Fantasy Farm Sports ultimate guide to fantasy football running backs 2024 list has surprises. While compiling the data, we chose to use offensive line strength as well as opportunity as our benchmarks for these rankings.
- Saquon Barkley (PHI)
- Breece Hall (NYJ)
- Christian McCaffrey (SF)
- Bijan Robinson (ATL)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (DET)
- Derrick Henry (BAL)
- Travis Etienne Jr. (JAX)
- Kyren Williams (LAR)
- Rachaad White (TB)
- Jonathan Taylor (IND)
- Isiah Pacheco (KC)
- James Cook (BUF)
- Josh Jacobs (GB)
- Zack Moss (CIN)
- Alvin Kamara (NO)
- Joe Mixon (HOU)
- Gus Edwards (LAC)
- De’von Achane (MIA)
- James Conner (ARI)
- Rhamondre Stevenson (NE)
- Kenneth Walker III (SEA)
- Raheem Mostert (MIA)
- Najee Harris (PIT)
- D’Andre Swift (CHI)
- Aaron Jones (MIN)
- David Montgomery (DET)
- Tony Pollard (TEN)
- Zamir White (LV)
- Jaylen Warren (PIT)
- Brian Robinson Jr. (WAS)
- Ezekiel Elliott (DAL)
- Devin Singletary (NYG)
- Javonte Williams (DEN)
- Nick Chubb (CLE)
- Austin Ekeler (WAS)
- Jonathon Brooks (CAR) *R
- Tyjae Spears (TEN)
- Jerome Ford (CLE)
- Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN)
- Ty Chandler (MIN)
- Rico Dowdle (DAL)
- Zach Charbonnet (SEA)
- Trey Benson (ARI) *R
- Antonio Gibson (NE)
- Kendre Miller (NO)
- Tyler Allgeier (ATL)
- Chuba Hubbard (CAR)
- Chase Brown (CIN)
- Alexander Mattison (LV)
- Blake Corum (LAR) *R
- J.K. Dobbins (LAC)
- MarShawn Lloyd (GB) *R
- Ray Davis (BUF) *R
- Roschon Johnson (CHI)
- D’onta Foreman (CLE)
- Khalil Herbert (CHI)
- Kenneth Gainwell (PHI)
- Dameon Pierce (HOU)
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC)
- Miles Sanders (CAR)
- Braelon Allen (NYJ) *R
- Samaje Perine (DEN)
- Tank Bigsby (JAX)
- Kimani Vidal (LAC) *R
- Elijah Mitchell (SF)
- Evan Hull (IND)
- Chase Edmonds (TB)
- Bucky Irving (TB) *R
- Jaylen Wright (MIA) *R
- Eric Gray (NYG) *R
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) *R
- Jamaal Williams (NO)
- Isaac Guerendo (SF) *R
- Keaton Mitchell (BAL)
Ultimate Running Backs Review
In the event that you get the first pick in your fantasy draft, I don’t expect you to have the guts to take Saquon Barkley.
But you should!
His offseason was highlighted by the New York Giants allowing him to find a better fit for himself— greener pastures. Barkley signed with division rival Philadelphia Eagles, adding juice to a rivalry smitten with resentment.
He is leaving a Giants team ranked near the bottom in offensive line efficiency for an Eagles team ranked best in the NFL. And as holes become more consistent, so should Barkley’s fantasy production.
Breece Hall comes in at number two followed by Christian McCaffrey at the third spot. The reasoning behind Hall being much higher than last years finish is because Aaron Rodgers will put him in positive situations which will help his efficiency.
And as for McCaffrey slipping to third; it’s because I believe his carries will come down from 272 in 2023 to a much more manageable 240. When the 49ers drop his regular season carries, he’ll have fresher legs in the post-season.
We round out our top-5 with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. Each rookie from last season had disappointing moments for fantasy owners, but this year will be different.
Robinson gets a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins which will open running lanes. As for Gibbs, this season will offer more touches out of the backfield. It’s because of the definite workload increase that I like Gibbs to have a big year–look for 220 plus rushes.
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