Fantasy Football Standard, Non-PPR RB Rankings 2024: Best running backs, top sleepers in drafts

2024-08-29
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Running back can be the most difficult position to evaluate for fantasy purposes, especially in standard leagues where the value of running back scoring is crucial.

Last season perfectly epitomized the frustrations surrounding the position. Austin Ekeler, the player who scored 20+ touchdowns and was a top-2 back in two straight years, was a total bust. Raheem Mostert, the 31-year-old journeyman who had never finished as an impactful fantasy asset, was a league-winner after leading the NFL in touchdowns.

There are also so many different ways to approach the position, and the vast majority of draft strategies revolve around running back. Drafters have the option to utilize Zero RB, Hero RB, Robust RB, or whatever other strategy you might be able to conjure up.

DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: 2024 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet

In standard leagues where yards and touchdowns make up the entirety of fantasy production, one thing holds true: finding a top-tier running back is crucial. Just last season, of the top-10 fantasy performers (excluding quarterbacks), seven were running backs.

Now this doesn't mean you must draft running backs with your first few picks. Of the previously mentioned running backs, only two of the seven were drafted in Rounds 1 and 2 last year. Elite fantasy running backs come in all shapes and sizes and can be found throughout drafts.

The key is to leverage the rankings list against a player's average draft position (ADP). If we have a player ranked higher than their ADP, we believe they have a stronger chance of succeeding for your fantasy team. If a player is ranked lower than their ADP, shying away from that running back is likely the best decision.

2024 Standard, Non-PPR Rankings
Top 250 Overall | QB | WR | TE | D/ST | K

Fantasy football standard, non-PPR RB rankings: Best running backs for 2024 drafts

Unfortunately, not everyone can draft Christian McCaffrey or Bijan Robinson. The best thing that drafters can do is remain flexible.

If high-quality running backs are flying off the board and you haven't addressed the position yet, consider a running back with one of your next picks. If you are comfortable drafting the next 10 running backs on the rankings sheet, maybe hold off on the position for another pick.

2024 FANTASY AUCTION VALUES (PPR & STANDARD)
Overall | QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF/ST | K

A strong set of rankings combined with a flexible mindset during the draft will set you up for success this season.

These running backs are for Non-PPR leagues

Rank Player Name Team
1 Christian McCaffrey SF
2 Bijan Robinson ATL
3 Breece Hall NYJ
4 Jonathan Taylor IND
5 Derrick Henry BAL
6 Kyren Williams LAR
7 Saquon Barkley PHI
8 Jahmyr Gibbs DET
9 Josh Jacobs GB
10 Isiah Pacheco KC
11 Travis Etienne JAX
12 De'Von Achane MIA
13 Joe Mixon HOU
14 Kenneth Walker SEA
15 David Montgomery DET
16 James Cook BUF
17 James Conner ARI
18 Rachaad White TB
19 Najee Harris PIT
20 Raheem Mostert MIA
21 Rhamondre Stevenson NE
22 Aaron Jones MIN
23 Alvin Kamara NO
24 Devin Singletary NYG
25 Brian Robinson WAS
26 D'Andre Swift CHI
27 Javonte Williams DEN
28 Tony Pollard TEN
29 Zack Moss CIN
30 Zamir White LV
31 Jaylen Warren PIT
32 Gus Edwards LAC
33 Chase Brown CIN
34 Jonathon Brooks CAR
35 Tyjae Spears TEN
36 Jerome Ford CLE
37 Blake Corum LAR
38 Rico Dowdle DAL
39 Trey Benson ARI
40 Ezekiel Elliott DAL
41 Chuba Hubbard CAR
42 Austin Ekeler WAS
43 Zach Charbonnet SEA
44 Nick Chubb CLE
45 Tyler Allgeier ATL
46 Ty Chandler MIN
47 Jaleel McLaughlin DEN
48 Jordan Mason SF
49 Bucky Irving TB
50 Ray Davis BUF
51 Khalil Herbert CHI
52 Antonio Gibson NE
53 Jaylen Wright MIA
54 Braelon Allen NYJ
55 J.K. Dobbins LAC
56 Kimani Vidal LAC
57 Tank Bigsby JAX
58 Marshawn Lloyd GB
59 Audric Estime DEN
60 Samaje Perine KC
61 Roschon Johnson CHI
62 Trey Sermon IND
63 Tyrone Tracy NYG
64 Will Shipley PHI
65 Dameon Pierce HOU
66 D'Onta Foreman CLE
67 Keaton Mitchell BAL
68 Alexander Mattison LV
69 Jamaal Williams NO
70 Kendre Miller NO
71 Kenneth Gainwell PHI
72 Dylan Laube LV
73 Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC
74 Justice Hill BAL
75 Cam Akers HOU

2024 FANTASY SLEEPERS
QB | RB | WR | TE | Each Team