Fantasy Football RB Rankings Week 12 for PPR Leagues (2024)
Week 12 fantasy football RB rankings and tiers are here! With the NFL season heating up, the running back landscape is constantly evolving. Whether you’re not sure who to start this week or need a replacement off the waiver wire, finding the right RB is key to building a winning lineup. In this article, we break down the top running backs into tiers, helping you make informed decisions for your Week 12 matchups. From elite RB1s to under-the-radar sleepers, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in.
Fantasy Football RB PPR Rankings Week 12
We are on to Week 12 and the first of two “Bye-pocalypses” in the next three weeks. There are six teams on a bye this week with some elite RB talent. That means no Bijan Robinson, James Cook, Chase Brown, Breece Hall, Alvin Kamara, and if you were desperate the uninspiring duo of Tank Bigsby/Travis Etienne. Here you will find my top 24 Fantasy Football RB rankings and tiers for Week 12. Each week, I’ll separate them into tiers along with one “Start of the Week.”
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 1
1. Saquon Barkley at LAR
2. Derrick Henry at LAC
3. Christian McCaffrey at GB
4. Kenneth Walker III vs. ARI
5. De’Von Achane vs. NE
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 2
6. Kyren Williams vs. PHI
7. Kareem Hunt at CAR
8. James Conner at SEA
9. Josh Jacobs vs. SF
10. Jahmyr Gibbs at IND
11. Joe Mixon vs. TEN
12. Aaron Jones at CHI
13. D’Andre Swift vs. MIN
14. Jonathan Taylor vs. DET
15. David Montgomery at IND
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 3
16. Rachaad White at NYG
17. Tyrone Tracy vs. TB
18. Najee Harris at CLE
19. Brian Robinson vs DAL
20. J.K. Dobbins vs. BAL
21. Chuba Hubbard vs. KC
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 4
22. Rico Dowdle at WAS
23. Bucky Irving at NYG
24. Rhamondre Stevenson at MIA
Week 12 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Start of the Week
Kareem Hunt at Carolina Panthers
Picking any running back against the Carolina Panthers is low-hanging fruit but the matchup for Hunt is simply too good to pass up. It may also be a matchup where he will have the backfield to himself. Apparently, Isiah Pacheco may be slated to return in Week 13. Pacheco practiced in Week 11 for the first time since fracturing his fibula back in Week 2.
Using one of our many free fantasy football tools, the D-PAC Score, or Defensive Points Allowed Consistency fantasy football tool, we can see that this matchup is favorable for Hunt. In short, the higher the D-PAC Score, the more often those teams give up fantasy points to the opposing position. More importantly, it can help you find “easy” or “tough” matchups to target or avoid.
More importantly, the Panthers have the highest RB D-PAC Score and are ranked dead last in rushing defense. They allow just over 160 rushing yards per game with 17 rushing touchdowns for the season. In short, they’re the easiest team to run on in the league, making Hunt a “must-start” this week.
Hunt is averaging over 23 touches and 14.2 fantasy points per game since signing with the Chiefs. Enjoy Hunt’s last game as “bell cow” status to wrap up our Week 12 fantasy football RB rankings.
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