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Fantasy RB rankings shift after two weeks of play

Unexpected performers like Hubbard and Irving rise while early favorites Achane and Barkley drop in Michael Fabiano's Week 3 rankings.

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What to know

  • Two weeks of actual NFL performance has significantly shifted fantasy running back rankings from preseason projections.
  • Undervalued picks like Chuba Hubbard and Bucky Irving have exceeded expectations and moved into higher tiers, while consensus starters Achane and Barkley have disappointed and dropped.
  • Kenneth Walker III of the Chiefs has entered the top five, indicating strong early-season performance.

“With two weeks of data—it's not a lot, but it's a start—the value of players and their upcoming fantasy matchups, favorable or unfavorable, has begun to take shape.”

Michael Fabiano, Fantasy football analyst · Sports Illustrated ↗

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Fantasy RB rankings shift after two weeks of play
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    Early season surprises reshape running back tiers

    The analysis shows that undervalued picks Chuba Hubbard and Bucky Irving have significantly outplayed preseason expectations and moved up rankings, while projected starters De'Von Achane and Travis Etienne Jr. have underperformed and dropped, though remain in starter range. TreVeyon Henderson's return from injury was also factored into repositioning.

    “Big-name running backs such as De'Von Achane and Saquon Barkley have had slow starts, while the likes of Chuba Hubbard and Bucky Irving are just two of a handful of runners who have seriously outplayed their preseason expectations.”
    — Michael Fabiano
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    Fantasy Football analyst releases Week 3 RB rankings

    Michael Fabiano of Sports Illustrated published his fantasy running back rankings for Week 3, incorporating two weeks of actual statistical performance data from the 2026 NFL season. The rankings reflect significant shifts from preseason projections based on early-season results.

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