2024 Fantasy Football RB rankings: Christian McCaffrey top, Raheem Mostert slips, Ezekiel Elliott on the rise

Running backs have always been among the most prized assets in fantasy football each season. They can represent the foundation of any roster and are often some of the most popular picks in the early rounds of fantasy drafts. It's crucial to get this position right due to their elite overall values.

Determining which running backs to target during the draft is based on a wide range of factors. Some include their past performances and projected roles for an upcoming season. Past success doesn't always predict future production as NFL teams can change their philosophies ahead of a new season.

While it may be extremely rare for any running back to finish as the highest-scoring player in consecutive seasons, it's still extremely difficult to rank Christian McCaffrey anywhere other than first in the fantasy football running back rankings. Last year he became the first player since Todd Gurley to record multiple season-long RB1 finishes, and his role appears unchanged for the 2024 season.

Players expected to take on a different role often enter a new year with fluctuating value, for better or for worse. Raheem Mostert is an example of a player who will likely see a decline in his overall production this season. De'Von Achane could potentially surpass him as the Miami Dolphins' starting running back, but even if he doesn't, he's likely to see a significantly increased workload.

On the other hand, Ezekiel Elliott is an example of a player who could see a major improvement in his fantasy football value as compared to last year. He served as a backup behind Rhamondre Stevenson last season but is expected to again be the starter for the Dallas Cowboys this year. In such a high-scoring offense, he is an ideal bounce-back candidate.

Taking all these situations into account for every running back, here are the complete positional rankings for the 2024 fantasy football season.