Running back non-PPR rankings for Week 17 fantasy football

Friday injury report

Miles Sanders is the biggest surprise inactive of the week. The Eagles don’t have anything left to play for, and it shows when looking at

Though Mike Davis and Christian McCaffrey are both officially listed as doubtful, chances are slim to none that either will suit up with nothing left to play for.

Though Gus Edwards and Mark Ingram were both listed as questionable on the injury report, J.K. Dobbins was left off following his chest injury in Week 16. He should be in for a big time performance against the Bengals.

The Chiefs have already ruled out RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Le’Veon Bell is listed as questionable heading into Week 17. They don’t have anything to play for having locked up the No. 1 seed, so it’s possible that we see a day of Darrel Williams and company.

Antonio Gibson missed yet another practice Friday, but there’s still a chance he’ll suit up Sunday. It’s a must-win game, so it’d be helpful to have him available even in a limited capacity, particularly with Alex Smith and Terry McLaurin also questionable.

Out: James Robinson (ankle), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), Dalvin Cook (non-injury), Damien Harris (ankle), DeeJay Dallas (ankle), Miles Sanders (knee)
Doubtful: Mike Davis (ankle), Christian McCaffrey (thigh)
Questionable: Le’Veon Bell (knee), Carlos Hyde (illness), Chase Edmonds (hip), Cam Akers (ankle), Gus Edwards (back), Mark Ingram (illness), Duke Johnson (neck), Antonio Gibson (toe)

Wednesday injury report

DNP tags all around. Absences we can expect due to injury in Week 17include Cam Akers, James Robinson, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Mike Davis and Christian McCaffrey.

With the Panthers limited backfield, Curtis Samuel could get some more work as a rusher, but next up on the depth chart are backs Rodney Smith and Trenton Cannon.

Antonio Gibson didn’t practice, but it’s likely a day of rest for the RB who returned from a turf toe injury in Week 16.

Ronald Jones got in a limited practice, which is a good sign for his availability heading into Week 17.

DNP: Antonio Gibson (toe), Chase Edmonds (hip), Cam Akers (ankle), Mark Ingram (illness), James Robinson (ankle), Le’Veon Bell (knee), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), Mike Davis (ankle), Christian McCaffrey (thigh), Carlos Hyde (illness)
Limited: Malcolm Brown (shoulder), Leonard Fournette (abdomen), Ronald Jones (finger), Jamaal Williams (quadricep), Chris Carson (foot)
Full: N/A

Though we have a good idea of the playoff picture, there are still plenty of question marks regarding seeding that could make this a confusing week for fantasy managers still looking to clinch a title in Week 17.

Here are the teams who have the most to play for in Week 17: Cowboys, Giants, Browns, Dolphins, Ravens, Cardinals, Rams, Colts, Titans, Bears, Buccaneers, Saints, Seahawks, Packers and Washington.

Fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on the status of team starters heading into Week 17. We’ve received word that the Chiefs and Steelers will likely be resting their starting QBs, so keep an eye on Le’Veon Bell and James Conner as well.

Injury news

Rams RB Darrel Henderson left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury and will be placed on the injured reserve list. Teammate Cam Akers is also dealing with an ankle sprain, though his Week 17 status remains uncertain. Malcolm Brown is the next man up.

Ronald Jones has missed Weeks 15 and 16 with a finger injury and then spent time on the COVID-19 list. He should be ready to make a return in the season finale, sending Leonard Fournette back to irrelevance.

James Robinson continues to manage an ankle sprain, and has been ruled out for Week 17.

Streaming options

Myles Gaskin, Miami Dolphins

If Gaskin’s position as the Dolphins lead back was in question, he answered those questions in Week 16. Miami snagged a win to keep them in the playoff hunt, and Gaskin played a major part in that with 169 total yards and two touchdowns on 19 touches. The Dolphins are still in the race to secure a playoff spot while facing a Buffalo team that could look to rest some of its starters to close out the season. This should keep the score on the lower side and provide plenty of opportunity to run the ball.

Wayne Gallman, New York Giants

Gallman has seen a slight dip in carry count over the last two games, but a plus-matchup against the Cowboys. This defensive front has allowed three 100-rushing yard games and seven scores to RBs since the team’s bye in Week 10. If the Giants defense can slow down a revitalized Cowboys offense, they may have more time to establish the run. Gallman has only eclipsed 100 rushing yards once since assuming the role of starter, but he’s undoubtedly the first in line for goal line work.