Seattle Backfield Has Been Flipped (Week 4 RB Ranks)

Phenomenal matchup vs. Miami Dolphins as lead back with great opportunity to score touchdown. Concerns include knee injury from prior week, age (30s), and potential backup competition (DJ Dallas, Deont Claybourne, Deon Neil). Likely one more week of heavy usage before Jordan Mason returns in week 6; should start him in all probability.

Secured starting RB role for the Saints but efficiency is extremely poor: 18 rushes for fewer than 60 rushing yards and 7 targets for fewer than 12 receiving yards. The Saints are going to be super pass happy, making Kamara a very low-end flex play. The ground game built around Kamara and Kendra Miller is not expected to get it done.

Mike Evans ranks Jeanty at RB13 with an elite workload; he's had at least 22 touches in all games this season. The volume is 'completely unbelievable' and among the best in fantasy football, in the Gibbs, Walker, Jeanty tier in terms of expected fantasy points. Jeanty has limped off and had his ankle checked in every game but remains a workhorse; TD-dependent for reaching full upside but volume justifies the ranking.

Ekeler told people this offseason not to draft him in fantasy football, stating 'I'm not really trying to play this year.' Despite being in excellent physical condition (posting intense workout content), his reduced motivation and workload expectations suggest limited fantasy value; speaker estimates he may struggle to play 35 snaps of NFL football and would likely need a couple weeks to get up to speed.

Expected to compete for Kyron Williams' workload but has not materialized; no significant role encroachment on Williams' carries. Mike Evans noted: 'I thought Blake Corum was going to snatch his chain, but there has been no chain snatching.'

Ranked 39th among running backs; described as a low-end option if forced to start before bye weeks.

Running back included in the final tier of rankings, indicating a lower ranking tier relative to top-40 backs.

Ranked RB 19; Mike Evans wishes he could rank higher but Irving is playing with Jaylen Daniels instead of Baker Mayfield. Passing game usage trended down each of most recent two weeks after strong week 1 (7 targets, 7 receptions, 48 yards). Game script risk—Buccaneers likely to trail significantly against Packers' weak run defense and strong pass game, reducing Irving's ceiling and floor.

B-tier ranking against Jacksonville's elite run defense; strong passing-game involvement with awesome route participation, averaging over four targets per game and over four receptions per game last year; not concerned despite tough matchup.

Running back included in the final tier of rankings, indicating a lower ranking tier relative to top-40 backs.

Mike Evans ranks McCaffrey as an A-tier RB1 against Denver with no concerns; he's expected to score goal-line touchdowns and catch multiple passes. McCaffrey is in an even better spot with Mike Evans likely not playing due to rib injuries, which weakens Tampa Bay's defense.

Ranked RB 16 in rain game vs. Detroit Lions. Without Jonathan Brooks has completely insane workload playing every down; averaging over 4.5 yards per carry; working in passing game. Rain forecast favors run game for Panthers; Lions defense nothing to write home about.

Mike Evans notes Swift is listed as questionable with a knee injury, but reports indicate the team expects him to play against the Jets; he's an obvious start in fantasy football. Expect a run-heavy game plan with backup QB (likely Tyson Bagent, not Case Keenum). Swift has had a phenomenal workload with 18, 16, and 20 rushes in recent games.

Listed as questionable with knee injury but expected to play against Jets; obvious fantasy start with run-heavy game plan anticipated due to backup QB (Tyson Vent likely over Case Keenum). Workload has been phenomenal with 18, 16, 20 rushes and 6 targets in recent games.

Time-share running back with workload concerns; Mike Evans is 'very very worried that Woody Marks is going to take more off of Montgomery's plate this week,' continuing a recent trend. Despite decent matchup against Dallas and some receiving game involvement, Jeremy Fowler reported the team is looking to get Woody Marks more involved in rushing and receiving. Montgomery averages 3 yards per carry for the year on a Texans team with poor offensive line play. Ranked as flex/RB2 play with limited upside.

Mike Evans ranks Henry in the top tier for starting every week as a clear RB1 with no concerns.

Moved up to 27th running back after Jadarian Price was ruled out for the Seahawks. Expected to get the early down work with George Alani handling passing down and third-down specialist duties. Good matchup for Wilson, who has excelled in spot starts before in 2025 and had the first 100-yard rushing game for the Green Bay Packers last season. Recommended as a waiver wire pickup and a start over the Miami guys; reasonable to consider versus other early-down backs despite similar roles. If he scores a touchdown, he will be a good play; without a touchdown, unlikely to get receiving game volume.

Very low-end flex play with poor efficiency: 8 rushes for 36 yards, 10 carries for 36 yards, 17 carries for 49 yards, no rushing touchdowns, and one catch for four yards. Despite pretty good offensive line play, Dobbins has not been efficient this year, which is uncharacteristic given his historical efficiency as a runner. May be hampered by a lower body injury, which could explain the inefficiency.

Ruled out for the Seattle Seahawks, opening the door for Emanuel Wilson. Mike Evans expresses strong dissatisfaction with drafting Price in the fifth round in some leagues, stating 'I do not feel good about it' and 'I most certainly do not feel good about it,' indicating regret and lack of confidence in the player's performance.

A-tier RB1 against New England Patriots; clear top-tier running back in fantasy football with no concerns.

Mike Evans ranks Williams as B-tier against Houston Texans (0-3 record); not concerned about the matchup itself, but the main risk is whether Dallas scores long touchdowns or if Dak Prescott throws too many TDs, limiting Williams' goal-line opportunities.

RB10 ranking; had a decent game on Thursday night but did not score; recent performance noted but no major concerns expressed.

Expected to get the ceremonial first touch against the Vikings, but coming off a foot injury that caused him to miss last week, Ollie Gordon may be preferred as he is a better interior runner. The Dolphins are 10.5-point underdogs, limiting touchdown upside. If Miami finds a way to be competitive or win, one of the Dolphins backs could score a rushing touchdown.

RB12 ranking; one of Mike Evans' biggest buys in fantasy football. Had best game of career last week with elite usage: 21 rushes, 5 targets, 90 rushing yards, and a receiving TD. Road favorites against New York Giants; Mike Evans expects massive game and plans to move Love ahead of Barkley after video completion.

A-tier RB1 against Washington Commanders; clear top-tier running back in fantasy football with no concerns.

Ranked 38th among running backs with a definite chance he leads the Chargers backfield in touches this upcoming week; could be ranked higher next week.

Ranked 37th among running backs; part of a ground game built around Alvin Kamara and Kendra Miller that is not expected to get it done for the Saints, who are going to be super pass happy.

Ranked 34th among running backs; described as a low-end option if forced to start before bye weeks.

RB14 ranking; favorable matchup against Eagles with opportunity to run downhill all game; Mike Evans notes that Williams consistently scores fantasy points despite skepticism, and Blake Corum has not taken over the role ('no chain snatching').

Ranked RB 14 with opportunity to run downhill basically the entire game for the Rams; despite market skepticism, has consistently scored fantasy points.

Ranked 32nd among running backs. Scored a rushing touchdown last week with 17 carries for 41 yards and 3 receptions for 14 yards. May be preferred over Jaylen Wright coming off Wright's foot injury due to being a better interior runner. The Dolphins are 10.5-point underdogs against the Vikings, limiting upside. Part of what is described as the ugliest time share in football.

Strong recent performance against Pittsburgh Steelers with 17 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown, plus six receptions for 43 yards, demonstrating involvement in receiving game. Mike Evans acknowledges being too low on Judkins' projection for that matchup.

Ranked 41st among running backs in the week's tier rankings; low-end option if forced to start before bye weeks.

Considering downgrade due to poor Eagles offense outlook; not being targeted with less than 33% route share; difficult matchup against Rams; Eagles missing DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and other key players. Mike Evans has 'bad vibes' about Philadelphia's offensive prospects and is considering trading Barkley away.

Ranked 36th among running backs in the week's tier rankings; low-end option if forced to start before bye weeks.

Ranked 35th among running backs with potential to rank higher next week, suggesting potential for increased role or opportunity.