Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Week 9 Fantasy Football RB Rankings (Top 39)
Oct 29, 2025
Week 9 rankings are here, and the hosts dive into the top running backs. Jonathan Taylor claims the RB1 spot with impressive consistency. Despite a rough prior week, Christian McCaffrey remains a top choice against the Giants. Derrick Henry's touchdown potential is discussed, along with Josh Jacobs' favorable matchup against Green Bay. Watch out for DeAndre Swift, as he faces a Bengals defense that struggles against RBs. They also debate the emerging roles of players like Kamani Vidal and Bam Knight. Expect surprises in this week's rankings!
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Taylor And McCaffrey Are In A Tier Of Their Own
- Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey currently occupy a tier above all other RBs due to consistent elite usage and production.
- Hayden treats Taylor as the safe RB1 choice while matchup tweaks who leads between them.
Giants Defense Makes CMC Extra Attractive
- The Giants are dead last in rushing EPA allowed, making the 49ers backfield particularly exploitable this week.
- Brock Purdy's return helps the 49ers, but missing wide receiver targets slightly reduces passing competition for CMC.
Lock Jacobs In When Packers Projected High
- Lean into Josh Jacobs for touchdowns when the Packers are projected to score big and win by multiple possessions.
- Prioritize Jacobs in lineups even if a 100-yard game isn't guaranteed because touchdowns are likely.