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 9.
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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Lastly, the Steelers and 49ers have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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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)
Against the Chargers last week, Alvin Kamara ran for 10 carries, 67 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 28.2 carries, 118.7 yards and 0.8 touchdowns for Alvin Kamara this week as he faces the Panthers.
2. Chase Brown - RB (CIN)
Against the Eagles last week, Chase Brown ran for 12 carries, 32 yards and 1 touchdown. He is playing against the Las Vegas Raiders this week. Brown is projected for 22.7 carries, 93.4 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
3. Joe Mixon - RB (HOU)
Against the Colts last week, Joe Mixon ran for 25 carries, 102 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 25.4 carries, 107.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Joe Mixon this week as he faces the Jets.
4. Rico Dowdle - RB (DAL)
Last week, Rico Dowdle faced the 49ers. He ran for zero carries, zero yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Atlanta Falcons this week. Dowdle is projected for 23.1 carries, 95.2 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
5. Aaron Jones - RB (MIN)
Aaron Jones faces the Indianapolis Colts this week. Our system projects him for 21.1 carries, 95.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the Rams last week, Jones ran for 19 carries, 58 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Against the Texans last week, Jonathan Taylor ran for 20 carries, 105 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Jonathan Taylor for 22.2 carries, 95.0 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Vikings this week.
7. Kenneth Walker III - RB (SEA)
Kenneth Walker III played against the Buffalo Bills last week. He ran for 9 carries, 12 yards and zero touchdowns. Kenneth Walker III is against the Rams this week and is projected for 20.2 carries, 83.1 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
8. Kyren Williams - RB (LAR)
Kyren Williams ran for 23 carries, 97 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Minnesota Vikings last week. Our system projects Kyren Williams for 23.7 carries, 100.3 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Seahawks this week.
9. Breece Hall - RB (NYJ)
Last week, Breece Hall faced the Patriots. He ran for 16 carries, 80 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Texans this week. Hall is projected for 18.5 carries, 72.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
10. Austin Ekeler - RB (WAS)
Austin Ekeler is against the Giants this week and is projected for 16.9 carries, 73.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Ekeler played against the Chicago Bears last week. He ran for 7 carries, 52 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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