PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley:
He is the best RB in the NFL right now.
Joe Mixon, Texans
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during Mandatory Minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Great matchup vs. the Jags, and he is the Texans most reliable player on offense.
De’Von Achane, Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 07: De’Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins rushes during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
He is one of the most explosive players in the NFL and is a threat as a runner and a receiver.
Derrick Henry, Ravens
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 05: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The colder it gets, the better he gets. He scores TDs and he will be relied upon heavily against Philly.
Bijan Robinson, Falcons
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 12: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Rested coming off the bye and he gets so much volume in the Falcons offense.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 19: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions splits a pair of Chicago Bears defenders during the first half of a game at Ford Field on November 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Heavily used, scores tons of TDs, and is a threat to take it to the house on any play.
Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 28: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Lions 34-31. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Purdy’s return should give him a boost. An all-purpose back against a Bills team that struggles against RBs.
Kyren Williams, Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
The Saints are one of the worst teams in the league against RBs this season.
Josh Jacobs, Packers
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 17: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
He is coming off a 3 TD game and the best way to beat Miami is on the ground.
Breece Hall, Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 09: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets runs against Jerome Baker #55 of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 09, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Edward Diller/Getty Images)
Seattle can be run on, and Hall is coming off his bye week.
