Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Who To Start Week 3?

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Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Who To Start Week 3?

Originally posted on Lindy's Sports | By Tim Heaney | Last updated Sep 22, 2026 1:35 PM ET

With some major injuries to monitor, anyone who drafted Kenneth Walker III is feeling thankful.

The new Kansas City Chiefs workhorse back looks like one of the safest weekly starts in fantasy football lineups — and it’s more than reflected in his Week 3 RB ranking.

Need to see where Saquon Barkley’s backup would rank? Who would be the best Seattle back if Walker’s replacement Jadarian Price can’t go?

Scroll for my full Week 3 fantasy RB player rankings.

Sep 20, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images© James Lang-Imagn Images

Both are more Fades than Sits, but if you loaded up on running backs and have the personnel otherwise, they might be solid options to leave on benches.

Maybe the Cowboys lean more on the run because of the travel, but Williams doesn’t lineup well against this Ravens run defense, especially since the Cowboys’ offensive line doesn’t feel like blocking lately.

Irving may cede more work to Kenneth Gainwell to keep up with the Vikings, who will get Kyler Murray back from concussion protocol and could reach their peak upside, similar to how K1 was rolling under center before getting hurt.

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