This week, out of all the weeks, is one of the most pivotal weeks in the fantasy football season. It's either the first week of playoffs or it's the last week of the regular season. You've likely been battling through your own committee of sorts throughout this entire season, but hopefully yours looks just as bright as the running backs in actual committees with our Week 14 fantasy RB rankings.
The Saints' Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram both sit inside the top five, which from first glance seems crazy, but they have both finished in the top six among fantasy RBs in three of the past four weeks. So, it's clearly becoming a habit. The Patriots get a great matchup against the Dolphins, where just two weeks ago both Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead scored double-digit fantasy days against them. The Vikings' Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon are both solid RB2s, despite a tough Panthers run defense, and even the Eagles' Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount are strong flex plays against a Rams defense allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to RBs. Unfortunately, Seattle's committee is still worth little.
WEEK 14 RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Injuries continue to cause problems for our rankings, but more importantly fantasy teams, and Adrian Peterson (neck), Ameer Abdullah (neck) and Doug Martin (concussion) were left off the rankings. But it's very possible they jump back in later in the week, which would shuffle around top waiver wire pickups Kerwynn Williams (vs. Titans), Tion Green (@ Bucs), and Peyton Barber (vs. Lions), respectively. On top of that, there are still concerns about Leonard Fournette's ankle, as he hobbled off the field midway through last week's game.He did return, but this is a constant worry. (Update: Joe Mixon left with a concussion Monday night)
It's tough to make it out of the regular season and into playoffs, but if you're reading this, you've gotten out. And if you've come this far, maybe you're willing to come a little bit further. Make it possible with our Week 14 RB rankings.
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Reminder: We'll update our rankings throughout the week and add player analysis, so please check back often. And here's how you could lose in fantasy in Week 14.
Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: RBs
These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues
| 1 | Le'Veon Bell, Steelers vs. Ravens |
| 2 | LeSean McCoy, Bills vs. Colts |
| 3 | Melvin Gordon, Chargers vs. Redskins |
| 4 | Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Falcons |
| 5 | Mark Ingram, Saints @ Falcons |
| 6 | Jordan Howard, Bears @ Bengals |
| 7 | Leonard Fournette, Jaguars vs. Seahawks |
| 8 | Todd Gurley, Rams vs. Eagles |
| 9 | Jamaal Williams, Packers @ Browns |
| 10 | Marshawn Lynch, Raiders @ Chiefs |
| 11 | Carlos Hyde, 49ers @ Texans |
| 12 | Samaje Perine, Redskins @ Chargers |
| 13 | Christian McCaffrey, Panthers vs. Vikings |
| 14 | Dion Lewis, Patriots @ Dolphins |
| 15 | Kareem Hunt, Chiefs vs. Raiders. It may be tempting to bench Hunt, but fantasy owners should stick with him. The Raiders rank in the upper half of most points allowed to RBs, and Hunt had over 100 total yards from scrimmage in an earlier matchup this season. |
| 16 | Lamar Miller, Texans vs. 49ers |
| 17 | Rex Burkhead, Patriots @ Dolphins |
| 18 | Giovani Bernard, Bengals vs. Bears |
| 19 | Alex Collins, Ravens @ Steelers. Four touchdowns in three games and plenty of yardage with it, Collins faces his toughest test against the top-10 ranked Steelers run defense. Collins has a firm grasp as lead back on a team that implements multiple RBs, and the volume should offset any worry of a disappointing game. As long as his headaches don't keep him out, Collins is a solid RB2. |
| 20 | Latavius Murray, Vikings @ Panthers. The Panthers were one of four teams who allowed less than 1,000 rushing yards before they faced the Saints, who rushed for 145 yards and three TDs. Murray continues to lead the backfield in carries and yardage, and he should fare just fine in a similar committee-style ground game as the Saints. |
| 21 | Devonta Freeman, Falcons vs. Saints |
| 22 | Jerick McKinnon, Vikings @ Panthers. On top of the 145 rushing yards, the Saints duo combined for 103 receiving yards out of the backfield. Despite the strong season numbers, there's plenty of points for McKinnon and Murray together this week. |
| 23 | Isaiah Crowell, Browns vs. Packers. The Packers have given up 90-plus rushing yards in back-to-back games and are quietly ranked eighth in most fantasy points allowed to RBs. Crowell has put up 90-plus yard days in two of his past four, making him a good RB2 this week. |
| 24 | Orleans Darkwa, Giants vs. Cowboys |
| 25 | Kenyan Drake, Dolphins vs. Patriots. Drake dominated in his first start as a featured back, rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown. Two weeks ago, Drake scored a touchdown against the Patriots, and his volume in both the passing and rushing game makes him a solid start. |
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| 27 | Frank Gore, Colts @ Bills. The Bills have been one of the worst run defenses since the Saints catastrophe. On top of that, a forecast of possible snow could force the Colts to use a heavy dose of the ground game. |
| 28 | Alfred Morris, Cowboys @ Giants |
| 29 | LeGarrette Blount, Eagles @ Rams. |
| 30 | Doug Martin, Bucs vs. Lions |
| 31 | Tevin Coleman, Falcons vs. Saints |
| 32 | Jay Ajayi, Eagles @ Rams. It's been a back and forth affair between LeGarrette Blount and Ajayi leading the team in rushes and yards.Against the Rams, both backs can eat, since the Rams allow the second-most fantasy points to RBs. |
| 33 | Derrick Henry, Titans @ Cardinals |
| 34 | Kerwynn Williams, Cardinals vs. Titans. If Adrian Peterson (neck) plays, Williams drops near the bottom of the rankings. If Peterson doesn't play, Williams is a solid flex-play with the volume, carrying the ball 16 times last week. |
| 35 | Mike Davis, Seahawks @ Jaguars |
| 36 | DeMarco Murray, Titans @ Cardinals |
| 37 | C.J. Anderson, Broncos vs. Jets |
| 38 | Peyton Barber, Bucs vs. Lions |
| 39 | Aaron Jones, Packers @ Browns |
| 40 | Matt Forte, Jets @ Broncos |
| 41 | Theo Riddick, Lions @ Bucs. The Bucs have done pretty well against pass-catching backs, and Tion Green's breakout performance will likely lead to more touches for him. Also, Ameer Abdullah (neck) could possibly return. Riddick is a TD-or-bust RB this week. |
| 42 | Rod Smith, Cowboys @ Giants |
| 43 | Bilal Powell, Jets @ Broncos |
| 44 | Devontae Booker, Broncos vs. Jets |
| 45 | Duke Johnson Jr., Browns vs. Packers |
| 46 | Matt Breida, 49ers @ Texans |
| 47 | Andre Ellington, Texans vs. 49ers |
| 48 | Austin Ekeler, Chargers vs. Redskins |
| 49 | Jonathan Stewart, Panthers vs. Vikings |
| 50 | Buck Allen, Ravens @ Steelers |
| 51 | Tarik Cohen, Bears @ Bengals |
| 52 | James White, Patriots @ Dolphins |
| 53 | J.D. McKissic, Seahawks @ Jaguars |
| 54 | Tion Green, Lions @ Bucs |
| 55 | Danny Woodhead, Ravens @ Steelers |
| 56 | Marlon Mack, Colts @ Bills |
| 57 | T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars vs. Seahawks |
| 58 | Jalen Richard, Raiders @ Chiefs |
| 59 | DeAndre Washington, Raiders @ Chiefs |
| 60 | Wayne Gallman, Giants vs. Cowboys |