |
| 3 | Austin Ekeler | LAC | at HOU |
| 4 | Nick Chubb | CLE | at GB |
| 5 | Najee Harris | PIT | at KC |
| 6 | Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | vs. DET |
| 7 | Alvin Kamara | NO | vs. MIA |
| 8 | James Robinson | JAC | at NYJ |
| 9 | David Montgomery | CHI | at SEA |
| 10 | Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | vs. WAS |
| 11 | Antonio Gibson | WAS | at DAL |
| 12 | James Conner | ARI | vs. IND |
| 13 | Javonte Williams | DEN | at LV |
| 14 | Aaron Jones | GB | vs. CLE |
| 15 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC | vs. PIT |
| 16 | Josh Jacobs | LV | vs. DEN |
| 17 | Ronald Jones II | TB | at CAR |
| 18 | Saquon Barkley | NYG | at PHI |
| 19 | Rashaad Penny | SEA | vs. CHI |
| 20 | Melvin Gordon III | DEN | at LV |
| 21 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | SF | at TEN |
| 22 | Sony Michel | LAR | at MIN |
| 23 | Miles Sanders | PHI | vs. NYG |
| 24 | D'Onta Foreman | TEN | vs. SF |
| 25 | AJ Dillon | GB | vs. CLE |
| 26 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | vs. BUF |
| 27 | Darrell Henderson Jr. | LAR | at MIN |
| 28 | Michael Carter | NYJ | vs. JAC |
| 29 | Devin Singletary | BUF | at NE |
| 30 | Devonta Freeman | BAL | at CIN |
| 31 | Chase Edmonds | ARI | vs. IND |
| 32 | Damien Harris | NE | vs. BUF |
| 33 | Joe Mixon | CIN | vs. BAL |
| 34 | Tony Pollard | DAL | vs. WAS |
| 35 | Jamaal Williams | DET | at ATL |
| 36 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | vs. TB |
| 37 | Darrel Williams | KC | vs. PIT |
| 38 | Myles Gaskin | MIA | at NO |
| 39 | Duke Johnson Jr. | MIA | at NO |
| 40 | Samaje Perine | CIN | vs. BAL |
| 41 | Craig Reynolds | DET | at ATL |
| 42 | Mike Davis | ATL | vs. DET |
| 43 | Jordan Howard | PHI | vs. NYG |
| 44 | D'Ernest Johnson | CLE | at GB |
| 45 | David Johnson | HOU | vs. LAC |
| 46 | Ameer Abdullah | CAR | vs. TB |
| 47 | Latavius Murray | BAL | at CIN |
| 48 | Dontrell Hilliard | TEN | vs. SF |
| 49 | Tevin Coleman | NYJ | vs. JAC |
| 50 | Devontae Booker | NYG | at PHI |
What!? Your league isn’t hosted on Fantrax!? Once you see how Fantrax stacks up to the competition, we think you’ll be singing a different tune next season.
Fantrax was one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites of 2020, and we’re not stopping now. With multi-team trades, designated commissioner/league managers, and drag/drop easy click methods, Fantrax is sure to excite the serious fantasy sports fan – sign up now for a free year at Fantrax.com.