20 option this week, due to his scoring upside, but will only reach RB1 territory if he finds the end zone. Im not letting Taylor go, either. Running Backs; Wide Receivers; Tight Ends; Line Stats. But then there are people on social media apps moaning that hes too touchdown dependent. We have seen Wilson start and be a useful fantasy asset before when the 49ers' lead back misses time. Sanders continues to be the lead running back for the Eagles, and he's done a great job so far in two games against the Lions and Vikings, scoring at least 11 PPR points in each outing. Montgomery is in play as an RB2 or flex option in this great matchup. Fantasy football: Six must-start QBs for Week 14. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. It's important to know how to handle these situations for fantasy football. Sleepers Monte Morris, Washington Wizards Yahoo ADP:131 ESPN: NR. While he was 17th in targets for the position, the 53 was a drastic slip from the 80 he saw the previous season. Since Week 8. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers Singletary has just two targets or fewer in three straight games. This week he faces the Cardinals who ranked middle of the pack against running backs. Ekeler tied for the league lead in targets with 94, recording 70 receptions for 647 yards (No. Check out the rest of our weekly fantasy football advice >>. Allgeier was among my top waiver-wire pickups this week, but I wouldn't throw him in my starting lineup quite yet. Gus Edwards has been training without setbacks for the first time this week, and the Ravens would be very pleased to get him back on the field shortly. Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard is the top running back handcuff in fantasy football for the 2022 NFL season. The Colts are allowing just 3.3 yards per carry in 2022, but have been beat through the air by running backs, allowing the fourth-most receiving yards in the NFL to the RB position this season. Wilson also faces the Seahawks who allowed the most fantasy points to running backs in 2021. In the past month theyve allowed just 12.7 per game, which includes shutting down Alvin Kamara last week. Taylor is the consensus RB1 and 1.01 in 2022 fantasy football leagues, but Ekeler has a case for the RB2 in fantasy this season thanks to his pass-catching skills. Draft slot 2. Averaging .59 PPR/rush, Swift averaged 1.53 PPR/target and 1.92 PPR/reception, further showing the necessity to be involved in the passing game and how much those opportunities mean. [2022 Fantasy Draft Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | DEFs | Ks] Or, just maybe, Austin Ekeler , the Chargers' do-it-all runner, deserves that spot. And as is tradition at this point, the Texans are running away with their chase for the No. Overall, he finished with less than eight fantasy points. And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Recently signed quarterback Baker Mayfield made an immediate impact, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 13-point comeback, capped off with a game-winning drive against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first game of Week 14. Tony Pollard finished RB28 last season despite Ezekiel Elliott playing every game last season. Teams that rank in the top 8 surrender the most fantasy points. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. Basic - Offense; Basic - Defense; Directional - Offense; Level Up Your Fantasy & Betting With FO + Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. Find out who the leaders are in standard scoring formats and see which players are available in your fantasy football league. Sean McVay after the game said Akers has to run with more urgency. Saturday WR Injury Report Week 14: Diontae Johnson, Amari Cooper, DK Metcalf, and More, Saturday RB Injury Report Week 14: Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Kenneth Walker III, and More. Only three running backs started all 17 games last season, and no running back has started all 33 games over the past two seasons combined. The Steelers are middle of the pack against backs, but this is more about Pattersons role in this offense. Last week wasnt great. I mean it still feels like point chasing, but were running out of some options so Im going to allow it. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. The colts only allow 75 rushing yards per game. Damien Harris, New England Patriots vs. DET, 15. Joe Gallina breaks down the notable Running Back usage and snap counts from NFL Week 11 to help out your fantasy football lineups and takes a look ahead towards Week 12. Averaging 1.48 PPR/target, the only way Harris was finding sustainable production was in the air due to the Steelers horrendous offensive line. Jones is a must start option this week. I believe his assists will increase this season after leaving Nikola Jokic in Denver and now Hes the modern LaDainian Tomlinson in how he is used in his offense. He is -- I do not want to take that away from him -- but he is also a low floor and ceiling type of player for fantasy. The matchup should be good against the Raiders. At this point, I wish they would just rename the angle/Texas route the Kamara for how many times he has burned linebackers and even DBs over the years. Does it even matter? Updated 12/06/2022 01:12 PM EST. You all wanted me to dump Giovani Bernard and look at how chagrined you are right now. For most teams, at some point during the 2022 NFL season, a backup running back will be handling starting duties. The Atlanta Falcons are suddenly in need of production at the position, due to an injury sustained by starter Cordarrelle Patterson in Week 4. He only has four catches on the season, so he hardly adds any fantasy points through the passing game. Who are the best pass-catching running backs to target in your 2022 fantasy football drafts this fall when looking for receiving upside? The Cowboys are one of the toughest teams against the run. Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then regarding team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away but the 2022 NFL Draft deadline is approaching for eligible prospects, so we now know which of college footballs top talents will be leaving and returning for next season.. Below are the top 10 Edwards-Helaire may have only had 10 touches in Week 1, but he did enough where you should definitely consider getting him back in your starting lineup. After those running backs named go off the board, we enter what has been dubbed the "RB dead zone." I almost feel silly that I have to mention Gibby here in this space. Full disclosure, this was fully going to be Josh Jacobs. In Week 2 he faces a Falcons defense that allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs. Chubb missed at least three games in consecutive seasons, making backup running back Kareem Hunt a solid fantasy football option over the years. Most of that production is coming through receptions and touchdowns, though. Harris is a part of a Patriots backfield that remains a mess for fantasy purposes. The 2022 fantasy football season can't begin with Michael Fabiano's Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em. It's important to know how to handle these situations for fantasy football. Its not necessarily a bad thing for him if Fields plays next week, as it forces the defense to pay attention to someone else, but if he sits it likely means more touches for Montgomery. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. And in fairness hes battled an injury. At least we hope. Wilson disappointed in a smash spot last week against the Texans, scoring just 12.2 fantasy points -- half of which came off a touchdown. Look for the Bears to exploit the Packers run defense struggles and feed Montgomery, especially if Fields cant suit up. That was without Justin Fields, which only led to more running opportunities for Montgomery in a tough matchup against the Jets. He also has reached the end zone just twice. Do not drop Pierce, but for now you have to sit him until he starts to see a larger role. Fantasy football: Higbee, Hockenson among four must-start tight ends in Week 14. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Rashaad Penny, Seattle Seahawks at NO, 29. WebHoward Bender and the Fantasy Alarm team welcome you to the 2022 fantasy football season and give you a full rundown of what you can expect from this year's fantasy football Draft Guide. This week he faces the Chargers who last year allowed the second-most fantasy points and most rushing yards to running backs. 2022 fantasy football draft rankings from Matthew Berry, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Eric Karabell, Eric Moody and Field Yates. Harris is my No. Both would rank among the top five backs every week. Now with Damien Harris banged up again there is even more opportunities for Stevenson. Henderson not only got the start but dominated the workload in Week 1. That was a career-high in targets and tied his high for catches. And I have to admit Im guilty of being dependent on running backs who have scored double digits in all but one game this season. The Gus Buss arrival into the 2022 season has been slightly delayed, but it is rolling now. While Tampa did draft Rachaad White as a No. He finished with 14.3 fantasy points, which was enough for him the RB21 on the week. Its been rough, but this is a chance to give him one more shot in a potential get right spot. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI, New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) reaches for the end zone and scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Edmonds had been doing pretty well as that running back who put up a ton of fantasy points without getting into the end zone. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. HOU, 8. Derrick Henry leads my Top 30 weekly rankings for the position. playing every game last season. Just kidding, random dudes on Twitter rarely admit when they are wrong. That was Washingtons J.D. Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and released its latest Fantasy football cheat sheets 2022 and draft advice, along with its top Fantasy QB, WR, RB picks. Morris stepped up admirably in the absence of Jamal Murray (due to a knee injury), averaging 12.6 points and 4.4 assists. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers vs. NYG, 12. He turned 13 carries into just 39 yards, averaging 3.0 YPC. And if Trevor Lawrence would stop taking his touchdowns, he could really be on to something. I don't expect his luck to turn around in Week 5, when the Steelers face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. He finished with a season high 32 fantasy points. With the news that Cordarelle Patterson is headed to IR, the Falcons are left counting on Caleb Huntley and Tyler Allgeier. He put up an RB1 performance in the one game Elliott missed in 2020. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! "Is that song? Jeff Wilson Jr., San Francisco 49ers at CAR, 18. Dillon was RB22 over the entire season. Week 5 is here, and the NFL fantasy season is quickly sliding through our fingers. In any case, the odds are high that at least one or two rookies will pop in 2022. Averaging 17.6 opportunities per game, 34% of those came via the air, along with 42% of his total yardage per game (34.77). 2, this is still Fournettes backfield, as his newly signed three-year extension shows. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. Running Backs, Pre-2022 NFL Draft. Lock him in as a top-12 pick. The Ravens likely let Edwards take his time getting back to full strength, as theyve been cautious with other players returning, but sooner or later, the Bus will be back on the field, and perhaps we will see the Ravens start to return to their heavy running ways. The bane of all Antonio Gibson believers (myself included), McKissic is a mainstay of the Commanders offense. My full Top 30 rankings are below. Caleb Williams, Will Anderson Jr., Stetson Bennett among college football award winners. Or maybe it's a late-round running back, a few of which have generated considerable buzz this preseason. The Raiders veteran is my No. The Bears have allowed 25.9 fantasy PPG to backs this season, the eighth most in the NFL. This week, the Raiders will battle the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. Fantasy football: Five running backs to avoid in Week 14. Seriously. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is a mid-range RB2 this week. Jamaal Williams, Breece Hall and Tyler Allgeier are among the other players I would lower my expectations for or try to keep out of my lineup. Maybe I am a curse after all! There was a round of applause after the first practice back for Ravens RB Gus Edwards. If you have other options, its a week to get away from Wilson if you can. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo calls a play against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. The Bills allowed just 230 rushing yards, the fourth-fewest in the league, and the third-fewest receiving yards to running backs through four weeks. September 4, 2022 11:36 pm ET The 2022 NFL regular season is just a few days away, but theres still time to get those last-minute fantasy football drafts in before the new year kicks off. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns vs. LAC, 30. He went for just 57 rushing yards against the defense that allowed the most rushing yards in the NFL last year. Rhamondre Stevenson saw eight carries and two targets, while Ty Montgomery stole two carries and four targets -- one that went for a touchdown. But the Browns have allowed the fifth-fewest points to running backs this year. In his last five games he faced three teams in the bottom 10 in fantasy points allowed to RBs. Running Backs, Pre-2022 NFL Draft. Hall is outside my Top 30 and can only be used as a low-end flex play in leagues with more than 14 teams. View running back stats for the 2022 NFL season. Part of it was due to an increase in opportunities for Gibson but also injuries. Last season was an odd one for Alvin Kamara as he saw his role change from previous seasons. Pierce has officially hit a slump. With the 2022 NFL Draft on the horizon (April 28-30), NFL Network analyst and former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew eyes the RB class. Several players on this list will already have fantasy football value this year even without injury, but we're considering only their value in the event of an injury at the top of the depth chart. Stevenson topped 20 fantasy points without a touchdown last week -- it was his third time scoring at least 19.5 fantasy points without finding pay dirt. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. Breece Hall, Jets vs. Dolphins. Edwards-Helaire ran well and, even more importantly, was used in the passing game and near the end zone. Not really. The FPA (fantasy points against -- which would have been easier to just type out in the first place instead of going through all of this trouble) says that you should sit Jacobs because the Broncos have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. 30 fantasy football play in Week 5. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Hockenson also tops his weekly Top 20 rankings for the position. Stevenson leads RBs with a 25% target share. The RB7 in 2021, Leonard Fournette tied with Swift for the highest target per game average with six. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings vs. CHI, 3. Perhaps it's one of the trio of running backs taken in the second round. Jacobs is a flex option at best. Week 4 performance, opportunity, strength of Week 5 opponents and expected game script are among the factors I considered when determining the players to avoid. Harris led with 40% of the snaps to go with nine carries and three targets. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. If looking for upside on your roster this year, look for running backs who not only see a stable floor of carries but are involved as a receiving target too. Only three running backs started all 17 games last season, and no running back has started all 33 games over the past two seasons combined. You can easily make the case that Pierce has had the toughest schedule amongst any RB over the last month. Williams likely will get close to 20 touches again this week, but I see the Lions leaning more on their passing attack this week. . That I am doubtful. He can do it all on the ground and is one of the best pass-catching running backs of this generation. All I know is Cordarrelle Patterson was the breakout no one saw coming last season. Worth roughly three times as many points, a target vastly outperforms a carry from a fantasy scoring perspective. Pattersons high on the ground since returning is 52 yards and he has topped double-digit receiving yards just once -- never eclipsing 20 yards -- showing that he is touchdown dependent on a team that doesnt score many each week. They are among the best running backs in the NFL on a per-play basis and two of the four highest-graded running backs by PFF rushing grade over the past two seasons. Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ATL, 14. The 2022 NFL season is starting to pick up for rookie running backs now that weve hit Week 5. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) return the kickoff in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Copyright 2019-2022. Here is how the 32 players who would be projected to take over as the carries leader would rank against each other. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Penny is still commanding the larger share of the workload, but Walkers usage has been steady, and yearly we see rookies gain bigger opportunity shares as the season progresses. Either way, he is in play this week this week against the Packers who have been ran all over as of late. And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! With the 2022 NFL Draft on the horizon (April 28-30), NFL Network analyst and former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew eyes the RB class. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! We give fantasy football's most important position its proper due with our 2022 fantasy RB rankings for standard leagues. 2, this is still Fournettes backfield, as his newly signed three-year extension shows. WebSee all the Colts running backs in action. WebFantasy Points Allowed is a metric that indicates how good or bad each NFL defense is at limiting fantasy production to their opponents. In fact, the Niners defense has allowed the fewest rush yards per game (79.5), fewest yards per carry (3.3), fewest big plays allowed (46) and the fewest PPG to opposing offenses (15.7). Following the hiring of Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator, the question was whether or not Austin Ekeler would see a Kamara-like role in Los Angeles. The matchup is much better against the Chargers, who have allowed the fourth-most fantasy PPG to running backs both this season (28.1) and in the last month (32.8). The answer was a resounding yes. Hes one of the best receiving running backs in the NFL, no question about it. Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. However, hes not at the same level of pass catcher as Davis, who quietly finished No. We take a look at who is getting work and putting up numbers this week. Known for his power-rushing style, Fournette remains one of the best receiving running backs to targets in 2022 for fantasy. Teams that rank in the top 8 surrender the most fantasy points. Lock him in as a top-12 pick. Titans fire GM Jon Robinson, owner cites 'higher aspirations'. NFL Fantasy 2022 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: Running backs All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. The following rankings assume that the 32 running backs projected to lead their teams in carries all get injured and miss the season. Mike Davis and Kenyan Drake have been awful for the Ravens this year, and it wouldnt be at all surprising to see one or both of them cut in the coming weeks. Swift should very much be in consideration as one of the best receiving running backs in the league. MIAMI, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs are among my five running backs to avoid for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. He has topped 12 fantasy points in every game since Week 3, but the ceiling has been much higher with him routinely topping 20 fantasy points. But we will move on with Stevenson, who it is easy to feel good about right now. latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. If you want to be considered in the upper echelon of running backs in fantasy, you need to have pass-catching capabilities. Hes one of the top running backs. You likely scooped him up early in your drafts. Plus, this week he gets the Bills who have been ran all over against as of late. While Tampa did draft Rachaad White as a No. But that's too obvious, so you won't see that here. And you know what is a good decision? MIAMI, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- D'Andre Swift and Dameon Pierce are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's five running backs to avoid for Week 14 of the fantasy football season. Harris also battled an injury last week, though he did return to the game. A.J. Love the matchup this week against the Dolphins who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to running backs this season. Andrew Ericksons Perfect 2022 Fantasy Football Draft. Wilson disappointed in a smash spot last week against the Texans, scoring just 12.2 fantasy points -- half of which came off a touchdown. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back has yet to eclipse 74 rushing yards in his four starts this season. He has been dominating the workload out of the Bears backfield since Khalil Herbert landed on the IR and that should continue moving forward. And I know the Colts FPA is pretty decent right now because the Ravens didnt try to run the ball a whole lot but I do see the Texans running the ball a lot more. Akers will remain a candidate to take carries away at any point, but for the time being, Henderson needs to be viewed as the Rams' lead runner. MIAMI, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Ja'Marr Chase and Jerry Jeudy are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's must-start wide receivers for Week 14 of the 2022 fantasy football season. ", Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) October 6, 2022. Dillon was RB22 over the entire season. Fire up CEH with confidence this week. And you know what is a good decision? And I expect the Broncos to look at that tape and try to do the same thing here. He has done so because of how much involvement he has seen in the passing game. In fact, he has topped 50 yards just once in five career games against the Pats. Hes done that by being an instrumental part of the Panthers passing attack. Although it did happen this week and it was pretty cool. While down for him, in context with the rest of the league, Kamara was still elite, finishing sixth amongst all running backs. This was his first normal preseason as an NFL player and it showed. The following rankings assume that the 32 running backs projected to lead their teams in carries all get injured and miss the season. Advertisement. Now, SportsLine has simulated the entire NFL season 10,000 times and released its latest Fantasy football cheat sheets 2022 and draft advice, along with its top Fantasy QB, WR, RB picks. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers This was in a game that played the entirety of an overtime frame and one in which the Texans were playing with a lead, which is a positive game script for Pierce, and yet he still saw such little work. Jacobs' floor and ceiling would be significantly lowered if both those trends continue. For most teams, at some point during the 2022 NFL season, a backup running back will be handling starting duties. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers at BUF, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris faces one of the toughest matchups in Week 5. He played 82% of the snaps and saw 18 touches, compared to just three for Cam Akers. Just kidding, dude has scored at least 20 points in three consecutive games. Even in his last two seasons, McCaffrey was still heavily involved, averaging six targets per game. Hunt isnt solely a backup, though. This week, the Falcons will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. Allgeier's uncertain workload and the Buccaneers' strong defense are a bad recipe for fantasy football success. WebView running back stats for the 2022 NFL season. I know Pierce has struggled, but this is sort of matchup that if you are sitting him you have to question why he is on your roster anymore. They have allowed the fewest fantasy PPG to RBs this season (15.96) and in the last month (9.1). latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Sanders continues to be the lead running back for the Eagles, and he's done a great job so far in two games against the Lions and Vikings, scoring at least 11 PPR points in each outing. If anything happened to Penny, Walker would be the clear lead back in Seattle. But ten targets is significant. Fantasy Points Allowed is a metric that indicates how good or bad each NFL defense is at limiting fantasy production to their opponents. That continued to be the case in Week 1 when the Raiders ran the ball on just 22% of plays. latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. Edwards will never be a three-down running back, but he consistently sees 10 touches a game and is a good goal line back when called upon. It is three straight games now with Patterson below 12 fantasy points, and in Week 11 he only reached double figures because of his return touchdown. 1) and eight touchdowns (No. He also has to worry about James Cook and Nyheim Hines stealing some work, primarily in the passing game. The real question is will we see it consistently happen this year, or will injuries once again rob us from watching one of the special players in the NFL? Theres still a lot to be figured out between now and then regarding team rosters and depth charts the transfer portal deadline is months away but the 2022 NFL Draft deadline is approaching for eligible prospects, so we now know which of college footballs top talents will be leaving and returning for next season.. Below are the top 10 running backs who are Weve been trying to make Javonte a thing this whole season and it appears like the time is now for him to take over. Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Lamar Jackson, Joe Mixon, Kenneth Walker III, Courtland Sutton (2022) Fantasy Football Week 13 Usage Report: Waiver Wire & Trade Advice In-Season Tools Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. Plus, we know the Niners will look to establish the run with Trey Lance at the helm. The Colts allow 22.5 PPR fantasy points per game to running backs, the 13th-most in the league. I would not expect RB1 production this week, when his Lions battle the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The matchup is good enough against the Jaguars this week so Im using Gaskin as a flex option this week. There has been a lot of Rhamondre Stevenson, though he wasnt very effective. CEH looked healthy and could finally be the player we were all hoping he would be when he was drafted. It was a disappointing start to the season after what was a very promising preseason. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft with a 1-10-1 record and are on a seven-game losing streak. Since 2018, McCaffrey has averaged 25.6 points per game while finishing as an RB2 or better in 90% of his games. Full disclosure, this was a hard week to find some Start 'Em RBs, as pretty much every backfield is dealing with injuries at this point of the season. Those are solid arguments against selecting Harris in fantasy drafts, especially in PPR formats, but Harris is The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. The Browns have especially struggled on inside carries allowing the fourth most yards and fifth most touchdowns on those. Robinson had his first 100-yard game of the season, and fifth of his career last week. 2022 fantasy football draft rankings from Matthew Berry, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Eric Karabell, Eric Moody and Field Yates. Baker Mayfield leads Rams over Raiders with game-winning drive. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Is he a running back or a wide receiver? Howard Bender and the Fantasy Alarm team welcome you to the 2022 fantasy football season and give you a full rundown of what you can expect from this year's fantasy football Draft Guide. The Bills allowed an average of just 33.5 rushing yards per game to starting running backs so far this season. Henderson has been great when hes been available. 1 overall RB finish in 2022? article ul li { list-style: disc; padding: 5px 0; } The 49ers defeated the Rams 24-9. Starting Patrick Mahomes. Washington Commanders Antonio Gibson joins the list of running back handcuffs after losing the starting job to rookie Brian Robinson Jr. Click here for more PFF fantasy football rankings! Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vs. SEA, 19. It is the opposite of what you want to see from an early-round pick. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Williams is my No. If the Texans are trailing, like they very well could be this week against the Broncos, Pierce could be phased out even more as Rex Burkhead saw eight targets and is clearly the passing-down option. And now he has a tough matchup this week against the Patriots who have been tough on running backs. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. James Conner, Arizona Cardinals vs. PHI, 23. And, if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings right here. This backfield is entirely too murky to trust right now for fantasy purposes. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The Tennessee Titans fired general manager Jon Robinson, owner Amy Adams Strunk announced Tuesday. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. 11 in targets last season (58). Montgomery played 68% of the snaps with 14 carries and four targets, finishing with 113 total yards in Week 12. He gained just 41 yards with a long of eight yards. In the past month the Bills have allowed 26.1 fantasy PPG to backs, which falls inside the top 10. He turned 13 carries into just 39 yards, averaging 3.0 YPC. Averaging 102.3 targets and 81 receptions in his first four seasons, Kamara fell to 67 last season (5.2 tgt/game). Fantasy football: Harris, Jacobs among five running backs to avoid in Week 5, Fantasy football: Four must-start NFL tight ends for Week 5, Fantasy football: Six must-start QBs for Week 5. Kamara tied him in opportunities (23.1) and came in just 0.3 touches short of the rookie from Alabama (22.4 to 22.1). Neither team invested a draft pick or free agent money on a third running back, so either player would see the vast majority of snaps if their teams starter were to get hurt. Draft slot 2. In any case, the odds are high that at least one or two rookies will pop in 2022. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. And if youre confusing Darrel with Damien Williams -- which Ive seen some TV shows run the wrong B-roll -- both Williamses, whether their current or former Chiefs running backs, are good plays. The Patriots have yet to allow a touchdown to a running back and surrendered the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the position through four weeks. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Also KCs defense hasnt been great this year. Most of that production is coming through receptions and touchdowns, though. You have lineup questions. Check out the latest in the Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for your 2022 NFL fantasy football league. But his schedule luck, or lack thereof, changes this week against Cleveland, making it a week to give Pierce one more chance. Singletary flopped last week in a great matchup against the Lions, scoring just nine fantasy points. Some may look at Pacheco and see an ascending player. Instead here are some of the most-pressing questions. Running Backs; Wide Receivers; Tight Ends; Line Stats. Follow Michael Florio on Twitter @MichaelFFlorio. Its a much better matchup than Henderson saw in Week 1 versus Buffalo. I believe his assists will increase this season after leaving Nikola Jokic in The floor is lower than normal in this matchup and the upside is not much higher given the opponent. You don't currently have any notifications. Wilson disappointed in a smash spot last week against the Texans, scoring just 12.2 fantasy points -- half of which came off a touchdown. Singletary faced the Patriots twice last season and rushed for under 40 yards each time. Go ahead and get Gibson in your lineup this week. Expect the Pats to try and grind the clock out against Josh Allen and the Bills, which means a lot of Stevenson. Wilson will be the lead runner with Elijah Mitchell sidelined due to a knee injury. Williams is a Top 5 fantasy football running back, on a points-per-game basis. However, the Niners have allowed just 15.9 fantasy PPG to RBs, the second fewest in the NFL. $4.99/mo Join FO+. I would look to go in another direction this week. In Week 1, Gibson played 64% of snaps and logged 14 carries for 58 yards. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Injuries are a part of football, and the running back position is the most affected in. I mean, I didnt want it to seem as harsh as that was when I wrote that. Start 'Em & Sit 'Em has helped fantasy managers for years make those pressing lineup decisions. I put together the names the previous Sunday and Jacobs was picked before he went off in Week 12. In his three healthy seasons (2017-2019), McCaffrey recorded over 113 targets every year, including a ridiculous 142 targets in 2019, which ranked eighth amongst all players. MIAMI, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Tyler Higbee and T.J. Hockenson are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's four must-start fantasy football tight ends for Week 14. In Week 2 he faces a Falcons defense that allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs. But still, there was a commitment to the run. September 4, 2022 11:36 pm ET The 2022 NFL regular season is just a few days away, but theres still time to get those last-minute fantasy football drafts in before the new year kicks off. If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate ofFantasy Football Toolsas you navigate your season. 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. 2, this is still Fournettes backfield, as his newly signed three-year extension shows. Dec. 7 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Rams claimed recently waived quarterback Baker Mayfield, the team announced. These running backs stand out among the rest due to both their talent and opportunity. Stroud, TCU's Max Duggan and Georgia's Stetson Bennett for the top individual honor in college football Saturday in New York. Harris is among the biggest disappointments from draft day. It is not time to drop Akers, but it is certainly not the time to start him. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers at CLE, 4. All the answers you're looking for about your lineup questions. Nick Chubb leads my Top 30 weekly rankings for the position. The Dolphins allowed the second-fewest rushing yards and fourth-fewest fantasy points to running backs through four weeks. But hes scored at least 15 points in all four of his games this season. Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles at ARI, 9. Of those 401 opportunities, 94 of those (T-1st for RBs) came from Ben Roethlisberger and his anemic arm. Nick Chubb leads my Top 30 weekly rankings for the position. He should provide RB2 value in better matchups. Round 1 (Pick 2): McCaffrey is the grand wild card of the entire 2022 fantasy football draft. The Colts Are an Average Matchup for Running Backs. For most teams, at some point during the 2022 NFL season, a backup running back will be handling starting duties. Of those touches, 31.1% came via the air (69) and accounted for 58.1% of his fantasy points per game (8.55). If that usage continues, Gibson has the capability of putting up RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. You have lineup questions. Copyright 2022 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MIAMI, Oct. 5 (UPI) --Najee Harris and Josh Jacobs are among my five running backs to avoid for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. That is the sign of an elite fantasy asset. TEN, 25. Hunt isnt solely a backup, though. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Dec. 9 (UPI) -- USC's Caleb Williams claimed the 2022 Heisman Trophy, edging Ohio State's C.J. Well, other than to congratulate his teammates who had actually scored. While not a top fantasy option at the RB position, McKissic is a name to keep on your radar while filling out your rosters as a flex option during bye weeks or if something were to happen to Gibson. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Every fantasy football draft is unique, but one things for certain running backs are the drivers behind fantasy-winning teams. Pierce has dominated inside carries for the Texans this season, seeing 77% of them on the season. Running backs who can work out of the backfield and present a receiving threat are critical for fantasy football success as those opportunities vastly outweigh a traditional rushing opportunity. Pacheco scored a season-high 15.6 fantasy points against the Rams, finding his first touchdown since Week 1. Only one running back finished inside the top 40 last season and saw over half of his opportunities come via the air. He is no worse than second among RBs in targets, catches and receiving yards in that span. He has a much tougher matchup this week against the 49ers. Michael Carter Start/Sit Week 14: Should You Start the Jets RB Against the Bills? Dillon, Green Bay Packers vs. NYG, 22. A.J. Fantasy football draft kit 2022: Position rankings, cheat sheets and more. At least we hope. Starting Patrick Mahomes. As mentioned above with Aaron Jones, this was originally going to be Najee Harris, but then he suffered an injury in Week 12. Even if the 100+ target seasons are gone for Kamara, due to the changes in offense and under center, he should remain a lock for 65+ which keeps him well inside the top 8 for the position. 13 option and is a fringe RB1, but remains a high-end RB2. 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Perhaps it's one of the trio of running backs taken in the second round. "The Bus is back and there's going to be trouble," Ravens OC Greg Roman said. I dont see this changing in 2022 behind of the best offensive lines in football and with a risk-averse QB in Jared Goff. Injuries are a part of football, and the running back position is the most affected in fantasy football. Its also been two straight games in tough matchups for Pierce. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. The Las Vegas Raiders veteran ran for a season-high 144 yards and two scores in Week 4. Then, I fully wrote him up before we found out that he is dealing with a calf injury and very much so up in the air for Week 13. Week 5 fantasy football running back rankings, 2. Atlanta Falcons to start rookie QB Desmond Ridder, bench Marcus Mariota. Patterson did tale off a bit towards the end of last season, and hes a prime regression candidate. Will the same production be there? Recording a very nice 69 receptions on 84 targets, Fournette turned those into 454 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for 49.3% of his total fantasy points (9.23 PPR/game). He rushed just five times for eight yards, while catching three of six targets for eight yards. We have answers. That included a game during which. He has seven career games with 16 or more carries and has put up double-digit fantasy points in all but one. Jacobs carried 10 times and saw just one target in Week 1. Pro Football Network, LLC. It gives him a safe floor, and his ceiling is higher as he always has a chance of scoring a touchdown (he scored eight in those seven games, including a three-touchdown outing). Including big games to both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard last week. They have allowed 31.4 fantasy PPG to RBs in the past month, the third most in that span. At least we hope. The NFL is a passing league and given the fact that we see more and more teams using a committee approach, landing a role in the receiving game is substantial. They also just held Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Mixon to 2.5 yards per carry in Week 4. The last time he faced the Bears in Week 2, he went off for 132 rushing yards, another 38 as a receiver, and two touchdowns. Last year, he was the RB2 behind only Jonathan Taylor, much in part to his receiving capabilities as a running back. And targets carry more weight than rushes, so it might average out. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers vs. SF, 10. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Joe Gallina breaks down the notable Running Back usage and snap counts from NFL Week 11 to help out your fantasy football lineups and takes a look ahead towards Week 12. The following rankings assume that the 32 running backs projected to lead their teams in carries all get injured and miss the season. suffered an injury, the following game Jones missed and the following week where Jones came back on a limited basis. No offense to Wilson, but he is not at those backs level. Jacobs is another player who fantasy football stock owners are likely very excited about, but I don't think he will provide RB1 upside for a second-consecutive week. In Week 2 he faces a Falcons defense that allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs. McKissic played in just 11 games but did average 4.8 targets per game. I had a feeling Najee Harris would rack up the touches, but I didnt forecast him leading the whole league. 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