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 3.
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. Jahmyr Gibbs - RB (DET)
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 16 carries, 52 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Buffalo Bills last week. We're projecting 20.1 carries, 99.2 yards and 0.9 touchdowns for Jahmyr Gibbs this week as he faces the Jets.
2. Christian McCaffrey - RB (SF)
Last week, Christian McCaffrey faced the Dolphins. He ran for 10 carries, 23 yards and 2 touchdowns. He faces the Arizona Cardinals this week. McCaffrey is projected for 15.8 carries, 69.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
3. Bijan Robinson - RB (ATL)
Last week, Bijan Robinson faced the Panthers. He ran for 16 carries, 72 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Green Bay Packers this week. Our system projects him for 17.8 carries, 82.1 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
4. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Jonathan Taylor faces the Texans this week. We're projecting him for 20.4 carries, 88.1 yards and 0.9 touchdowns. Taylor played against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. He ran for 24 carries, 92 yards and 2 touchdowns.
5. Kenneth Walker - RB (KC)
Kenneth Walker is against the Dolphins this week and is projected for 18.3 carries, 87.0 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Walker ran for 24 carries, 117 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Indianapolis Colts last week.
6. Derrick Henry - RB (BAL)
Against the Saints last week, Derrick Henry ran for 16 carries, 68 yards and 1 touchdown. He is playing against the Dallas Cowboys this week. We're projecting him for 18.6 carries, 101.1 yards and 1.0 touchdowns.
7. De'Von Achane - RB (MIA)
De'Von Achane faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 15.0 carries, 72.2 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Achane played against the San Francisco 49ers last week. He ran for 20 carries, 74 yards and zero touchdowns.
8. Ashton Jeanty - RB (LV)
Against the Chargers last week, Ashton Jeanty ran for 21 carries, 48 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 17.2 carries, 62.3 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Ashton Jeanty this week as he faces the Saints.
9. Chase Brown - RB (CIN)
Against the Texans last week, Chase Brown ran for 20 carries, 80 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Steelers this week. Our system projects him for 16.1 carries, 66.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
10. James Cook III - RB (BUF)
James Cook III ran for 21 carries, 135 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Detroit Lions last week. We're projecting 16.5 carries, 79.4 yards and 0.7 touchdowns for James Cook III this week as he faces the Chargers.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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