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The Best Fantasy Football Running Backs Of 2019

Updated August 20, 2019 600 votes 25 voters58 items

List RulesVote up the running backs who will be most valuable to owners' fantasy football teams in 2019

The top fantasy running backs in 2019 include a combination of new stars taking over the NFL and legends in the latter stages of their careers. Among the best 2018 fantasy RBs were stars like Alvin Kamara, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley, who all put up stellar numbers. Running back is one of the most important positions on your fantasy roster and any list of the top fantasy football players of 2019 will include plenty of RBs.

Legendary names like LeSean McCoy and Adrian Peterson will still appear high up on many fantasy football rankings and certainly among the top fantasy RB rankings. But young, up-and-coming players like Christian McCaffrey and Nick Chubb will make a push for the crown, as well, and could be the perfect boost for your fantasy draft. And don't forget about the return of Le'Veon Bell, who remains one of the big fantasy question marks after sitting out last season.

So which running backs deserve to be near the top of the 2019 fantasy football rankings? Which RBs would you count on for your fantasy team's success? Make your choices known below and come back throughout the season to see how those choices are working out.

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Christian McCaffrey
Carolina Panthers
Position: Running back, Return specialist
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 358.33

2018 Fantasy points: 385.50
2018 Rushing: 1,098 yards, 7 TDs
2018 Receiving: 867 yards, 6 TDs
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Nick Chubb
Cleveland Browns
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 243.77

2018 Fantasy points: 194.50
2018 Rushing: 996 yards, 8 TDs
2018 Receiving: 149 yards, 2 TDs
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Dalvin Cook
Minnesota Vikings
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Opa-locka, Florida
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 262.62

2018 Fantasy points: 152.00
2018 Rushing: 615 yards, 2 TDs
2018 Receiving: 305 yards, 2 TDs
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Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 231.45

2018 Fantasy points: 201.36
2018 Rushing: 1,059 yards, 12 TDs
2018 Receiving: 99 yards, 0 TDs
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Saquon Barkley
New York Giants
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 328.68

2018 Fantasy points: 385.80
2018 Rushing: 1,307 yards, 11 TDs
2018 Receiving: 721 yards, 4 TDs
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Leonard Fournette
Jacksonville Jaguars
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
Age: 25
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 235.52

2018 Fantasy points: 120.40
2018 Rushing: 439 yards, 5 TDs
2018 Receiving: 185 yards, 1 TD
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Josh Jacobs
Oakland Raiders
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 237.11

2018 Fantasy points: This will be his rookie season
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Chris Carson
Seattle Seahawks
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 244.42

2018 Fantasy points: 201.40
2018 Rushing: 1,151 yards, 9 TDs
2018 Receiving: 163 yards, 0 TDs
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Joe Mixon
Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Running Back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 243.48

2018 Fantasy points: 243.40
2018 Rushing: 1,168 yards, 8 TDs
2018 Receiving: 296 yards, 1 TD
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Marlon Mack
Indianapolis Colts
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 198.75

2018 Fantasy points: 178.10
2018 Rushing: 908 yards, 9 TDs
2018 Receiving: 103 yards, 1 TD
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Mark Ingram, Jr.
Baltimore Ravens
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey
Age: 30
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 153.17

2018 Fantasy points: 142.50
2018 Rushing: 645 yards, 6 TDs
2018 Receiving: 170 yards, 1 TD
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Todd Gurley
Los Angeles Rams
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Tarboro, North Carolina
Age: 26
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 251.72

2018 Fantasy points: 372.10
2018 Rushing: 1,251 yards, 17 TDs
2018 Receiving: 580 yards, 4 TDs
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Jerick McKinnon
San Francisco 49ers
Position: Running back
Age: 28
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 154.89

2018 Fantasy points: Missed last season due to injury

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Alvin Kamara
New Orleans Saints
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 314.90

2018 Fantasy points: 354.20
2018 Rushing: 883 yards, 14 TDs
2018 Receiving: 709 yards, 4 TDs
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Lamar Miller
Houston Texans
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
Age: 29
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 202.62

2018 Fantasy points: 172.60
2018 Rushing: 973 yards, 5 TDs
2018 Receiving: 161 yards, 1 TD
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Ezekiel Elliott
Dallas Cowboys
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 284.58

2018 Fantasy points: 329.10
2018 Rushing: 1,434 yards, 6 TDs
2018 Receiving: 567 yards, 3 TDs
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Aaron Jones
Green Bay Packers
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 213.44

2018 Fantasy points: 171.40
2018 Rushing: 728 yards, 8 TDs
2018 Receiving: 206 yards, 1 TD
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LeSean McCoy
Buffalo Bills
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Age: 32
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 167.88

2018 Fantasy points: 127.20
2018 Rushing: 514 yards, 3 TDs
2018 Receiving: 238 yards, 0 TDs
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Le'Veon Bell
New York Jets
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Age: 23
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 245.14

2018 Fantasy points: Did not play last season due to contract dispute
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Melvin Gordon
Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 230.09

2018 Fantasy points: 275.50
2018 Rushing: 885 yards, 10 TDs
2018 Receiving: 490 yards, 4 TDs
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Matt Breida
San Francisco 49ers
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 113.31

2018 Fantasy points: 162.50
2018 Rushing: 814 yards, 3 TDs
2018 Receiving: 261 yards, 2 TDs
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James Conner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthplace: Erie, Pennsylvania
Age: 25
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 273.28

2018 Fantasy points: 280.00
2018 Rushing: 973 yards, 12 TDs
2018 Receiving: 497 yards, 1 TD
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Royce Freeman
Denver Broncos
Position: Running back
Birthplace: Brawley, California
Age: 24
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 89.20

2018 Fantasy points: 101.30
2018 Rushing: 521 yards, 5 TDs
2018 Receiving: 72 yards, 0 TDs

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Kareem Hunt
Cleveland Browns
Position: Running back
Age: 25
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 68.30

2018 Fantasy points: 230.20
2018 Rushing: 824 yards, 7 TDs
2018 Receiving: 378 yards, 7 TDs
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Kerryon Johnson
Detroit Lions
Position: Running back
2019 Projected Fantasy Points: 241.66

2018 Fantasy points: 139.40
2018 Rushing: 641 yards, 3 TDs
2018 Receiving: 213 yards, 1 TD

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