League-Winning RBs: MarShawn Lloyd, Javonte Williams, Austin Ekeler

Unlock your fantasy football championship potential with our exclusive guide on league-winning running backs to target in 2024. Our FeaturedPros analysts delve into the key RBs poised to make a significant impact this season. Whether you’re looking for breakout stars or reliable veterans, we’ve got the insights you need to dominate your league. Stay ahead of the competition with expert advice on drafting the right running backs for your roster.

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League-Winning Fantasy Football RBs

MarShawn Lloyd (GB)

“When I watch MarShawn Lloyd’s highlights, he jumps off the screen. Believe you me (a little Wisconsin slang for ya), Lloyd displays incredible burst, along with a stout build (5′ 9″, 220 lbs.), which is a great recipe for a future bell cow RB. And unlike many rookies, Lloyd’s pass protection skills should be good enough to get him on the field sooner rather than later. Remember, if anything happens to Josh Jacobs (such as a setback with his soft tissue injury), it’s Lloyd, not A.J. Dillon, who would be the main beneficiary (note- it sounds like the Packers want to use Dillon as a H-back/fullback lead blocker for whoever is running the ball). The main concern with MarShawn is ball security. Lloyd had a propensity for fumbles in college. He’ll have to fix that for this pick to pan out. If he can, MarShawn Lloyd has the talent to be a difference maker on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field and, more importantly, in Ringo’s sleeper articles, haha!”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)

Javonte Williams (DEN)

“Javonte Williams is an afterthought in many leagues, but he is primed to be a player who could win fantasy leagues if owners take advantage of his RB33 ADP. Last year, he was coming off of a devastating knee injury (tearing his ACL, LCL, and posterolateral corner), still managing to play in 16 games, underwhelming fantasy owners with 774 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns rushing. Generally, it takes 2 years for running backs to come back from these injuries completely, making this year the year he fully bounces back. He has started well, showing up to camp lighter and in better shape, leading to coach Sean Payton saying he looks like a “completely different player” compared to last year. Payton made stars out of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara in New Orleans and Javonte Williams will be the next running back that he coaches to fantasy stardom!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Austin Ekeler (WAS)

“Austin Ekeler is going to prove to be the biggest steal in 2024. Don’t forget Ekeler was a stud first-round pick prior to his disappointing 2023 season. His move to Washington is being priced in as a huge downside, but the Commanders’ offense looks to be vastly underrated especially with Jayden Daniels under center. Ekeler also reunites with Anthony Lynn, who has already coached Ekeler to an RB1 season. Take the value here; you will not regret it.”
– Fantasy Football Goonz (Fantasy Football Goonz)