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A strong case can be made that running backs are the most important NFL positions in Fantasy Football. They are also some of the most polarizing players in Fantasy Football. Many are capable of putting up massive scores in a given week, while also possessing bust potential when playing in an unfavorable matchup. They can often be the difference between winning and losing.
Running backs often have a direct impact on the outcome of fantasy matchups. This means managers must make crucial decisions on who to start in the position, especially in Week 15. Fantasy playoffs begin this week in most leagues, so choosing the wrong running backs can be a terminal decision for a manager’s 2022 Fantasy Football season.
NFL Week 15 Fantasy Football Running backs: Start 'Em
Cam Akers - Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers
Cam Akers got off to a slow start to the 2022 Fantasy Football season, but has come alive in recent weeks. He has finished inside the top 25 running backs in each of the last two weeks, including an impressive RB8 against the Seattle Seahawks. He has a strong chance of keeping it going in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. They allow the sixth-most fanatsy points per game to running backs.
Brian Robinson Jr. - Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
While Brian Robinson Jr. is currently in a time share with Antonio Gibson, both running backs have been able to carve out value in Fantasy Football. Robinson has been consistent in recent weeks, finishing inside the top 15 running backs in three of his last four games. The New York Giants are a bottom-ten fantasy defense against running backs, so Robinson could do it again in Week 15.
Jerick McKinnon - Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans
Jerick McKinnon had his best game of the 2022 Fantasy Football season last week against the Denver Broncos. He finished as RB1 in PPR points. McKinnon will continue to share backfield work with Isiah Pacheco while Clyde Edwards-Helaire remains injured. They have an ideal matchup against the Houston Texans in Week 15. They allow the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs.
NFL Week 15 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Sit 'Em
AJ Dillon - Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams
AJ Dillon has been extremely disappointing during the 2022 Fantasy Football season as Aaron Jones has firmly taken over as the lead running back. Dillon has recorded just three finishes inside the top 20 running backs this year. The Los Angeles Rams rank in the top eight against fantasy running backs, so Dillon may very well struggle again this week.
Cordarrelle Patterson - Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints
Cordarrelle Patterson has struggled to find consistency during the 2022 Fantasy Football season. He has finished inside the top ten running backs three times, but also outside the top 40 the same number of times. The Atlanta Falcons announced rookie Desmond Ridder will replace Marcus Mariota as their starting quarterback. This could be bad news for their entire offense in a difficult road matchup against the New Orleans Saints defense.
D'Andre Swift - Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets
D'Andre Swift finished inside the top ten running backs three times this year, but only once since Week 3. He shares the backfield with Jamaal Williams, who has been the far more consistent of the two running backs. The New York Jets present a massive challenge in Week 15. They have one of the best defenses in the NFL, including ranking in the top ten against fantasy running backs.
Top 10 Fantasy Football RBs in NFL Week 15
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears
- Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots
- Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Saquon Barkley, New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
