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Below you will find our Week 15 running back rankings, to help determine your RB starts/sits for this week, brought to you by Edward Gorelik (@EdwardGorelik) and Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades).
Featured fantasy football writer Zach Wilkens also highlights some RB rankings and matchups analysis for Week 15, and draws some matchup conclusions. He tells you who he likes, who he doesn't, and most importantly who he thinks you should be starting in Week 15.
You can also check out our 2015 fantasy football ranking dashboard, for more in depth rankings analysis on all positions including rookies and dynasty leagues.
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Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs
| RotoBaller Staff Ranks |
Player Name (Team - Position) |
Zach Wilkens Rankings |
Ed Gorelik Rankings |
| 1 | Devonta Freeman ATL at JAC | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Adrian Peterson MIN vs. CHI | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | Denard Robinson JAC vs. ATL | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | David Johnson ARI at PHI | 6 | 5 |
| 5 | LeSean McCoy BUF at WAS | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Lamar Miller MIA at SD | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Eddie Lacy GB at OAK | 10 | 7 |
| 8 | Doug Martin TB at STL | 13 | 6 |
| 9 | James White NE vs. TEN | 12 | 8 |
| 10 | Todd Gurley STL vs. TB | 4 | 17 |
| 11 | DeAngelo Williams PIT vs. DEN | 21 | 4 |
| 12 | Matt Forte CHI at MIN | 18 | 11 |
| 13 | Bryce Brown SEA vs. CLE | 17 | 12 |
| 14 | Giovani Bernard CIN at SF | 15 | 14 |
| 15 | Javorius Allen BAL vs. KC | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | Theo Riddick DET at NO | 8 | 26 |
| 17 | Charcandrick West KC at BAL | 19 | 16 |
| 18 | Darren McFadden DAL vs. NYJ | 9 | 29 |
| 19 | Shaun Draughn SF vs. CIN | 25 | 13 |
| 20 | Christopher Ivory NYJ at DAL | 16 | 22 |
| 21 | Tim Hightower NO vs. DET | 20 | 20 |
| 22 | Latavius Murray OAK vs. GB | 22 | 19 |
| 23 | Frank Gore IND vs. HOU | 23 | 21 |
| 24 | Bilal Powell NYJ at DAL | 11 | 34 |
| 25 | Jeremy Hill CIN at SF | 24 | 23 |
| 26 | Darren Sproles PHI vs. ARI | 32 | 18 |
| 27 | James Starks GB at OAK | 27 | 27 |
| 28 | Danny Woodhead SD vs. MIA | 29 | 28 |
| 29 | Ronnie Hillman DEN at PIT | 30 | 31 |
| 30 | Matt Jones WAS vs. BUF | 38 | 25 |
| 31 | Duke Johnson CLE at SEA | 33 | 30 |
| 32 | C.J. Anderson DEN at PIT | 28 | 38 |
| 33 | Melvin Gordon SD vs. MIA | 31 | 35 |
| 34 | Ameer Abdullah DET at NO | 43 | 24 |
| 35 | Ryan Mathews PHI vs. ARI | 35 | 32 |
| 36 | Spencer Ware KC at BAL | 34 | 37 |
| 37 | Jeremy Langford CHI at MIN | 40 | 33 |
| 38 | Charles Sims TB at STL | 26 | 48 |
| 39 | DeMarco Murray PHI vs. ARI | 39 | 41 |
| 40 | Isaiah Crowell CLE at SEA | 42 | 39 |
| 41 | Shane Vereen NYG vs. CAR | 44 | 40 |
| 42 | Jonathan Grimes HOU at IND | 36 | 53 |
| 43 | T.J. Yeldon JAC vs. ATL | 51 | 36 |
| 44 | Fozzy Whittaker CAR at NYG | 37 | 50 |
| 45 | Joique Bell DET at NO | 48 | 43 |
| 46 | Rashad Jennings NYG vs. CAR | 41 | 52 |
| 47 | Brandon Bolden NE vs. TEN | 53 | 42 |
| 48 | Fred Jackson SEA vs. CLE | 50 | 44 |
| 49 | Alfred Morris WAS vs. BUF | 45 | 49 |
| 50 | Chris Polk HOU at IND | 49 | 46 |
| 51 | C.J. Spiller NO vs. DET | 45 | |
| 52 | Mike Tolbert CAR at NYG | 46 | 58 |
| 53 | Alfred Blue HOU at IND | 55 | 47 |
| 54 | Antonio Andrews TEN at NE | 47 | 51 |
| 55 | Tevin Coleman ATL at JAC | 52 | 61 |
| 56 | Robert Turbin DAL vs. NYJ | 54 | 63 |
| 57 | Daniel Herron IND vs. HOU | 57 | 54 |
| 58 | Marcel Reece OAK vs. GB | 55 | |
| 59 | Jay Ajayi MIA at SD | 56 | 57 |
| 60 | Andre Ellington ARI at PHI | 56 | |
| 61 | Cameron Artis-Payne CAR at NYG | 58 | 59 |
| 62 | Mike Gillislee BUF at WAS | 59 | 68 |
| 63 | Kerwynn Williams ARI at PHI | 60 | |
| 64 | Jerick McKinnon MIN vs. CHI | 60 | |
| 65 | Juwan Thompson DEN at PIT | 61 | 64 |
| 66 | Matt Asiata MIN vs. CHI | 62 | |
| 67 | David Cobb TEN at NE | 65 | |
| 68 | Travaris Cadet SF vs. CIN | 66 | |
| 69 | Tre Mason STL vs. TB | 67 | |
| 70 | Terrance West BAL vs. KC | 69 | |
| 71 | Orleans Darkwa NYG vs. CAR | 70 | |
| 72 | Ka'Deem Carey CHI at MIN | 71 |
Week 15 Running Back (RB) Rankings Analysis
By Zach Wilkens (@LopsidedTrades)
Let’s start off with the new starting RBs this week. First we have Denard Robinson. Robinson was alright last year but I think he can do a lot more in this much improved offense.
He proved that last week with 15 touches for 87 yards and a score. The Falcons give up the third most points to RBs I have Denard at RB10 this week.
The Seahawks Bryce Brown is a bit more of a mystery. I definitely think he gets the nod over Christine Michael, but if he makes any big mistakes that will change.
It’s a shame we don’t have more clarity because the Browns give up a 4.6 YPC, and you have to think the Seahawks will grab a big lead and run a lot. For reference they ran 32 times last week (not counting the QB runs). On that alone I’m willing to take a chance on Bryce as a low-end RB2. I have him at RB18.
The Broncos RB situation continues to remain an enigma. Ronnie Hillman seems to only play well when C.J. Anderson is the starter, I swear. With CJ only active as an emergency back last week, Hillman had just 20 yards on 12 carries.
It looks like CJ will be back this week and I definitely prefer him. Hillman has simply given no reason to trust him. Meanwhile CJ has an extremely impressive 6.3 YPC over his last six games.
One RB I really like this week? That would be Jeremy Hill. I guess this one should be pretty obvious but if the Bengals can, I’m sure they’d like to make A.J. McCarron’s first start as easy as possible.
The 49ers give up the most points to RBs, so on paper they should have no problem running the ball all day here. The Bengals have ran Hill a ton in their two most recent wins. I think they win comfortably here and Hill gets 20ish touches and a score.
Early in the week it looked as though Charcandrick West would have the Chiefs backfield to himself this week. However, Spencer Ware returned to practice and that hurts both RBs.
This was already a tough matchup against the Ravens. They give up the 4th fewest points to RBs. I definitely prefer West but if both play, I’ll have them outside my top 20.
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