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RotoBaller's updated 2014 fantasy football running back (RB) depth charts for Week 3 of the NFL season. Stay on top of running back situations, sleepers & waiver wire targets.
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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.
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Week 3 Running Back Depth Charts
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 3 running back depth charts up until Sunday's games. Be sure to check back here for any last minute updates before setting your Week 3 lineups.
AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid |
Patriots | Shane Vereen | Stevan Ridley | James White, Brandon Bolden | N/A |
| Solid | Jets | Chris Johnson, Chris Ivory | Bilal Powell | Tommy Bohanon | Chris Ivory |
| Solid | Bills | C.J. Spiller | Fred Jackson | Bryce Brown | N/A |
| Questionable | Dolphins | Knowshon Moreno (INJ), Lamar Miller | Damien Williams | Orleans Darkwa, Daniel Thomas | 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 | Montee Ball | Ronnie Hillman | C.J. Anderson, Juwan Thompson | N/A |
| Questionable | Chiefs | Jamaal Charles (INJ), Knile Davis | Cyrus Gray | De'Anthony Thomas (INJ) | Knile Davis |
| Questionable | Raiders | Maurice Jones-Drew (INJ), Darren McFadden | Latavius Murray | Marcel Reece | Darren McFadden |
| Questionable | Chargers | Ryan Mathews (INJ), Donald Brown | Danny Woodhead | Brandon Oliver | Donald Brown |
AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Questionable | Ravens | Bernard Pierce (INJ), Justin Forsett | Lorenzo Taliaferro | Kyle Juszczyk | Justin Forsett |
| Solid | Steelers | Le'Veon Bell | LeGarrette Blount | Dri Archer | N/A |
| Solid | Bengals | Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill | Cedric Peerman | Rex Burkhead | Jeremy Hill |
| Questionable | Browns | Ben Tate (INJ), Terrance West | Isaiah Crowell | Glenn Winston | Terrance West |
AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Volatile | Colts | Trent Richardson | Ahmad Bradshaw | Dan Herron | Ahmad Bradshaw |
| Questionable | Texans | Arian Foster (INJ) | Alfred Blue | Jonathan Grimes | Alfred Blue |
| Solid | Titans | Shonn Greene, Bishop Sankey | Dexter McCluster | Leon Washington | N/A |
| Questionable | Jaguars | Toby Gerhart | Denard Robinson | Jordan Todman | N/A |
NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)
| Baller Stability Rating | Team Name |
Primary Running Back |
Backup or Handcuff |
Longshot Candidates |
Waiver Add/Stash |
| Solid | Giants | Rashad Jennings | Andre Williams | Peyton Hillis | N/A |
| Solid | Eagles | LeSean McCoy | Darren Sproles | Chris Polk (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Cowboys | DeMarco Murray | Lance Dunbar | Joseph Randle (INJ) | N/A |
| Solid | Redskins | Alfred Morris | Roy Helu (INJ) | Silas Redd | 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 |
| Solid | 49ers | Frank Gore | Carlos Hyde | LaMichael James | N/A |
| Solid | Seahawks | Marshawn Lynch | Robert Turbin | Christine Michael (INJ) | N/A |
| Questionable | Cardinals | Andre Ellington (INJ) | Stepfan Taylor, Jalen Parmele | Jonathan Dwyer (S) | Stepfan Taylor |
| Solid | Rams | Zac Stacy | Benny Cunnigham | Tre Mason | 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 | N/A |
| Solid | Lions | Joique Bell, Reggie Bush | Theo Riddick | Jed Collins | N/A |
| Solid | Bears | Matt Forte | Shaun Draughn | Ke'Deem Carey | N/A |
| Volatile | Vikings | Adrian Peterson (S), Matt Asiata |
Jerick McKinnon | 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 |
| Questionable | Saints | Mark Ingram (INJ), Pierre Thomas | Khiry Robinson | Travaris Cadet | Khiry Robinson |
| Solid | Falcons | Steven Jackson | Jacquizz Rodgers | Devonta Freeman, Antone Smith | N/A |
| Questionable | Panthers | DeAngelo Williams (INJ), Jonathan Stewart | Mike Tolbert | Richie Brockel | Jonathan Stewart |
| Volatile | Buccaneers | Doug Martin (INJ), Bobby Rainey | Mike James | Jorvorskie Lane | Bobby Rainey |
