Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings for 2025 (Tiers 1-3)

The resurgence of the running back position during 2024 was exemplified by the ability of six different veterans to flourish in new environments after operating for at least five seasons with their previous teams -- Saquon Barkley/Derrick Henry/Joe Mixon/Josh Jacobs/Tony Pollard/Aaron Jones. Their collective success after advancing through the process of free agency has provided […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: Ameer Abdullah, Blake Corum, Michael Carter, Cam Akers

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your drafts. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision you have made throughout the season. Congratulations to all of you who sustained those championship aspirations in Week 17 while navigating through injuries, unexpected decreases in usage, substandard performances, […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Tyjae Spears, Trey Benson, Michael Carter, Audric Estime, Kareem Hunt, Ameer Abdullah

Congratulations to those of you who are constructing rosters in Week 17. You have maintained your highest level of flexibility while navigating through injuries, bye weeks, production-inhibiting coaching decisions, and other unwanted developments that emerged during the season. Now your diligence has placed you at the threshold of capturing your league's championship. Winning your league […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jerome Ford, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Kimani Vidal, Kenneth Gainwell, more

Congratulations to all of you who successfully navigated the collection of challenges that emerged since Week 1, including injuries, bye weeks, impactful coaching decisions, and disappointing production. We have now progressed into planning for the second week of fantasy postseason matchups. You should sustain the same level of diligence and flexibility that have helped you […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15: Sincere McCormick, Tank Bigsby, Isaiah Davis, Braelon Allen

All fantasy managers are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have entered the postseason in the majority of leagues. Congratulations to those of you who have qualified for the fantasy playoffs, as you have successfully navigated […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14: Top Free Agent Adds Include Isaac Guerendo, Tank Bigsby, Sincere McCormick, Jeremy McNichols

After months of diligence throughout the offseason that were dedicated toward draft preparation and roster construction, we have reached the planning process for Week 14. This will be the final week of regular season matchups in the majority of leagues. Hopefully, you will be rewarded for your continued efforts in navigating obstacles that have emerged […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaylen Warren, Ameer Abdullah, Roschon Johnson, Jeremy McNichols

We are rapidly approaching the fantasy postseason as many of you continue to benefit from the favorable numbers that are being delivered by your running backs. Unfortunately, some of you have been contending with disappointing results from your backs, due to a combination of injuries, production-inhibiting roles, and other issues that have negatively impacted their […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jaylen Warren, Cam Akers, Roschon Johnson, Ray Davis

All fantasy managers are to be commended for their resilience while rising to the challenges that have emerged during the regular season. It is now critical that you maintain your unwavering focus on navigating the obstacles that remain in your path as you plan for your Week 12 matchups. That includes the first of two […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11: Top Free Agent Adds Include Audric Estime, Jaylen Warren, Tyler Allgeier, Tyjae Spears

10 weeks of the regular season are now complete, as you launch into the planning process for Week 11 roster construction. You have successfully maneuvered beyond a collection of challenges while progressing through the regular season, as injuries and other unexpected developments have presented obstacles in your pathway toward the postseason. You now have three […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ray Davis, Jaylen Warren, Tyler Allgeier, Khalil Herbert

As you read this week’s recommendations from the waiver wire, the planning process for Week 10 roster construction has begun. You have already navigated a collection of obstacles that have emerged through the first nine weeks of the regular season, and should now sustain your efforts to minimize the impact of additional injuries, underwhelming production, […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Ray Davis, Braelon Allen, Tyler Allgeier

Eight weeks of the regular season are now complete, and some of you have been able to embrace the numbers assembled by running backs on your rosters. Unfortunately, many of you have been forced to contend with an escalating number of injuries, which have often been compounded by the negative impact of substandard production, diminishing […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson

We have now progressed into reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for Week 8. The numbers assembled by running backs during the first seven weeks of the regular season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you have encountered underwhelming results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. You […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Issac Guerendo, Ray Davis, Tyler Allgeier

Fantasy managers were confronted by a new wave of challenges while assembling their rosters for Week 6. The latest surge of injuries impacted the availability of Jonathan Taylor, James Cook,  Rhamondre Stevenson, Rachaad White, Brian Robinson Jr., and Devin Singletary after varying degrees of uncertainty surrounded the status of each back prior to their matchups. […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tank Bigsby, Jaylen Wright, Ty Chandler, Tyrone Tracy, more

The numbers that have been assembled by running backs during their first five matchups have fueled a myriad of emotions for all fantasy managers. Unfortunately, some of you are contending with disappointing results due to injuries, inefficient performances, and production-inhibiting committees. The challenge of navigating these unwelcome roster issues will be intensified by another four-team […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5: Top Free Agent Adds Include Bucky Irving, Braelon Allen, Chase Brown, Tank Bigsby

The sudden emergence of injuries has become an unwanted occurrence as we enter planning for Week 5. The continued escalation of health issues can create an arduous task for any manager who is forced to overcome the absence of multiple players. The unsettled nature that surrounds the potential absence of running backs on your rosters […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4: Top Free Agent Adds Include Braelon Allen, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Cam Akers

Hopefully, you are among the fantasy managers who benefitted significantly from impressive performances that were delivered by running backs during their Week 3 matchups. This included Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor,  Chuba Hubbard, David Montgomery, and Aaron Jones who all generated 100+ rushing yards. Unfortunately, some of you have not been the recipients of […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3: Top Free Agent Adds Include Carson Steele, Ty Chandler, Braelon Allen, Bucky Irving

We have now entered the process of planning your rosters for Week 3. The initial two weeks of regular season matchups have delivered an assortment of results that have fueled varied emotions for fantasy managers as they adjust to a myriad of developments. Unfortunately, many of you are contending with unwanted challenges including the expanding […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2: Top Free Agent Adds Include Jordan Mason, J.K. Dobbins, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving

After months of drafting and reshaping your rosters, the season openers are now complete. Many of you have already begun formulating plans on how to proceed with your rosters in Week 2. Some of you should be ecstatic with the production that your backs delivered in Week 1, particularly if you had Saquon Barkley, Joe […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Kimani Vidal, more

We have arrived at the threshold of another long-awaited NFL regular season, as the first kickoff of Week 1 is rapidly approaching. The collective euphoria that engulfs the fantasy football community in anticipation of season openers for all 32 teams is also fueled by the first opportunity to evaluate the players you assembled on your […]

Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers: Who to Target After Round 10 (2024)

The frenetic activity and continual updates emerging from all 32 NFL training camps have been a welcome development -- with the exception of news regarding unwanted injuries. Preseason matchups have also been easy to embrace as anticipation is building for the long-awaited launch of the regular season. These factors have also provided additional incentives for […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Wide Receivers for 2024 Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - August Updates

The onset of training camps and preseason matchups have served as reminders that the regular season is rapidly approaching. Participation in drafts has also accelerated significantly, as many of you are assembling teams in multiple formats. This escalation in the momentum of draft season will intensify even further until final selections in all leagues are […]

Best Ball Running Back Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 4-8) - July Updates

Savvy fantasy football managers have become increasingly adept at incorporating multiple factors into their draft preparations. This is also true of the decision-making process that transpires while each roster is under construction during the draft process. It is beneficial to develop a draft plan that integrates all aspects of your league’s scoring and any other […]

Best Ball Wide Receiver Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates

Many enthusiastic fantasy managers have seized the opportunity to assemble rosters during best ball drafts as we have progressed through each phase of the offseason. A large percentage of you will maintain your passion for participation in this format as we advance beyond the completion of training camps, and reach the threshold of regular season […]

Best Ball Running Back Rankings for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts (Tiers 1-3) - July Updates

Some of you have been building rosters in best ball drafts since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has accelerated as we have advanced through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous as it provides the opportunity to satisfy your passion for involvement in the draft process while completing […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Malik Nabers

The outpouring of excitement surrounding the 2024 NFL rookie class has surged throughout the offseason and enthusiasm for this year’s newcomers is destined to continue as we advance toward the matchups of Week 1. The results of April’s NFL Draft have also contributed to the frenzy due to the clarity that now exists regarding the […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball ADP Changes - Post NFL Draft Risers and Fallers

Player movement throughout the offseason has repeatedly fueled changes in the fantasy football landscape. This includes the results that unfolded during this year’s NFL Draft, which reshaped depth charts for all 32 teams. This year's draft process also provided clarification surrounding landing spots and draft capital for incoming rookies. Fantasy managers have responded to the […]

Fantasy Football Outlook for Los Angeles Chargers RBs in 2024

All 32 NFL teams have experienced varying degrees of change during the offseason. Player movement has been significant due to the process of free agency while other players have relocated into new environments due to trades. The addition of rookies during the NFL Draft has also led to modifications of every roster, while changes were […]

2024 Fantasy Football Sleeper Candidate - Ja'Lynn Polk, Wide Receiver

After months of speculation, rumors, continual examinations of statistics, and a collection of mock drafts, we finally witnessed the results of this year’s NFL Draft. A myriad of factors contributed to the massive buildup of this year’s draft process, representing a major step in shaping the pathway for each newcomer’s imminent arrival into the NFL […]

Trey Benson - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleeper and Breakout Candidate

After months of speculation, rumors, continual examinations of statistics, and a collection of iterations to mock drafts, we have finally witnessed the results of this year’s NFL Draft. A myriad of other factors also contributed to the massive buildup to this year’s draft, which represented a major step in shaping the pathway for each newcomer’s […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings For 2024 (Tiers 4-9)

We have now entered the process of free agency, which is providing pathways for some wide receivers to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. The player movement that has ensued will also decrease the stock of other receivers whose roles will decrease within their reshaped depth charts. Participation in the best ball draft […]