Deep Dynasty Running Back Sleepers: Darrel Williams (2022 Fantasy Football)

This time of year, it’s important to identify value in all fantasy football formats. Whether you’re trading for assets in dynasty leagues or planning your fantasy football redraft strategy, finding players that provide value compared to their average draft position is a great way to build a championship roster.

As always, we have you covered. Scott Bogman and Pat Fitzmaurice of the FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast recently examined 25 deep dynasty running backs that carry sneaky upside. Let’s take a look at one of their top deep dynasty running back sleepers: Darrel Williams.

Deep Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleeper: Darrel Williams

Darrel Williams 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

RB Darrel Williams signed with the Cardinals this offseason.

Former teammate Patrick Mahomes vouched for Williams, informing Arizona that he was a back he both liked/trusted. Williams posted 1,000 yards from scrimmage, scored 8 TDs and had zero fumbles on 191 touches in 2021.

He also proved that he could shoulder the load with Clyde Edwards-Helaire sidelined with injury. In the six games that Williams was the clear-cut starter in the Chiefs backfield, he averaged 19 fantasy points per game (PPR) on 18.3 touches per game. Also averaged nearly 100 yards from scrimmage (96.3).

Williams is the James Conner backup to target across all formats, as he’d likely inherit the RB1 role should the injury-prone starter go down. His body of work as a receiver and goal-line back present him immediate fantasy RB1 upside.

The former UDFA led the Chiefs backfield in red-zone touches and averaged 4.5 receptions per game as the starter in 2021. His 47 catches overall ranked ninth.

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