Fantasy football managers were dealt a wild hand in Week 1 with some interesting performances. However, it’s all about rebounding and getting back on track in Week 2 as you set upon your quest to win a fantasy championship!
With that in mind, here are my Week 2 fantasy football RB rankings to help you dominate your matchups!
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Which RBs Should You Start in Fantasy Football?
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1) Christian McCaffrey | SF, @ LAR
2) Nick Chubb | CLE, @ PIT
3) Bijan Robinson | ATL, vs. GB
4) Saquon Barkley | NYG, @ ARI
5) Josh JAXobs | LV, @ BUF
6) Derrick Henry | TEN, vs. LAC
7) Austin Ekeler | LAC, @ TEN (Doubtful)
8) Tony Pollard | DAL, vs. NYJ
9) Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX, vs. KC
10) Rhamondre Stevenson | NE, vs. MIA
11) Kenneth Walker III | SEA, @ DET
12) Joe Mixon | CIN, vs. BAL
13) James Cook | BUF, vs. LV
14) Dameon Pierce | HOU, vs. IND
15) David Montgomery | DET, vs. SEA
16) Jamaal Williams | NO, @ CAR
17) Aaron Jones | GB, @ ATL
18) Isiah Pacheco | KC, @ JAX
19) Najee Harris | PIT, vs. CLE
20) Miles Sanders | CAR, vs. NO
21) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET, vs. SEA
22) D’Andre Swift | PHI, vs. MIN
23) Rachaad White | TB, vs. CHI
24) Javonte Williams | DEN, vs. WAS
25) Breece Hall | NYJ, @ DAL
26) Gus Edwards | BAL, @ CIN
27) Alexander Mattison | MIN, @ PHI
28) Khalil Herbert | CHI, @ TB
29) Dalvin Cook | NYJ, @ DAL
30) AJ Dillon | GB, @ ATL
31) Tyler Allgeier | ATL, vs. GB
32) James Conner | ARI, vs. NYG
33) Kyren Williams | LAR, vs. SF
34) Raheem Mostert | MIA, @ NE
35) Samaje Perine | DEN, vs. WAS
36) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS, @ DEN
37) Joshua Kelley | LAC, @ TEN
38) Ezekiel Elliott | NE, vs. MIA
39) Zack Moss | IND, @ HOU
40) De’Von Achane | MIA, @ NE
41) Tank Bigsby | JAX, vs. KC
42) Jerome Ford | CLE, @ PIT
43) Jerick McKinnon | KC, @ JAX
44) Cam Akers | LAR, vs. SF
45) Boston Scott | PHI, vs. MIN
46) Deon JAXkson | IND, @ HOU
47) Tyjae Spears | TEN, vs. LAC
48) Sean Tucker | TB, vs. CHI
49) Zach Charbonnet | SEA, @ DET
50) Jaylen Warren | PIT, vs. CLE
51) Justice Hill | BAL, @ CIN
52) Roschon Johnson | CHI, @ TB
53) Keaontay Ingram | ARI, vs. NYG
54) Antonio Gibson | WAS, @ DEN
55) Damien Harris | BUF, vs. LV
56) Elijah Mitchell | SF, @ LAR
57) Devin Singletary | HOU, vs. IND
58) Chuba Hubbard | CAR, vs. NO
59) Israel Abanikanda | NYJ, @ DAL
60) D’Onta Foreman | CHI, @ TB
61) Rico Dowdle | DAL, vs. NYJ
62) Chris Evans | CIN, vs. BAL
63) Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC, @ JAX
64) Zamir White | LV, @ BUF
65) Ty Chandler | MIN, @ PHI
66) Michael Carter | NYJ, @ DAL
67) Deuce Vaughn | DAL, vs. NYJ
68) Chase Edmonds | TB, vs. CHI
69) Latavius Murray | BUF, vs. LV
70) Kendre Miller | NO, @ CAR
71) Trayveon Williams | CIN, vs. BAL
72) Pierre Strong Jr. | CLE, @ PIT
73) Rashaad Penny | PHI, vs. MIN
74) Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL, vs. GB
75) Chase Brown | CIN, vs. BAL
76) Isaiah Spiller | LAC, @ TEN
77) Salvon Ahmed | MIA, @ NE
78) Matt Breida | NYG, @ ARI
79) JaMycal Hasty | JAX, vs. KC
80) Kareem Hunt | FA
81) Jordan Mason | SF, @ LAR
82) Zach Evans | LAR, vs. SF
83) Melvin Gordon III | BAL, @ CIN
84) D’Ernest Johnson | JAX, vs. KC
85) DeeJay Dallas | SEA, @ DET
86) Tyrion Davis-Price | SF, @ LAR
87) Leonard Fournette | FA
88) Malik Davis | DAL, vs. NYJ
89) Myles Gaskin | MIN, @ PHI
90) Zonovan Knight | DET, vs. SEA
91) Ty Montgomery II | NE, vs. MIA
92) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS, @ DEN
93) DeWayne McBride | MIN, @ PHI
94) Deneric Prince | KC, @ JAX
95) Mike Boone | HOU, vs. IND
96) Ameer Abdullah | LV, @ BUF
97) Tony Jones Jr. | NO, @ CAR
The Top RBs To Start in Week 2
Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots
It was tough sledding on the ground for the Patriots in their Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rhamondre Stevenson: “I think everyone’s buying in to the whole team.” pic.twitter.com/TXdEzQ8LDw
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) September 6, 2023
Fortunately, they are going to see a far more favorable matchup in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, who gave up 234 rushing yards to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Although Stevenson struggled to get much going on the ground against the Eagles, he still led the team in carries and receptions. Expect a more efficient day at the office for Stevenson in Week 2.
Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars offense looked the part of an improving unit in their season-opening 31-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
One thing worth noting is how the backfield split played out between Etienne and Tank Bigsby.
MORE: Week 2 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet
Well, Week 1 strongly favored Etienne, who saw 23 total touches to Bigsby’s seven. Etienne also won Round 1 in the total yardage department, totaling 104 yards to Bigsby’s 13.
Both found the end zone on the ground, but we can expect that this is Etienne’s backfield to lose heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Chiefs, who gave up 118 rushing yards to the Lions.