
Fantasy Football RB Rankings Week 16 for PPR Leagues (2024)
Welcome back to another week of fantasy football RB rankings. For most fantasy football leagues, Week 16 is the semifinals. Congratulations if you made it this far. If you were eliminated, well thank you for reading this, and hey – there is always next year.
Every start and sit decision now is extremely important. One mistake and your fantasy season for 2024 could be over. Make the correct decisions and your playoff journey may continue into Week 17 and the championship match and eternal glory among your leaguemates. Continue reading and follow along as we break down our top fantasy football running backs for Week 16
Here you will find my top 24 Fantasy Football RB rankings and tiers for Week 16. Each week, I’ll separate them into tiers along with one “Start of the Week.”
Fantasy Football RB Rankings Week 16
Our fantasy football RB rankings break down the top options, highlighting elite starters, solid plays, and potential sleepers. Whether you’re facing a tough matchup or looking to capitalize on a favorable one, these rankings will guide you in making the best decision for your lineup. Let’s get right into it!
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 1
1. Bijan Robinson vs. NYG
2. Saquon Barkley at WAS
3. Jahmyr Gibbs at CHI
4. De’Von Achane vs. SF
5. Chase Brown vs. CLE
6. Derrick Henry vs. PIT
7. Kyren Williams at NYJ
8. Josh Jacobs vs. NO
9. James Conner at CAR
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 2
10. James Cook vs. NE
11. Bucky Irving at DAL
12. Jonathan Taylor vs. TEN
13. Breece Hall vs. LAR
14. Isaac Guerendo at MIA
15. Kenneth Walker III vs. MIN
16. Joe Mixon at KC
17. Rico Dowdle vs. TB
18. Tony Pollard at IND
19. Chuba Hubbard vs. ARI
20. Isiah Pacheco vs. HOU
21. Aaron Jones at SEA
Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Tier 3
22. Jerome Ford at CIN
23. Brian Robinson Jr. vs. PHI
24. Najee Harris at BAL
Week 16 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Start of the Week
James Conner at Carolina Panthers
If you read my article on “Running backs to buy for the fantasy playoffs,” and my “Start of the Week” for Week 15, you know that I absolutely love Conner for the fantasy playoffs. He did not disappoint in Week 15 against the New England Patriots as he finished as the RB1 with 30.8 PPR fantasy points.
This week, Conner gets a juicier matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers boast the worst rush defense in the league and were just decimated by the Dallas Cowboys and Rico Dowdle. They allow an average of over 170 rushing yards per game to go along with 19 rushing touchdowns.
The “James Conner will bring me to my championship finale” continues this week. Sit back and enjoy!
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