Fantasy football is a confusing game, as the running backs you draft don't always earn a high spot in the weekly rankings, and this is especially true in Week 1. While young talents like Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt all have the potential to be league-winning forces, they're currently not at the top of their respective depth charts. Should we take this seriously in Week 1, or would it be better to play it safe with a veteran?

Note: The fantasy football running back rankings are for PPR scoring. Slight changes should be made if your league has a different scoring system.

Week 1 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

Tier 1: Week-Winning Potential

1. Saquon Barkley 2. Christian McCaffrey 3. Bijan Robinson 4. Jahmyr Gibbs 5. Chase Brown 6. Jonathan Taylo

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