Fantasy · Week 5 · 2026

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  1. 1DETJahmyr Gibbs▲RB · DET@ARIARIMUST STARTScored 34.4 last game, typical 15.324.512–40 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 15.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    DETDET@ARIARIARIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~29 pts
    Vegas line
    DET favored by 5.5
    Game total
    52.5
    ARI vs RBs
    14% more points
    Last game snaps
    69%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 24.5 points, #1 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 34.4 points last game against a typical 15.3 (trending up).
    • DET's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 21.7 carries and 7 targets a game.
    • Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 24.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  2. 2BALDerrick Henry▲RB · BAL@ATLATLMUST STARTScored 20.9 last game, typical 13.917.48–28 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 13.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@ATLATLATLGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 6
    Game total
    49.5
    ATL vs RBs
    14% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    67%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 17.4 points, #2 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 20.9 points last game against a typical 13.9 (trending up).
    • BAL's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: ATL's defense has allowed 14% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 22 carries and 1.7 targets a game.

    Projection 17.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  3. 3ATLBijan Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALBALMUST STARTScored 33.3 last game, typical 15.417.48–28 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 15.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATLvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 6
    Game total
    49.5
    BAL vs RBs
    1% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    72%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 17.4 points, #3 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 33.3 points last game against a typical 15.4 (trending up).
    • Averaging 22 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
    • Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 17.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  4. 4INDJonathan Taylor▼RB · IND@PITPITMUST STARTProjected 16.5 · #4 among RBs16.58–27 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    INDIND@PITPITPITGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    IND underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    44.5
    PIT vs RBs
    6% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    85%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 16.5 points, #4 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Concern: Scored 7.2 points last game against a typical 16.6 (trending down).
    • Averaging 22 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
    • Played 85% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 16.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  5. 5LAKyren WilliamsRB · LAvsBUFBUFMUST STARTBUF allow 19% more points to RBs15.17–25 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 12.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    LA favored by 2.5
    Game total
    52.5
    BUF vs RBs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    71%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 15.1 points, #5 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • BUF's defense has allowed 19% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • LA's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Averaging 12.7 carries and 4 targets a game.
    • Played 71% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 15.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  6. 6SFChristian McCaffreyRB · SF@SEASEAMUST STARTProjected 14.3 · #6 among RBs14.37–23 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 16.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    SFSF@SEASEASEAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    SF underdogs by 3
    Game total
    47.5
    SEA vs RBs
    28% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    83%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 14.3 points, #6 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Concern: SEA's defense has allowed 28% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 11.7 carries and 5.7 targets a game.
    • Played 83% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 14.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  7. 7BUFJames Cook▲RB · BUF@LALAMUST STARTScored 19.4 last game, typical 14.214.37–23 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 14.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    BUFBUF@LALALAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    BUF underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    52.5
    LA vs RBs
    17% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    67%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 14.3 points, #7 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • Scored 19.4 points last game against a typical 14.2 (trending up).
    • BUF's offense is expected to score about 25 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: LA's defense has allowed 17% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 19.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game.

    Projection 14.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  8. 8CHID'Andre SwiftRB · CHI@GBGBMUST STARTGB allow 14% more points to RBs12.46–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHI@GBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    45.5
    GB vs RBs
    14% more points
    Last game snaps
    69%

    Why we say must start

    • Projected 12.4 points, #8 among RBs this week, inside the top 8 we call must-starts.
    • GB's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 18 carries and 3 targets a game.
    • Played 69% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  9. 9DALJavonte Williams▲RB · DALvsTBTBSTARTDAL expected to score ~29, a strong spot12.46–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 11.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~29 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL favored by 9.5
    Game total
    47.5
    TB vs RBs
    9% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    76%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 12.4 points, #9 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • DAL's offense is expected to score about 29 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Scored 16.3 points last game against a typical 11.5 (trending up).
    • Averaging 14.3 carries and 4 targets a game.
    • Played 76% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 12.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  10. 10CINChase Brown▼RB · CIN@MIAMIASTARTMIA allow 23% more points to RBs12.26–20 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 11.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    CINCIN@MIAMIAMIAGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    CIN favored by 8.5
    Game total
    46.5
    MIA vs RBs
    23% more points
    Last game snaps
    70%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 12.2 points, #10 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • MIA's defense has allowed 23% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • CIN's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: Scored 6.9 points last game against a typical 11.2 (trending down).
    • Averaging 16.3 carries and 4.3 targets a game.

    Projection 12.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  11. 11PITJaylen WarrenRB · PITvsINDINDSTARTProjected 11.7 · #11 among RBs11.76–19 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 9.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsINDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    PIT favored by 1.5
    Game total
    44.5
    IND vs RBs
    4% more points
    Last game snaps
    97%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 11.7 points, #11 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 13.8 carries and 5 targets a game.
    • Played 97% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 11.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  12. 12JAXBhayshul Tuten▲RB · JAXvsPHIPHISTARTScored 15 last game, typical 4.610.25–17 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX favored by 3
    Game total
    44.5
    PHI vs RBs
    2% more points
    Last game snaps
    48%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 10.2 points, #12 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Scored 15 points last game against a typical 4.6 (trending up).
    • Averaging 14.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
    • Played 48% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 10.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  13. 13CLEQuinshon Judkins▲RB · CLE@NYJNYJSTARTNYJ allow 31% more points to RBs10.15–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3W4

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    CLECLE@NYJNYJNYJGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~20 pts
    Vegas line
    CLE underdogs by 1.5
    Game total
    40.5
    NYJ vs RBs
    31% more points
    Last game snaps
    66%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 10.1 points, #13 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • NYJ's defense has allowed 31% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Scored 15.6 points last game against a typical 9 (trending up).
    • Concern: CLE's offense is expected to score only about 20 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 14.8 carries and 4 targets a game.

    Projection 10.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  14. 14LVAshton JeantyRB · LV@NENESTARTProjected 9.7 · #14 among RBs9.75–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LVLV@NENENEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LV underdogs by 3.5
    Game total
    44.5
    NE vs RBs
    15% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    84%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.7 points, #14 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Concern: NE's defense has allowed 15% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 21 carries and 5.3 targets a game.
    • Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  15. 15NYGCam SkatteboRB · NYG@WASWASSTARTProjected 9.7 · #15 among RBs9.75–16 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYGNYG@WASWASWASGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYG underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    WAS vs RBs
    5% more points
    Last game snaps
    77%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.7 points, #15 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 16.7 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
    • Played 77% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.7 · High confidence · Full player page →

  16. 16TBBucky IrvingRB · TB@DALDALSTARTDAL allow 16% more points to RBs9.55–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTB@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~19 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 9.5
    Game total
    47.5
    DAL vs RBs
    16% more points
    Last game snaps
    52%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.5 points, #16 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • DAL's defense has allowed 16% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Concern: TB's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Averaging 13.3 carries and 5 targets a game.
    • Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  17. 17LACOmarion HamptonRB · LACvsDENDENSTARTProjected 9.2 · #17 among RBs9.24–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    LACLACvsDENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    DEN vs RBs
    4% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    42%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 9.2 points, #17 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 16.7 carries and 1 targets a game.
    • Played 42% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 9.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  18. 18MINAaron JonesRB · MIN@NONOSTARTProjected 8.9 · #18 among RBs8.94–15 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    NO vs RBs
    8% more points
    Last game snaps
    80%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 8.9 points, #18 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 17.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
    • Played 80% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  19. 19WASJacory Croskey-MerrittRB · WASvsNYGNYGSTARTMore work with Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out8.44–14 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    WASWASvsNYGNYGNYGGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    WAS favored by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    NYG vs RBs
    17% more points
    Last game snaps
    57%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 8.4 points, #19 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Terry McLaurin and Rachaad White out: more work to go around (about +1.3 points).
    • NYG's defense has allowed 17% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 15.7 carries and 1 targets a game.
    • Played 57% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  20. 20HOUDavid MontgomeryRB · HOU@TENTENSTARTProjected 8.2 · #20 among RBs8.24–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@TENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 6.5
    Game total
    39.5
    TEN vs RBs
    3% more points
    Last game snaps
    63%

    Why we say start

    • Projected 8.2 points, #20 among RBs this week, inside the top 20 we recommend starting.
    • Averaging 12.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
    • Played 63% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  21. 21PHISaquon BarkleyRB · PHI@JAXJAXFLEXProjected 8.0 · #21 among RBs8.04–13 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 10.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    PHIPHI@JAXJAXJAXGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    PHI underdogs by 3
    Game total
    44.5
    JAX vs RBs
    24% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    72%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 8.0 points, #21 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Concern: JAX's defense has allowed 24% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 11.3 carries and 2 targets a game.
    • Played 72% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 8.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  22. 22NETreVeyon Henderson▼RB · NEvsLVLVFLEXProjected 7.3 · #22 among RBs7.34–12 range

    Recent form

    W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENEvsLVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    NE favored by 3.5
    Game total
    44.5
    LV vs RBs
    2% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    37%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 7.3 points, #22 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Concern: Scored 2.9 points last game against a typical 9 (trending down).
    • Averaging 12 carries and 0.5 targets a game.
    • Played 37% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 7.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  23. 23NERhamondre Stevenson▼RB · NEvsLVLVFLEXProjected 7.1 · #23 among RBs7.13–12 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 9.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NENEvsLVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    NE favored by 3.5
    Game total
    44.5
    LV vs RBs
    2% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    52%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 7.1 points, #23 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Concern: Scored 3.8 points last game against a typical 9.2 (trending down).
    • Averaging 10.3 carries and 3.7 targets a game.
    • Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 7.1 · High confidence · Full player page →

  24. 24DENJ.K. DobbinsRB · DEN@LACLACFLEXProjected 6.9 · #24 among RBs6.93–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    DENDEN@LACLACLACGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DEN favored by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LAC vs RBs
    11% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    49%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 6.9 points, #24 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Averaging 11.7 carries and 0.7 targets a game.
    • Played 49% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  25. 25ARIJeremiyah Love▲RB · ARIvsDETDETFLEXScored 16.9 last game, typical 4.76.83–11 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    ARIARIvsDETDETDETGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    ARI underdogs by 5.5
    Game total
    52.5
    DET vs RBs
    11% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    64%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 6.8 points, #25 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Scored 16.9 points last game against a typical 4.7 (trending up).
    • Averaging 13.7 carries and 4 targets a game.
    • Played 64% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  26. 26TENTony PollardRB · TENvsHOUHOUFLEXProjected 6.3 · #26 among RBs6.33–10 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    TENTENvsHOUHOUHOUGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~17 pts
    Vegas line
    TEN underdogs by 6.5
    Game total
    39.5
    HOU vs RBs
    20% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    53%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 6.3 points, #26 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Concern: HOU's defense has allowed 20% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 12.7 carries and 2.3 targets a game.
    • Played 53% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 6.3 · High confidence · Full player page →

  27. 27CHIKyle MonangaiRB · CHI@GBGBFLEXGB allow 14% more points to RBs6.03–10 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    CHICHI@GBGBGBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    CHI underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    45.5
    GB vs RBs
    14% more points
    Last game snaps
    31%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 6.0 points, #27 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • GB's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 10 carries and 1.3 targets a game.
    • Played 31% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 6.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  28. 28DENRJ HarveyRB · DEN@LACLACFLEXProjected 5.8 · #28 among RBs5.83–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W3

    Dashed line: the usual 8.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    DENDEN@LACLACLACGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    DEN favored by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    LAC vs RBs
    11% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    36%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.8 points, #28 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Averaging 2.5 carries and 5.5 targets a game.
    • Played 36% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 5.8 · High confidence · Full player page →

  29. 29SEAEmanuel WilsonRB · SEAvsSFSFFLEXMore work with Jadarian Price out5.63–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 4.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    SEASEAvsSFSFSFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~25 pts
    Vegas line
    SEA favored by 3
    Game total
    47.5
    SF vs RBs
    2% more points
    Last game snaps
    36%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.6 points, #29 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Jadarian Price out: more work to go around (about +1.2 points).
    • Moves up to No. 1 RB on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 10.7 carries and 0.3 targets a game.
    • Played 36% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.6 · High confidence · Full player page →

  30. 30LABlake Corum▼RB · LAvsBUFBUFFLEXBUF allow 19% more points to RBs5.53–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.0 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    LA favored by 2.5
    Game total
    52.5
    BUF vs RBs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    29%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.5 points, #30 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • BUF's defense has allowed 19% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • LA's offense is expected to score about 28 points, a strong scoring spot.
    • Concern: Scored 1.5 points last game against a typical 6 (trending down).
    • Averaging 9.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.

    Projection 5.5 · High confidence · Full player page →

  31. 31HOUWoody MarksRB · HOU@TENTENFLEXProjected 5.4 · #31 among RBs5.43–9 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.7 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@TENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 6.5
    Game total
    39.5
    TEN vs RBs
    3% more points
    Last game snaps
    37%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.4 points, #31 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Averaging 7.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game.
    • Played 37% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 5.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  32. 32NYJBraelon AllenRB · NYJvsCLECLEFLEXMore work with Breece Hall out5.23–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJvsCLECLECLEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ favored by 1.5
    Game total
    40.5
    CLE vs RBs
    8% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    52%

    Why we say flex

    • Projected 5.2 points, #32 among RBs this week: a flex-range play (straight starts run through #20).
    • Breece Hall out: more work to go around (about +1.9 points).
    • Moves up to No. 1 RB on the depth chart with a teammate above him out.
    • Averaging 6.3 carries and 1.7 targets a game.
    • Played 52% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.2 · High confidence · Full player page →

  33. 33TBKenny Gainwell▼RB · TB@DALDALBENCHScored 1 last game, typical 7.85.02–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 7.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    TBTB@DALDALDALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~19 pts
    Vegas line
    TB underdogs by 9.5
    Game total
    47.5
    DAL vs RBs
    16% more points
    Last game snaps
    46%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.0 points, #33 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • Scored 1 points last game against a typical 7.8 (trending down).
    • TB's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: DAL's defense has allowed 16% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 3.3 carries and 3.3 targets a game.

    Projection 5.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  34. 34JAXChris Rodriguez Jr.RB · JAXvsPHIPHIBENCHProjected 5.0 · 0.2 behind #325.02–8 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 6.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    JAXJAXvsPHIPHIPHIGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    JAX favored by 3
    Game total
    44.5
    PHI vs RBs
    2% more points
    Last game snaps
    21%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.0 points, #34 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • Averaging 6.7 carries and 0 targets a game.
    • Played 21% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 5.0 · High confidence · Full player page →

  35. 35NOAlvin KamaraRB · NOvsMINMINBENCHMIN allow 18% fewer points to RBs5.02–8 range

    Recent form

    W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 5.2 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsMINMINMINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NO underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    MIN vs RBs
    18% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    32%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 5.0 points, #35 among RBs this week, 0.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • MIN's defense has allowed 18% fewer points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 9 carries and 3.5 targets a game.
    • Played 32% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 5.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  36. 36MIAOllie Gordon II▲RB · MIAvsCINCINBENCHMIA expected to score only ~19, a tough spot4.92–8 range

    Recent form

    W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    MIAMIAvsCINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~19 pts
    Vegas line
    MIA underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    46.5
    CIN vs RBs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    84%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.9 points, #36 among RBs this week, 0.3 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • MIA's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: Scored 11.5 points last game against a typical 2.5 (trending up).
    • Averaging 10 carries and 1.5 targets a game.
    • Played 84% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.9 · High confidence · Full player page →

  37. 37ATLBrian Robinson▲RB · ATLvsBALBALBENCHProjected 4.4 · 0.8 behind #324.42–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 2.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    ATLATLvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 6
    Game total
    49.5
    BAL vs RBs
    1% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    27%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.4 points, #37 among RBs this week, 0.8 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • Upside: Scored 11 points last game against a typical 2.9 (trending up).
    • Averaging 10 carries and 0.7 targets a game.
    • Played 27% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 4.4 · High confidence · Full player page →

  38. 38MIAJaylen WrightRB · MIAvsCINCINBENCHMIA expected to score only ~19, a tough spot4.02–7 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 3.9 a game

    This week's matchup

    MIAMIAvsCINCINCINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~19 pts
    Vegas line
    MIA underdogs by 8.5
    Game total
    46.5
    CIN vs RBs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    5%

    Why we say bench

    • Projected 4.0 points, #38 among RBs this week, 1.2 points behind #32, the last one we'd start.
    • MIA's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.
    • Upside: CIN's defense has allowed 19% more points to RBs than the league average.
    • Averaging 1.5 carries and 0 targets a game.
    • Played 5% of the offense's snaps last game.

    Projection 4.0 · Medium confidence · Full player page →

  39. –ATLTrey SermonIRRB · ATLvsBALBALOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 0.0 a game.

    This week's matchup

    ATLATLvsBALBALBALGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~22 pts
    Vegas line
    ATL underdogs by 6
    Game total
    49.5
    BAL vs RBs
    1% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 0 carries and 0 targets a game.
    • No. 3 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  40. –MINJordan MasonIR▲RB · MIN@NONOOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 6.4 a game

    This week's matchup

    MINMIN@NONONOGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    MIN favored by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    NO vs RBs
    8% more points
    Last game snaps
    45%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaging 15 carries and 0 targets a game.
    • Played 45% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  41. –HOUBritish BrooksIRRB · HOU@TENTENOUTOn injured reserve — hamstring injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W2

    Dashed line: the usual 0.8 a game

    This week's matchup

    HOUHOU@TENTENTENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    HOU favored by 6.5
    Game total
    39.5
    TEN vs RBs
    3% more points
    Last game snaps
    0%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve — hamstring injury.
    • Averaging 0 carries and 0 targets a game.
    • Played 0% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  42. –NEMyles MontgomeryIRRB · NEvsLVLVOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NENEvsLVLVLVGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~24 pts
    Vegas line
    NE favored by 3.5
    Game total
    44.5
    LV vs RBs
    2% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  43. –LARonnie RiversIRRB · LAvsBUFBUFOUTOn injured reserve — calf injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1

    Dashed line: the usual 0.6 a game

    This week's matchup

    LALAvsBUFBUFBUFGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    LA favored by 2.5
    Game total
    52.5
    BUF vs RBs
    19% more points
    Last game snaps
    13%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve — calf injury.
    • Averaging 5 carries and 1 targets a game.
    • Played 13% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  44. –BALAdam RandallIRRB · BAL@ATLATLOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.

    This week's matchup

    BALBAL@ATLATLATLGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~28 pts
    Vegas line
    BAL favored by 6
    Game total
    49.5
    ATL vs RBs
    14% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  45. –NOTravis EtienneIR▼RB · NOvsMINMINOUTOn injured reserve — hamstring injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2W3

    Dashed line: the usual 11.5 a game

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsMINMINMINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NO underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    MIN vs RBs
    18% fewer points
    Last game snaps
    38%

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve — hamstring injury.
    • Averaging 10 carries and 4.3 targets a game.
    • Played 38% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  46. –DALMalik DavisIRRB · DALvsTBTBOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 3.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    DALDALvsTBTBTBGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~29 pts
    Vegas line
    DAL favored by 9.5
    Game total
    47.5
    TB vs RBs
    9% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 5.2 carries and 0.5 targets a game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  47. –PITRico DowdleOUT▼RB · PITvsINDINDOUTOut — toe injury0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    W1W2

    Dashed line: the usual 9.3 a game

    This week's matchup

    PITPITvsINDINDINDGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~23 pts
    Vegas line
    PIT favored by 1.5
    Game total
    44.5
    IND vs RBs
    4% more points
    Last game snaps
    26%

    Why we say out

    • Out — toe injury.
    • Averaging 7.5 carries and 3.5 targets a game.
    • Played 26% of the offense's snaps last game.
    • No. 2 RB on the depth chart.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  48. –NYJChip TrayanumIRRB · NYJvsCLECLEOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NYJNYJvsCLECLECLEGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NYJ favored by 1.5
    Game total
    40.5
    CLE vs RBs
    8% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  49. –NOTy ChandlerIRRB · NOvsMINMINOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 1.2 a game.

    This week's matchup

    NONOvsMINMINMINGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    NO underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    44.5
    MIN vs RBs
    18% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.
    • Averaged last season 5.7 carries and 1.3 targets a game.
    • No. 4 RB on the depth chart, with a teammate above him out.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

  50. –LACScott MatlockIRRB · LACvsDENDENOUTOn injured reserve0.00–0 range

    Recent form

    No games yet this season, so this projection rests on last season's 4.7 a game.

    This week's matchup

    LACLACvsDENDENDENGame page →
    Expected team score
    ~21 pts
    Vegas line
    LAC underdogs by 2.5
    Game total
    43.5
    DEN vs RBs
    4% fewer points

    Why we say out

    • On injured reserve.

    Projection 0.0 · Low confidence · Full player page →

How we rank

Each player starts from how he scored per game last season, then we shift toward this season's games as they pile up (a few games in, this season counts as much as last). That gives a base rate for the format you picked.

We then adjust for this week's game: how many points the opponent has allowed to that position compared with the league average, how many points Vegas expects the team to score, wind for passing games, and the injury report. Players ruled out are marked Out. Doubtful and questionable players are discounted, and their confidence drops.

The verdict comes from where he ranks at his position. "Must start" and "Start" are the players you should be starting in a typical 12-team league, "Flex" is a fair depth play, and "Bench" means look elsewhere. The range is the middle half of likely outcomes, so about half of his scores should land inside it. Running backs, receivers and tight ends swing more than quarterbacks. Our scorecard checks all of this against what really happened.

Projections are estimates, not guarantees. Player stats from nflverse (CC-BY 4.0), betting lines from the NFL schedule data, injuries from ESPN's public injury report. Kicker and defense stats come from the same source and scoring is the common default.