Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 17: Running back rankings

The running backs are some of the most important NFL players in Fantasy Football. Their weekly scores can often be the difference between winning and losing a particular matchup. This makes it extremely important for all managers to optimize their running backs each week to give themselves the best chance at victory.

Week 17 of the 2022 Fantasy Football season will require managers to make good decisions. In most leagues, fantasy championships take place this week, so managers can't afford disappointment. Picking the right running backs in Week 17 could determine who wins the trophy and who comes up short.

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Start 'Em

Cam Akers - Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Cam Akers has recently come alive in Fantasy Football. All four of his top 25 finishes this year have occurred in his last four games. This included a massive RB1 finish in Week 16 against an excellent Denver Broncos defense. He will now face a weak rushing defense in the Los Angeles Chargers. They allow the most yards per rush and the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs.

Brian Robinson Jr. - Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns

Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr.

Brian Robinson Jr. has been a solid fantasy performer while splitting backfield work with Antonio Gibson. Robinson will likely receive a larger share of the work this week, as an injury has officially ruled out Gibson. This is good news for his outlook in Fantasy Football, especially against the Cleveland Browns. They allow the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs.

Tyler Allgeier - Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona Cardinals

Tyler Allgeier appears to have surpassed Cordarrelle Patterson as the lead running back for the Atlanta Falcons. He has recorded two consecutive top-12 finishes while out-touching Patterson by a 40-24 margin in the last two weeks. Allgeier could be in line for a big game this week. The Arizona Cardinals allow the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs.

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Sit 'Em

Raheem Mostert - Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. have shared backfield duties for the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 NFL season. While Mostert appears to have been the preferred option recently, neither makes for a solid streaming option in Fantasy Football in Week 17. The New England Patriots trail only the San Francisco 49ers in fantasy points allowed per game to running backs.

D'Onta Foreman - Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

D'Onta Foreman has been a solid option in Fantasy Football when playing in favorable matchups. He has recorded three top ten finishes this year, including last week against the Detroit Lions. Week 17 is much less favorable for his outlook. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the best overall fantasy defenses, including ranking seventh against running backs.

Gus Edwards - Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Gus Edwards has been out-touched by JK Dobbins by a 31-41 margin over the last three weeks. Dobbins has also been much more productive with his opportunities, further hurting Edwards' Fantasy Football value. He enters Week 17 in a tough matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While their defense is vulnerable against the passing game, they rank inside the top ten against fantasy running backs.