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Fantasy football rankings - updated running back (RB) Week 15 rankings for 2025. Read the top-accuracy fantasy football PPR RB rankings.
Preseason fantasy football drafters have been waiting for this moment -- the chance to compete for a fantasy football title! It's never been more critical to nail your start-sit calls, and we're here to help with our updated Week 15 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. For assistance with your start-sit calls at RB, check the rankings below to find out where key ball carriers and chain movers like Rico Dowdle, Omarion Hampton, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Devin Neal, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, and more stand for Week 15.
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 15 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find key fantasy football outlooks from our RotoBaller staff, as well as the "Who to Start?" tool. Also, be sure to check our 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 15 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | De'Von Achane | RB | 6 |
| 2 | 4 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 7 |
| 2 | 5 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 10 |
| 2 | 6 | Chase Brown | RB | 12 |
| 3 | 7 | Derrick Henry | RB | 13 |
| 3 | 8 | Bucky Irving | RB | 14 |
| 3 | 9 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 15 |
| 3 | 10 | James Cook III | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 12 | Kyren Williams | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 13 | Woody Marks | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 14 | Javonte Williams | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 15 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 25 |
| 4 | 16 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 26 |
| 4 | 17 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | RJ Harvey | RB | 36 |
| 5 | 20 | Breece Hall | RB | 37 |
| 5 | 21 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 39 |
| 5 | 22 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 43 |
| 5 | 23 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 47 |
| 5 | 24 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 49 |
| 5 | 25 | Devin Neal | RB | 52 |
| 6 | 26 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 53 |
| 6 | 27 | Omarion Hampton | RB | 54 |
| 6 | 28 | Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | 57 |
| 6 | 29 | Devin Singletary | RB | 60 |
| 7 | 30 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 61 |
| 7 | 31 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 63 |
| 7 | 32 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 67 |
| 7 | 33 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 68 |
| 8 | 34 | Tony Pollard | RB | 72 |
| 8 | 35 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 76 |
| 8 | 36 | Blake Corum | RB | 80 |
| 8 | 37 | Bam Knight | RB | 81 |
| 8 | 38 | David Montgomery | RB | 84 |
| 8 | 39 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 92 |
| 8 | 40 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 95 |
| 9 | 41 | Jordan Mason | RB | 105 |
| 9 | 42 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 109 |
| 9 | 43 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 111 |
| 9 | 44 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 117 |
| 9 | 45 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 128 |
| 9 | 46 | Michael Carter | RB | 130 |
| 9 | 47 | Samaje Perine | RB | 133 |
| 10 | 48 | Rachaad White | RB | 134 |
| 10 | 49 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 136 |
| 10 | 50 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 139 |
| 10 | 51 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 140 |
| 10 | 52 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 146 |
| 10 | 53 | Sean Tucker | RB | 147 |
| 10 | 54 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 150 |
| 10 | 55 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 152 |
| 11 | 56 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 156 |
| 11 | 57 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 162 |
| 11 | 58 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 165 |
| 11 | 59 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 167 |
| 11 | 60 | Ty Johnson | RB | 170 |
| 11 | 61 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 171 |
| 11 | 62 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 182 |
| 11 | 63 | Malik Davis | RB | 190 |
| 12 | 64 | Ray Davis | RB | 195 |
| 12 | 65 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 200 |
| 12 | 66 | Brashard Smith | RB | 204 |
| 12 | 67 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 207 |
| 13 | 68 | Tyler Badie | RB | 217 |
| 13 | 69 | LeQuint Allen Jr. | RB | 228 |
| 13 | 70 | Chris Brooks | RB | 230 |
| 13 | 71 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 236 |
| 13 | 72 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 239 |
| 13 | 73 | Raheim Sanders | RB | 244 |
| 13 | 74 | Will Shipley | RB | 252 |
| 14 | 75 | Emari Demercado | RB | 255 |
| 14 | 76 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 258 |
| 15 | 77 | Adam Prentice | RB | 259 |
| 15 | 78 | Evan Hull | RB | 261 |
| 15 | 79 | Alec Ingold | RB | 262 |
| 15 | 80 | Dylan Laube | RB | 272 |
| 15 | 81 | Audric Estime | RB | 273 |
| 15 | 82 | Zavier Scott | RB | 275 |
| 15 | 83 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 276 |
| 15 | 84 | Andrew Beck | RB | 278 |
| 15 | 85 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 279 |
| 16 | 86 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 280 |
| 16 | 87 | C.J. Ham | RB | 282 |
| 16 | 88 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 283 |
| 17 | 89 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 285 |
| 17 | 90 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 286 |
| 17 | 91 | Reggie Gilliam | RB/TE | 287 |
| 17 | 92 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 288 |
| 17 | 93 | Kene Nwangwu | RB | 292 |
| 17 | 94 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 295 |
| 17 | 95 | Cody Schrader | RB | 298 |
| 17 | 96 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 299 |
| 18 | 97 | Zamir White | RB | 304 |
Week 15 Running Back Rankings Outlooks
TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson's ascension into the lead-back role has come at the perfect time, as he continues to face off against a string of below-average run defenses. This week, Henderson's Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills, who have allowed the most rushing touchdowns, sixth-most rushing yards, and sixth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. The rookie has fared quite well since replacing Rhamondre Stevenson atop the depth chart.
Even in Stevenson's two games since returning from injury, Henderson has totaled 35 touches, 133 rushing yards, and 34 receiving yards. He has double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in each of his last five games, and against a Bills defense that has allowed 18 touchdowns this year, Henderson has a good shot at breaking his two-game streak without a trip to the end zone. He continues to rank as a low-end RB1 for Week 15 against Buffalo.
Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was outproduced by Chuba Hubbard in last week's upset win over the Los Angeles Rams, as Hubbard finished with 17 carries for 83 yards while also catching two passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Dowdle had 18 rushing attempts for 58 yards and added two receptions for 21 yards. It was the first time the Panthers had two RBs each record at least 75 scrimmage yards in a game since Dec. 24 of 2022. "And for Rico, you know, giving him the lion's share of some of those first and second down, those early series and all that is a great way to just get him the ball," head coach Dave Canales said.
With Hubbard getting his legs back under him after missing some time with injury, the Panthers appear to be reaching a more effective, balanced approach between the two RBs, with Dowdle becoming the early-down back, and Hubbard working more on passing downs.
Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton returned from IR last week after missing seven games with a fractured ankle. He carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards (4.3 YPC) and scored a receiving touchdown in the team's overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The carries were split almost evenly between Kimani Vidal, and it's uncertain if this division will continue or if the Chargers are still gradually reintegrating Hampton into his starting role.
OC Greg Roman recently said he prefers a hot-hand approach, but right now is "seeing two guys with the hot hand," which is "a good problem to have." Hampton faces the Kansas City Chiefs, who are among the top teams in rushing yards allowed. Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo will aim to shut down the run and force the injured Justin Herbert to pass.
Considering Herbert's recent limitations and the team's reliance on the ground game, Hampton will be a crucial part of the offense. RotoBaller ranks him as RB27 this week. Hampton is a strong, albeit volume-limited, high-end RB3 with touchdown potential in a run-heavy game plan.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 15 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Rico Dowdle, Omarion Hampton, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Devin Neal, RJ Harvey, and TreVeyon Henderson. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 15.
Week 15 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
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Popular Week 15 Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Week 15 (2025)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
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