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RUNNING BACK RANKINGS
NFL Fantasy Football Expert Analyst Lance Goodman takes an in depth look at the Fantasy Football landscape for the Running Back position.
PLAYOFF EDITION
1. LeVeon Bell, PIT
Dynamic play maker and nifty runner whose stop-slow mo & go style make it difficult for defenders to slow down this top tier talent who is also effective catching out of the backfield.
2. Alvin Kamara, NO
This kid is flat out nasty! With a unique combination of speed, power, elusiveness and agility, Kamara wreaks havoc on opposing defenses rushing and catching passes out of the backfield.
3. Todd Gurley, LAR
After a sophomore slump, Gurley put the work in over the summer and with a new offensive coordinator utilizing his full skill set, he's back performing at an elite level.
4. Mark Ingram, NO
With Ingram back in the feature role, he has flourished as a bruising runner on the ground and provides some extra value being able to catch out of the backfield, while also dominating the goal line carries.
5. Melvin Gordon, LAC
Big time play maker who can hurt defenses on the ground or catching out of the backfield. As the center piece on a good offense, he's usually setup for weekly success.
6. Leonard Fournette, JAC
Another gifted freshman runner who is the main focus of an other wise lackluster offense. His mix of speed, agility and power allow him to impose his will on opposing defenses.
7. LeSean McCoy, BUF
After facing some stout defenses to begin the season, McCoy has been excellent dominating favorable match ups in Weeks 7,8 & 11 and should continue to stack strong numbers moving forward.
8. Latavius Murray, MIN
Murray has solidified his role on the Vikings offense as the preferred ball carrier, especially in the red zone, where he dominates goal line "type" carries.
9. Kareem Hunt, KC
Talented rookie who is an all purpose performer and thrives in Kansas City explosive offense. Has really impressed with his tough running style that allows for extra yards after contact.
10. Jordan Howard, CHI
Despite any real threat in the passing game and the fact that Howard is the main focus for opposing defenses, Howard continues to churn out yardage and stack numbers to justify his place as a First Round draft pick.
Fantasy Running Back Index
11. Dion Lewis/Rex Burkhead, NE
12. Lamar Miller, HOU
13. DeVonta Freeman, ATL (Tevin Coleman)
14. Marshawn Lynch, OAK
15. Alex Collins, BAL
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16. Samajae Perrine, WAS
17. Carlos Hyde, SF
18. Demarco Murray, TEN (Derrick Henry)
19. Jay Ajayi, PHI (Blount & Clement)
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20. Christian McCaffery, CAR (Jonathan Stewart)
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21. Alfred Morris, DAL
22. Joe Mixon, CIN (Giovani Bernard)
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23. Doug Martin, TB (Peyton Barber)
24. Jerrick McKinnon, MIN
25. Frank Gore, IND (Marlon Mack)
26. Bilal Powell, NYJ (Matt Forte)
27. Jamal Williams, GB (Aaron Jones)
28. Kerwynn Williams, ARI (Adrian Peterson)
29. C.J. Anderson, DEN
30. Orleans Darkwa, NYG
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Week 14 Favorable Match Ups
LeSean McCoy vs. IND
Dion Lewis & Rex Burkhead vs. MIA
Frank Gore @ BUF
Lamar Miller vs. SF
Giovanni Bernard vs. CHI
Kareem Hunt vs. OAK
Melvin Gordon vs. WAS
Marshawn Lynch @ KC
Alfred Morris @ NYG
Todd Gurley vs. PHI
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Week 14 Luke Warm Match Ups
Jordan Howard @ CIN
Alfred Morris @ NYG
Carlos Hyde @ HOU
Keyon Drake @ NE
Jamal Williams @ CLE
Leonard Fournette vs. SEA
Samajae Perrine @ LAC
Orleans Darkwa vs. DAL
Jerrick McKinnon @ CAR
Christian McCaffery vs. MIN
Doug Martin & Peyton Barber vs. DET
Kerwynn Williams vs. TEN
C.J. Anderson vs. NYJ
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Week 14 Tough Match Ups
Bilal Powell @ DEN
Alex Collins vs. PIT
Demarco Murray @ ARI
Latavius Murray @ CAR
Jonathan Stewart vs. MIN
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