Week 13 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RB

Jacob Camenker

Week 13 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RB image

Every time there's a major injury to a top RB -- or at least one that will keep out a starter for a week or more -- his handcuff(s) will get a major boost in fantasy rankings. And in PPR formats, that boost is often more notable. Few teams have enough depth at RB to replace the starter with a three-down player, so two guys often get called in to play roles as the between-the-tackles back and the pass-catching back. In Week 13, that guy is Austin Ekeler, who will will be the main beneficiary after Melvin Gordon's knee injury.

While Ekeler can run between the tackles, he's more noted for his pass-catching ability. After all, he had 10 receptions last week in extended playing once Gordon left the game. He and Justin Jackson will have a shot to get more work with Gordon out, but Ekeler is the one who sees his ranking jump into the lteens because of his high-volume upside as a pass catcher.

Week 13 Standard Rankings:
Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker

Elsewhere, there are a couple of others intriguing backs. Gus Edwards and the Ravens get a terrific matchup against the Falcons, a team that has allowed the most receptions to RBs this season. However, Edwards has no catches so far this season, so something will have to give in that matchup. He's definitely a guy to watch. Other backs with good matchups include Leonard Fournette or Carlos Hyde/T.J. Yeldon if Fournette is suspended (vs. Colts, 80 catches allowed) and Doug Martin/Jalen Richard (vs. Chiefs, 78 catches allowed).

As always, don't forget that while catches are important in PPR, they aren't everything. Don't sit a stud TD threat just to get more exposure in the passing game. Make wise decisions and take into account matchups, TD, and catches to play the best lineup you can.

Reminder: Check back for updates throughout the week. And for analysis of key players, check out our standard RB rankings for Week 13.

WEEK 13 PPR RANKINGS: Wide receiverTight end

Week 13 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RBs

These rankings are for PPR leagues

1Christian McCaffrey, Panthers @ Buccaneers
2Todd Gurley, Rams @ Lions
3Aaron Jones, Packers vs. Cardinals
4Phillip Lindsay, Broncos @ Bengals
5David Johnson, Cardinals @ Packers
6Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Bears
7Alvin Kamara, Saints @ Cowboys
8Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys vs. Saints
9Joe Mixon, Bengals vs. Broncos
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10Matt Breida, 49ers @ Seahawks
11James Conner, Steelers vs. Chargers
12Spencer Ware, Chiefs @ Raiders
13Dion Lewis, Titans vs. Jets
14Nick Chubb, Browns @ Texans
15LeSean McCoy, Bills @ Dolphins
16Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Steelers
17Gus Edwards, Ravens @ Falcons
18James White, Patriots vs. Vikings
19Tarik Cohen, Bears @ Giants
20Dalvin Cook, Vikings @ Patriots
21Lamar Miller, Texans vs. Browns
22Sony Michel, Patriots vs. Vikings
23Chris Carson, Seahawks vs. 49ers
24Doug Martin, Raiders vs. Chiefs
25Josh Adams, Eagles vs. Redskins
26Carlos Hyde, Jaguars vs. Colts
27Jordan Howard, Bears @ Giants
28Theo Riddick, Lions vs. Rams
29Jalen Richard, Raiders vs. Chiefs
30Duke Johnson Jr., Browns @ Texans
31T.J. Yeldon, Jaguars vs. Colts
32Kenyan Drake, Dolphins vs. Bills
33Adrian Peterson, Redskins @ Eagles
34Marlon Mack, Colts @ Jaguars
35LeGarrette Blount, Lions vs. Rams
36Peyton Barber, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
37Mark Ingram, Saints @ Cowboys
38Nyheim Hines, Colts @ Jaguars
39Chris Thompson, Redskins @ Eagles
40Elijah McGuire, Jets @ Titans
41Tevin Coleman, Falcons vs. Ravens
42Royce Freeman, Broncos @ Bengals
43Frank Gore, Dolphins vs. Bills
44Isaiah Crowell, Jets @ Titans
45Justin Jackson, Chargers @ Steelers
46Giovani Bernard, Bengals vs. Broncos
47Rashaad Penny, Seahawks vs. 49ers
48Kenneth Dixon, Ravens @ Falcons
49Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Jets
50Buck Allen, Ravens @ Falcons
51Latavius Murray, Vikings @ Patriots
52Corey Clement, Eagles vs. Redskins
53Ito Smith, Falcons vs. Ravens
54Mike Davis, Seahawks vs. 49ers
55Alfred Blue, Texans vs. Browns
56Jacquizz Rodgers, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
57Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers @ Seahawks
58Rex Burkheads, Patriots vs. Vikings
59Jamaal Williams, Packers vs. Cardinals
60Chris Ivory, Bills @ Dolphins
61Malcolm Brown, Rams @ Lions

Jacob Camenker

Jacob Camenker first joined The Sporting News as a fantasy football intern in 2018 after his graduation from UMass. He became a full-time employee with TSN in 2021 and now serves as a senior content producer with a particular focus on the NFL. Jacob worked at NBC Sports Boston as a content producer from 2019 to 2021. He is an avid fan of the NFL Draft and ranked 10th in FantasyPros’ Mock Draft Accuracy metric in both 2021 and 2022.