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Updated Week 16 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Alvin Kamara, Sony Michel, Rashaad Penny, Darrell Henderson

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Our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings. Set your winning lineups with our Week 16 RB rankings for fantasy football and the 2021 NFL season.

Howdy RotoBallers! In this article are our updated Week 16 fantasy football running back rankings. The fantasy football playoffs are fully in motion, and our goal is to help you win your matchups as always -- let's take a look at where some key running backs like Alvin Kamara, Sony Michel, Rashaad Penny and Darrell Henderson rank, among others?

In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are many key injuries and COVID-19 situations to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.

Before we get to these updated RB rankings, below you will also find a running list of relevant running back injuries for Week 16. Be sure to check back for updates as news continues to roll in. Good luck!

Editor's Note: Stay on top of your draft prep with RotoBaller’s fantasy football rankings, featuring expert analysis, ADPs, and draft insights for both PPR and non-PPR leagues.

 

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Week 16 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

Be sure to also check out our Week 16 Half-PPR rankings and Standard rankings.

Last updated on Saturday 12/25 at 7:30 pm ET:

RB Rank Player Name Pos Overall Rank
1 Jonathan Taylor RB 2
2 James Robinson RB 7
3 Nick Chubb RB 8
4 Najee Harris RB 10
5 Alvin Kamara RB 11
6 Ronald Jones II RB 17
7 Ezekiel Elliott RB 19
8 David Montgomery RB 20
9 Alexander Mattison RB 23
10 Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB 24
11 Joe Mixon RB 28
12 Aaron Jones RB 30
13 Antonio Gibson RB 31
14 Josh Jacobs RB 33
15 Javonte Williams RB 39
16 Miles Sanders RB 42
17 Justin Jackson RB 43
18 Chase Edmonds RB 44
19 Sony Michel RB 48
20 Melvin Gordon III RB 51
21 D'Onta Foreman RB 52
22 Saquon Barkley RB 54
23 Rashaad Penny RB 56
24 Jeff Wilson Jr. RB 59
25 AJ Dillon RB 60
26 Damien Harris RB 61
27 Michael Carter RB 63
28 Devin Singletary RB 67
29 Devonta Freeman RB 77
30 Darrel Williams RB 82
31 Duke Johnson Jr. RB 83
32 Darrell Henderson Jr. RB 84
33 Myles Gaskin RB 86
34 Tony Pollard RB 87
35 Jordan Howard RB 93
36 Brandon Bolden RB 96
37 Chuba Hubbard RB 98
38 Mike Davis RB 102
39 Craig Reynolds RB 104
40 Jamaal Williams RB 108
41 Samaje Perine RB 109
42 D'Ernest Johnson RB 112
43 Rex Burkhead RB 114
44 Ameer Abdullah RB 117
45 Dontrell Hilliard RB 118
46 Tevin Coleman RB 126
47 Latavius Murray RB 136
48 D'Andre Swift RB 137
49 Mark Ingram II RB 142
50 Devontae Booker RB 146
51 J.J. Taylor RB 147
52 Eno Benjamin RB 148
53 David Johnson RB 151
54 Jeremy McNichols RB 152
55 Jaret Patterson RB 163
56 Nyheim Hines RB 164
57 DeeJay Dallas RB 167
58 Ke'Shawn Vaughn RB 171
59 Matt Breida RB 172
60 Peyton Barber RB 182
61 Boston Scott RB 193
62 Joshua Kelley RB 199
63 Royce Freeman RB 200
64 Kenneth Gainwell RB 204
65 JaMycal Hasty RB 213
66 Khalil Herbert RB 214
67 Kyle Juszczyk RB 216
68 Derrick Gore RB 221
69 Kene Nwangwu RB 224
70 Qadree Ollison RB 232
71 Adrian Peterson RB 234
72 Godwin Igwebuike RB 235
73 Le'Veon Bell RB 239
74 Alex Collins RB 240
75 Chris Evans RB 242
76 C.J. Ham RB 244
77 Corey Clement RB 247
78 Travis Homer RB 249
79 Benny Snell Jr. RB 250
80 Salvon Ahmed RB 253
81 Dare Ogunbowale RB 255
82 Ty Montgomery RB 257
83 Zack Moss RB 258
84 Jalen Richard RB 260
85 Austin Walter RB 261
86 Jonathan Williams RB 262
87 Damien Williams RB 264
88 Ty Johnson RB 266
89 Tony Jones Jr. RB 267
90 Phillip Lindsay RB 268
91 Jermar Jefferson RB 270
92 Elijhaa Penny RB 276
93 Kalen Ballage RB 279
94 Trey Ragas RB 285
95 La'Mical Perine RB 297
96 Larry Rountree III RB 299
97 Ty'Son Williams RB 302
98 Mekhi Sargent RB 304



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