The running back rankings can differ drastically depending on whether or not players receive points for catching a pass. This simple variable can change everything regarding a player’s fantasy football outlook entering a season.
Here’s a closer look at the fantasy RB rankings in a full-PPR format entering the 2024 NFL season.
Ranking the Top Fantasy Running Backs
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1) Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers
2) Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons
3) Breece Hall | New York Jets
4) Kyren Williams | Los Angeles Rams
5) Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts
6) Jahmyr Gibbs | Detroit Lions
7) Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles
8) Travis Etienne Jr. | Jacksonville Jaguars
9) Josh Jacobs | Green Bay Packers
10) Isiah Pacheco | Kansas City Chiefs
11) De’Von Achane | Miami Dolphins
12) Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
13) Alvin Kamara | New Orleans Saints
14) Joe Mixon | Houston Texans
15) Derrick Henry | Baltimore Ravens
16) James Cook | Buffalo Bills
17) D’Andre Swift | Chicago Bears
18) Aaron Jones | Minnesota Vikings
19) David Montgomery | Detroit Lions
20) Kenneth Walker III | Seattle Seahawks
21) Rhamondre Stevenson | New England Patriots
22) Jaylen Warren | Pittsburgh Steelers
23) Raheem Mostert | Miami Dolphins
24) Zamir White | Las Vegas Raiders
25) Najee Harris | Pittsburgh Steelers
26) Nick Chubb | Cleveland Browns
27) Zack Moss | Cincinnati Bengals
28) Tyjae Spears | Tennessee Titans
29) Ezekiel Elliott | Dallas Cowboys
30) Trey Benson | Arizona Cardinals
31) James Conner | Arizona Cardinals
32) Brian Robinson Jr. | Washington Commanders
33) Gus Edwards | Los Angeles Chargers
34) Austin Ekeler | Washington Commanders
35) Jaleel McLaughlin | Denver Broncos
36) Jonathon Brooks | Carolina Panthers
37) Devin Singletary | New York Giants
38) Chase Brown | Cincinnati Bengals
39) Javonte Williams | Denver Broncos
40) Tony Pollard | Tennessee Titans
41) Tyrone Tracy Jr. | New York Giants
42) Chuba Hubbard | Carolina Panthers
43) Ray Davis | Buffalo Bills
44) Rico Dowdle | Dallas Cowboys
45) Jerome Ford | Cleveland Browns
46) Roschon Johnson | Chicago Bears
47) Kendre Miller | New Orleans Saints
48) J.K. Dobbins | Los Angeles Chargers
49) Antonio Gibson | New England Patriots
50) Zach Charbonnet | Seattle Seahawks
51) Blake Corum | Los Angeles Rams
52) Dylan Laube | Las Vegas Raiders
53) Tyler Allgeier | Atlanta Falcons
54) Ty Chandler | Minnesota Vikings
55) MarShawn Lloyd | Green Bay Packers
56) Kimani Vidal | Los Angeles Chargers
57) AJ Dillon | Green Bay Packers
58) Rasheen Ali | Baltimore Ravens
59) Dameon Pierce | Houston Texans
60) Miles Sanders | Carolina Panthers
61) Jaylen Wright | Miami Dolphins
62) Keaton Mitchell | Baltimore Ravens
63) D’Onta Foreman | Cleveland Browns
64) Alexander Mattison | Las Vegas Raiders
65) Jamaal Williams | New Orleans Saints
66) Justice Hill | Baltimore Ravens
67) Audric Estimé | Denver Broncos
68) Clyde Edwards-Helaire | Kansas City Chiefs
69) Elijah Mitchell | San Francisco 49ers
70) Khalil Herbert | Chicago Bears
71) Kenneth Gainwell | Philadelphia Eagles
72) Tank Bigsby | Jacksonville Jaguars
73) Eric Gray | New York Giants
74) Bucky Irving | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
75) Isaac Guerendo | San Francisco 49ers
76) Deuce Vaughn | Dallas Cowboys
77) Jeff Wilson Jr. | Miami Dolphins
78) Royce Freeman | Los Angeles Rams
79) Will Shipley | Philadelphia Eagles
80) Michael Carter | Arizona Cardinals
81) Pierre Strong Jr. | Cleveland Browns
82) Samaje Perine | Denver Broncos
83) Jordan Mason | San Francisco 49ers
84) Emari Demercado | Arizona Cardinals
85) Israel Abanikanda | New York Jets
86) D’Ernest Johnson | Jacksonville Jaguars
87) Chase Edmonds | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
88) Cordarrelle Patterson | Free Agent
89) Ronnie Rivers | Los Angeles Rams
90) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Washington Commanders
91) Trey Sermon | Indianapolis Colts
92) Isaiah Spiller | Los Angeles Chargers
93) Evan Hull | Indianapolis Colts
94) Cam Akers | Free Agent
95) Keaontay Ingram | Kansas City Chiefs
96) Salvon Ahmed | Miami Dolphins
97) Braelon Allen | New York Jets
98) Craig Reynolds | Detroit Lions
Who Are the Best Running Backs To Draft in Fantasy?
Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers
Some fantasy takes can be a bit redundant among analysts in the industry. This year, the one that feels nearly unanimous is that Christian McCaffrey is the top-ranked fantasy running back entering the 2024 NFL season.
In 2023, McCaffrey’s 2,023 total yards and 21 touchdowns from scrimmage made him the top-scoring RB in non-PPR by 100.8 fantasy points over the RB2 overall.
San Francisco’s offense was highly productive and, at times, flirted with historic efficiency. McCaffrey is still at the peak of his powers in an offensive scheme that is tailor-made to his dynamic skill set.
Don’t overthink this one. McCaffrey should be the first running back selected in your fantasy draft this year.
Breece Hall
Breece Hall was a PPR darling with his league-leading 76 receptions amongst running backs, which led to an RB2 overall finish on one of the worst offenses in the NFL.
This RB2 finish showcased the type of ceiling many thought Hall possessed when he entered the league two years ago. That makes his fantasy ceiling of an RB1 overall feel very much in play with the unquestioned upgrade under center the Jets’ offense will see going to Aaron Rodgers under center.
To give you an idea of how bad New York’s offense was last year at producing goal-to-go scenarios, Hall saw fewer carries from inside the 5-yard line than Royce Freeman, Samaje Perine, and Darrell Henderson. The fact he produced an RB2 overall finish last year in this putrid offense where he saw only two carries from inside the 5 is absolutely mind-blowing.
If this Jets offense modestly improves into an average unit this upcoming season, Hall could pair his big-play and pass-catching ability with a double-digit TD ceiling in 2024, making him worthy of a top-five pick in fantasy drafts.