As the fantasy football playoffs go on, the start 'em, sit 'em decisions at running back are getting tougher. There are more lead backs emerging from situations that had previously been committee approaches, and the position as a whole is getting healthier. There are still a few injuries to monitor, but in general, our Week 15 fantasy RB PPR rankings are looking pretty deep.
The top injuries to watch involve Christian McCaffrey (shoulder/quad) and Antonio Gibson (toe). McCaffrey seems to have a new injury every week, but he did log some practice time in Week 14, so he may have a chance to return. (UPDATE: So much for that. McCaffrey isn't expected to play on Saturday against the Packers, so he won't be included in these rankings.) Meanwhile, Gibson is dealing with a painful turf toe issue and will probably be "questionable." If he can't play, J.D. McKissic will be a true RB2 in PPR formats and could have a high ceiling thanks to the sheer amount of targets he gets on a weekly basis.
WEEK 15 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
There are also a couple of players on the COVID list that will need to be monitored. David Johnson and Myles Gaskin both missed Week 14 after landing on the list late in the week, and it's unclear if they will be able to return in Week 15. It sounds like Gaskin will be out, as he has tested positive, but Johnson's status is unknown. If he can't play, Duke Johnson, a top pass-catcher, should be a solid RB2 even against a tough Colts defense. DeAndre Washington will likely fill in for Gaskin again, depending on the health of some of Miami's other backs.
WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Per usual, a handful of players will move up in PPR formats thanks to their pass-catching ability. Notably, Nyheim Hines (vs. Texans), Jamaal Williams (vs. Panthers), Lynn Bowden (vs. Patriots), and James White (@ Dolphins) will be potential flexes in PPR while more TD-dependent options like Peyton Barber (vs. Seahawks), Gus Edwards (vs. Jaguars), and Zack Moss (@ Broncos) will move down a bit.
WEEK 15 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Bowden, who's also eligible at WR in most fantasy leagues, is one of the more interesting options should Miami's backfield remain depleted. He's caught 11-of-13 targets for 123 yards the past two weeks, and while he's unlikely to do much running the ball, he's always a candidate to throw a surprise pass and he should continue to be targeted often.
WEEK 15 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates. For individual analysis of key RBs, click here.
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Week 15 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
WEEK 15 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Derrick Henry, TEN vs. DET |
| 2 | Alvin Kamara, NO vs. KC |
| 3 | Austin Ekeler, LAC @ LV |
| 4 | Aaron Jones, GB vs. CAR |
| 5 | Jonathan Taylor, IND vs. HOU |
| 6 | Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. CHI |
| 7 | David Montgomery, CHI @ MIN |
| 8 | D'Andre Swift, DET @ TEN |
| 9 | Melvin Gordon, DEN vs. BUF |
| 10 | Josh Jacobs, LV vs. LAC |
| 11 | Cam Akers, LAR vs. NYJ |
| 12 | Mike Davis, CAR @ GB |
| 13 | James Robinson, JAX @ BAL |
| 14 | Chris Carson, SEA @ WAS |
| 15 | Raheem Mostert, SF @ DAL |
| 16 | Nyheim Hines, IND vs. HOU |
| 17 | Nick Chubb, CLE @ NYG |
| 18 | Kenyan Drake, ARI vs. PHI |
| 19 | James Conner, PIT @ CIN |
| 20 | JK Dobbins, BAL vs. JAX |
| 21 | Jeff Wilson Jr., SF @ DAL |
| 22 | Miles Sanders, PHI @ ARI |
| 23 | J.D. McKissic, WAS vs. SEA |
| 24 | Wayne Gallman, NYG vs. CLE |
| 25 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL vs. SF |
| 26 | David Johnson, HOU @ IND |
| 27 | Leonard Fournette, TB @ ATL |
| 28 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC @ NO |
| 29 | Salvon Ahmed, MIA vs. NE |
| 30 | Jamaal Williams, GB vs. CAR |
| 31 | Kareem Hunt, CLE @ NYG |
| 32 | James White, NE @ MIA |
| 33 | Lynn Bowden, MIA vs. NE |
| 34 | LeSean McCoy, TB @ ATL |
| 35 | Phillip Lindsay, DEN vs. BUF |
| 36 | Gus Edwards, BAL vs. JAX |
| 37 | Sony Michel, NE @ MIA |
| 38 | Devin Singletary, BUF @ DEN |
| 39 | LaMical Perine, NYJ @ LAR |
| 40 | Todd Gurley, ATL vs. TB |
| 41 | Adrian Peterson, DET @ TEN |
| 42 | Zack Moss, BUF @ DEN |
| 43 | Latavius Murray, NO vs. KC |
| 44 | Darrell Henderson, LAR vs. NYJ |
| 45 | DeAndre Washington, MIA vs. NE |
| 46 | Chase Edmonds, ARI vs. PHI |
| 47 | Buddy Howell, HOU @ IND |
| 48 | Ito Smith, ATL vs. TB |
| 49 | Giovani Bernard, CIN vs. PIT |
| 50 | Peyton Barber, WAS vs. SEA |
| 51 | Tony Pollard, DAL vs. SF |
| 52 | Mark Ingram, BAL vs. JAX |
| 53 | Frank Gore, NYJ @ LAR |
| 54 | Kalen Ballage, LAC @ LV |
| 55 | Carlos Hyde, SEA @ WAS |
| 56 | Trayveon Wiliams, CIN vs. PIT |
| 57 | Samaje Perine, CIN vs. PIT |
| 58 | Justin Jackson, LAC @ LV |
| 59 | Rodney Smith, CAR @ GB |
| 60 | Le'Veon Bell, KC @ NO |
| 61 | Boston Scott, PHI @ ARI |
| 62 | Jalen Richard, LV vs. LAC |
| 63 | Alexander Mattison, MIN vs. CHI |
| 64 | Benny Snell, PIT @ CIN |
| 65 | Devontae Booker, LV vs. LAC |
| 66 | Malcolm Brown, LAR vs. NYJ |
| 67 | Jordan Wilkins, IND vs. HOU |
| 68 | Ty Johnson, NYJ @ LAR |
| 69 | Jeremy McNichols, TEN vs. DET |
| 70 | Dion Lewis, NYG vs. CLE |
| 71 | Brian Hill, ATL vs. TB |
| 72 | Kerryon Johnson, DET @ TEN |
| 73 | Darrel Williams, KC @ NO |
| 74 | Royce Freeman, DEN vs. BUF |
