Week 12 Running Back Rankings- PPR Leagues

It is the first time since Week 3 that every NFL team will play in a week as we are officially done with bye weeks. That being said, there are still several running backs that were available at that point in the season that are no longer available due to injuries. In most fantasy leagues, there are two games left in regular seasons before the playoffs begin. Some of you have clinched a playoff spot, some of you are unfortunately out of the playoff picture, and some are still waiting for the outcome of the next two games to determine their fate. With that said, let's waste no time and jump right into this week's top 50 PPR running backs.

Adrian Peterson sits atop the rankings this week. He leads the league in rushing yards and carries. He has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games and has rushed for over 100 yards in three of his last four games. Next on the schedule are the Falcons who have surrendered 13 touchdowns to running backs this season. They've surrendered the most receptions to running backs this season (75) and are allowing 60.1 receiving yards per game to backs. Opposing backs are averaging over 19 fantasy points per game against the Falcons. Peterson is in a great spot to continue to play well.

After a slow start to the season, DeMarco Murray has picked it up and has played well in recent games. In his last six games he's topped 90 total yards in all but one game and has three touchdowns. He's averaging 4.6 receptions and 123.7 total yards per game in the month of November. The Eagles play the Lions who are yielding 96.3 rushing yards per game, 4.01 rushing yards per carry, and have allowed 12 rushing touchdowns. They're also allowing four receptions per game to running backs. Murray is averaging 5.3 targets per game and has been targeted 20 times in the last three. He has been one of the few bright spots of this Eagles offense and should have another productive game on Thanksgiving.

Another back that should be in for a good week is Mark Ingram. After a week's of rest, he should be well rested and ready to go. He plays the Texans who are allowing 94.9 rushing yards per game and 4.31 rushing yards per carry. They're also allowing opposing backs five receptions per game and 46.7 receiving yards per game. Running backs have scored nine touchdowns against the Texans. Ingram averages 4.6 targets per game and prior to his last game he had 20 touches in three of his four previous games. This would be a great opportunity for Ingram get back on track after a subpar performance in Week 10.

A couple of backs outside of the top 10 that are in good spots are Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon. Ivory is not heavily involved in the passing game as he receives just 2.4 targets per game, but draws a wonderful matchup against the Dolphins. Opposing backs are averaging 120.8 rushing yards per game, 4.3 rushing yards per carry, and have scored 11 touchdowns against the Dolphins. They're also yielding over 20 fantasy points per game to backs. Ivory has struggled as of late, but a matchup against the Dolphins might be all he needs. The last time these two teams met, he rushed for 166 yards and scored a touchdown. Yeldon plays against the league's worst run defense, the Chargers. Opposing running backs are averaging 116 rushing yards, 5.1 rushing yards per carry, 5.4 receptions, 57.3 receiving yards per game, and have scored 13 touchdowns against the Chargers defense. They're also averaging over 22 fantasy points per game. Yeldon is averaging four targets per game and has been the team's workhorse for most of the season. He's topped 100 rushing yards just twice and has scored two touchdowns. If he's going to have a huge game, it would be this week as the matchup doesn't get any better than this.

Best of luck to all this week!