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Updated half-PPR fantasy football running back (RB) rankings for 2025 drafts. RotoBaller's fantasy football RB rankings, tiers from September will help you win.
It's finally fantasy football season, and it's time to draft a championship team. If that's your goal, we have you covered with the help of our half-PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings. Ahead of your last-minute fantasy football drafts before the first game of the 2025 NFL season, dive into the rankings below to see where key RBs such as Bucky Irving, Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, Joe Mixon, Omarion Hampton, and Kaleb Johnson stand, among all other ball carriers.
RotoBaller's lead fantasy football rankings analyst Nick Mariano has been updating these running back rankings all offseason, so you can easily see which middle-round and later-round RBs are worth targeting in drafts and get a great value. It's time to crush those drafts!
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Half-PPR Running Back Fantasy Football Rankings
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 4 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 5 | Derrick Henry | RB | 9 |
| 1 | 6 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 7 | De'Von Achane | RB | 16 |
| 2 | 8 | Chase Brown | RB | 17 |
| 2 | 9 | Bucky Irving | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 10 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 11 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 12 | James Cook | RB | 28 |
| 3 | 13 | Omarion Hampton | RB | 29 |
| 3 | 14 | Kyren Williams | RB | 32 |
| 3 | 15 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 41 |
| 3 | 16 | Breece Hall | RB | 42 |
| 3 | 17 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 46 |
| 4 | 18 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 52 |
| 4 | 19 | James Conner | RB | 54 |
| 4 | 20 | Tony Pollard | RB | 55 |
| 4 | 21 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 57 |
| 4 | 22 | RJ Harvey | RB | 60 |
| 5 | 23 | David Montgomery | RB | 66 |
| 5 | 24 | Aaron Jones | RB | 69 |
| 5 | 25 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 71 |
| 5 | 26 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 75 |
| 5 | 27 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 78 |
| 5 | 28 | Jordan Mason | RB | 79 |
| 5 | 29 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 84 |
| 5 | 30 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | 90 |
| 5 | 31 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 94 |
| 5 | 32 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 101 |
| 5 | 33 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 106 |
| 5 | 34 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 108 |
| 5 | 35 | Cam Skattebo | RB | 114 |
| 6 | 36 | Javonte Williams | RB | 118 |
| 6 | 37 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 119 |
| 6 | 38 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 123 |
| 6 | 39 | Braelon Allen | RB | 128 |
| 6 | 40 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 129 |
| 6 | 41 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 136 |
| 6 | 42 | Dylan Sampson | RB | 137 |
| 6 | 43 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 139 |
| 6 | 44 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 140 |
| 6 | 45 | Trey Benson | RB | 141 |
| 7 | 46 | Rachaad White | RB | 142 |
| 7 | 47 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | 151 |
| 7 | 48 | Ray Davis | RB | 153 |
| 7 | 49 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 158 |
| 7 | 50 | Nick Chubb | RB | 162 |
| 7 | 51 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 166 |
| 7 | 52 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 167 |
| 7 | 53 | Will Shipley | RB | 170 |
| 7 | 54 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 174 |
| 7 | 55 | Jerome Ford | RB | 178 |
| 7 | 56 | Najee Harris | RB | 182 |
| 7 | 57 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 183 |
| 7 | 58 | Woody Marks | RB | 187 |
| 7 | 59 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 191 |
| 7 | 60 | Blake Corum | RB | 192 |
| 8 | 61 | DJ Giddens | RB | 196 |
| 8 | 62 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 204 |
| 8 | 63 | Jarquez Hunter | RB | 206 |
| 8 | 64 | Tahj Brooks | RB | 221 |
| 8 | 65 | Miles Sanders | RB | 223 |
| 8 | 66 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 230 |
| 8 | 67 | Joe Mixon | RB | 235 |
| 8 | 68 | Justice Hill | RB | 238 |
| 8 | 69 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 239 |
| 8 | 70 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 243 |
| 8 | 71 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 246 |
| 8 | 72 | Sean Tucker | RB | 247 |
| 8 | 73 | Kendre Miller | RB | 253 |
| 8 | 74 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 254 |
| 8 | 75 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 271 |
| 9 | 76 | Brashard Smith | RB | 272 |
| 9 | 77 | AJ Dillon | RB | 281 |
| 9 | 78 | Devin Neal | RB | 283 |
| 9 | 79 | Trevor Etienne | RB | 284 |
| 9 | 80 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | 294 |
| 9 | 81 | Samaje Perine | RB | 296 |
| 9 | 82 | MarShawn Lloyd | RB | 299 |
| 9 | 83 | Ty Johnson | RB | 300 |
| 9 | 84 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 301 |
| 9 | 85 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 303 |
| 9 | 86 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 306 |
| 9 | 87 | Jordan James | RB | 310 |
| 9 | 88 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 315 |
| 9 | 89 | Devin Singletary | RB | 317 |
| 9 | 90 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 319 |
| 10 | 91 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 332 |
| 10 | 92 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 363 |
| 10 | 93 | Cam Akers | RB | 364 |
| 10 | 94 | Audric Estime | RB | 365 |
| 10 | 95 | Sincere McCormick | RB | 367 |
| 10 | 96 | Raheim Sanders | RB | 368 |
| 10 | 97 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 369 |
| 10 | 98 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 371 |
| 10 | 99 | Chris Brooks | RB | 377 |
| 10 | 100 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 381 |
| 10 | 101 | Ty Chandler | RB | 384 |
| 10 | 102 | Zamir White | RB | 390 |
| 10 | 103 | Trey Sermon | RB | 393 |
| 10 | 104 | Emari Demercado | RB | 405 |
| 10 | 105 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 411 |
| 10 | 106 | Michael Carter | RB | 412 |
| 10 | 107 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 413 |
| 10 | 108 | Phil Mafah | RB | 414 |
| 10 | 109 | Dylan Laube | RB | 415 |
Fantasy Football Running Back News and Injuries
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt Working as Second Running Back on Wednesday
- Travis Etienne Jr. to be Playmaker for Jaguars?
- Jerome Ford Listed As RB1 on Browns' Depth Chart
- Jaydon Blue Faces Tough Eagles Defense in Week 1
- Javonte Williams a Fine RB3/Flex Option for Week 1
- J.K. Dobbins Listed as Starting Running Back
- RJ Harvey Not Listed as Starter on First Depth Chart
- Najee Harris Practicing in Full
- Austin Ekeler Listed as RB1 on First Depth Chart
Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is coming off a historically great year in which he topped 2,000 rushing yards in only 16 games. The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year totaled 345 rushes in the regular season, adding another 91 through four postseason games. One can't blame the Eagles for riding the hot hand, as he averaged 5.8 yards per carry behind a talented offensive line. He tacked on 33 catches for 278 yards and a pair of TDs as well.
Now 28 years old, Barkley has averaged 369 touches over the last three seasons when you include the '24 playoff run. We're drafting him near the top of the first round with the hopes that endurance holds and the same unstoppable formula plays out. But it would be irresponsible to overlook the workload concerns, even if the team is largely returning the same roster. Alas, most players have a downside to be aware of, so don't overthink yourself into knots, given Barkley's elite, proven blueprint for success.
Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson just ran roughshod over the NFL, totaling 1,456 yards and 14 touchdowns on 304 carries. The versatile back also brought in 61 of his 72 targets for another 431 yards and a score, making him the RB4 in half-PPR and RB3 in PPR scoring. After flashing plenty of promise with 16 touches per game as a rookie, he performed even better while averaging 21.5 touches as a sophomore. His success rate jumped from 43.5% to 60%, per Pro Football Reference. The phenom also cut four rookie fumbles down to just one on his 365 touches.
Still only 23 years old, Robinson should enjoy plenty of work in the next-generation Atlanta attack alongside Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London. With his ADP and fantasy rank holding around the first three picks, the bar is set high to match the trending potential.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns on 250 carries as he ascended to lead back duties. He also caught 52-of-63 targets for 517 yards and another four scores, giving him 20 total TDs with 6.4 yards per touch. The 23-year-old RB not only topped 10 PPR points every week but also eclipsed 25 points in Weeks 15, 16, and 17 to carry many teams to fantasy titles. The latter being helped along by David Montgomery's MCL injury, which took him out until the playoffs. While most fantasy leagues were done in Week 18, Gibbs put up four TDs with 170 total yards as Detroit faced a must-win game for the No. 1 seed and NFC North title.
It mattered to them! The versatile back can carry any week thanks to Detroit's immense offensive upside, illustrated by their NFL-leading 70 TDs. Gibbs is a focal point of the highest-scoring offense and enters his third year with all sorts of momentum. There's no questioning his place among the first-round picks.
Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year running back Bucky Irving took over the lead role in the backfield after the Week 11 bye and didn't look back, winning fantasy leagues all over for managers. Irving finished his rookie season with 1,122 rushing yards and eight touchdowns while adding 392 receiving yards. The 22-year-old will split work with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker again, but figures to take the bulk of the workload after impressing down the stretch of the 2024 season.
Irving took 32% of the team's rush attempts after the Week 11 bye, while White took 29% and Tucker took 10%. For Irving to pay off at cost, he is going to have to remain hyper-efficient on a per-touch basis or he is going to have to grow the gap between himself and White. New offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has already made comments noting that this is a committee, which could scare managers away from Irving's Round 2 ADP.
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