Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 13: Running back rankings

A legitimate case can be made that running backs are the most important NFL players during each Fantasy Football season. Managers who get the most out of their running backs by optimizing their positions have often found great success. Their production can often be the difference between winning and losing a fantasy matchup.

Most running backs are capable of scoring massive fantasy point totals in the right matchups. The same running backs also often carry extreme bust potential. This makes it critically important for fantasy managers to closely analyze their direct weekly matchups and recent individual performances. This will provide them with players to target and avoid in Fantasy Football each week.

NFL Week 13 Fantasy Football Running backs: Start 'Em

A.J. Dillon - Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon

A.J. Dillon has failed to live up to expectations during the 2022 Fantasy Football season so far. However, he is coming off a solid performance in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He scored his second-most fantasy points of the season. He gets an even more favorable matchup in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. They allow the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs, while the Eagles rank tenth.

David Montgomery - Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery

David Montgomery currently ranks inside the top 25 in total fantasy points during the 2022 season so far. The Bears offense will also receive a boost in Week 13 with quarterback Justin Fields expected to make his return from an injury. This should give Montgomery more opportunities. This is good news against the Green Bay Packers' bottom-eight fantasy defense against running backs.

Dameon Pierce - Houton Texans vs. Cleveland Browns

Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce

Dameon Pierce has struggled in each of his last two games, finishing outside the top 45 running backs in PPR points in Fantasy Football. He was on a solid streak before that, finishing inside the top 20 in seven consecutive games. He has a good shot to get back on track in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. They allow the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs.

NFL Week 13 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Sit 'Em

Gus Edwards - Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos

Baltimore Ravens RB Gus Edwards

Gus Edwards has been difficult to trust during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He has struggled to stay healthy while sharing the Baltimore Ravens' backfield touches with Kenyan Drake. Edwards enters a difficult matchup in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos, featuring one of the best overall defenses in the NFL. They rank highly in just about every category, including being one of the top ten fantasy defenses against running backs.

Jeff Wilson Jr. - Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers

Miami Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr.

Jeff Wilson Jr. appears to have surpassed Raheem Mostert as the lead running back for the Miami Dolphins. But he is still inconsistent in Fantasy Football this year. He will also enter an alarming matchup in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers. They are the top-ranked fantasy defense against running backs by a wide margin. They allow at least three fewer fantasy points per game to running backs than any other team.

Latavius Murray - Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens

Denver Broncos RB Latavius Murray

Latavius Murray appears to be the new starting running back for the Denver Broncos after they moved on from Melvin Gordon (who is now with the Kansas City Chiefs). While Murray may have value moving forward, he faces a challenging matchup in Week 13. The Baltimore Ravens defense ranks in the top eight against fantasy running backs. They have been particularly stout since acquiring Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears.

Top 10 Fantasy Football RBs in NFL Week 13

1. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
2. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans
3. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
4. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles
5. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
6. Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams
7. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins
8. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
9. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
10. Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions