Patrick MahomesChristian McCaffreyJustin Jefferson
Fabs’ Top 10 Running Backs
1. Christian McCaffrey vs. Cardinals
2. Tony Pollard at Patriots
3. Bijan Robinson at Jaguars (London)
4. Derrick Henry at Bengals
5. Travis Etienne vs. Falcons (London)
6. Raheem Mostert at Bills
7. Kenneth Walker III at Giants (Mon.)
8. Aaron Jones vs. Lions (Thur.)
9. Josh Jacobs at Chargers
10. Kyren Williams at Colts
Complete Week 4 running back rankings
Week 4 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 4 Start ’Em: Running BacksStart of the Week
Javonte Williams at Bears (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Williams has had a bad start to the season, scoring fewer than 10 fantasy points in each of his first three games. He is in a good spot to bust out of his statistical slide this week, though, as Williams goes up against a Bears defense that’s surrendered seven total touchdowns and the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
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Start ’Em
James Cook vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Cook has been getting plenty of work in the Bills backfield, leading the team in both snaps and touches after three weeks. He’ll be in the RB2/flex starter conversation this week, as he’ll face a Miami defense that’s allowed three running backs to score 15 or more fantasy points in the first three games. The total opened at 53.5 too, so expect lots of points.
Jerome Ford vs. Ravens (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Ford was held to 18 rushing yards on 1.8 yards per rush last week, but he still scored 19.1 points (two touchdowns) in a win over the Titans. He’ll be an RB2/flex option this week against the Ravens, who just allowed Zack Moss to beat them for 122 rushing yards and 22.5 points. In all, backs have scored 11-plus points against them 16 times since last season.
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Zack Moss vs. Rams (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Moss has looked great in the last two weeks, rushing for a combined 210 yards and scoring 43.2 fantasy points. He’s also seen 49.1% of the Colts backfield touches, which makes him even more of an option in fantasy leagues. The Rams defense allowed a touchdown and 14 points to Joe Mixon on Monday night, so Moss should find continued success.
Alexander Mattison at Panthers (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Mattison is coming off his best game of the season, scoring 17.5 fantasy points in a loss to the Chargers. While Cam Akers should be active for this game, I’d still flex Mattison based on what is a positive matchup against Carolina. Their defense has allowed seven touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
Najee Harris at Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Harris and Jaylen Warren are both flex options this week, as a matchup against the Texans is very favorable. Four runners have scored 11-plus points against them this season, and their defense has also given up 15-plus points to backs 17 times since the start of last year. I know Harris has been pretty bad, but running back is thin so he’s still worth the gamble.
More Starts
Kyren Williams at Colts (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Raheem Mostert at Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Miles Sanders vs. Vikings (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Jerome Ford vs. Ravens ($5,400)
Jaylen Warren at Texans ($5,000)
Roschon Johnson vs. Broncos ($4,900)
