Week 16 RB rankings

Here are the Week 16 fantasy rankings for running backs:

1. Arian Foster, Texans at Broncos
2. Darren McFadden, Raiders vs. Colts
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars vs. Redskins
4. Ray Rice, Ravens at Browns
5. Chris Johnson, Titans at Chiefs
6. LeSean McCoy, Eagles vs. Vikings
7. Rashard Mendenhall, Steelers vs. Panthers
8. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs vs. Titans    
9. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Patriots at Bills
10. Michael Turner, Falcons vs. Saints
11. Peyton Hillis, Browns vs. Ravens
12. Steven Jackson, Rams vs. 49ers
13. LeGarrette Blount, Buccaneers vs. Seahawks
14. Ryan Torain, Redskins at Jaguars
15. Fred Jackson, Bills vs. Patriots
16. Knowshon Moreno, Broncos vs. Texans — INJ
17. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins vs. Lions
18. Mike Tolbert, Chargers at Bengals
19. Cedric Benson, Bengals vs. Chargers
20. Thomas Jones, Chiefs vs. Titans
21. Felix Jones, Cowboys at Cardinals
22. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks at Buccaneers
23. Matt Forte, Bears vs. Jets
24. Donald Brown, Colts at Raiders
25. Danny Woodhead, Patriots at Bills
26. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants at Packers
27. Michael Bush, Raiders vs. Colts
28. Brian Westbrook, 49ers at Rams
29. Tashard Choice, Cowboys at Cardinals
30. LaDainian Tomlinson, Jets at Bears
31. Tim Hightower, Cardinals vs. Cowboys
32. Ryan Mathews, Chargers at Bengals
33. James Stewart, Panthers at Steelers
34. Ricky Williams, Dolphins vs. Lions
35. Rashad Jennings, Jaguars vs. Redskins
36. Maurice Morris, Lions at Dolphins
37. Brandon Jacobs, Giants at Packers
38. Shonn Greene, Jets at Bears
39. Brandon Jacobs, Giants at Packers
40. Anthony Dixon, 49ers at Rams
41. Toby Gerhart, Vikings at Eagles
42. Pierre Thomas, Saints at Falcons
43. Derrick Ward, Texans at Broncos
44. Willis McGahee, Ravens at Browns
45. Darren Sproles, Chargers at Bengals
46. Beanie Wells, Cardinals vs. Cowboys
47. Reggie Bush, Saints at Falcons
48. Mewelde Moore, Steelers vs. Panthers
49. Cadillac Williams, Buccaneers vs. Seahawks
50. Mike Goodson, Panthers at Steelers
51. Justin Forsett, Seahawks at Buccaneers
52. Jason Snelling, Falcons vs. Saints
53. Javarris James, Colts at Raiders
54. John Kuhn, Packers vs. Giants
55. C.J. Spiller, Bills vs. Patriots
56. Bernard Scott, Bengals vs. Chargers
57. Jahvid Best, Lions at Dolphins
58. Lance Ball, Broncos vs. Texans
59. Chester Taylor, Bears vs. Jets
60. Dominic Rhodes, Colts at Raiders
61. Adrian Peterson, Vikings at Eagles — INJ
62. Chris Ivory, Saints at Falcons — INJ
63. Marion Barber, Cowboys at Cardinals — INJ

Not listed: None

 

The above player rankings are based on expectations for this week only, not for the entire season, taking into account this week's specific matchups and injuries. The initial rankings are compiled before the release of the NFL's early injury report and are updated Thursday to reflect the status of each player.

We base our rankings on the following scoring system: For skill-position players, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards, one point for every 30 passing yards, six points for a TD run or catch, four points for a TD pass, two points for a two-point conversion run or catch, two points for a two-point conversion pass. For kickers, three points for FGs of 18-39 yards, four points for FGs of 40-49 yards, and five points for FGs of 50-plus yards. Defensive rankings are based primarily on points allowed, yardage allowed and sack potential.

Glossary of notations

INJ — player has an injury that may affect productivity or availability.
ILL — player has an illness that may affect productivity or availability.
UP — player was moved up on draft board after original posting.
DOWN — player was moved down on draft board after original posting.
Not listed — player is temporarily sidelined due to injury or suspension but otherwise would be ranked.
ACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated active (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
INACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated inactive (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).

Players and/or notations added after the original posting are shown in boldface.

Note: Remember to check back for late-week and weekend updates, as well as game inactives (when available) in the 90 minutes preceding the 1 p.m. Sunday kickoffs. You'll also find regular updates in Michael Blunda's fantasy report on Sunday mornings.

 

Angela Marcello Paz Vega Rebecca Mader Eva Green Lauren Conrad