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Updated Running Back Half-PPR Fantasy Football Rankings (2024)
The running back position has changed dramatically over the last few seasons, and these changes have shifted how ball carriers are approached in fantasy football. With most teams opting to use a committee of backs, the first round of fantasy drafts is now dominated by wide receivers. This means star workhorse running backs are available […]
Kendre Miller Not Helping His Cause
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen expressed concern when running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) got hurt three weeks ago in training camp about being able to make the team from the training room. Allen said that sentiment hasn't changed at this point, not just with Miller, but any young player who hasn't gotten to […]
Five Overvalued Players for 2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues
The dynasty fantasy football market is very similar to Wall Street. Player values change by the minute depending on the slightest bit of news that breaks on a particular day. Like the stock market, there are players undervalued by the community and there are those overvalued as well. If you can identify the players whose […]
Christian McCaffrey Getting Close To Returning To Practice
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) did an extensive workout on a side field at training camp on Thursday and appears to be getting close to a return to practice. It's great news for the consensus No. 1 overall fantasy pick and NFL's reigning rushing leader. McCaffrey is recovering from a calf strain […]
Aaron Jones, James Conner, D'Andre Swift – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks
The 2024 NFL regular season is nearly here. Fantasy players are trying to find which running back will be this year’s Kyren Williams and select him with a late-round pick. While everyone wants to find the next sleeper superstar, fantasy players shouldn’t forget about solid veteran running backs like Aaron Jones, James Conner, and D'Andre […]
Gus Edwards vs. J.K. Dobbins – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?
The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the most pass-happy offenses in the NFL over the past few years with Justin Herbert under center. However, that will change in 2024. Los Angeles moved on from Austin Ekeler after seven seasons with the franchise. The veteran running back is an excellent pass-catcher out of the […]
Fake Workhorses? Fantasy Football RBs Who Will Become Committee Backs
Remember the old days of fantasy football when the workhorse running backs were bonafide No. 1 picks and league winners? Apologies if you're new to the game and don't recall, but trust me, it's more fun now. Despite the abundance of wide receivers that now make fantastic early-round selections, fantasy managers still love the running […]
Four Overhyped Sleeper Candidates for Fantasy Football - Stop that Hype Train!
One week of preseason down, and we already have some massive fantasy risers and fallers. Although it’s always important to keep a level head, this is the first “real” action from which we can draw conclusions. Without being in the locker rooms, it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on with depth charts, target shares, […]
Taliese Fuaga Dealing With Back Issue
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (back) left individual drills on Thursday due to back tightness, which was later confirmed as a back injury, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. The rookie lineman was the 14th overall pick this year and is expected to step into a starting role to protect quarterback Derek Carr. […]
Every Fantasy Football Running Back With a Potential Workhorse Role in 2024
The term “workhorse running back” is nearly ancient history in today’s day and age. Committee backfields have become increasingly popular as the value of running backs as a whole has decreased. While deploying a committee is smart in real-life football to reduce wear and tear on the game’s most injury-prone position, they frustrate the life […]
Trey Sermon Misses Practice Thursday
Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon (hamstring) continues to battle hamstring issues since suffering the injury during the team's first preseason contest against the Denver Broncos. The fourth-year back has separated himself as the leader for the backup position, but the hamstring issue has opened the door for the next two backs to move up […]
Zero RB Fantasy Football Middle-Round Running Back Draft Targets
Draft strategies like zero running back (Zero RB) can generate uncomfortable conversations and implicit biases. Like any draft strategy, we should consider scoring and roster formats. The idea behind it relates to being anti-fragile when drafting a team. Shawn Siegele referenced the anti-fragile framework and Zero RB as something beyond resilience and improves or grows […]
Rookie Running Backs With A Potential Workhorse Role for Fantasy Football
It is as difficult to find a workhorse running back for fantasy football as it is to find a winning slot machine in Atlantic City. The league-wide "running-back-by-committees" have ruined the fantasy values of a plethora of players in recent seasons. NFL teams have decided that backs should split the snaps and touches instead of […]
Overvalued RBs To Avoid In Fantasy Football Drafts - Josh Jacobs, Raheem Mostert, Rachaad White, more
The NFL views the running back differently than they did 20 years ago. Instead of having a featured guy getting 350 or more touches a year, teams now use multiple running backs. While the change in the backfield is good for the league, fantasy football players are split on the change. While having an elite […]
Fantasy Football Rookie Outlooks - Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Ladd McConkey, Jonathon Brooks, Brock Bowers
Every year, almost 300 athletes get the opportunity to fulfill their NFL dreams. It’s the culmination of their hard work and dedication, which started in Pop Warner leagues and continued in college football. Whether they were drafted or directly signed, what matters most is the chance to showcase their talent on the big stage. While […]
Safest Fantasy Football Pick For Every AFC Team - James Cook, Garrett Wilson, Amari Cooper, Joe Mixon, more
When drafting your fantasy football team, you want to ensure you have reliable players on your roster. This article highlights the safest selections from each AFC team, helping you make informed decisions about your roster. The players discussed consistently deliver solid performances and have proven track records, making them trustworthy choices for the 2024 season. […]
Five Running Back Sleepers - Fantasy Football ADP Values for Drafts
We have officially entered August and that means we are just weeks away from the start of the 2024 NFL season. Soon we’ll be making waiver claims, contemplating trade offers, and sweating start/sit decisions. We are officially in grind mode. During our draft preparation, we must take some time to identify potential sleepers. It’s especially […]
Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Busts - Draft Targets, Avoids (2024)
It's becoming harder and harder to trust running backs in fantasy football. Very few have a workhorse role anymore, and most get hurt as well. Last season, first-round fantasy running backs like Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, and Nick Chubb all fell short of their predraft ADP. Even second-round running backs like Tony Pollard and Josh […]
Five Overvalued Fantasy Football Rookies for 2024
Rookie Fever: the strong urge to draft an NFL rookie in fantasy football due to the fact that you’ve spent hours upon hours researching them during the NFL Draft season. It’s the primary factor in driving up rookie prices in fantasy drafts. In dynasty fantasy football, rookies are all the rave. The combination of youth […]
Five Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook
As we gear up for the 2024 fantasy football season, it's time to make some fearless predictions. We're not talking about safe bets. We're diving into the realm of the bold, the brave, and the downright controversial. These are the kind of predictions that'll either make you look like a fantasy football savant or have […]
Early-Round Fantasy Football Avoids: Overvalued Draft Picks for Best Ball - Drake London, Zay Flowers, Josh Jacobs, more
Those in best ball drafts don't need their early-round picks to smash every week, but they better have a great chance at it while also providing the firepower to finish at the top of their position. We don't typically want consistent, median outcomes here. Some of you might exclusively play 50/50 best ball double-ups but […]
Cheap Fantasy Football Workhorse Running Backs (Part 3) - Javonte Williams, Devin Singletary, Ezekiel Elliott
This will be the third and final entry to this series, looking at some cheap workhorse running backs with the potential to exceed, meet, or flirt with 250 touches. If you've followed along with each new entry, the ADPs keep getting later and later. Because of that, the options are beginning to feel more and […]
Five Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates For 2024
We are only a handful of weeks away from the start of the NFL season. That means it’s officially time to start preparing for your fantasy football draft. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is by correctly identifying potential breakout candidates. Nailing a breakout pick can help lead […]
The Most Overvalued Fantasy Football Player from Every NFC Team (2024)
Fantasy football is all about value. If you pick a player with an RB19 predraft ADP and he finishes as the RB10, that is great value. On the other end of that, if you take a player as the RB7 and he finishes as the RB22, that will severely hurt your team during the year. […]
Rhamondre Stevenson Leads Backfield Thursday
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 18 yards on six carries during Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was not targeted in the passing game. Stevenson, of course, saw all of his reps come with the first-team offense. Even though he only played in the first quarter, he led the […]
Tyrion Davis-Price Leads Eagles In Rushing
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tyrion Davis-Price took four carries for 28 yards and caught his lone target for no gain during the team's 14-13 win over the New England Patriots. The former San Francisco 49er did well with his touches but did not see playing time until late in the game and seems to be […]
Will Shipley Involved Heavily In Passing Attack In Preseason Week 2
Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley took five carries for 15 yards and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards during the team's 14-13 win over the New England Patriots. Kenneth Gainwell again got the start Thursday night with the second-team offense but was replaced much earlier this week by Shipley, who saw […]
Chris Evans To Miss 2024
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (knee) will miss the entirety of the 2024 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon at Thursday's practice. Evans was the fourth running back on Cincinnati's preseason depth chart. While he only received three touches last season, it had been reported that the fourth-year pro was having a solid […]
Florio's Football Show: The Biggest Mistake Fantasy Football Players Make!
Michael F. Florio used to make the same mistake that so many fantasy managers are still making today. Once he changed, he started having much more success. So what is that mistake and how can you make sure you do not make it? Tune in to find out! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Making Progress
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) appears to be in good shape after his incident a few days ago. The rookie back was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Now, Tracy was seen running and cutting on the field with the training staff on Thursday. This […]
