Making the Week 15 fantasy PPR running back rankings felt a lot like it normally feels when putting together the tight end version -- there just wasn't a ton of substantial movement. Sure, the usual suspects Alvin Kamara, James White, Kareem Hunt, Austin Ekeler, and even new favorite Patrick Laird all moved up some spots compared to our standard-league RB rankings, but nothing crazy stands out at first glance.
In part, the RB rankings for this week are more dependent on injuries than anything for value added, whether in PPR or non-PPR formats. Josh Jacobs (shoulder) directly impacts DeAndre Washington. Derrick Henry (hamstring) directly impacts Dion Lewis. Of course you've also got to keep an eye on the injuries to Derrius Guice (knee), Rashaad Penny (knee), Bo Scarbrough (ribs), Damien Williams (ribs), and James Conner (shoulder) to get a full picture of what's happening, too.
WEEK 15 NON-PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
Beyond the injuries, matchups rule the day before pass-catching. Devonta Freeman is involved in Atlanta's passing attack, but we're more concerned about him playing San Francisco than we are encouraged by his receptions. The same is true for Joe Mixon, who in a normal week might get a small PPR boost but instead is hurt more this week by a matchup with the Patriots.
WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS: Wide receiver | Tight end
PPR owners specifically might want to target Jalen Richard on waivers this week. With Jacobs out, he caught two-of-three targets while also receiving seven carries. He should average about 10 touches per game down the stretch. Laird is still available in a number of leagues, too, and should be added in PPR after catching four passes in addition to his 15 carries Sunday.
WEEK 15 DFS LINEUPS:
FD Cash | FD GPP | DK Cash | DK GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP
Reminder: Check back for frequent updates during the week, especially with so many injuries leaving ranking slots up in the air. For more individual RB analysis, click here.
MORE WEEK 15 DFS: Values | Stacks | Lineup Builder
Week 15 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RBs
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey, CAR vs. SEA |
| 2 | Dalvin Cook, MIN @ LAC |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. MIA |
| 4 | Leonard Fournette, JAX @ OAK |
| 5 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL vs. LAR |
| 6 | Chris Carson, SEA @ CAR |
| 7 | Derrick Henry, TEN vs. HOU |
| 8 | Nick Chubb, CLE @ ARZ |
| 9 | Todd Gurley, LAR @ DAL |
| 10 | Alvin Kamara, NO vs. IND |
| 11 | Phillip Lindsay, DEN @ KC |
| 12 | Aaron Jones, GB vs. CHI |
| 13 | Le'Veon Bell, NYJ @ BAL |
| 14 | Josh Jacobs, OAK vs. JAX |
| 15 | Melvin Gordon, LAC vs. MIN |
| 16 | Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. MIN |
| 17 | Mark Ingram, BAL vs. NYJ |
| 18 | David Montgomery, CHI @ GB |
| 19 | James Conner, PIT vs. BUF |
| 20 | Devin Singletary, BUF @ PIT |
| 21 | Raheem Mostert, SF vs. ATL |
| 22 | Kareem Hunt, CLE @ ARZ |
| 23 | James White, NE @ CIN |
| 24 | Devonta Freeman, ATL @ SF |
| 25 | Joe Mixon, CIN vs. NE |
| 26 | Carlos Hyde, HOU @ TEN |
| 27 | Kenyan Drake, ARZ vs. CLE |
| 28 | Miles Sanders, PHI @ WAS |
| 29 | Marlon Mack, IND @ NO |
| 30 | Patrick Laird, MIA @ NYG |
| 31 | Ronald Jones, TB @ DET |
| 32 | Adrian Peterson, WAS vs. PHI |
| 33 | Sony Michel, NE @ CIN |
| 34 | Peyton Barber, TB @ DET |
| 35 | Latavius Murray, NO vs. IND |
| 36 | Bo Scarbrough, DET vs. TB |
| 37 | Jamaal Williams, GB vs. CHI |
| 38 | Royce Freeman, DEN @ KC |
| 39 | Tarik Cohen, CHI @ GB |
| 40 | Boston Scott, PHI @ WAS |
| 41 | LeSean McCoy, KC vs. DEN |
| 42 | Matt Breida, SF vs. ATL |
| 43 | David Johnson, ARZ vs. CLE |
| 44 | Duke Johnson Jr., HOU @ TEN |
| 45 | Nyheim Hines, IND @ NO |
| 46 | Ty Montgomery, NYJ @ BAL |
| 47 | Spencer Ware, KC vs. DEN |
| 48 | Dare Ogunbowale, TB @ DET |
| 49 | Jaylen Samuels, PIT vs. BUF |
| 50 | C.J. Prosise, SEA @ CAR |
| 51 | Rex Burkhead, NE @ CIN |
| 52 | J.D. McKissic, DET vs. TB |
| 53 | Gus Edwards, BAL vs. NYJ |
| 54 | Frank Gore, BUF @ PIT |
| 55 | Tevin Coleman, SF vs. ATL |
| 56 | Brian Hill, ATL @ SF |
| 57 | Malcolm Brown, LAR @ DAL |
| 58 | Dion Lewis, TEN vs. HOU |
| 59 | Darwin Thompson, KC vs. DEN |
| 60 | Tony Pollard, DAL vs. LAR |
| 61 | Myles Gaskin, MIA @ NYG |
| 62 | Giovani Bernard, CIN vs. NE |
| 63 | Javorious Allen, NYG vs. MIA |