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Week 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings and Tiers (2024)

Week 1 Fantasy Football RB Rankings and Tiers (2024)

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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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