Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor top the Week 9 fantasy football running back rankings, with five players landing in the top 10, according to the latest list released on November 4.
Gibbs, the Detroit Lions running back, holds the number one spot heading into his matchup against Miami. Taylor, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts, is ranked second as he prepares to face Dallas. The list also places Kenneth Walker of the Kansas City Chiefs, Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers, and Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons in the top five.
Following those leading five, Chuba Hubbard of the Carolina Panthers, Kyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams, Javonte Williams of the Dallas Cowboys, D’Andre Swift of the Chicago Bears, and James Cook of the Buffalo Bills complete the top 10. These rankings are based on matchups and projected performance for Week 9.
Players from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans have been advised to be benched or dropped due to their teams having a bye week. Similarly, players from the Thursday game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens were removed from this week’s rankings.
The full top 15 includes Jonah Coleman of the Denver Broncos at 11th, Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers at 12th, and Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots at 13th. Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles and Braelon Allen of the New York Jets round out the next two spots.
Gibbs’s top ranking reflects his recent performances and the Lions’ offensive outlook against Miami’s defense. Taylor’s second place comes despite the Colts facing a strong Cowboys defense, showing confidence in his ability to produce.
The rankings were published alongside Week 9 quarterback and wide receiver lists and include waiver wire and free agent targets for the upcoming games. They are intended to guide fantasy football managers on player selection and roster moves.
This week’s rankings show a strong presence of running backs with favorable matchups and recent form, particularly from teams with high-scoring offenses. The emphasis on benching players from teams on bye weeks follows standard fantasy football strategy.
As the NFL season approaches its midpoint, these rankings help clarify which running backs fantasy managers should prioritize for Week 9 lineups. The list will likely influence waiver wire decisions and trades in leagues across the country.
According to Yahoo Sports.
