Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 12: Running back rankings

NFL Week 12 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Sit 'Em

David Montgomery - Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets

Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery

David Montgomery has dominated the backfield touches for the Chicago Bears, especially since losing Khalil Herbert. He is often a solid running back in Fantasy Football, but may struggle to get things going against the New York Jets. They rank towards the top of the NFK in just about every defensive category, including ranking inside the top ten in fantasy points allowed to running backs.

Further complicating Montgomery's outlook in Week 12 is an injury to Justin Fields. This could negatively impact their offense as a whole, which could potentially hurt Montgomery's production. This is especially true against the Jets' stingy defense.

Kareem Hunt - Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt has been a major disappointment during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He has failed to finish inside the top 20 running backs in PPR points in any game since Week 1 when he finished as the RB4 against the Carolina Panthers.

The Cleveland Browns have relied heavily on Nick Chubb, with Hunt averaging just eight touches per game over his last four appearances. Things won't get any easier for Hunt in Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They are one of only three teams allowing fewer than 16 points per game to running backs.

D'Onta Foreman - Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos

Carolina Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman

D'Onta Foreman has taken over as the starting running back for the Carolina Panthers since trading Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. Foreman has finished inside the top 15 in standard fantasy points in three of his five starts. He has also finished outside the top 40 in the other two starts.

Foreman has demonstrated plenty of value in Fantasy Football when featured in a favorable matchup. Week 12 doesn't appear to be one of those times. The Denver Broncos are one of the best NFL defensive units in just about every category. This includes ranking inside the top ten in fantasy points allowed to running backs.

Top 10 Fantasy Football RBs in NFL Week 12

1. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals
2. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints
5. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks vs. Las Vegas Raiders
6. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
7. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
8. Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens
9. Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
10. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots vs, Minnesota Vikings