Fantasy Football RB Rankings Week 3: Best Starts at Running Back

Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football RB rankings and projections for Week 3.

“After two full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football RB rankings are reflecting that.”

2024 Fantasy Football RB Rankings

*As always, t🐷he project♋ions and rankings are courtesy of ! 

#PlayerFF Pts
1Breece Hall20.9
2Bijan Robinson18.4
3Jordan Mason18.3
4Saquon Barkley17.3
5Alvin Kamara16.7
6James Cook16.4
7De’Von Achane15.5
8Jonathan Taylor15.3
9Jahmyr Gibbs15.3
10Tony Pollard14.6
11Derrick Henry14.5
12Josh Jacobs14.1
13James Conner13.9
14Brian Robinson13.9
15Kyren Williams13.9
16David Montgomery13.7
17Travis Etienne13.6
18Aaron Jones13.5
19Rhamondre Stevenson13.5
20Zach Charbonnet13.5
21Rachaad White13.2
22J.K. Dobbins12.9
23Zamir White12.8
24Devin Singletary12.8
25D’Andre Swift12.7
26Zack Moss12.7
27Joe Mixon12.5
28Najee Harris12.3
29Chuba Hubbard11.9
30Jerome Ford11.7
31Carson Steele10.8
32Javonte Williams10
33Austin Ekeler9.8
34Chase Brown9.7
35Samaje Perine9.2
36Rico Dowdle9.1
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Fantasy Football RB Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:

Ty Chandler (Vikings) 💯was the highest-recommended RB waiver wire pickup this week.

 Analysis

As the change-of-pace back and backup to oft-injured starter Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler should have been more heavily rostered entering Week 2. After taking nine carries for a tea🍒m-high 82 yards on Sun🐭day, his rostership will correct entering Week 3, and you should be part of the correction.

Chandler played just 35% of snaps — to Aaron Jones’ 61% — but h🌳ad one more carry and 50 more rushing yards. Chandler may be a playable asset in your FLEX or in bye weeks and is an extremely valuable handꦦcuff should anything happen to Jones.

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Who are the best stashes from the Fantasy Football RB Rankings?

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (Chiefs) is one of the best running😼 back stas💞hes ahead of Week 3. 

Analysis

Your league mates will be looking to add Semaje Perine and rookie Carson Steele this week as a ꧒result of t꧑he patella injury to Isiah Pacheco.

If you‘re unwilling to spend the FAAB or high pick on either, consider Clyde Edwards-Helaire instead. CEH is looking🍬 at a Week 5 return from the reserve/NFI list and had 🌼some bouts of success in this offense.

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Who are some Week 3 Fantasy RBs to avoid?

Some players who have fallen out of the top 36 Fa🅘ntasy Football RB Rankings include Jaylen Warren (Steelers), Tyler Allgeier (Falcons), and Justice Hill (Ravens). 

 

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