Click for The Sporting News' fantasy running back Week 9 rankings. Find the best RB starters, bye-week replacements, and top sleepers at the position.

Smith played a season-high 34.6% of the offensive snaps in a Week 7 blowout, and the Chiefs are once again double-digit point favorites. He has been legitimately good as a receiver, averaging 8.7 yards per reception, and could have some long-term upside if he gets more comfortable running between the tackles.

We’re close to halfway through the 2025 NFL season (how?!?), and we’re starting to see some of the running backs on our list cement their spots. We’ve also seen injuries cause several players to drop out of the top-10,

Sunday was a very big day for big-play running backs in the NFL. Four different running backs ran for more than 100 yards and averaged more than 10 yards per carry on Sunday: Bills running back James Cook had 19 carries for 216 yards,

We head into Week 9 with potentially a lot of moving parts on the waiver wire. You might have to make several adjustments as the week goes on, depending on injuries and the looming trade deadline on Nov.

The 2025 college football season has showcased some of the most dynamic and consistent rushing performances in recent years. These 15 players have dominated the ground game, each carving out a critical role in their team’s offensive success.