Week 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings and Tiers (2024)
The wait is finally over and the 2024 fantasy football season is here. It’s time to watch football games that mean something in the standings. More importantly, we want to see how they impact our fantasy football teams. Here you will find my top 12 Week 1 Fantasy Football RB rankings and tiers for Week 1. Each week, I’ll separate them into tiers along with one “Start of the Week.” Let’s get right into it.
RB Rankings Fantasy Football Week 1
In Week 1 of Fantasy Football, running back performance sets the tone for your season. Our 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.
Tier 1
1. Christian McCaffrey vs. NYJ
2. Bijan Robinson vs. Pit
3. Breece Hall at SF
Tier 2
4. Saquon Barkley vs. GB (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
5. Jonathan Taylor vs HOU
6. Travis Etienne at MIA
7. Jahmyr Gibbs vs. LAR
Tier 3
8. Rachaad White vs. WAS
9. James Cook vs. ARI
10. De’Von Achane vs. JAC
11. Isiah Pacheco vs. BAL
12. Joe Mixon at IND
13. Derrick Henry at KC
14. Kenneth Walker vs. DEN
Tier 4
15. Josh Jacobs vs. PHI (Sao Paolo, Brazil)
16. James Conner at BUF
17. Alvin Kamara vs. CAR
18. Aaron Jones at NYG
19. Kyren Williams at DET
Tier 5
20. David Montgomery vs. LAR
21. D’Andre Swift vs. TEN
22. Rhamondre Stevenson at CIN
23. Zamir White at LAC
24. Raheem Mostert vs. JAC
Week 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Start of the Week
Travis Etienne @ Miami Dolphins
This game is projected to be a shootout between two of the Florida teams. This week, the Jaguars @ Dolphins matchup has the second-highest over/under for the week at 49.5.
Furthermore, Miami’s defense projects to be questionable this year. In the offseason, they released linebacker Jerome Baker and cornerback Xavier Howard. Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins signed a massive free agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, Linebacker Bradley Chubb is still recovering from an ACL tear last December. Not to mention, fellow linebacker Jaelen Phillips is returning from an Achilles tear.
Last year, Etienne finished as the RB2 but had a disappointing second half. There has been talk of backup Tank Bigbsy receiving more work this season. While this may be true to a degree, I expect Etienne to start on fire during week one, and to remind everyone why he was the RB2 in 2023.
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