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 2.
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)
We're projecting 17.8 carries, 80.0 yards and 1.0 touchdowns for De'Von Achane this week as he faces the Patriots. Achane played against the Indianapolis Colts last week. He ran for 7 carries, 55 yards and zero touchdowns.
2. Josh Jacobs - RB (GB)
Against the Lions last week, Josh Jacobs ran for 19 carries, 66 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Washington Commanders this week. Our system projects him for 22.8 carries, 105.0 yards and 1.1 touchdowns.
3. Christian McCaffrey - RB (SF)
Last week, Christian McCaffrey faced the Seahawks. He ran for 22 carries, 69 yards and zero touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey is against the Saints this week and is projected for 15.3 carries, 68.7 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
4. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Jonathan Taylor is up against the Broncos this week. We're projecting him for 23.4 carries, 108.0 yards and 1.0 touchdowns. Against the Dolphins last week, Taylor ran for 18 carries, 71 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ashton Jeanty - RB (LV)
Against the Patriots last week, Ashton Jeanty ran for 19 carries, 38 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 17.9 carries, 80.5 yards and 0.9 touchdowns for Ashton Jeanty this week as he faces the Chargers.
6. Jahmyr Gibbs - RB (DET)
We're projecting 16.2 carries, 82.3 yards and 1.0 touchdowns for Jahmyr Gibbs this week as he faces the Bears. Gibbs played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He ran for 9 carries, 19 yards and zero touchdowns.
7. Tony Pollard - RB (TEN)
Tony Pollard faces the Los Angeles Rams this week. He is projected for 19.2 carries, 84.6 yards and 0.9 touchdowns. Against the Broncos last week, Pollard ran for 18 carries, 60 yards and zero touchdowns.
8. Derrick Henry - RB (BAL)
Derrick Henry is against the Browns this week and is projected for 19.4 carries, 99.7 yards and 1.0 touchdowns. Henry played against the Buffalo Bills last week. He ran for 18 carries, 169 yards and 2 touchdowns.
9. Bucky Irving - RB (TB)
Bucky Irving is up against the Texans this week. Our system projects him for 13.7 carries, 69.8 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Irving ran for 14 carries, 37 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons last week.
10. Jordan Mason - RB (MIN)
Jordan Mason ran for 15 carries, 68 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Chicago Bears last week. Jordan Mason is against the Falcons this week and is projected for 20.5 carries, 89.8 yards and 1.0 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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