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2025 fantasy football RB rankings - Week 3 start, sit running back rankings. Win more with our updated RB fantasy football rankings and tiers for Week 3.
A stable of productive running backs can carry your fantasy team to a title, and nailing your lineup decisions is key all season long. To assist your start-sit calls at RB, we're back with our Week 3 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Check out the running back rankings below to find out where key RBs like Jordan Mason, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Travis Etienne Jr., J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker III, Omarion Hampton, and more stand for the third slate of the 2025 campaign.
Our RB fantasy football rankings for Week 3 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Week 3 Fantasy Football Running Back News and Injuries
- Bhayshul Tuten Limited on Wednesday
- Jordan Mason Could Have Bell-Cow Workload
- RJ Harvey an "Important Piece" of Broncos Offense
- Josh Jacobs Limited in First Practice of the Week
- Zach Charbonnet Sits Out Wednesday With Foot Injury
- Jaylen Wright Ready to be the Primary Backup RB vs. the Bills
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. on the Week 3 Injury Report
Week 3 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 4 |
| 2 | 4 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | James Cook | RB | 8 |
| 2 | 6 | Derrick Henry | RB | 10 |
| 3 | 7 | De'Von Achane | RB | 11 |
| 3 | 8 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 13 |
| 3 | 9 | Bucky Irving | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 10 | Chase Brown | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 11 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 12 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | James Conner | RB | 32 |
| 3 | 15 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 34 |
| 4 | 16 | Javonte Williams | RB | 38 |
| 4 | 17 | Jordan Mason | RB | 39 |
| 4 | 18 | Breece Hall | RB | 40 |
| 5 | 19 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 43 |
| 5 | 20 | Kyren Williams | RB | 45 |
| 5 | 21 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 47 |
| 5 | 22 | Omarion Hampton | RB | 48 |
| 5 | 23 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 50 |
| 5 | 24 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 53 |
| 5 | 25 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 62 |
| 6 | 26 | Nick Chubb | RB | 66 |
| 6 | 27 | Tony Pollard | RB | 67 |
| 6 | 28 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 72 |
| 6 | 29 | David Montgomery | RB | 73 |
| 7 | 30 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 74 |
| 7 | 31 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 76 |
| 7 | 32 | Cam Skattebo | RB | 88 |
| 7 | 33 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 89 |
| 8 | 34 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 93 |
| 8 | 35 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 99 |
| 8 | 36 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 105 |
| 8 | 37 | Trey Benson | RB | 111 |
| 8 | 38 | RJ Harvey | RB | 112 |
| 8 | 39 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 126 |
| 8 | 40 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 129 |
| 9 | 41 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 130 |
| 9 | 42 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 131 |
| 9 | 43 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 136 |
| 9 | 44 | Woody Marks | RB | 137 |
| 9 | 45 | Rachaad White | RB | 139 |
| 9 | 46 | Ray Davis | RB | 140 |
| 9 | 47 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 145 |
| 10 | 48 | Najee Harris | RB | 147 |
| 10 | 49 | Miles Sanders | RB | 149 |
| 10 | 50 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 152 |
| 10 | 51 | Braelon Allen | RB | 154 |
| 10 | 52 | Jerome Ford | RB | 157 |
| 10 | 53 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 158 |
| 10 | 54 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 160 |
| 10 | 55 | Blake Corum | RB | 164 |
| 11 | 56 | AJ Dillon | RB | 165 |
| 11 | 57 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 166 |
| 11 | 58 | Kendre Miller | RB | 170 |
| 11 | 59 | Justice Hill | RB | 171 |
| 11 | 60 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 172 |
| 11 | 61 | Chris Brooks | RB | 173 |
| 11 | 62 | Ty Johnson | RB | 174 |
| 11 | 63 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 184 |
| 12 | 64 | Samaje Perine | RB | 186 |
| 12 | 65 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 187 |
| 12 | 66 | Zamir White | RB | 197 |
| 12 | 67 | LeQuint Allen Jr. | RB | 204 |
| 13 | 68 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 208 |
| 13 | 69 | Tyler Badie | RB | 213 |
| 13 | 70 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 218 |
| 13 | 71 | Devin Singletary | RB | 219 |
| 13 | 72 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 221 |
| 13 | 73 | Brashard Smith | RB | 227 |
| 13 | 74 | DJ Giddens | RB | 230 |
| 14 | 75 | Sean Tucker | RB | 231 |
| 14 | 76 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 233 |
| 15 | 77 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 235 |
| 15 | 78 | C.J. Ham | RB | 236 |
| 15 | 79 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 238 |
| 15 | 80 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 245 |
| 15 | 81 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 247 |
| 15 | 82 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 250 |
| 15 | 83 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 251 |
| 15 | 84 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 252 |
| 15 | 85 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 258 |
| 16 | 86 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 261 |
| 16 | 87 | Raheim Sanders | RB | 262 |
| 16 | 88 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 273 |
| 17 | 89 | Kalel Mullings | RB | 279 |
| 17 | 90 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 282 |
| 17 | 91 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 283 |
| 17 | 92 | Jordan James | RB | 288 |
| 17 | 93 | Devin Neal | RB | 289 |
| 17 | 94 | Zavier Scott | RB | 292 |
Week 3 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
James Cook, Buffalo Bills
After a stellar performance in a Week 2 win over the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will take on one of the NFL's lowest-ranked run defenses on Thursday. Cook will match up against the division-rival Miami Dolphins, who have surrendered the eighth-most rushing yards per game (139.0) and the sixth-most fantasy points to running backs through two weeks.
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson had his way with the Dolphins last Sunday, as he piled up 142 total yards (54 rushing, 88 receiving) on 16 touches. Cook ranks fourth in the league in rushing yards (176) and has already found the end zone three times on the ground through two games. While Cook may have trouble matching last week's production (21 carries, 132 yards, two TDs), especially if he gets a lighter workload on a short week, he profiles as an RB1 going into Thursday.
De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane has been one of the few bright spots for the Dolphins this season, maintaining his status as a top running back play in fantasy despite his offense's struggles. This week, he is the RB9 in the RotoBaller Week 3 rankings as he takes on the Bills on Thursday Night Football. Achane hasn't been very productive on the ground this season, totaling only 85 rushing yards on 18 carries in his first two games, but he has made up for that with his work as a receiver.
He has caught a total of 11 passes for 112 yards in his two games this season, finding his way to the end zone as a receiver in each contest. Whether the Dolphins play from ahead or have to go pass-heavy playing from behind, Achane should remain very involved and is a safe play with a high ceiling against the Bills as the Dolphins look to avoid slipping to 0-3.
Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason is expected to be the main focus in the running game over the next few games. Recently, head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed confidence that Mason has bellcow potential. They expect Mason to handle a significant rushing workload while Aaron Jones (hamstring) is sidelined.
The Vikings believe Mason is a multi-faceted player who can do just about anything on the football field. So far this season, Mason has rushed 24 times for 98 yards over the first two games of the season. There's not much competition behind Mason in the backfield right now. He should see all the carries he can handle, which should at least offer RB2 value for their upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey is "an important piece of what we're doing," according to head coach Sean Payton. That may be true, and Harvey could see his role grow as the season progresses, but right now, his fantasy value is capped with J.K. Dobbins serving as the RB1 in Denver. Harvey was out-touched 15-6 by Harvey in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and finished with only five carries for eight yards (1.6 yards per tote) while adding one catch for a nice 16-yard gain.
In the season-opening win over the Tennessee Titans, the UCF product had six carries for 70 yards and one reception for a loss of a yard. The 24-year-old is slippery with plenty of big-play potential, but right now, he's merely an RB3/flex for fantasy managers with a low floor and ceiling. Harvey and the Broncos also have a difficult upcoming divisional tilt against the 2-0 Los Angeles Chargers on the road this Sunday.
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury and was listed as a limited participant on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday. It's probably just a bit of rest for the veteran RB early in the week, but it's something worth watching the next few days for fantasy managers.
The 27-year-old has been Green Bay's workhorse back through two weeks, as expected, handling 42 carries for 150 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground, adding one catch for four yards. The Packers will have more than a week of rest going into a Week 3 tilt against the Cleveland Browns, so we'd expect Jacobs to return to practice later this week and play on Sunday. Jacobs should be considered a must-start RB in fantasy if he's active. If he's out or limited, both Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson would likely share backfield touches.
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