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RotoBaller's updated Week 2 running back (RB) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football RB rankings and win more.
Week 2 of the NFL season began with two starting running backs having big games, so hopefully, the position is in for more of the same on Sunday. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, J.K. Dobbins, Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle, and more rank, among other RBs.
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 2 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. 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 always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 2 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Kenneth Walker III Doubtful For Sunday
- Christian McCaffrey Could Be Placed On Injured Reserve On Saturday
- Trey Benson Unlikely To Break Out In Week 2
- Chase Brown Can't Be Trusted In Week 2 Against Chiefs
- Jordan Mason To Reprise Starting Role In Week 2
- Jaleel McLaughlin Pushing For More Work
- Saquon Barkley Looks To Stay Hot Against Atlanta
- Zach Charbonnet Looks To Capitalize On Likely Start In Week 2
- Packers To Lean On Josh Jacobs In Week 2
Week 2 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 2 | Breece Hall | RB | 6 |
| 1 | 3 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 7 |
| 1 | 4 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 8 |
| 1 | 5 | Kyren Williams | RB | 12 |
| 1 | 6 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 7 | Joe Mixon | RB | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 15 |
| 2 | 9 | Jordan Mason | RB | 16 |
| 3 | 10 | Derrick Henry | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 11 | James Conner | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 12 | De'Von Achane | RB | 21 |
| 3 | 13 | James Cook | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 14 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 15 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 28 |
| 3 | 16 | David Montgomery | RB | 31 |
| 3 | 17 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 35 |
| 4 | 18 | Najee Harris | RB | 38 |
| 4 | 19 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 40 |
| 4 | 20 | Rachaad White | RB | 41 |
| 4 | 21 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 47 |
| 4 | 22 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 48 |
| 5 | 23 | Aaron Jones | RB | 49 |
| 5 | 24 | Jerome Ford | RB | 52 |
| 5 | 25 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 26 | Tony Pollard | RB | 58 |
| 5 | 27 | Devin Singletary | RB | 61 |
| 5 | 28 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 64 |
| 5 | 29 | Zack Moss | RB | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | Javonte Williams | RB | 80 |
| 6 | 31 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 81 |
| 6 | 32 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 82 |
| 6 | 33 | Gus Edwards | RB | 89 |
| 6 | 34 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | RB | 90 |
| 7 | 35 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 95 |
| 7 | 36 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 96 |
| 8 | 37 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 103 |
| 8 | 38 | Zamir White | RB | 104 |
| 8 | 39 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 110 |
| 8 | 40 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 111 |
| 8 | 41 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 114 |
| 8 | 42 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 118 |
| 8 | 43 | Chase Brown | RB | 119 |
| 9 | 44 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 124 |
| 9 | 45 | Bucky Irving | RB | 128 |
| 9 | 46 | Justice Hill | RB | 133 |
| 9 | 47 | Ty Chandler | RB | 144 |
| 9 | 48 | Samaje Perine | RB | 157 |
| 9 | 49 | Miles Sanders | RB | 162 |
| 10 | 50 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 166 |
| 10 | 51 | Trey Benson | RB | 172 |
| 10 | 52 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 175 |
| 10 | 53 | Ray Davis | RB | 178 |
| 11 | 54 | Jamaal Williams | RB | 181 |
| 11 | 55 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 184 |
| 11 | 56 | Braelon Allen | RB | 191 |
| 11 | 57 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 194 |
| 11 | 58 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 195 |
| 11 | 59 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 196 |
| 12 | 60 | Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 199 |
| 12 | 61 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 202 |
| 12 | 62 | Kenny McIntosh | RB | 206 |
| 12 | 63 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 211 |
| 13 | 64 | Blake Corum | RB | 213 |
| 13 | 65 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 217 |
| 13 | 66 | DeAndre Carter | RB | 219 |
| 13 | 67 | Eric Gray | RB | 220 |
| 13 | 68 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 224 |
| 13 | 69 | DeeJay Dallas | RB | 226 |
| 13 | 70 | Ty Johnson | RB | 229 |
| 13 | 71 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 233 |
| 14 | 72 | Carson Steele | RB | 240 |
| 14 | 73 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 243 |
| 15 | 74 | Emari Demercado | RB | 244 |
| 15 | 75 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 246 |
| 15 | 76 | Trey Sermon | RB | 247 |
| 15 | 77 | MarShawn Lloyd | RB | 251 |
| 15 | 78 | Alec Ingold | RB | 252 |
| 15 | 79 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 263 |
| 15 | 80 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | 267 |
| 15 | 81 | Will Shipley | RB | 270 |
| 15 | 82 | Travis Homer | RB | 271 |
| 15 | 83 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 273 |
| 15 | 84 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 279 |
| 15 | 85 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 280 |
| 15 | 86 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 281 |
| 15 | 87 | Israel Abanikanda | RB | 284 |
| 15 | 88 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 286 |
| 15 | 89 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 287 |
| 16 | 90 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 290 |
| 16 | 91 | C.J. Ham | RB | 294 |
| 16 | 92 | Jordan Mims | RB | 298 |
| 16 | 93 | Michael Carter | RB | 301 |
| 16 | 94 | Sean Tucker | RB | 302 |
| 16 | 95 | Evan Hull | RB | 305 |
| 16 | 96 | Kendall Milton | RB | 309 |
| 16 | 97 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 312 |
| 16 | 98 | Cody Schrader | RB | 316 |
| 16 | 99 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 338 |
Week 2 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (back) had a solid game in Week 1, with 104 yards from scrimmage and three receptions. He'll look to build on that against the Indianapolis Colts in the Packers' home opener in Week 2. Throughout the week, Jacobs had been limited in practices with a back injury, but Friday's practice report had no designation for Jacobs.
He should be good to go against a Colts' defense that was gashed repeatedly by Texans' running back Joe Mixon to the tune of 159 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Packers will need Jacobs as the team is likely to start Malik Willis in the place of Jordan Love (knee).
Consider Jacobs a low-end RB1 in fantasy that should get quite a bit of volume, especially if fellow running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) cannot suit up for the team in Week 2.
- Kevin Tompkins, RotoBaller
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens - Fantasy Football Outlook
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is primed for a bigger performance entering Week 2 after a promising first drive to his Ravens tenure led to fewer opportunities as the game went on. The veteran back didn't quite perform up to expectations despite scoring a touchdown in the beginning of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
He only finished with 46 yards on 13 yards while Lamar Jackson called his own number 16 times and gained 122 yards in comparison. Now, Henry sets his sights on the Las Vegas Raiders who just gave up 135 yards and a score to J.K. Dobbins in Week 1.
A lot of Dobbins' yards were untouched at that. Henry will likely be fed early and often again, and he'll make the Raiders defense pay a lot like Dobbins. Henry remains in RB1 territory heading into this matchup.
- Alex Fischbein, RotoBaller
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks - Fantasy Football Outlook
With Seattle Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) doubtful for Sunday, Zach Charbonnet figures to see an enhanced workload. Charbonnet finished Week 1 in relief of Walker. He finished with eight carries for 12 yards and two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown.
Charbonnet was completely ineffective on the ground. If it weren't for a 30-yard reception touchdown on a defensive miscommunication, his stat line would look much worse. Even so, Charbonnet is likely going to be elevated to the starting position in Week 2.
He should have an even higher workload than Walker usually does due to the lack of competition behind him. Against a tough Patriots defense, Charbonnet can be deployed as a flex play with RB2 upside.
- Quincy Milton III, RotoBaller
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