Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers - Running Backs (RB)

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~114 ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. While J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards could be in a committee, Dobbins has an alarming injury history, and with such devastating injuries, it's unlikely he ever returns to consistently produce like... Read More

Ray Davis (RB, BUF): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~150 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis is expected to serve as the primary backup to James Cook in 2024. That makes Davis an intriguing handcuff option for fantasy managers to consider. In this Joe Brady offense, Davis could wind up being fairly productive if he... Read More

Cam Akers (RB, HOU): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~230 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~275 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans made a splash move at running back this offseason as the team traded for Joe Mixon. He's expected to be the team's workhorse back in 2024. But an under-the-radar addition to the team was running back Cam Akers. The former Ram has struggled... Read More

Chase Brown (RB, CIN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around Pick 84 Overall in PPR Leagues CURRENT ADP: 97 Overall (RB32) ANALYSIS: Chase Brown's rookie season got off to a slow start last year, but his production ramped up late in the campaign and he has ultimately emerged as an appealing fantasy football option. The Bengals traded away Joe Mixon during the... Read More

J.K. Dobbins (RB, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~147 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~121 ANALYSIS: While J.K. Dobbins' ADP is a bit pricy compared to our rankings, there's a chance he will slip in your home-league drafts. The former stud prospect out of Ohio State has had a brutal run of injury misfortune, but he's surprisingly participated in most offseason activities.... Read More

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~131 ANALYSIS: A starting running back (for at least four weeks) is available in the double-digit rounds. That rarely happens. Rookie second-round pick Jonathon Brooks is beginning the season on the PUP list, securing the starting role for Chuba Hubbard. Veteran Miles Sanders will mix in. Hubbard... Read More

Blake Corum (RB, LAR): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~100 overall ADP: ~117 ANALYSIS: Corum was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He had a highly productive collegiate career at the University of Michigan and some believed he was the top rusher in this past draft class. First TD goes to @UMichFootball 🙌 ✅TD drive from... Read More

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Baller Move: Target Around ~120th overall ADP: ~148 ANALYSIS: The undrafted free agent out of Youngstown State turned heads as a rookie in 2023. He showed quickness, burst, and flashed big play ability. Jaleel McLaughlin scores his second touchdown of the year, this time off a screen pass from QB Russell Wilson pic.twitter.com/A7hVnefSyp — MileHighReport... Read More

Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~66 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~64 ANALYSIS: After being limited by several injuries last season, Rhamondre Stevenson finished last season with just 619 yards on the ground and 238 through the air with four scores. However, in 2022, Stevenson finished as the No.7 running back in PPR, scoring with 1,040 rushing yards and... Read More

Jerome Ford (RB, CLE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~107 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~118 ANALYSIS: With Nick Chubb (knee) starting the season on the PUP list and the Browns cutting ties with D'Onta Foreman, Jerome Ford is in the driver's seat to lead the Cleveland backfield for most of the season. The 24-year-old took the lead in the backfield after Chubb... Read More

MarShawn Lloyd (RB, GB): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~161 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~183 ANALYSIS: Rookie MarShawn Lloyd has made the 53-man roster for the Green Bay Packers, while veteran AJ Dillon has been placed on IR and will miss the entire 2024-2025 season. This is a major development for Lloyd's potential value this season as he should now be... Read More

Kendre Miller (RB, NO): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~196 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~202 ANALYSIS: UPDATE: Miller set to start the season on the IR, will miss the first four games of the year. This really hurts his status for redraft leagues, but he could still be a sleeper target in best-ball formats or very deep leagues. It was a... Read More

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~89 ANALYSIS: Last season, Jaylen Warren had a productive year as the Steelers’ backup running back, averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game (PPR scoring) and finishing as the RB22. Now, because of his impressive finish to the 2023 season, Warren is being slightly overrated going into 2024.... Read More

Rico Dowdle (RB, DAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~122 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~150 ANALYSIS:  There was speculation the Dallas Cowboys might roll with Rico Dowdle as their RB1 heading into the 2024 season. However, it seems likely he'll play second fiddle to Ezekiel Elliott with the news that Dallas re-signed Zeke to a one-year deal after his one-year stint with... Read More

Ray Davis (RB, BUF): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~150 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~208 ANALYSIS: We saw Buffalo ride an age-33 Latavius Murray for 79 carries and four touchdowns as a short-yardage, goal-line specialist while James Cook largely watched the action (perhaps after a fumble?). That dynamic was accompanied by Josh Allen being a tank with 15 rushing touchdowns. The... Read More

Antonio Gibson (RB, NE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~144 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~171 ANALYSIS: The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $11.25M deal with running back Antonio Gibson this offseason. At 26, Gibson is younger than former Patriots back Ezekiel Elliott. The former third-round pick should assume the Zeke role this season. Elliott's departure leaves 235 touches unaccounted for.... Read More

Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~172 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~198 ANALYSIS: If you have room for handcuffs then Allen is the one to draft. His preseason showing went well with 54 yards on nine carries as the clear No. 2 over Israel Abanikanda and the rest behind Breece Hall. He also demonstrated his pass-blocking skills and... Read More

Jaylen Wright (RB, MIA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~149 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~171 ANALYSIS: The Miami Dolphins already had a formidable backfield duo with Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane returning in 2024, but decided to draft Jaylen Wright out of Tennessee in the 4th round anyway. Wright was impressive at the NFL Combine with a 4.38-second forty-yard dash, showing... Read More

Kyle Pitts: Fantasy Football Draft Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~61 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~63 ANALYSIS: It's a make-or-break season for Kyle Pitts. If he disappoints again, his name will no longer be associated with proven commodities. The highest tight end drafted in NFL history burst onto the scene in his rookie season with 1,026 yards (although the one touchdown he secured was... Read More

De'Von Achane (RB, MIA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~24 Overall CURRENT ADP: 26 ANALYSIS: Three players scored 50+ fantasy points in one game in 2023. Ja'Marr Chase and Amari Cooper finished in the top 20 at their position. De'Von Achane did not. The Miami running back missed six games with injuries and played fewer than 10 percent of the snaps... Read More

Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~137 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~159 ANALYSIS: There may not be a more important handcuff in fantasy football than Allgeier, who is set to back up Bijan Robinson for the second straight season in Atlanta. Last year, Allgeier was a thorn in the side of managers who drafted Bijan Robinson as he... Read More

Justice Hill (RB, BAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~193 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~241 ANALYSIS: Ravens head coach John Harbaugh referred to Justice Hill as a "high-value running back." Hill has solidified his role as the RB2 in Baltimore's backfield, especially with Keaton Mitchell set to miss the first month of the season.  While Derrick Henry will be used to... Read More

Keaton Mitchell (RB, BAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~242 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~254 ANALYSIS: A running back coming off a torn ACL is never an ideal draft pick. However, getting him with potentially your last or in the final rounds of your draft is a low-risk investment, especially if you are in a long with an injured reserve slot... Read More

Nick Chubb (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks for 2024 Drafts

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall TARGET ROUND: Draft ~Round 9-11 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) has been the best pure runner in the league over the last six seasons. He has averaged at least 5.0 yards per carry every year he has been in the league, and he finished first in... Read More

Zach Charbonnet (RB, SEA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~135 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~141 ANALYSIS: With the Seahawks rolling out a fresh coaching duo -- Mike Macdonald helming the team and Ryan Grubb spearheading the offense -- the vibe around the 2024 season is all about stepping on the gas. The plan is to crank up the tempo and let... Read More

Audric Estime (RB, DEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~230 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~252 ANALYSIS: Right now, the Broncos' backfield is as crowded as they come. Perhaps this is one of the reasons we are seeing Audric Estime’s ADP around 37 during rookie drafts. Here is the thing. No Bronco running back has separated themself from the pack. Not Javonte... Read More

Brian Robinson Jr. (RB, WAS): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~84 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~95 ANALYSIS: Robinson and free agent addition Austin Ekeler are currently expected to split touches in Washington’s backfield. Despite this, Ekeler is the preferred option among gamers and is going nearly 16 picks earlier than Robinson. This is happening despite Robinson finishing higher than Ekeler in the... Read More

Ty Chandler (RB, MIN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~132 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~161 ANALYSIS:  Chandler got a brief run as Minnesota’s starter to close the 2023 season. Ultimately it did not amount to a ton of production. Chandler only finished as the PPR RB29 in points per game from Weeks 14-18. However, he did flash potential in a Week... Read More

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~96 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~102 ANALYSIS:  Spears was snookered behind starting back Derrick Henry for most of his rookie season. Despite that, Spears finished ninth among all running backs in Pro Football Focus’ signature Elusive Rating and 22nd in Breakaway %. Tyjae Spears breaks away for a 33-yard touchdown run 🔥... Read More

Najee Harris (RB, PIT): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~70 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~73 ANALYSIS:  Most fantasy managers will likely want no part of Harris after his past two seasons, but that would be a mistake. The Steelers have made many big improvements to their offense this season. First and foremost is the addition of Russell Wilson. He’s not the... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott (RB, DAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~129 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~109 ANALYSIS:  After spending the 2023 season with the New England Patriots, running back Ezekiel Elliott finds himself back with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2024 campaign. Dallas signed Elliott to a one-year deal this offseason, and the veteran is expected to be heavily involved.  The Cowboys let Tony... Read More

Aaron Jones Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones didn’t have the regular season fantasy players had hoped for in 2023. He was the RB37 for the year, averaging 10.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. After struggling with injuries most of the season, the veteran running... Read More

James Cook Start 'Em, Sit 'Em – NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook had an outstanding sophomore NFL year. He was the RB11 during the regular season, averaging 12.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While the running back had only two rushing touchdowns, he found a way to produce for fantasy... Read More

Pierre Strong Jr. - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues/Consider in DFS Lineups POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. has seen just 49 carries for 226 yards as the team's No. 3 RB this season. However, he could be in store for an increased role in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns... Read More

Kenneth Walker III - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has regained a full workload over the last few games after dealing with injury and working in more of a split with Zach Charbonnet. In a five-game stretch, the 23-year-old played more than 50 percent of the snaps... Read More

Aaron Jones - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has dealt with injuries throughout the season, significantly limiting his fantasy output. However, the 29-year-old has finally regained full health for the stretch run. In the last three games, he has played at least 48 percent of the... Read More

James Cook - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has significantly benefited from the team's change at offensive coordinator, with the Bills placing a greater emphasis on the run and ensuring he receives ample touches. In the first four games after the departure of Ken Dorsey, the 24-year-old... Read More

Jonathan Taylor - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has scored at least 10 PPR points in every game where he played 40 percent or more of the snaps this year. After missing the first few games on the PUP list during ongoing contract negotiations, the star running... Read More

Isiah Pacheco – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a fantasy star in his second NFL season. The former Rutgers running back is the RB13 for the year, averaging 13.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with injuries. Last week, he... Read More

Joe Mixon – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had an impressive 2023 season. The veteran running back is the RB7 for the year, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been outstanding since Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week... Read More

D’Andre Swift – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was a polarizing fantasy football pick. While many thought he would be part of a backfield committee, the fourth-year star is the RB17 for the year, averaging 11.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Swift has struggled to stay... Read More

Chuba Hubbard – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was an afterthought entering the season. The former Oklahoma State star has been a solid fantasy producer. He is the RB28 for the year, averaging 9.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite splitting time in the backfield... Read More

De’Von Achane – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane might be the most polarizing player during the upcoming offseason because of his success and injury history. The rookie running back is the RB22 for the year, averaging 16.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He is also the... Read More

David Montgomery – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is the RB14 for the season, averaging 14.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing three contests because of injury. He started on fire, scoring six rushing touchdowns over his first four games. While the veteran has... Read More

Khalil Herbert – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert had high hopes entering the season, but the team’s backfield has been a merry-go-round for fantasy players. Herbert, D'Onta Foreman, and Roschon Johnson have all had a fantasy impact at different times this year. The former Virginia Tech... Read More

Jaylen Warren – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End RB2/Flex Option ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has been part of a solid 1-2 punch in the backfield with Najee Harris. The second-year player is the RB26 for the year, averaging 10 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While many hoped he would... Read More

Ty Chandler Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Ty Chandler has successfully fended off a now-healthy Alexander Mattison in the Minnesota backfield. The pair have flip-flopped roles in recent weeks, with the former picking up the bulk of the touches, and the latter seeing spot work. The second-year back took advantage of his... Read More

Breece Hall - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: It's been a bit of an up-and-down season for New York Jets running back Breece Hall, whose 2022 rookie campaign ended early due to a torn ACL. He opened this season with 127 yards in New York's opener against Buffalo, then had two consecutive games... Read More

Ezekiel Elliott - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: With Rhamondre Stevenson on the Injured Reserve, the New England Patriots have turned to former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott as the team's lead running back over the past four games. That will continue on Sunday when the Patriots take on the New York Jets.... Read More

Devin Singletary - Week 18 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans head into Week 18 with a pretty simple playoff scenario ahead of them: a win over the Indianapolis Colts would send the Texans to the postseason in head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud's first year with the team. There's also... Read More