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. Alvin Kamara - RB (NO)
Alvin Kamara ran for 20 carries, 115 yards and 3 touchdowns versus the Dallas Cowboys last week. We're projecting 20.0 carries, 93.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns for Alvin Kamara this week as he faces the Eagles.
2. Jordan Mason - RB (SF)
Jordan Mason is playing against the Los Angeles Rams this week. We're projecting him for 23.6 carries, 121.1 yards and 1.0 touchdowns. Mason ran for 20 carries, 100 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Minnesota Vikings last week.
3. Devon Achane - RB (MIA)
Devon Achane faces the Seahawks this week. Our system projects him for 17.1 carries, 91.1 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Achane played against the Buffalo Bills last week. He ran for 22 carries, 96 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. James Cook - RB (BUF)
Last week, James Cook faced the Dolphins. He ran for 11 carries, 78 yards and 2 touchdowns. He faces the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. We're projecting him for 18.2 carries, 91.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
5. Bijan Robinson - RB (ATL)
Bijan Robinson is against the Chiefs this week and is projected for 18.0 carries, 82.2 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Robinson played against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. He ran for 14 carries, 97 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Breece Hall - RB (NYJ)
Breece Hall played against the Tennessee Titans last week. He ran for 14 carries, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Patriots this week. Hall is projected for 19.2 carries, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
7. Zach Charbonnet - RB (SEA)
Zach Charbonnet is playing against the Miami Dolphins this week. Our system projects him for 17.7 carries, 58.3 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Against the Patriots last week, Charbonnet ran for 14 carries, 38 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Kyren Williams - RB (LAR)
Last week, Kyren Williams faced the Cardinals. He ran for 12 carries, 25 yards and 1 touchdown. He is up against the 49ers this week. Our system projects him for 17.7 carries, 88.2 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
9. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Jonathan Taylor faces the Bears this week. We're projecting him for 21.6 carries, 94.7 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Last week, Taylor faced the Packers. He ran for 12 carries, 103 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Saquon Barkley - RB (PHI)
Saquon Barkley ran for 22 carries, 95 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons last week. Our system projects Saquon Barkley for 14.9 carries, 72.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Saints this week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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