section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-14-running-back-preview-even-with-six-teams-on-a-bye-najee-harris-is-no-sure-thing | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | No player came close to sniffing his amount of volume near paydirt. The Steelers rookie running back managed a league-leading 381 touches in 2021, and finished as the RB4 in half-point scoring as a result. No running back better depicts the volume is king mantra better than the King himself and his guaranteed volume makes him nearly bulletproof. If so, here are the top 25 RBs you'll want to monitor early in your 2022 fantasy football draft: Taylor was a fantasy owner's dream in 2021. So while his rushing output was down and he was kept out of the end zone, Walker did manage to extend his streak of double-digit half-PPR points to six games. Singletary started the game, but Cook finished with more carries, rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards. Tony Pollard has proven to be the more efficient option for the Cowboys and could eat into Elliott's workload even more in 2022. . Projected draft round: Late third/early fourth. Running backs that can catch passes are becoming vital in toay's NFL Matt Modica goes over the top pass catching running backs from 2017. The Patriots selected two running backs on Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft and Rhamondre Stevenson figures to be a major part of the offense this season. 1. Neither Kenneth Walker nor Dallas has been ruled out. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers. Seems more likely than not they ride Henry did his contract expires before the 2024 season when he hits age 30. James White may see his role decrease this season as Cam Newton 1) Jonathan Taylor (IND RB) Its certainly looking good. Carolina's defense has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Check out our top 12 running back rankings along with player notes as you prepare for your fantasy football draft. Jones should be the heart and soul of the Packers offense with Davante Adams out of the picture. Research past fantasy performance with sortable player stats including PFF-exclusives like aDOT and fantasy points per opportunity. With such a secure role as a receiver out of the backfield and as a featured red-zone weapon in a high-powered offense, its hard to imagine a healthy Ekeler not returning at least top-5 fantasy status in 2022. A healthy Akers could prove to be one of the most valuable picks in drafts this season. 2021 fantasy football draft rankings from Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Mike Clay, Eric Karabell, Daniel Dopp and Tristan H. Cockcroft. (knee) under center. He's no slouch in the running game either as he tallied 911 yards for another 12 TDs. As the clear-cut starter in a potent offense, Fournette should enjoy another season as an elite fantasy running back. 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Taylors 42 carries inside the 10-yard line were 12 more than the next-closest back (Damien Harris, 30).Pairing Taylors elite red-zone usage with his ascending role as a receiver 11th in routes run and sixth in route participation in 2021 makes him worthy of the 1.01 pick across all fantasy formats. "GMFB" discusses has Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow inserted himself into the MVP conversation. The unicorn running back averaged 29.6 touches per game seven more than the next closest running back before his injury. Where the running back falls in my fantasy ranks. With guaranteed volume to go with his elite talent, Taylor should be a no-brainer for the No. Murray's low price gives you extra flexibility and he has plenty of upside against a Chiefs defense that just gave up 21.5 PPR Fantasy points to Samaje Perine. Hubbard is a low-end flex if D'Onta Foreman is healthy, but Foreman is battling multiple injuries, so that's no sure thing. He should be the top running back on Sean McVay's depth chart, and that spot usually is a lucrative one for fantasy football owners. Stats are complete through Week 13 of the 2022 NFL regular season. Here are the top 10 running back from Week 13 of the NFL season in half-PPR scoring: 1. Christian McCaffrey Still the G.O.A.T. for fantasy purposes, CMC finished as the RB1 on the week despite just 17 carries and not even finding the end zone on the ground. Running Back Rankings: 2022 Regular Season - FF Today Rankings/Projections > Player Rankings Running Back Rankings: 2022 Regular Season, Updated: 9/1/2022 Want Custom Fantasy Scoring? "GMFB" shares their Week 14 matchup picks. Here's the running back position check out where Walker, Henry and the rest of the RBs landed in our analysts' rankings for Week 12: 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyProsECR - Expert Consensus Rankings, USC QB Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy after scintillating sophomore season, Magomed Ankalaev-Jan Blachowicz title fight ends in bizarre split draw at UFC 282, Mets signing Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga to 5-year, $75 million contract, Nets beat Pacers despite missing entire starting lineup and three reserves, World Cup 2022: Olivier Giroud's goal gives France a 2-1 quarterfinal win over England. O/U 43, MIA -3 Swift's injury history is the only reason to not take him in Round 1. "GMFB" on which quarterback from the 2020 NFL Draft will they be paying attention to the most for the remainder of the 2022 season. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. But wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry? An immobile Ben Roethlisberger was a check-down target machine to Harris in 2021 which may not be the case in 2022. That has to be welcome news for those invested in Walker, whose streak of fives games with a touchdown came to a halt in Seattle's Week 10 loss to Tampa Bay in Germany. While the Lions have added more passing game weapons in the offseason with D.J. Dont expect the Bengals to take Mixons job away anytime soon once healthy enough to return to action; just realize Perine is a tier-one handcuff with far too much best-case upside to be on many waiver wires. Josh Jacobs at Rams (TNF) who have allowed the ninth-most catches to running backs and 17-plus Yes, which shouldnt be a huge surprise given head coach Kliff Kingsburys, history of giving his starting running back a huge role. Projected draft round: Late first/early second. Nick Chubb Arguably the purest runner in the NFL (I see you JT stans), Chubb had himself a day against the Jets. His 17-18 touches per game average the last two seasons shouldnt change even if the team trades Hunt this offseason. Just ask managers who rostered Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara and Dalvin Cook last year about the importance of snagging a top running back. The trio ranked first, second and third respectively in total RB fantasy points last season while averaging about 20 points per game. If he's used the same way in 2022, there's no reason to believe he can't be a rock-solid RB2/flex in all fantasy leagues. 98%-- Snap rate for Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 13, the highest among running backs. 3 in the eyes of Dalton Del Don. Hard to ignore the Packers RB1 as a dynamite selection in Round 2 with multiple top-5 finishes on his resume. Even when Kareem Hunt missed time in 2021, Chubbs role/usage didnt change drastically with the Browns sprinkling in other running backs on the depth chart. That makes Harris a touchdown-dependent back in Week 14 and there are plenty of reasons to doubt whether he'll score. Those that faded Derrick Henry as a first-round pick in 2021 received suboptimal results. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio. During his four-year career, the Browns running back has never averaged fewer than five yards per carry. His 13.9% target share and 70 receptions ranked second behind only Najee Harris. You don't currently have any notifications. I had a feeling Najee Harris would rack up the touches, but I 12) Alvin Kamara (NO RB) It's also fair to say Elliott's days as an elite fantasy running back could be over. 5-7-0. The "GMFB" crew discuss the naming of the "In The Hunt" on Playoff Pictures graphics. Just be wary that Chubb wont be used as an every-down back. Coming off a difficult game on the ground against the Buccaneers' stout defense Walker averaged just 1.7 yards a carry on 10 attempts, though he did have a nice day as a pass catcher (6 rec, 55 yds) the Seahawks look to bounce back against a Raiders unit that is one of fantasy's friendliest when it comes to points allowed to the running back position (24.0 pts/game, fourth-best matchup). Being aware of whether matchups favor your running backs for the upcoming week is also a major factor. The eye test certainly indicates that Mixon generally has more juice than Perine; just realize the Bengals backup running back has been the superior rusher in just about any efficiency metric that one wants to look at: Mixon has been the better receiver in terms of PFF receiving grade (79.6 vs. 69.4), but Perine continues to get plenty of third-down work thanks to his far superior pass-protection ability (65.5 vs. 26.9 PFF pass-blocking grade). Coming off an injury-plagued season does raise some concerns about whether Henrys body is going to break down because of his insane workload. Behind an improved Bengals offensive line, Mixon is poised to be even better than a season ago when he finished as the RB3 in half-point PPR leagues. Latavius Murray caught four passes in Mike Boone's first game back and the Chiefs have been among the worst in the league against pass-catching running backs this season. He still managed to finish 13th in touches last season, so he could still turn in RB1-caliber numbers if that workload sees an uptick. For example, Henry rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last season while leading the league in rushing TDs. Derrick Henry is our crew's near-unanimous No. Over that span, he was seventh in targets and sixth in receiving yards among all running backs. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Conner has seldom left the field in his last four games since returning from injury: The Patriots are far from an easy matchup for opposing running backs, but Conners role is far too big to consider putting him anywhere near the fantasy bench especially with a whopping six teams on bye. Aaron Jones should once again be one of the most reliable running backs in fantasy football this season after re-signing with Green Bay. His value in PPR formats should increase as well with Jamaal Williams taking his talents to Detroit. You can do far worse than Jones as your RB1. 7. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys (Bye Week: 7) Still, the issue with Harris pertains to his true upside potential in a potentially capped offense led by a rookie quarterback. Since 2020 hes dealt with an ankle sprain, thigh injury, AC joint sprain, and high ankle sprain, missing 18 games. The "GMFB" crew shares which running back and wide receiver duo they believe will have the best Week 14 in fantasy. But the raw touches hardly showcase the fantasy value Ekeler possesses, because he often commands an extremely high share of high-value targets ie. Joe Mixon was an absolute steal in the second round of fantasy drafts in 2021 based on his easily projected large workload within an ascending offense. 8 -- Jerrick McKinnon played eight of the 11 Chiefs snaps inside the 10 If there is any running back that could potentially de-throne Derrick Henry as the poster child for the volume is king mantra, its Najee Harris. He could prove to be a steal if he stays healthy and if the revamped Giants offensive line lives up to expectations, but both of those are huge ifs. The 26-year-old was a workhorse in 2021 with 334 total touches (third in NFL), 20.9 touches per game (sixth), and 16 goal-line carries (third). San Francisco is known to mix things up at the running back position, ultimately capping Mitchell's ceiling. Dalvin Cook is third (64%) while Derrick Henry is tied for fourth with Saquon Barkley (58%). Veteran additions continue to be plenty possible, Nope, and things figure to get even more muddled if/when, (knee, IR) returns to action. The Seahawks are relatively modest 3.5-point favorites, so fire up Foreman as a low-floor and touchdown-dependent RB2 who is a far better play in non-PPR formats. The Raiders offense should be much-improved in 2022 with Davante Adams in the mix and Josh McDaniels as head coach. Further helping matters is the reality that, continues to be a rather distant third option. The days of Nick Chubbs absurd rushing efficiency going to waste have come to an end. And beware if Travis Homer is cleared, he would likely dominate passing downs. 2 behind Christian McCaffrey with Elijah Mitchell out of the picture. Cook has a higher PFF rushing, receiving and pass-blocking grade this season, so it isnt surprising that he is getting more opportunities. Whether you're in a standard or PPR (points per reception) league, the teams with the best RBs usually come out on top. Mixon also ranked third in goal-line carries (16) and tied Jonathan Taylor/James Conner in red-zone touchdowns. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Fantasy Football Points Allowed to Running Backs 2020 When you are setting your fantasy football lineups, checking in to see who is allowing the most or fewest fantasy points to running backs will be a stop along the way. There is more to just seeing a defense allowing 25.3 fantasy points to opposing running backs. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Those are solid arguments against selecting Harris in fantasy drafts, especially in PPR formats, but Harris is no slouch. PFF's Andrew Erickson breaks down his top 15 running backs for 2021 dynasty fantasy football leagues ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2018 Dallas had a 6-1 record when Zeke rushed for over 100 yards and a Projected draft round: Late second/early third. No quarterback targeted running backs more than new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan did in 2021 8.6 targets per game. Three of the Bills' next four opponents are in the league's top half at preventing fantasy points to running backs. Besides McKissic and Hines, Chase Week 11 may be the ultimate lowlight. Chark and Jameson Williams, Swifts efficiency through the air allows for hope that his target share (18.4%, second among running backs) wont see a drastic dip. Aaron Jones is an absolute target and receptions monster when Davante Adams has missed time in the past. NFL Network's Jason McCourty breaks down the San Francisco 49ers' 2022 defense. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. NFL Way To Play Recipient for Week 13 is New York Giants safety Julian Love tackle on Washington Commanders wide receiver Cameron Sims. That should boost Jacobs' fantasy value as he'll be given more scoring opportunities as the team's go-to red-zone option out of the backfield. The quarterback situation in Pittsburgh could hurt Harris' stock, but we'd bet on him being among the safer picks in Round 1. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, DET -1.5 PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. He also flashed upside as a receiver down the playoff stretch for the Bengals, averaging nearly six targets per game while running a route on 57% of offensive dropbacks through six games. It should be no different in 2022, even with head coach Sean Payton out of the picture and Jameis Winston under center. Conner is a volume-based RB1 inside of an offense that hopefully shows more consistency during the final five weeks of the season now that their group of talented wide receivers are all finally healthy and not suspended. The 27-year-old reeled in 69 catches for 454 yards and two TDs with the Bucs last season while rushing for 812 yards and eight TDs. Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III appears primed to bounce back in fantasy football this week. "GMFB" breaks down what has to happen for the Las Vegas Raiders to make playoff run. Hes still a top 5-10 option and 20 touches per game machine this year. DeeJay Dallas or Tony Jones should lead this backfield, but neither is more than a flex. Fantasy Football: Which incoming rookie running backs offer high-end receiving ability? You know what you're getting with Christian McCaffrey at this point. Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season sees the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints all in their bye weeks. Another top-10 fantasy performance is well within reach.Boone's projection: 293 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, 4 rushing yardsOther QBs to start Geno Smith vs. Panthers He racked up 70 receptions out of the backfield for 647 yards and eight TDs. Projected draft round: Late fourth/early fifth. The table below shows Akers and Williams backfield usage over the last two weeks since the rookie Williams returned from an eight-week stint on Injured Reserve. Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III appears primed to bounce back in fantasy football this week. Swift is one of the most gifted running backs at evading tacklers thanks in part to amazing vision. But I'm doing my best to avoid it. The 26-year-old has averaged at least five yards per carry in each season since he entered the NFL in 2018. Akers may have scared fantasy owners with his 2.4 yards per carry after returning from an Achilles injury last season. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Our analysts have San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy on facing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in Week 14 start. That alone makes him an intriguing pick and a potential steal in Round 4, though there's reason to be skeptical of his ceiling in the Jets offense. The state of the running back position for Fantasy entering Week 14. He's a no-brainer Round 1 talent, but his inability to stay on the field has most owners taking him in Round 3 this year. The Seahawks have had all sorts of struggles stopping running backs of all shapes and sizes on the ground this season: Foreman's biggest potential concern is an extremely negative game script that forces the Panthers to largely abandon the run game. Here are the top 10 running back from Week 13 of the NFL season in half-PPR scoring: 1. This happened in Week 9 (9 touches for 21 yards) and to a lesser extent in Week 11 (11 touches for 24 yards); Foreman has racked up 100-plus rushing yards in his other four games since Christian McCaffrey was traded to the 49ers. WebThe following is a listing of Fantasy Football Points Allowed to Running Backs for the 2022 NFL season. We still think he's worth the investment, but be sure to grab Chuba Hubbard later on in your draft as an insurance policy. Javonte Williams owners got to see glimpses of his elite fantasy football potential last season, but the presence of Melvin Gordon in the backfield prevented a true breakout campaign. Darrel Williams (hip, IR) continues to be out of the picture. Due his matchup against the Baltimore Ravens and his disappearing role in the passing game, I would prefer to avoid him. Dec 4, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback LJarius Sneed (38) in the If anything, backup QB Tyler Huntley might be the safest fantasy bet on this offense outside of TE Mark Andrews. The Seahawks are relatively modest 3.5-point favorites, so fire up Foreman as a low-floor and touchdown-dependent RB2 who is a far better play in non-PPR formats. "GMFB" discusses why is this Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants Week 14 matchup the most important game in the last five years. Henry is a non-factor in the receiving game because he is a pure power rusher. McKissic returning to the Commanders' backfield -- especially with rookie Brian Robinson Jr. emerging as a potential contributor. The Jets' second-round pick should get a ton of volume in his debut NFL season as a true dual-threat out of the backfield. This means Perine (three) officially has more top-10 finishes than Mixon (two) this season. Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins reacts to being a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and what it means to him. Below are the complete rankings of the top 25 running backs for Week 14 of the 2022 NFL Fantasy Football Season: Be the first one to comment on this story. Rachaad White might be his heir apparent, but Tampa Bay has Super Bowl aspirations, and its difficult to envision Tom Brady trusting a rookie in the backfield to protect him. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports. O/U 37.5, BUF -9.5 "GMFB" give their opinions on Week 14 trending topics. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) Those six Matthew Auerbach is the Philadelphia Eagles "Fan of the Year". Mason was the clear No. WebThere is more to just seeing a defense allowing 25.3 fantasy points to opposing running backs. Austin Ekeler isnt used as a true three-down workhorse, but its hard to tell based on the actual amount of touches he sees in the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Henry finished as the RB20 last season despite playing in only eight games due to injury. Over the past three weeks the Seahawks have surrendered 455 yards and five touchdowns to running backs. Now let's get to the rest of the Week 14 RB Preview: The following players are not being projected to play in Week 14 at this time. The Ravens offensive scheme doesnt shift much when Huntley is thrown in for Lamar Jackson. Running backs on a bye include Jonathan Taylor, David Montgomery, Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon, Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson, Cordarrelle Patterson and Alvin Kamara. Montgomery, and Gibson; the two best active running backs on my roster before waivers There's obvious injury concern heading into 2022, especially given his enormous workload, but Henry should be considered one of the best running back options on the board until proven otherwise. 3) Austin Ekeler (LAC RB) If Dallas starts, I'd rank him as a high-end flex, if it's Jones, he's a low-end flex. Here are our rankings of the top 25 RBs in fantasy heading into this season. Updated ranks can be found throughout the week on. 4) Derrick Henry (TEN RB) At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Ekeler finished 8th in the NFL in total touches (276) and 14th in touches per game (17.2). O/U 45.5, KC -9 Fantasy Football Points are derived using The Football Database's Fantasy Football Scoring System . Nyheim Hines could stay plenty involved as well, but he hasn't carved out a significant offensive role since being traded, Dont get too carried away, but Cooks season-high marks in snap rate, carries and targets alike were certainly a massive step in the right direction. Workhorse Uncle Lenn is back to trigger the haters in 2022. Kamara is a top 5-10 option at the running back position. Mixon fits all the criteria that a fantasy manager would want as a mid-range first-round selection in fantasy football. You can hear Nathan and I discuss the weeks top waiver wire options on the Tuesday edition of The PFF Fantasy Football Podcast. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. In the six full games with Jameis Winston under center, he was the RB5 in fantasy, averaging 23.2 touches and 5.5 targets (26.4% target share). Conner's first season in Arizona was a success as the former Steeler totaled 18 touchdowns. Fantasy football managers may face a selection headache this week as they vie for a playoff spot. The news: Jaguars QB Huntley hasnt stood out as a particularly efficient passer during his six extended appearances over the past two seasons, but his rushing production has been borderline erotic from a fantasy football perspective: Hutley has managed to average 205 pass yards per game during this stretch slightly more than what Jackson (203) was at prior to suffering last weeks injury. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball on way to an 11-yard touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. To put that into perspective, the next-highest total in the NFL was New England Patriots running back Damien Harris' 30. If rushing for 1,002 yards and totaling 12 TDs is considered a down season, you're doing something right. His six receptions tied for the team lead with DK Metcalf, too. 5) Dalvin Cook (MIN RB) "GMFB" discusses what are your expectations for the Miami Dolphins offense vs. the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. Kenneth Walker III and the Seahawks are back in action after a bye last week, and Walker fantasy managers have to be looking forward to plugging him back into their lineups considering the matchup that awaits Seattle in Week 12. Week 14 is here! The Bengals running back finished the season third in total touches (334) and sixth in touches per game (20.9). The volume he is going to see in 2022 will ensure he is one of the safest running backs available in fantasy football. O/U 44, SF -3.5 The former Georgia back averaged 17.3 PPR points per game, which would have ranked sixth in 2021.The 12 rushing touchdowns definitely boosted Chubbs numbers, and scoring double-digit TDs is well within his reach with Deshaun Watson taking charge under center for the long term. Knight does have a terrible matchup against the Bills, but Mike White's propensity to dump balls off to backs should keep his value afloat even if his 5.5 yards per carry comes crashing back to earth. Nope, and things figure to get even more muddled if/when J.K. Dobbins (knee, IR) returns to action. [Week 12 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]. Week 13 Usage: Every teams top-three running backs in snap rate, carries and targets from the previous week. 8) DAndre Swift (DET RB) Over that stretch, he averaged 19.7 touches and 103 total yards per game as the RB5 in fantasy. And although he didnt play again until the postseason, Henry still finished 15th in the NFL in total touches and as the RB20 overall in just eight games played. O/U 44, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups. Taylor ended up earning MVP consideration with a league-leading 1,811 rushing yards (5.5 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns. In Weeks 4-14, Leonard Fournette played less than 61% of the teams snaps 2 min read Aaron Jones has taken fantasy managers on quite the journey in the last six weeks. Editors Note: Get an edge on draft day with our 2022 Football Draft Guide powered by Rotoworld thats packed with hundreds of player profiles, expert rankings, projections, mock drafts, sleepers, busts and much more. After playing just a 70% snap share once in 2020, Jonathan Taylor surpassed that number in nine contests in 2021, including eight weeks during the teams last eight games. Pretty awesome: Hes posted PPR RB2, RB10 and RB4 finishes over the past three weeks of action. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. Further helping matters is the reality that Nyheim Hines continues to be a rather distant third option. Another week of this sort of usage will be needed before being able to confidently start Cook while. 6) Najee Harris (PIT RB) Fournette returns to Tampa on a three-year deal, and that should come as no surprise considering his rapport with quarterback Tom Brady. The news: Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness) and WR Rondale Moore (groin) did not practice Thursday. is a shakier start than ever with his usual three-down role seriously in jeopardy. said the following on Cook (rostered in 25.4% of leagues on ESPN) in his. targets and red-zone opportunities. Chubb has earned a reputation as one of the best running backs in the league. None of those points have come on rushing touchdowns from running backs. The Alabama product had the second-most carries inside the 10-yard line last season and finished with 15 touchdowns. Homer is rostered in only 2.8% of ESPN leagues. And I don't understand why. And the lack of pass-game usage is a detriment to his value in PPR formats. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com In NFL fantasy football, running backs can often win you the championship. In fantasy football, one way to stay one step ahead of your opponents is to keep an eye on the stats surrounding your player. Fournette was also fantastic in the passing game. 11) Leonard Fournette (TB RB) Without Green Bays No. Josh Jacobs, Fabs Top 10 Running Backs 1. Despite the injury history, Cook will shoulder the load for the Vikings again in 2022. The Los Angeles Rams cut running back Darrell Henderson on Tuesday, reducing Los Angeles to a fantasy-relevant two-man backfield between Cam Akers and Kyren Williams. Click here to learn more! In Weeks 4-14, Leonard Fournette played less than 61% of the teams snaps in only two games. 1 WR, Jones has averaged close to 4.5 catches, 6 targets, 48.5 receiving yards and 23 PPR points per game. Columbia, Missouri, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) Barkley just hasn't been able to stay healthy so far in his NFL career. If you're selecting Dobbins, you're betting on his TD total to outweigh his lack of volume and involvement as a receiver. 7) Joe Mixon (CIN RB) Perhaps the third year is the charm as there's no doubt Swift has the talent to carry you to a fantasy championship. The injury bug has lightly nipped at Dalvin Cook in each of the last three seasons. Only two running backs rushed for more than 90 yards (Josh Jacobs, 109; Isiah Pacheco, 107). Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on flying out his family for the week ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Another numbers speak for themselves stat. Over the years, there have been plenty of running backs whove carried teams to victory. Higher numbers are better for running backs; 32 illustrates the worst defense in a given category, and 1 is the best. O/U 37, PHI -7 "GMFB" discusses who gets the best of who on "Thursday Night Football" between Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams or Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If you miss out on the star running backs in the first few rounds, you'll struggle to keep pace with the owners in your league who drafted studs like Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, or Austin Ekeler. You could even hit the jackpot with a "handcuff" running back late in the draft. Huntley hasnt stood out as a particularly efficient passer during his six extended appearances over the past two seasons, but his rushing production has been borderline erotic from a fantasy football perspective: Devin Singletary (RB25), James Cook (RB27), Nyheim Hines (RB55), Devin Singletary (44% snaps, 13 carries, 2 targets), James Cook (44%, 14, 6), Nyheim Hines (29%, 2, 2), 14 in PPR per game to RB, 5 in YBC allowed per carry, It seems likely that James Cook would take over as a middle-class man's Austin Ekeler of sorts should Devin Singletary miss any time. It might not be safe to trust Cook next week in case this game plan was a one-time thing, but if he keeps this role, he could be safe to start in the fantasy playoffs., You can hear Nathan and I discuss the weeks top waiver wire options on the Tuesday edition of, D'Onta Foreman (RB24), Chuba Hubbard (RB36), D'Onta Foreman (51% snaps, 24 carries, 0 targets), Chuba Hubbard (45%, 17, 0), Raheem Blackshear (5%, 0, 2), 32 in PPR per game to RB, 25 in YBC allowed per carry, Foreman is the pretty clear lead back at this point, but his absence might lead to a similarly robust role for Hubbard, who did seem to start the post-CMC experience as the lead back before getting injured himself, Foreman's biggest potential concern is an extremely negative game script that forces the Panthers to largely abandon the run game. When he was on the field last year, he averaged 21.8 touches and 106.4 total yards per game as the RB11 in weekly fantasy scoring. at It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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