Top 50 fantasy football standard running backs for Week 3

Week 3 of the fantasy football season is upon us. Below we will take a look at the standard running backs heading into Week 3. So far, the No. 1 standard back is James Cook, who has picked up his touchdown scoring where he left it last season. Touchdowns are king in standard, while total yards come in second. Our man Christian McCaffrey has had a decent start to the season, but is RB6 in standard and RB2 in PPR. He has just the one touchdown, while all those receptions only help get his total yards up. We know he’s a touchdown machine, so I’m not worried about him finding the end zone as the season goes along.

Jones suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night and won’t be able to play this week against the Bengals. Jordan Mason should get a nice bump in a good matchup.

Ekeler is done for the season with a torn Achilles. Jacory Croskey-Merritt will continue to see early down work and will be opened up to more snaps, while Jeremy McNichols will take on more passing down work.

Lions at Ravens (51.5)
Cowboys at Bears (50.5)
Dolphins at Bills (49.5)

Buffalo Bills (31)
Baltimore Ravens (28.5)
Chicago Bears (26)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (25.5)
Green Bay Packers (25.5)

Saints at Seahawks (41.5)
Packers at Browns (42.5)
Bengals at Vikings (42.5)

Cleveland Browns (17)
New Orleans Saints (17.3)
Miami Dolphins (18.5)
New York Jets (19)

Dolphins at Bills (-12.5)
Packers (-8.5) at Browns
Saints at Seahawks (-7)
Jets at Buccaneers (-6.5)

Allgeier had 16 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown with a big lead on Monday night and 10 carries in a close game in Week 1. The Panthers can be run on, and Allgeier should again see his 10+ attempts in this one. We’re looking for touchdowns and Allgeier always has a shot at a goal line look or two.

Skattebo is a tough back to get on the ground and should continue to have value around the goal line. This matchup is tough, but if I need a flex in standard leagues, I’m okay giving Skattebo a shot.