True stud running backs are difficult to find in fantasy football.
It's not easy to just draft a couple of great RBs and then plug them in every week. You need to draft many running backs, scour the waiver wire, watch for injuries and play the matchups.
And with most leagues requiring you to start two, three or even four running backs, it means that you have to be smart and dig deep at the position.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked running backs for week 1.
You can also check out our full list of RB rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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No teams have a bye week this week, so you have a full slate of players to choose from.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. De'Von Achane - RB (MIA)
Our system projects De'Von Achane for 16.9 carries, 74.3 yards and 0.9 touchdowns versus the Colts this week. Achane had a bye last week.
2. Saquon Barkley - RB (PHI)
Saquon Barkley had a bye last week. We're projecting 24.3 carries, 123.2 yards and 1.2 touchdowns for Saquon Barkley this week as he faces the Cowboys.
3. Josh Jacobs - RB (GB)
Josh Jacobs had a bye last week. Our system projects Josh Jacobs for 21.1 carries, 99.2 yards and 1.1 touchdowns versus the Lions this week.
4. Bijan Robinson - RB (ATL)
Bijan Robinson was off last week with a bye. Bijan Robinson is against the Buccaneers this week and is projected for 17.7 carries, 79.0 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
5. Ashton Jeanty - RB (LV)
Ashton Jeanty is up against the Patriots this week. He is projected for 17.0 carries, 77.3 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Jeanty was off last week with a bye.
6. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Jonathan Taylor faces the Dolphins this week. Our system projects him for 21.4 carries, 99.7 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Taylor had a bye last week.
7. Bucky Irving - RB (TB)
Our system projects Bucky Irving for 12.6 carries, 64.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Falcons this week. Irving was off last week with a bye.
8. Kyren Williams - RB (LAR)
Kyren Williams was off last week with a bye. Kyren Williams is against the Texans this week and is projected for 19.2 carries, 87.9 yards and 1.0 touchdowns.
9. Derrick Henry - RB (BAL)
Derrick Henry had a bye last week. He is playing against the Buffalo Bills this week. Henry is projected for 18.7 carries, 95.7 yards and 0.9 touchdowns.
10. Chase Brown - RB (CIN)
Chase Brown had a bye last week. We're projecting 13.0 carries, 59.5 yards and 0.8 touchdowns for Chase Brown this week as he faces the Browns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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