Fantasy football: 2020 RB Rankings (21-40) with Projections

Tier 5

You’ll probably end up with someone from Tier 5 as your RB2 if you get caught lacking early on in the draft. Granted, you could’ve found some crazy steals at other positions that you just couldn’t pass up, which would be fine, but you don’t want to count on Tier 5 backs to be every-week starters. That should only happen to you if you essentially go with the zero-RB strategy (hint: don’t do that).

Rushing: 260 carries, 1053 rushing yds, 8 rushing TDs

Receiving: 40 targets, 28 receptions, 219 receiving yds, 1 receiving TD

Scoring: 207.2 PPR points, Half-PPR rank 22, standard rank 19

David Montgomery was a popular sleeper pick by the end of last year, eventually rising to a third round (!) ADP by September. He was hyped up for his preseason prowess, breaking tackles, making jukes and looking like an absolute beast.

Unfortunately, Tarik Cohen remained the pass-catching back in Chicago, limiting Montgomery’s usage and upside. However, he’s still a good running back, and the Bears should be somewhat better in 2020, increasing his rushing potential.

Rushing: 232 carries, 1102 rushing yds, 4 rushing TDs

Receiving: 51 targets, 36 receptions, 275 receiving yds, 2 receiving TDs

Scoring: 205.7 PPR points, Half-PPR rank 24, standard rank 23

Devin Singletary was primed for a breakout until the Bills drafted Zack Moss, who should take over most of Frank Gore’s role from last season, including most of the goal line work. Singletary had a measly 3 carries from inside the 10 yard line last year, which is unlikely to improve by much. He’s still an efficient starter who will get receiving work, but his upside is capped unless Moss gets injured and he’s forced into the goal line role.

Rushing: 186 carries, 930 rushing yds, 8 rushing TDs

Receiving: 30 targets, 26 receptions, 232 receiving yds, 2 receiving TDs

Scoring: 200.2 PPR points, Half-PPR rank 25, standard rank 22

The opposite of Le’Veon Bell last year, Mark Ingram had the second-highest rate of touchdowns per touch with 6.6%, behind only Aaron Jones (6.7%). Ingram will not see nearly as many trips to the end zone this year for two reasons. The first reason is that he saw almost exclusively positive game scripts last year, as the Ravens were always playing with the lead while Lamar Jackson did MVP things. The second reason is that rookie J.K. Dobbins will take away carries from Ingram, creating a committee with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. He’s not a bad pick, but don’t expect him to come close to last year’s numbers.

Rushing: 120 carries, 530 rushing yds, 4 rushing TDs

Receiving: 73 targets, 58 receptions, 467 receiving yds, 3 receiving TDs

Scoring: 197.7 PPR points, Half-PPR rank 29, standard rank 33

Just because he doesn’t start for the Browns doesn’t mean Hunt shouldn’t start in your flex spot this season. Hunt was the RB22 in his fantasy-relevant games last year from Weeks 10-16 and on pace for 88 targets. New Head Coach Kevin Stefanski will run the ball a ton, leaving plenty of carries and targets for Hunt to continue to deliver RB3 production. Also, he’s a top-5 running back if Nick Chubb gets injured.