Your official Running Back Report is here. This is every Running Back worth considering in a MUST WIN WEEK 13. This is the Running Back Report Week 13!
God Tier Running Back
Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco
NOTES: Philadelphia will limit the rushing yards, so look for CMC to do a lot of damage as a receiver out of the backfield.
Situational God Tier Running Back
Alvin Kamara | New Orleans
NOTES: Kamara has posted 12 catch and 13 catch games this season to go along with two, seven catch games. This week, look for him to be the primary receiving weapon for the Saints in a potential high-scoring matchup against Detroit. This is a smash spot.
HIGH-END RUNNING BACKS – Week Winning Potential/Locked in RB1s
Kyren Williams | Los Angeles Rams
Travis Etienne | Jacksonville
Raheem Mostert | Miami
Zack Moss | Indianapolis
NOTES: He is officially back. Jonathan Taylor is out 2-3 weeks at least. Moss becomes a potential league-winning Running Back.
Bijan Robinson | Atlanta
NOTES: Forget about the matchup. The Jets are reeling, and Robinson is heating up. The Chosen One scored 17 and 27 PPR points his last two games. Look for another 20 PPR Points this week.
Jahmyr Gibbs | Detroit
NOTES: Gibbs had four straight Top 3 running back finishes before Thanksgiving Day’s disappointment. Look for him to bounce back in a big way against New Orleans.
Isiah Pacheco | Kansas City
NOTES: Pacheco makes the RB1 list. Pacheco is the RB13 on the season in PPR. Kansas City is starting to develop tremendous offensive balance with tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Rashee Rice, and Pacheco at running back.
Rachaad White | Tampa Bay
NOTES: Carolina has been shredded against opposing running backs. They have allowed 13 RB1/RB2 performances. White has had six straight games with 13 or more PPR points.
Javonte Williams | Denver
Veteran Running Backs Who Have Good Matchups
Derrick Henry | Tennessee
NOTES: King Henry ran for two TDs against Carolina. He can find the end zone again this week against Indianapolis.
Austin Ekeler | Los Angeles Chargers
NOTES: Ekeler does not look good, but we can’t ignore the targets. Baltimore shut him down, but New England is a decent spot for a get-right game.
Great Player, Terrible Situation or Matchup
Breece Hall | New York Jets
NOTES: Hall has been propped up by his receiving numbers, but the rushing floor is scary. He has not had more than 50 rushing yards since Week 5.
D’Andre Swift | Philadelphia
NOTES: Swift has been terrific this season but now faces a 49ers’ defense that has only given up six RB1 or RB2 performances all season. When it comes to must start running backs, Swift is right there, but temper your expectations this week.
Matchup Based Potential RB1
Rhamondre Stevenson | New England
NOTES: The Chargers have allowed 11 Top 24 performances to running backs this season.
Jaylen Warren | Pittsburgh
NOTES: Jaylen Warren is in a running back committee of sorts, with both backs having their moments. Last week, it was Najee Harris that stole the show. Warren had a costly fumble, and Harris took advantage, dominating in production. This week against Arizona look for Warren to get back on track and gash Arizona in the receiving game.
Najee Harris | Pittsburgh
NOTES: If you prefer the other Steelers RB, Harris has a lower ceiling, but he could find a way to multiple TDs.
If You Bench Him, He Will Score Two TDs Tier
David Montgomery | Detroit
Potential Week-Winning Running Back with Injury/Volume Concerns
Devon Achane | Miami
NOTES: Achane has three – top five running back finishes and can flip a fantasy matchup like no other back in the league besides CMC. However, Achane also could be limited after missing Week 12’s game against the Jets. It is hard not to use him if he plays.
