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RotoBaller's updated Week 9 running back (RB) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football RB rankings and win more.
The running back position has seemingly been the most consistent in fantasy football this season, but things can change in a hurry, so it's important to set optimal lineups each week. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 9 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Where do key RBs like Tank Bigsby, Chuba Hubbard, J.K. Dobbins, Rachaad White, and Javonte Williams stand in the Week 9 rankings? Let's find out!
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 9 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 9 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Ezekiel Elliott Inactive For Week 9
- Tony Pollard Expected To Face The Patriots
- Brian Robinson Jr. Inactive For Week 9
- Tank Bigsby Expected To Play Vs. Philadelphia
- Josh Jacobs Expected To Play On Sunday
- Kareem Hunt Returns To Full Practice
- Keaton Mitchell Won't Play In Week 9
- Tyjae Spears Ruled Out In Week 9
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. Suiting Up On Sunday
Week 9 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings.
| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | Kyren Williams | RB | 4 |
| 1 | 3 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 7 |
| 1 | 4 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 8 |
| 1 | 5 | Breece Hall | RB | 9 |
| 1 | 6 | Joe Mixon | RB | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | Derrick Henry | RB | 12 |
| 2 | 8 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 13 |
| 2 | 9 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 14 |
| 3 | 10 | James Cook | RB | 18 |
| 3 | 11 | Aaron Jones | RB | 20 |
| 3 | 12 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 22 |
| 3 | 13 | De'Von Achane | RB | 23 |
| 3 | 14 | Chase Brown | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 15 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | James Conner | RB | 27 |
| 3 | 17 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 31 |
| 4 | 20 | David Montgomery | RB | 37 |
| 4 | 21 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 43 |
| 4 | 22 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 46 |
| 5 | 23 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 52 |
| 5 | 24 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 54 |
| 5 | 25 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 55 |
| 5 | 26 | Rachaad White | RB | 61 |
| 5 | 27 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 62 |
| 5 | 28 | Nick Chubb | RB | 68 |
| 5 | 29 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 73 |
| 5 | 30 | Bucky Irving | RB | 74 |
| 6 | 31 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 77 |
| 6 | 32 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 82 |
| 6 | 33 | Javonte Williams | RB | 86 |
| 6 | 34 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 93 |
| 7 | 35 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 94 |
| 7 | 36 | Tony Pollard | RB | 97 |
| 8 | 37 | Devin Singletary | RB | 116 |
| 8 | 38 | Braelon Allen | RB | 119 |
| 8 | 39 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 123 |
| 8 | 40 | Ray Davis | RB | 127 |
| 8 | 41 | Justice Hill | RB | 132 |
| 8 | 42 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 135 |
| 8 | 43 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 136 |
| 9 | 44 | Jerome Ford | RB | 137 |
| 9 | 45 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 140 |
| 9 | 46 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 145 |
| 9 | 47 | Miles Sanders | RB | 149 |
| 9 | 48 | Trayveon Williams | RB | 151 |
| 9 | 49 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 152 |
| 10 | 50 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 157 |
| 10 | 51 | Ty Chandler | RB | 158 |
| 10 | 52 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 163 |
| 10 | 53 | Sean Tucker | RB | 177 |
| 11 | 54 | Samaje Perine | RB | 182 |
| 11 | 55 | Blake Corum | RB | 186 |
| 11 | 56 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 188 |
| 11 | 57 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 191 |
| 11 | 58 | Zamir White | RB | 192 |
| 11 | 59 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 201 |
| 12 | 60 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 203 |
| 12 | 61 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 204 |
| 12 | 62 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 205 |
| 12 | 63 | Trey Benson | RB | 206 |
| 13 | 64 | Audric Estime | RB | 207 |
| 13 | 65 | Trey Sermon | RB | 209 |
| 13 | 66 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 211 |
| 13 | 67 | Jordan Mims | RB | 213 |
| 13 | 68 | Emari Demercado | RB | 217 |
| 13 | 69 | Chris Brooks | RB | 219 |
| 13 | 70 | Carson Steele | RB | 222 |
| 13 | 71 | Ty Johnson | RB | 225 |
| 13 | 72 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 226 |
| 13 | 73 | Michael Burton | RB | 227 |
| 13 | 74 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 229 |
| 13 | 75 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 230 |
| 13 | 76 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 232 |
| 13 | 77 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 236 |
| 13 | 78 | Eric Gray | RB | 241 |
| 13 | 79 | Hassan Haskins | RB | 248 |
| 14 | 80 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 249 |
| 14 | 81 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 250 |
| 14 | 82 | Will Shipley | RB | 253 |
| 14 | 83 | Alec Ingold | RB | 256 |
| 14 | 84 | Cam Akers | RB | 257 |
| 14 | 85 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 260 |
| 14 | 86 | C.J. Ham | RB | 266 |
| 14 | 87 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 271 |
| 14 | 88 | Adam Prentice | RB | 293 |
| 14 | 89 | J.J. Taylor | RB | 295 |
| 14 | 90 | Travis Homer | RB | 296 |
| 14 | 91 | DeAndre Carter | RB | 328 |
Week 9 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers - Fantasy Football Outlook
With Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Brooks (knee) out and still not activated from his 21-day practice window, running back Chuba Hubbard remains the beneficiary of Carolina's rushing attack. Hubbard will face a weak New Orleans defense in Week 9, which ranks 28th against running backs and has allowed 100 or more rushing yards in their last four games.
However, against Denver, Hubbard recorded his lowest fantasy output since Week 1 and has seen his points trend downward over the previous month. His touches have remained consistent, with 15 or more rushing attempts in his last three games. The dip in production has Hubbard ranked as RB21 this week, according to RotoBaller, as he remains a fine flex option.
- Travis Kincaid, RotoBaller
J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins will look for another good week in a Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Dobbins was solid against the New Orleans Saints in a Week 8 win, putting up 57 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with four catches on seven targets through the air.
It wasn't his most effective game on a per-touch basis, but his continued heavy involvement in both parts of the offensive game plan is encouraging. Dobbins was given Thursday off this week, as he missed practice for a rest day, but he enters the game with no injury designation after returning to a full practice on Friday.
Dobbins is a steady and reliable RB2 option with weekly RB1 upside, especially with the Chargers offense finally starting to move the ball well over the past couple of games.
- David A. Marcillo, RotoBaller
Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys - Fantasy Football Outlook
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle missed last Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers with an illness, but he's off the injury report and expected to play in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. Dowdle is a likely candidate to lead Dallas' backfield in production.
After all, he led the Cowboys' running back room in snaps four times over the five-game span from Week 2 through 6. However, it's worth noting that he was out-snapped and out-produced by Ezekiel Elliott during their last game together in Week 6.
Presumably, Dowdle will get first dibs on carrying the ball versus Atlanta, but Dallas won't shy away from riding the hot hand, especially if Elliott or Dalvin Cook play well in the opening quarter. Fantasy managers should treat Dowdle as a low-end RB3 with a low floor and low ceiling.
- Andersen Pickard, RotoBaller
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