In the lead-up to Sunday’s matchups, several key running backs are dealing with injuries that could affect their availability or roles in Week 13. Brian Robinson Jr. (ankle) has been labeled as questionable, while Austin Ekeler (concussion) is doubtful. As a result, Jeremy McNichols is expected to start for the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been ruled out, which leaves Gus Edwards as the starter for the Chargers against Atlanta.
David Montgomery (shoulder) participated fully in practice on Wednesday but remains questionable for Thursday’s early kickoff. Alexander Mattison (ankle) was limited in practice, so Ameer Abdullah is poised to take on a similar role to his performance last week. These injury updates are essential for fantasy football managers making decisions heading into Sunday.
As for the rankings, the top running backs for Week 13 are led by Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans, who is expected to face the Philadelphia Eagles. Henry is followed by Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants, set to play against the Baltimore Ravens. Bijan Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons’ standout, comes in third as he faces the Los Angeles Chargers. Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints and Joe Mixon of the Cincinnati Bengals round out the top five.
Other notable running backs include Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams), Josh Jacobs (Las Vegas Raiders), and James Cook (Buffalo Bills), who occupy the 6th to 8th spots. Breece Hall, De’Von Achane, and Jahmyr Gibbs are also high on the list. Running backs like James Conner, Jonathan Taylor, and Christian McCaffrey are among the top choices as well.
There are also players further down the rankings worth noting, such as Jeremy McNichols (No. 30), who will likely get the start for Washington, and Gus Edwards (No. 23), stepping in as the starter for the Chargers. With the status of several key running backs uncertain due to injuries, fantasy football managers will need to keep a close eye on the latest reports for Week 13.
