Ronnie Rivers Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 198 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.4
- Pos rank
- RB79
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. RBs, tough
Ronnie Rivers Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
3.4 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Ronnie Rivers's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs SF,3.4,RB54
- Week 2, Win,vs NYG,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,at DEN,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at PHI,Tough, OutEagles vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 12,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs ARI,NeutralCardinals vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at LV,ToughRaiders vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Ronnie Rivers?
Rivers is averaging 3.4 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 19 rushing yards and 0 TD on 5 carries, plus 1 catches for 5 yards. That ranks RB79, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.8 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Matthew Stafford.
His one game so far was a RB54 finish against the 49ers. One favorable matchup is ahead: the Bills (4th vs. RBs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Rivers ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Ronnie Rivers 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs 49ers | L 7–27 | 3.4 | RB54 |
| Total | 0–1 | 3.4 | RB79 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 1 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | — |
| 2025 | LAR | 11 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 | 0.4 | RB111 |
| 2024 | LAR | 17 | 99 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 18.3 | 1.1 | RB96 |
| 2023 | LAR | 9 | 129 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 20.1 | 2.2 | RB89 |
| 2022 | LAR | 8 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | RB116 |
| Career | 46 | 314 | 0 | 16 | 90 | 0 | 56.4 | 1.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Rivers is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
Outlook
He sits third on the Los Angeles chart behind workhorse Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, with Jarquez Hunter also in the mix, leaving no standalone role and no receiving outlet (two routes all of 2025). His value is entirely contingent on injuries to the two backs ahead of him. For 2026 he is a waiver-wire handcuff at best and holds no startable redraft value in any format. Full outlook
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Ronnie Rivers Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Ronnie Rivers in Week 4?
No: Ronnie Rivers is on injured reserve for Week 4 at the Eagles, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Rivers.
How many fantasy points is Ronnie Rivers averaging in 2026?
Ronnie Rivers is averaging 3.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 3.4 points across 1 game. His last game produced 3.4 points.
Where does Ronnie Rivers rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Ronnie Rivers ranks RB79 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Ronnie Rivers worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Ronnie Rivers is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Ronnie Rivers's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Ronnie Rivers's next three games are Week 4 at the Eagles (24th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bills (4th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Cardinals (22nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Ronnie Rivers 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles RamsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 19
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 5
3.8 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 1
- Yards
- 5
- TD
- 0
1 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 3.4
- Pos rank
- RB79
3.4 Best Week 1 vs SF
Advanced Rushing Stats
Rivers is on the field for 6.5% of snaps and draws 0.9% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 5 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 2.20 | — | 2.22 | — |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | — |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.40 | — | 0.51 | — |
| Yards before contact per carry | 1.60 | — | 2.89 | — |
| Broken tackles | 0 | — | 0 | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 6.5% | — | 2.3% | — |
| Target share | 0.9% | — | 0.0% | — |
| Red-zone opportunities | 2 | — | 0 | — |
| Targets per game | 1.0 | — | 0.0 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (5 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.0 carries and 1.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.4
Fantasy PPG
19
Rush yds/g
1.0
Rec/g
Ronnie Rivers career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 | 0.4 | RB111 |
| 2024 | 17 | 22 | 99 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 18.3 | 1.1 | RB96 |
| 2023 | 9 | 32 | 129 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 20.1 | 2.2 | RB89 |
| 2022 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | RB116 |
| Career | 46 | 77 | 314 | 0 | 16 | 90 | 0 | 56.4 | 1.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.0
Career PPG
19 games over 5 seasons
27%
Availability
Share of team games he played
5%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
3.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Rivers has averaged 3.0 fantasy points per game over 19 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 3.4 per game, up 1.9 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 6.0 carries plus targets a game against 3.0. His quarterback this season has been Matthew Stafford.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Rivers's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 129Rush yards2023
- 20.1Fantasy pts2023 · RB91
- 404Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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Ronnie Rivers Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Ronnie Rivers have in 2026?
Ronnie Rivers has 3.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 3.4 per game across 1 game. That total ranks RB79 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has 19 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 19 a game at 3.8 yards per carry.
How many touchdowns does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 carries.
How many carries does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has 5 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game, for 19 yards.
How many receptions does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has 1 reception for 5 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 target.
How many receiving yards does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has 5 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 5.0 a game on 1 catch.
How many targets does Ronnie Rivers have this season?
Ronnie Rivers has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 1 of them.
How many games has Ronnie Rivers played in 2026?
Ronnie Rivers has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Ronnie Rivers's stats last season?
In 2025, Ronnie Rivers ran for 46 yards and no touchdowns and caught 0 passes for 0 yards in 11 games. That was 4.6 PPR points (0.4 per game), an RB111 finish.
What are Ronnie Rivers's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 46 games, Ronnie Rivers has 314 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 16 catches for 90 yards, for 56.4 PPR fantasy points (1.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Ronnie Rivers have in his career?
Ronnie Rivers has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 46 games.
Ronnie Rivers Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.4
Carries/g
5.0
Rush yds/g
19.0
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
5.0
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF14th | L 7-27 | 3.4 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | RB54 |
Week 1 · SF · L 7-27 · 3.4 pts
How the 3.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||||
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a RB54 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by San Francisco
5 carries, 19 yds. 1/1 receiving, 5 yds.
He played 13% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
Ronnie Rivers career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 | 0.4 | RB111 |
| 2024 | 17 | 22 | 99 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 18.3 | 1.1 | RB96 |
| 2023 | 9 | 32 | 129 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 20.1 | 2.2 | RB89 |
| 2022 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | RB116 |
| Career | 46 | 77 | 314 | 0 | 16 | 90 | 0 | 56.4 | 1.2 | — |
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Ronnie Rivers Game Log FAQ
How did Ronnie Rivers do in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers scored 3.4 PPR points in Week 1 against the 49ers, a 27–7 loss, an RB54 finish. He ran 5 times for 19 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Ronnie Rivers score in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers scored 3.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 1 against the 49ers, an RB54 finish for the week.
How many rushing yards did Ronnie Rivers have in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers ran for 19 yards on 5 carries in Week 1 against the 49ers, and added 5 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Ronnie Rivers score in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers did not score a touchdown in Week 1 against the 49ers; his 3.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Ronnie Rivers have in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers had 5 carries for 19 yards in Week 1 against the 49ers, playing 13% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Ronnie Rivers have in his last game?
Ronnie Rivers caught 1 of 1 target for 5 yards in Week 1 against the 49ers.
How many games has Ronnie Rivers scored a touchdown in this season?
Ronnie Rivers has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Can I see Ronnie Rivers's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Rivers's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Ronnie Rivers Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient depth RB on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, calf.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB119 last season at 1.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's RB79 at 3.4 PPR points per game, against 1.5 over 3 games last season (RB119). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 80th of 95 in rushing volume (1.5 carries per game), 92nd of 95 in receiving role (0.0 targets per game) and 27th of 95 in efficiency (2.22 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his efficiency. Receiving role is the soft spot. Matthew Stafford is his quarterback.
He's on injured reserve, calf. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchup is the Bills in Week 5 (4th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Rivers remains a deep-roster Ram whose usage keeps shrinking: 2025 brought just six games, a 2.5 percent snap share, nine carries for 46 yards (5.11 per pop), zero targets, and 4.6 fantasy points. That is a clear step down from 2024, when he managed 22 carries, five catches, and 13.3 points across six games on a 7.4 percent snap share, and from his 2023 line of 32 rushes for 129 yards. The 2025 efficiency was empty calories, a -0.121 EPA per play with no explosive runs and only 2.22 yards after contact per attempt.
He sits third on the Los Angeles chart behind workhorse Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, with Jarquez Hunter also in the mix, leaving no standalone role and no receiving outlet (two routes all of 2025). His value is entirely contingent on injuries to the two backs ahead of him. For 2026 he is a waiver-wire handcuff at best and holds no startable redraft value in any format.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 2.22
- Broken tackles
- 0
- Explosive-run rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 0
- Snap share
- 2.5%
- Targets
- 0
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 PHI, 24thWk 5 BUF, 4thWk 6 ARI, 22ndWk 7 LV, 23rd
- Strong efficiency2.22 yards after contact per carry, 27th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, calf.
- Light rushing volume1.5 carries per game, 80th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Tough matchupsThe Eagles in Week 4 (24th) and the Raiders in Week 7 (23rd) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
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Ronnie Rivers Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ronnie Rivers's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ronnie Rivers projects as an efficient depth RB on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.22 yards after contact per carry, 27th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His receiving role (0.0 targets per game, 92nd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ronnie Rivers's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ronnie Rivers is the RB79 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ronnie Rivers's fantasy football upside?
Ronnie Rivers's upside: his ceiling this season is 3.4 PPR points (Week 1, RB54), his efficiency (2.22 yards after contact per carry, 27th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Bills in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Ronnie Rivers's fantasy value?
Ronnie Rivers's risks: he is on injured reserve, calf, his receiving role (0.0 targets per game, 92nd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Eagles in Week 4 and the Raiders in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Ronnie Rivers's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Ronnie Rivers News & Updates
Rivers struggles vs. San Francisco
5 CAR, 19 YDS
1 REC, 5 YDS (1 TGT)
3.4 fantasy points · RB54
Rivers ran 5 times for 19 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 27–7 loss vs. San Francisco. He played 13% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
No updates yet this season.
Rams Teammates News
Updates on Rivers's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Blake Corum: Limited workload during SNF (opens in new tab)Blake Corum, RB. 28 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Stafford: Vintage effort sans Nacua in win (opens in new tab)Matthew Stafford, QB. 111 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Blake Corum: Even timeshare with Williams (opens in new tab)Blake Corum, RB. 28 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Kyren Williams: Scores receiving TD on efficient night (opens in new tab)Kyren Williams, RB. 38 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Blake Corum: Impressive with limited touches (opens in new tab)Blake Corum, RB. 28 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Rams
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Ronnie Rivers News FAQ
What is the latest news on Ronnie Rivers?
The latest Rivers update, from September 11: Rivers struggles vs. San Francisco. Rivers ran 5 times for 19 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 27–7 loss vs. San Francisco. He played 13% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Ronnie Rivers news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 3.4 fantasy points, a RB54 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Ronnie Rivers Bio
Ronnie Rivers is a running back for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 20. Born January 31, 1999, in Castro Valley, CA, he attended Freedom and played college football at Fresno State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
In 19 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 314 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 16 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Rams Current team2022–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 43 of 47 games.
College: Fresno State
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Los Angeles Rams.
- WaivedWaived by the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedAgreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams.
- TagTendered as a restricted or exclusive-rights free agent by the Los Angeles Rams.
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ReleasedReleased by the Seattle Seahawks.
- SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
- ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams.
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About Ronnie Rivers: Bio FAQ
How old is Ronnie Rivers?
Ronnie Rivers is 27 years old. He was born on January 31, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Ronnie Rivers?
Ronnie Rivers is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 198 pounds, and plays running back for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Ronnie Rivers weigh?
Ronnie Rivers weighs 198 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Ronnie Rivers wear?
Ronnie Rivers wears number 20 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays running back.
What position does Ronnie Rivers play?
Ronnie Rivers plays running back for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 20. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Ronnie Rivers play for?
Ronnie Rivers plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a running back. He has been with the Rams since 2022.
Where did Ronnie Rivers go to college?
Ronnie Rivers played college football at Fresno State, after attending Freedom (CA).
Where is Ronnie Rivers from?
Ronnie Rivers went to high school in California, at Freedom, before playing college football at Fresno State.
When is Ronnie Rivers's birthday?
Ronnie Rivers's birthday is January 31. He was born on January 31, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Ronnie Rivers been in the NFL?
2026 is Ronnie Rivers's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Ronnie Rivers played for?
Ronnie Rivers has played for the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What year did Ronnie Rivers enter the NFL?
Ronnie Rivers entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.