Week 16 Running Back Tiers

Breaking down this week's running back tiers to help guide your starting lineup decisions.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 16 Running Back Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 12/18/2025

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ELITE RB1

Bijan Robinson (at ARI)
Christian McCaffrey (at IND)

HIGH CEILING RB1

Jahmyr Gibbs (vs PIT)
Saquon Barkley (at WAS) **Saturday**
Derrick Henry (vs NE)

HIGH FLOOR RB1

James Cook (at CLE)
De'Von Achane (vs CIN)
Travis Etienne Jr. (at DEN)
Jonathan Taylor (vs SF)

HIGH CEILING RB2

Kenneth Gainwell (at DET)
D'Andre Swift (vs GB) **Saturday/Monitor Status**
TreVeyon Henderson (at BAL)
Tony Pollard (vs KC)
Tyrone Tracy Jr. (vs MIN)

HIGH FLOOR RB2

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