The fantasy championship game is here, and owners who have made it this far will be making their most important lineup decisions of the season. Our Week 16 fantasy PPR RB rankings can help you make those crucial start 'em, sit 'em decisions and identify potential waiver wire streamers and sleepers (Salvon Ahmed, Tony Pollard, Jeff Wilson Jr., Le'Veon Bell) to target if you need some help at the RB2 or flex spot.
Most fantasy owners who have made it this far probably feel pretty good about their starters, but be it because of matchups or injuries, you might have a couple players you rotate. This week, Christian McCaffrey's status will continue to loom large as he tries to return from a thigh injury. He was doubtful last week, so it seems unlikely he'll make it back against Washington, especially with the Panthers having nothing to play for.
WEEK 16 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Aside from McCaffrey, guys like Antonio Gibson (toe), Ezekiel Elliott (calf), Ronald Jones (finger/COVID), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (leg), and Damien Harris (ankle) will have a major impact on fantasy rankings, especially in PPR formats. Gibson would be a true RB1 ahead of a nice matchup against the Panthers. If he can't go, J.D. McKissic will be a big-time PPR sleeper with RB2 potential. With Jones, Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy would form a nice committee, and since both can catch passes, they have good PPR upside against the Lions. Meanwhile, Harris missing time would make Sony Michel and James White nice flex options, with White being a high-end flex because of his receiving ability. Edwards-Helaire's likely absence means Bell will be a legit RB2.
WEEK 16 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Other backs who move up in the PPR format include Kareem Hunt (@ Jets), D'Andre Swift (vs. Buccaneers), Nyheim Hines (@ Steelers), Devin Singletary (@ Patriots), Ty Johnson (vs. Browns), and Lynn Bowden (@ Raiders). Players who move down are the more TD-dependent flex options, such as Zack Moss (@ Patriots), Frank Gore (vs. Browns), and Gus Edwards (vs. Giants).
WEEK 16 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.
WEEK 16 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Week 16 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
WEEK 16 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Derrick Henry, TEN @ GB |
| 2 | Aaron Jones, GB vs. TEN |
| 3 | David Montgomery, CHI @ JAX |
| 4 | Alvin Kamara, NO vs. MIN |
| 5 | Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. DEN |
| 6 | Dalvin Cook, MIN @ NO |
| 7 | Nick Chubb, CLE @ NYJ |
| 8 | Miles Sanders, PHI @ DAL |
| 9 | Melvin Gordon, DEN @ LAC |
| 10 | David Johnson, HOU vs. CIN |
| 11 | Josh Jacobs, LV vs. MIA |
| 12 | Myles Gaskin, MIA @ LV |
| 13 | Antonio Gibson, WAS vs. CAR |
| 14 | Giovani Bernard, CIN @ HOU |
| 15 | Leonard Fournette, TB @ DET |
| 16 | Mike Davis, CAR @ WAS |
| 17 | Kareem Hunt, CLE @ NYJ |
| 18 | Chris Carson, SEA vs. LAR |
| 19 | Le'Veon Bell, KC vs. ATL |
| 20 | Jonathan Taylor, IND @ PIT |
| 21 | Kenyan Drake, ARI vs. SF |
| 22 | D'Andre Swift, DET vs. TB |
| 23 | Jeff Wilson Jr., SF @ ARI |
| 24 | J.D. McKissic, WAS vs. CAR |
| 25 | Sony Michel, NE vs. BUF |
| 26 | Wayne Gallman, NYG @ BAL |
| 27 | Salvon Ahmed, MIA @ LV |
| 28 | JK Dobbins, BAL vs. NYG |
| 29 | James Conner, PIT vs. IND |
| 30 | Darrell Henderson, LAR @ SEA |
| 31 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL vs. PHI |
| 32 | Lynn Bowden, MIA @ LV |
| 33 | Devin Singletary, BUF @ NE |
| 34 | James White, NE vs. BUF |
| 35 | Nyheim Hines, IND @ PIT |
| 36 | Chase Edmonds, ARI vs. SF |
| 37 | Tony Pollard, DAL vs. PHI |
| 38 | Zack Moss, BUF @ NE |
| 39 | Ito Smith, ATL @ KC |
| 40 | Dare Ogunbowale, JAX vs. CHI |
| 41 | Ty Johnson, NYJ vs. CLE |
| 42 | Frank Gore, NYJ vs. CLE |
| 43 | AJ Dillon, GB vs. TEN |
| 44 | Gus Edwards, BAL vs. NYG |
| 45 | Latavius Murray, NO vs. MIN |
| 46 | Malcolm Brown, LAR @ SEA |
| 47 | Devine Ozigbo, JAX vs. CHI |
| 48 | LeSean McCoy, TB @ DET |
| 49 | Tevin Coleman, SF @ ARI |
| 50 | Royce Freeman, DEN @ LAC |
| 51 | Kalen Ballage, LAC vs. DEN |
| 52 | Darrel Williams, KC vs. ATL |
| 53 | Buddy Howell, HOU vs. CIN |
| 54 | Samaje Perine, CIN @ HOU |
| 55 | Todd Gurley, ATL @ KC |
| 56 | Adrian Peterson, DET vs. TB |
| 57 | Carlos Hyde, SEA vs. LAR |
| 58 | Benny Snell, PIT vs. IND |
| 59 | Devontae Booker, LV vs. MIA |
| 60 | Trayveon Wiliams, CIN @ HOU |
| 61 | Boston Scott, PHI @ DAL |
| 62 | Jalen Richard, LV vs. MIA |
| 63 | Ke'Shawn Vaughn, TB @ DET |
| 64 | Justin Jackson, LAC vs. DEN |
| 65 | Darrynton Evans, TEN @ GB |
| 66 | Rodney Smith, CAR @ WAS |
| 67 | Matt Breida, MIA @ LV |
| 68 | Dion Lewis, NYG @ BAL |
| 69 | Peyton Barber, WAS vs. CAR |
| 70 | Brian Hill, ATL @ KC |
| 71 | Kerryon Johnson, DET vs. TB |
