Who's Running the Show? Top NFL Players to Watch in Week 17

Week 17 is a big deal in fantasy football. It's when many leagues decide their champions or third-place games. So, who are the top running backs to keep an eye on? Jahmyr Gibbs and Christian McCaffrey are at the top of the list. They're not just leading the pack; they're setting the pace. But they're not alone. James Cook, Saquon Barkley, and De'Von Achane are also in the top five. Bijan Robinson, Ashton Jeanty, Kyren Williams, Derrick Henry, and Chase Brown round out the top ten. But fantasy football isn't just about the top players. It's also about strategy. Check your waiver wire or free agent pool. You might find a hidden gem there. And don't forget to monitor your lineups for injuries. Javonte Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Alvin Kamara, Jordan Mason, and Kimani Vidal are all dealing with ailments. Quinshon Judkins is out for the season, so don't start him. The rankings can change up until Week 17 kickoffs. Players can be moved out or adjusted based on injuries. So, stay tuned and stay informed. Here are the top 50 running backs for Week 17: 1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions at MIN 2. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers vs. CHI 3. James Cook, Buffalo Bills vs. PHI 4. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles at BUF 5. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins vs. TB 6. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons vs. LAR 7. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders vs. NYG 8. Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams at ATL 9. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens at GB 10. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals vs. ARI 11. R. J. Harvey, Denver Broncos at KC 12. Travis Etienne Jr. , Jacksonville Jaguars at IND 13. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts vs. JAX 14. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys at WAS 15. D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears at SF16. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots at NYJ 17. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MIA 18. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers vs. BAL 19. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings vs. DET 20. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers at CLE 21. Tyrone Tracy Jr. , New York Giants at LV 22. Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers vs. HOU 23. Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers at CLE 24. Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans vs. NO 25. Kenneth Walker, Seattle Seahawks at CAR 26. Breece Hall, New York Jets vs. NE 27. Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers vs. SEA 28. Michael Carter, Arizona Cardinals at CIN 29. Chris Rodriguez, Washington Commanders vs. DAL 30. Jawhar Jordan, Houston Texans at LAC 31. Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears at SF 32. David Montgomery, Detroit Lions at MIN 33. Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN 34. Raheim Sanders, Cleveland Browns vs. PIT 35. Audric Estime, New Orleans Saints at TEN 36. Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons vs. LAR 37. Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams at ATL 38. Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks at CAR 39. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers vs. SEA 40. Devin Singletary, New York Giants at LV 41. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders vs. DAL 42. Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEN 43. Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MIA 44. Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans vs. NO 45. Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay Packers vs. BAL 46. Isaiah Davis, New York Jets vs. NE 47. Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins vs. TB 48. Keaton Mitchell, Baltimore Ravens at GB 49. Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos at KC 50. Emari Demercado, Arizona Cardinals at CIN But remember, rankings are just a starting point. Do your own research and make your own decisions. And most importantly, have fun!