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With so much volatility around the NFL given the recent string of injuries, especially to running backs, there have been a lot of changes already with the backfields of many NFL teams.
Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams, so it's important to stay on top of the running back situations and any depth chart changes throughout each week of the fantasy football season.
Due to the nature of the NFL, running back is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL year-to-year and week-to-week. By staying on top of all the running back changes and in-season position battles, you can adjust your rosters off the waiver wire, find sleepers or potential breakouts, and dominate your fantasy football leagues.
Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:- 2025 fantasy football rankings
- Running back (RB) fantasy football rankings
- Wide receiver (WR) fantasy football rankings
- Tight end (TE) fantasy football rankings
- Quarterback (QB) fantasy football rankings
- FLEX fantasy football rankings
- Defense (D/ST) fantasy football rankings
- Kicker (K) fantasy football rankings
- Dynasty fantasy football rankings
Week 16 Running Back Depth Charts for Championships
As more injury news and updates get released throughout the week, and more clarity is brought to the various RB situations, we will be updating our Week 16 running back depth charts up until Sunday's games. Be sure to check back here for any last minute updates before setting your Week 16 lineups.
AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Patriots | Shane Vereen | Jonas Gray, LeGarrette Blount (INJ) | Brandon Bolden | Jonas Gray |
| Solid | Jets | Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson | Bilal Powell | Tommy Bohanon | Chris Johnson |
| Questionable | Bills | Fred Jackson | C.J. Spiller (INJ) | Bryce Brown, Anthony Dixon | N/A |
| Solid | Dolphins | Lamar Miller | Daniel Thomas | Damien Williams | N/A |
AFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Broncos | C.J. Anderson | Juwan Thompson | Ronnie Hillman (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Chiefs | Jamaal Charles | Knile Davis | Cyrus Gray, De'Anthony Thomas (INJ) | N/A |
| Questionable | Raiders | Latavius Murray | Darren McFadden, Maurice Jones-Drew | Marcel Reece | Latavius Murray |
| Volatile | Chargers | Ryan Mathews (INJ) | Branden Oliver, Donald Brown | Shaun Draughn | N/A |
AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Ravens | Justin Forsett | Bernard Pierce, Lorenzo Taliaferro (INJ) | Kyle Juszczyk | N/A |
| Solid | Steelers | Le'Veon Bell | Dri Archer | Josh Harris | N/A |
| Questionable | Bengals | Jeremy Hill | Giovani Bernard, Cedric Peerman | Rex Burkhead | N/A |
| Questionable | Browns | Isaiah Crowell | Terrance West | Glenn Winston | Isaiah Crowell |
AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Colts | Dan Herron | Trent Richardson | Zurlon Tipton | Dan Herron |
| Solid | Texans | Arian Foster | Alfred Blue | Jonathan Grimes | N/A |
| Solid | Titans | Bishop Sankey | Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster | Leon Washington | N/A |
| Questionable | Jaguars | Toby Gerhart | Jordan Todman, Storm Johnson | Denard Robinson (INJ) | Toby Gerhart |
NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Giants | Andre Williams | Rashad Jennings (INJ), Peyton Hillis | Orleans Darkwa | Andre Williams |
| Solid | Eagles | LeSean McCoy | Darren Sproles | Chris Polk | N/A |
| Questionable | Cowboys | DeMarco Murray (INJ) | Joseph Randle | Lance Dunbar | Joseph Randle |
| Solid | Redskins | Alfred Morris | Silas Redd | Roy Helu (INJ) | N/A |
NFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | 49ers | Frank Gore | Carlos Hyde (INJ) | LaMichael James | N/A |
| Solid | Seahawks | Marshawn Lynch | Robert Turbin | Christine Michael | N/A |
| Questionable | Cardinals | Kerwynn Williams, Stepfan Taylor | Marion Grice | Andre Ellington (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Rams | Tre Mason | Benny Cunnigham | Zac Stacy | N/A |
NFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Packers | Eddie Lacy | James Starks | DuJuan Harris | James Starks |
| Solid | Lions | Joique Bell | Reggie Bush | Theo Riddick | N/A |
| Solid | Bears | Matt Forte | Ke'Deem Carey | Shaun Draughn | N/A |
| Questionable | Vikings | Matt Asiata | Ben Tate | Joe Banyard | Matt Asiata |
NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Saints | Mark Ingram | Pierre Thomas | Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson | N/A |
| Solid | Falcons | Steven Jackson | Jacquizz Rodgers | Devonta Freeman | N/A |
| Questionable | Panthers | Jonathan Stewart | DeAngelo Williams (INJ) | Mike Tolbert, Fozzy Whittaker | Jonathan Stewart |
| Volatile | Buccaneers | Doug Martin | Charles Sims, Bobby Rainey (INJ) | Mike James | Doug Martin |
