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2026 fantasy playoffs · updated Oct 7, 2026

Running Back fantasy football playoff strength of schedule.

Minnesota Vikings ranks first for running backs in Weeks 15–17, facing DET, WAS, NYJ.

Switch the playoff window and reception scoring below. Higher opponent points allowed means a friendlier path for the position—not a guaranteed player result. A bye counts as a zero-opportunity week.

Best playoff path · PPR

Minnesota Vikings

DET · WAS · NYJ · 24.3 allowed

Toughest playoff path · PPR

Washington Commanders

ATL · MIN · JAX · 19.8 allowed

League playoff weeks
Scoring

Ranked for Weeks 15–17 in PPR. Higher opponent points allowed means a friendlier schedule.

RankTeamWeek 15Week 16Week 17Playoff avg.Players to inspect
#1Minnesota Vikingsvs DET19.4 allowedvs WAS25.5 allowed@ NYJ28.0 allowed24.3
Aaron JonesJordan Mason
#2Arizona Cardinalsvs NYJ28.0 allowed@ NO20.7 allowedvs LV22.9 allowed23.9
Jeremiyah LoveTyler Allgeier
#3Indianapolis Colts@ TEN21.4 allowedvs CIN28.3 allowed@ CLE21.9 allowed23.9
Jonathan Taylor
#4Jacksonville Jaguars@ HOU20.0 allowed@ DAL24.9 allowedvs WAS25.5 allowed23.5
Bhayshul TutenChris Rodriguez
#5New Orleans Saints@ TB22.1 allowedvs ARI26.2 allowed@ ATL21.5 allowed23.3
Travis EtienneAlvin Kamara
#6Baltimore Ravens@ PIT19.5 allowedvs CLE21.9 allowed@ CIN28.3 allowed23.2
Derrick Henry
#7Cleveland Browns@ NYG25.7 allowed@ BAL23.1 allowedvs IND19.9 allowed22.9
Quinshon Judkins
#8Pittsburgh Steelersvs BAL23.1 allowedvs CAR24.1 allowed@ TEN21.4 allowed22.9
Jaylen WarrenRico Dowdle
#9Atlanta Falcons@ WAS25.5 allowedvs TB22.1 allowedvs NO20.7 allowed22.8
Bijan RobinsonBrian Robinson
#10Los Angeles Chargersvs SF23.6 allowed@ MIA24.9 allowedvs KC19.2 allowed22.6
Omarion HamptonKeaton Mitchell
#11Cincinnati Bengals@ CAR24.1 allowed@ IND19.9 allowedvs BAL23.1 allowed22.4
Chase Brown
#12Seattle Seahawks@ PHI22.8 allowedvs LAR20.2 allowed@ CAR24.1 allowed22.4
Zach CharbonnetJadarian Price
#13Detroit Lions@ MIN19.6 allowedvs NYG25.7 allowed@ CHI21.2 allowed22.2
Jahmyr Gibbs
#14Carolina Panthersvs CIN28.3 allowed@ PIT19.5 allowedvs SEA18.5 allowed22.1
Chuba Hubbard
#15New York Giantsvs CLE21.9 allowed@ DET19.4 allowed@ DAL24.9 allowed22.1
Cam Skattebo
#16Green Bay Packersvs MIA24.9 allowed@ CHI21.2 allowedvs HOU20.0 allowed22.0
Josh JacobsMarShawn Lloyd
#17Denver Broncos@ LV22.9 allowedvs BUF23.9 allowed@ NE18.8 allowed21.9
RJ HarveyJ.K. Dobbins
#18Los Angeles Ramsvs DAL24.9 allowed@ SEA18.5 allowed@ TB22.1 allowed21.8
Kyren WilliamsBlake Corum
#19Chicago Bears@ BUF23.9 allowedvs GB21.5 allowedvs DET19.4 allowed21.6
D'Andre SwiftKyle Monangai
#20New York Jets@ ARI26.2 allowedvs NE18.8 allowedvs MIN19.6 allowed21.5
Breece HallBraelon Allen
#21Las Vegas Raidersvs DEN16.9 allowedvs TEN21.4 allowed@ ARI26.2 allowed21.5
Ashton JeantyMike Washington
#22Dallas Cowboys@ LAR20.2 allowedvs JAX18.3 allowedvs NYG25.7 allowed21.4
Javonte Williams
#23New England Patriots@ KC19.2 allowed@ NYJ28.0 allowedvs DEN16.9 allowed21.4
Rhamondre StevensonTreVeyon Henderson
#24Miami Dolphins@ GB21.5 allowedvs LAC18.5 allowedvs BUF23.9 allowed21.3
Ollie GordonJaylen Wright
#25Buffalo Billsvs CHI21.2 allowed@ DEN16.9 allowed@ MIA24.9 allowed21.0
James Cook
#26Houston Texansvs JAX18.3 allowed@ PHI22.8 allowed@ GB21.5 allowed20.9
David MontgomeryWoody Marks
#27Tampa Bay Buccaneersvs NO20.7 allowed@ ATL21.5 allowedvs LAR20.2 allowed20.8
Bucky IrvingKenny Gainwell
#28Tennessee Titansvs IND19.9 allowed@ LV22.9 allowedvs PIT19.5 allowed20.8
Tony PollardTyjae Spears
#29Philadelphia Eaglesvs SEA18.5 allowedvs HOU20.0 allowed@ SF23.6 allowed20.7
Saquon BarkleyWill Shipley
#30Kansas City Chiefsvs NE18.8 allowedvs SF23.6 allowed@ LAC18.5 allowed20.3
Kenneth WalkerEmmett Johnson
#31San Francisco 49ers@ LAC18.5 allowed@ KC19.2 allowedvs PHI22.8 allowed20.2
Christian McCaffreyKaelon Black
#32Washington Commandersvs ATL21.5 allowed@ MIN19.6 allowed@ JAX18.3 allowed19.8
Jacory Croskey-MerrittRachaad White

Opponent values use 2025 regular-season fantasy points allowed per game. The schedule is the current 2026 release. Team personnel and defensive performance can change before the fantasy playoffs.

Make it actionable

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Compare playoff paths after checking current role, usage and health. The linked player files show market value, recent workload and weekly results for the leading options on each team.

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Other playoff positions
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Questions, answered

Who has the best fantasy playoff schedule for running back?

Minnesota Vikings ranks first for Weeks 15–17 because its opponents allowed an average of 24.3 PPR points per game to running backs.

Who has the toughest fantasy playoff schedule for running back?

Washington Commanders ranks last for Weeks 15–17 based on opponent fantasy points allowed to running backs.

Can I use Weeks 14–16 instead?

Yes. Use the playoff-window control above if your league finishes in Week 16. The ranking recalculates from those three scheduled opponents.

Should I bench a strong player because of this ranking?

No. Schedule is most useful as a trade and tiebreaker input. Talent, workload, health and lineup alternatives remain more important.