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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. 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.
9. 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.
10. Alex Collins, BAL
The numbers don't lie and when you look at his production over the last 6 games combined with a favorable schedule in the championship rounds, Collins is the real deal.
Fantasy Running Back Index
11. Keyon Drake, MIA
12. Dion Lewis/Rex Burkhead, NE
13. DeVonta Freeman, ATL (Tevin Coleman)
14. Jamal Williams, GB
15. Jay Ajayi, PHI (Blount & Clement)
16. Carlos Hyde, SF
17. Latavius Murray, MIN
18. Jonathan Stewart, CAR (Christian McCaffery)
19. Marshawn Lynch, OAK
20. Alfred Morris, DAL
21. Joe Mixon, CIN (Giovani Bernard)
22. Demarco Murray, TEN (Derrick Henry)
23. Doug Martin, TB (Peyton Barber)
24. Frank Gore, IND (Marlon Mack)
25. Lamar Miller, HOU
26. Samajae Perrine, WAS
27. Jerrick McKinnon, MIN
28. Bilal Powell, NYJ (Forte & McGuire)
29. C.J. Anderson, DEN
30. Orleans Darkwa, NYG
Week 15 Favorable Match Ups
Jordan Howard @ DET
Melvin Gordon @ KC
Lesean McCoy vs. MIA*
Alex Collins @ CLE
Mark Ingram vs. NYJ
Alvin Kamara vs. NYJ
Jonathan Stewart vs. GB
Leonard Fournette vs. HOU
Derrick Henry @ SF
DeVonta Freeman @ TB
Jay Ajayi vs. NYG
Week 15 Luke Warm Match Ups
Kareem Hunt vs. LAC
Keyon Drake @ BUF*
LeGarrette Blount vs. NYG
Jamal Williams @ CAR
Todd Gurley @ SEA
LeVeon Bell vs. NE
Jerrick McKinnon vs. CIN
Christian McCaffery vs. GB
Demarco Murray @ SF
Carlos Hyde vs. TEN
C.J. Anderson @ IND
Alfred Morris @ OAK
Marshawn Lynch vs. DAL
Rex Burkhead & Dion Lewis @ PIT
Week 15 Tough Match Ups
Frank Gore vs. DEN
Joe Mixon @ MIN
Orleans Darkwa @ PHI
Samajae Perrine vs. ARI
Lamar Miller @ JAC
Doug Martin vs. ATL