Best RB for Fantasy Football: 2022 Running Back Rankings

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Running backs will fly off of the board in 2022 fantasy football drafts. Players at the position have the potential to turn any week in your favor, so it's vital to make the right choices for the upcoming season.

Current average draft position (ADP) data on FantasyPros shows RBs going early and often in 2022. The position will likely make up a majority of the first and second rounds before a major drop-off, making it a priority to snag players from the top tier before it's too late.

The Duel is here to help. Here's our 2022 fantasy football rankings for running backs.

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings 2022

50. Marlon Mack, Houston Texans

49. Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

48. Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens

47. J.D. McKissic, Washington Commanders

46. Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts

45. Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions

44. Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins

43. Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans

42. Alexander Mattison, Minnesota Vikings

41. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

40. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

39. Rashaad Penny, Seattle Seahawks

Check out Rashaad Penny's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

38. Ronald Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

37. Michael Carter, New York Jets

36. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars

35. Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks

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34. Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons

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33. Chase Edmonds, Miami Dolphins

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32. Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos

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31. Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys

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30. AJ Dillon, Green Bay Packers

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29. Breece Hall, New York Jets

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28. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns

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27. Damien Harris, New England Patriots

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26. Elijah Mitchell, San Francisco 49ers

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25. Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars

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24. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs

Check out Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

23. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills

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22. Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles

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21. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders

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20. J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens

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19. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals

James Conner came out of nowhere to rank as the RB5 in PPR scoring last season. The story of his season was unprecedented touchdown production, racking up 18 TDs (15 rushing, 3 receiving), which placed him No. 3 in the entire league. Though there's worries about regression, he at least saw the volume to potentially keep thinsg up in 2022. Conner handed 202 carries last season, and he turned his 39 targets into 37 receptions. His 28 red zone rushes also were the third most in the NFL, and with Chase Edmonds no longer in Arizona, the path to another top RB finish is clear for Conner. Check out Conner's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

18. Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Check out Leonard Fournette's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

17. Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams

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16. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

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15. Antonio Gibson, Washington Commanders

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14. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos

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13. David Montgomery, Chicago Bears

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12. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns

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11. D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions

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10. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants

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9. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers

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8. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Mixon bounced back in a huge way last season. Finally avoiding a significant injury-related absence, Mixon tore things up en route to an RB4 finish in PPR scoring. His 292 carries ranked No. 3 in 2021, and he took full advantage of that major workload by posting 1,205 yards (No. 3) and 13 TDs (No. 4). He also added a little extra something with 42 receptions, 314 yards and 3 TDs as a pass-catcher. Mixon now will resume his workhorse role behind a much-improve Cincinnati Bengals offensive line, paving the way for another huge year. Check out Mixon's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

7. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints

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6. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings

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5. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans

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4. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

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3. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers

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2. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers

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1. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

There's little debate over the RB1 in 2022. Jonathan Taylor is coming off of a monstrous year in terms of volume and production. The Wisconsin product took home the rushing triple crown by leading the NFL in carries (332), yards (1,811) and TDs (18), en route to finishing as the top running back in fantasy. He also set career highs in targets (51), receptions (40), receiving yards (360) and TDs (2) as a pass-catcher in 2021, adding some extra weekly upside. Taylor will once again be the bell cow for the Indianapolis Colts, though Matt Ryan's arrival may cut slightly into Taylor's workload if the passing game finds new life. Check out Taylor's 2022 fantasy football outlook here.

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Isaiah De Los Santos is not a FanDuel employee. In addition to providing DFS gameplay advice, Isaiah De Los Santos also participates in DFS contests on FanDuel using his personal account, username zayyy05328. While the strategies and player selections recommended in his articles are his personal views, he may deploy different strategies and player selections when entering contests with his personal account. The views expressed in their articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.