Most fantasy football leagues are in the playoffs, while others start this week. Whether you are in the first round our trying to figure out your championship lineup, here are two running backs available in many leagues that are instant starts this weekend.

New England Patriots RB Brandon Bolden - New England has officially placed running back LeGarrette Blount on injured reserve after suffering a hip injury, and Bolden will look to take over the starting role down the stretch of this season. The Patriots reportedly met with NFL free agent running back Steven Jackson on Wednesday, but nothing is reportedly imminent and the team is moving forward with what they have, according to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. Bolden saw a season high 16-carries against the Texans last Sunday and is expected to get plenty of touches this weekend against the Tennessee Titans. "Brandon has got a real good skill set. He has been a valuable guy for us on all four downs, so whether it's carrying the ball, making tough yards, playing as a sub back and playing in the kicking game, he's shown a lot of versatility and given us a lot of quality plays in those situations," said head coach Bill Belichick, via ESPN. The Titans are currently ranked 17th in the league in terms of rushing yards allowed per game, and Bolden looks to be a clear start at either running back position or flex spot this weekend.

New Orleans Saints RB Tim Hightower - Hightower took over as the lead back for the Saints last week, as running back Mark Ingram had been ruled out for the year prior to Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Prior to Sunday's game, reports surfaced that Hightower would take over Ingram's role down the stretch of this season, and that running back C.J. Spiller's workload would likely remain the same, according to Rapoport. New Orleans faces the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, and if Hightower is still available in your league, pick him up quickly. The Lions are ranked 21st in the NFL in terms of rushing yards per game, and head coach Sean Payton will likely get Hightower plenty of carries against the Lions struggling run defense. Hightower saw a season-high 28 carries this past Sunday and rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. The Saints running back is clear starter at either running back position or flex spot, and he could be a crucial piece for many fantasy owners this week.