Week 1 Running Back Tiers

Our Sigmund Bloom ranks this week's running backs by tiers.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 1 Running Back Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 09/05/2024

Quarterback Tiers | Running Back Tiers | Wide Receiver Tiers | Tight End Tiers

ELITE RB1

Christian McCaffrey (vs NYJ)

Strong RB1

Breece Hall (at SF)
Josh Jacobs (vs PHI) **Friday**

Solid RB1

Saquon Barkley (vs GB) **Friday**
Bijan Robinson (vs PIT)
Ken Walker III (vs DEN)
Jonathan Taylor (vs HOU)

High-Ceiling RB1

Derrick Henry (at KC) **Thursday**
De’Von Achane (at JAX)
Jahmyr Gibbs (vs LAR)

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