There are already enough banged-up RBs across the NFL in a normal week, but late in the year, teams that are out of contention tend to sit or limit players at the RB position whether they’re hurt or not. So what does that mean for fantasy owners? It’s going to be hard to find true RB2s and navigate the ever-changing RB landscape.

WEEK 17 STANDARD RANKINGS:Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

Here’s what we do know. It’s highly unlikely that Christian McCaffrey (thigh) and Joe Mixon (foot) will return to play in meaningless games for their team. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are likely to rest their starters with the No. 1 seed in the AFC wrapped up, so in addition to the absence of Clyde Edwards-Helaire (hip/ankle), the Chiefs may use a true committee approach with Darrel Williams, Le’Veon Bell, and Darwin Thompson to keep all three fresh and healthy. That will also render each hard to trust.

Some other top injuries include Damien Harris (ankle), James Robinson (ankle), and Darrell Henderson (ankle). Harris and Robinson’s teams are both out of the playoff race, so their teams will likely approach their injuries with extreme caution, so that could open up starting roles for Sony Michel and Dare Ogunbowale again. Both would be at least flex plays if they’re in action. Meanwhile, Henderson rolled his ankle late against the Seahawks and while the Rams could use him with Cam Akers (ankle) also banged-up, he might not be available.

WEEK 17 PPR RANKINGS:Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

In Week 17, it’s important just to trust players that should get a high volume of carries. That often means rolling with players that are on teams playing for playoff spots and jockeying for seeding. If you’re choosing between two options at the RB2 slot or the flex spot, play the guy that has more on the line. It may not feel great to go with Chris Carson (vs. 49ers) over Boston Scott (vs. Washington), but Carson and the Seahawks are playing for something. Scott and company are not. That can be the great tiebreaker at this point in the season.

Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates.

Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.