Here are theScore's running back value rankings for Week 10 (Thursday night game excluded):
Value Rankings
QB | RB | WR | TE
Top 5
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeAngelo Williams (PIT) | vs. CLE | Low |
| 2 | Todd Gurley (STL) | vs. CHI | Low |
| 3 | Mark Ingram (NO) | at WAS | Low |
| 4 | Adrian Peterson (MIN) | at OAK | Low |
| 5 | Justin Forsett (BAL) | vs. JAC | Low |
No overthinking required here: Williams has the best matchup imaginable against a dreadful Browns run defense, and is still priced reasonably enough to allow you to field a balanced roster. He'll be highly owned, but worth it. Gurley is an every-week option, while Ingram and Peterson have favorable road matchups. Forsett is in a great spot as Baltimore hosts Jacksonville.
Next 5
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Doug Martin (TB) | vs. DAL | Low |
| 7 | James Starks (GB) | vs. DET | Low |
| 8 | DeMarco Murray (PHI) | vs. MIA | Low |
| 9 | LeGarrette Blount (NE) | at NYG | Low |
| 10 | T.J. Yeldon (JAC) | at BAL | Low |
Martin had a rough go of it in Week 9, but is primed for a bounce-back against a Dallas run defense surrendering 4.2 yards per carry and nine touchdowns on the ground. Blount's workload should remain steady despite the season-ending injury to Dion Lewis. Yeldon has assumed the lion's share of the rushing work for the Jaguars, and should reach value in Baltimore.
Best of the Rest
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | James White (NE) | at NYG | Medium |
| 12 | Latavius Murray (OAK) | vs. MIN | Medium |
| 13 | Lamar Miller (MIA) | at PHI | Medium |
| 14 | Giovani Bernard (CIN) | vs. HOU | Medium |
| 15 | Darren McFadden (DAL) | at TB | Medium |
| 16 | Marshawn Lynch (SEA) | vs. ARI | Medium |
| 17 | Jeremy Hill (CIN) | vs. HOU | Medium |
| 18 | Jeremy Langford (CHI) | at STL | Medium |
| 19 | Ronnie Hillman (DEN) | vs. KC | Medium |
| 20 | C.J. Anderson (DEN) | vs. KC | Medium |
White is the odds-on favorite to assume the Patriots' role of primary pass-catching back in Lewis' absence, giving him a great opportunity to provide value at a rock-bottom price. McFadden is a solid cash-game pick as the only real horse in the Dallas backfield. Either Hillman or Anderson will return likely value for Denver this week - but good luck trying to figure out which one.
Nothing to See Here
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shane Vereen (NYG) | vs. NE | High |
| 22 | Jonathan Stewart (CAR) | at TEN | High |
| 23 | Charcandrick West (KC) | at DEN | High |
| 24 | Duke Johnson Jr. (CLE) | at PIT | High |
| 25 | Chris Johnson (ARI) | at SEA | High |
| 26 | Antonio Andrews (TEN) | vs. CAR | High |
| 27 | Joique Bell (DET) | at GB | High |
| 28 | Chris Thompson (WAS) | vs. NO | High |
| 29 | Alfred Blue (HOU) | at CIN | High |
| 30 | Charles Sims (TB) | vs. DAL | High |
Vereen offers intriguing upside as the Giants' primary pass-catching back in a game that has a total in the mid-50s. West and Chris Johnson are in awful road matchups against the Broncos and Seahawks, respectively; there are better options at their price points. Sims could probably be ranked higher, but the uncertainty of his role on a weekly basis makes him high risk.
