Fantasy Football Week 14 RB Rankings: Saquon Barkley Concerns, Zonovan Knight Sleeper Pick

Week 14 Running Back Rankings and Analysis

• 🚫 Saquon Barkley is not ranked in the top 12 for Week 14 due to recent poor performance, averaging 13.1 PPR points or less in his last four games.
• 📉 Barkley's struggles are attributed to offensive line issues, a decrease in yards before contact, and predictable play-calling.
• 🤔 Despite concerns, Barkley is still considered a starter, but his upside is limited, likely falling in the 12-14 point PPR range.

Tier 2 Running Backs and Tough Rankings

• ❓ Jaylen Warren is a difficult player to rank, considered a low-end RB2 due to splitting time with Kenneth Gainwell and facing a tough matchup against the Ravens.
• 📈 Warren has scored a touchdown in the last two weeks, and the Steelers may increase their run game physicality, offering some upside if the game stays competitive.
• ⚠️ Deon Mann is a struggle due to an awful matchup for rushing and the Saints' overall poor rushing performance this year.
• 🎯 Mann offers potential in full PPR leagues with a chance for 5-6 catches, but rushing efficiency and touchdowns are not expected.

Startable Running Backs for Week 14

• 🌟 Gus Edwards is a must-start against a sneaky good run defense, benefiting from the Browns playing from ahead and potentially running the ball frequently.
• 🚀 Zonovan Knight is a strong start against the Rams, who have struggled against the run recently, allowing multiple RBs to score 15+ PPR points.
• 🏃 Knight has a safe floor with at least 9.4 PPR points in his last two games and has scored in three straight, making him a solid RB2 option.
• 🏈 DeAndre Swift is a good play against the Packers, whose run defense has shown weaknesses, especially with recent injuries.

Running Backs to Sit in Week 14

• ❌ Kareem Hunt should be sat due to a tough matchup against the Texans, who have been strong against the run and have allowed few rushing touchdowns since week seven.
• 📉 Hunt's ceiling is likely around nine PPR points if he doesn't score a touchdown, especially with potential offensive line injuries for the Chiefs.
• 🛑 David Montgomery is a sit candidate due to a diminished role, averaging single-digit rush attempts and less than 40% of snaps in his last three games.
• 📉 The Lions' offense is leaning more towards Jahmyr Gibbs, making Montgomery touchdown-dependent and a risky flex option.
• 🚫 Jaylen Wright is a player to avoid despite a consistent role, as his passing game involvement has been non-existent, and he faces a strong Chiefs defense.
• 🎯 Wright's touchdown last week went to Nick Chubb, highlighting his touchdown dependency and making him a flex option at best.