# Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Fantasy Running Backs

> Week 2 fantasy running back picks for your league: who to start and who to sit.
- Title: Week 2 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Fantasy Running Backs · SI
- Summary: Week 2 fantasy running back picks for your league: who to start and who to sit. Focus on matchups where running backs see high touch shares against weak…
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- Source: SI — https://si.com/fantasy/week-2-start-em-sit-em-running-backs
- Published: 2026-09-16T04:05:38+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: fantasy football, week 2, running back, start em, sit em, fantasy rankings, nfl, fantasy points, ppr scoring, fantasy league, fantasy analysts, sports illustrated
## What is Start ’Em, Sit ’Em?
This column identifies best and worst fantasy football matchups using full-point PPR scoring. It focuses on players who may exceed or fall short of expectations, excluding elite NFL stars.
## Week 2 Running Back Rankings
Jahmyr Gibbs at Bills, Bijan Robinson vs. Panthers, Kenneth Walker III vs. Colts, Jonathan Taylor at Chiefs, and Ashton Jeanty at Chargers lead the rankings.
## David Montgomery vs. Bengals
Montgomery posted three touchdowns and 28.9 fantasy points against the Bills. He has a high touch share and a red-zone look against the Bengals.
## Chuba Hubbard at Falcons
Hubbard scored two touchdowns and 23.7 fantasy points against the Bears. He has a high touch share against the Falcons' defense.
## Cam Skattebo at Rams
Skattebo scored a touchdown and 14.1 fantasy points against the Cowboys. He has a high touch share and four red-zone looks against the Rams.
## Aaron Jones Sr. at Bears
Jones has RB2 potential against the Bears after Jordan Mason was injured. The Bears allowed high rush success rates against Hubbard.
## Jacory Croskey-Merritt at Cowboys
Croskey-Merritt scored a touchdown and 12.6 fantasy points against the Eagles. He has a high touch share against the Cowboys.
## Running Back Streamers
Blake Corum, Kyle Monangai, and Kaelon Black have low start rates in Sleeper fantasy leagues.
## Quinshon Judkins vs. Buccaneers
Judkins scored seven fantasy points against the Jaguars. He has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Buccaneers.
## Jaylen Warren at Patriots
Warren has a high risk of being a low-flex option due to the Steelers' backfield rotation.
## MarShawn Lloyd at Jets
Lloyd averaged 2.9 yards per rush against the Vikings. He has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Jets.
## Bhayshul Tuten at Broncos
Tuten scored 9.8 fantasy points against the Chiefs. He has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Broncos.
## Tony Pollard vs. Eagles
Pollard scored 4.4 fantasy points against the Jets. He has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Eagles.
## J.K. Dobbins vs. Jaguars
Dobbins has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Jaguars.
## Tyler Allgeier at Seahawks
Allgeier has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Seahawks.
## Jonathon Brooks at Falcons
Brooks has a high risk of being a low-flex option against the Falcons.
## Key takeaway

Focus on matchups where running backs see high touch shares against weak defenses.