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Fantasy Football Player Notes

2024 Draft Rankings

Christian McCaffrey Note
Christian McCaffrey photo 1. Christian McCaffrey SF (at ARI)
McCaffrey remained "THE DUDE" at running back in fantasy last year. He was the RB1 in fantasy, finishing as an RB1 in 81% of his games and as a top 24 RB in every game he played. McCaffrey averaged 21.2 touches and 126.5 total yards per game while ranking second in carries, fourth in targets, and first in red zone touches among running backs. There's no reason to expect a falloff entering 2024. His deeper efficiency metrics all scream that he remains in the prime of his career after ranking fourth in explosive run rate and 10th in yards after contact last season (per Fantasy Points Data). The biggest concern for McCaffrey is that he is entering his age-28 season and is coming off a year where he absorbed 417 touches (regular season and playoffs combined). We have seen extreme high-volume seasons ruin running backs before, but he should still be a top 3-5 pick in fantasy drafts. In many leagues, he will be drafted as the clear 1.01.
9 weeks ago
Breece Hall Note
Breece Hall photo 2. Breece Hall NYJ (vs . MIA)
Despite recuperating from an extensive knee injury, it didn't derail Hall in his second season. He finished the season as the RB6 in fantasy points per game with 299 touches and 1,585 total yards. Hall was 12th in opportunity share and second in weighted opportunities, and in Weeks 5-18, he averaged 20.2 touches and 102.5 total yards. A huge part of his value last season came from his pass game usage, as he led all running backs in targets, receiving yards, and receptions. While some of this was part of the fallout of Zach Wilson at the helm, Hall should remain a focal point for the passing attack in 2024. He was a baller as a receiver last season, ranking third in yards per route run and fourth in expected fantasy points per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Hall is a top-five fantasy running back in all formats.
9 weeks ago
Bijan Robinson Note
Bijan Robinson photo 3. Bijan Robinson ATL (vs . CAR)
The Arthur Smith experiment capsized what could have been an enormous rookie season for Robinson. He ranked ninth in snap share, third in targets, sixth in receptions, and fourth in receiving yards among running backs, but he finished as the RB17 in fantasy points per game. Robinson was the RB12 in expected fantasy points per game, but his opportunity share ranked 31st, and he was also 32nd in red zone touches with Smith's insistence on utilizing Tyler Allgeier. If Robinson receives the bulk of the high-leverage touches under the new Falcons regime, he should crush in 2024. Last year, he ranked 23rd in explosive run rate, 17th in yards after contact per attempt, and 25th in yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). Robinson is my locked-in RB1 overall for 2024.
9 weeks ago
Jonathan Taylor Note
Jonathan Taylor photo 4. Jonathan Taylor IND (vs . JAC)
It was a weird year for Jonathan Taylor all around. From contract disputes to injuries, we rarely got to see Taylor fully ramped up and healthy in 2023. Entering his age-25 season, Taylor remains firmly in the prime of his career. In Weeks 7-18, he handled 21 touches per game, churning out 99.4 total yards per game. While many of his efficiency metrics were depressed last season, Taylor still ranked 13th in yards after contact per attempt, which tells me all I need to know. He's still one of the best backs in the league and should remain a locked-in RB1 after finishing last season as the RB12 in fantasy points per game. A rushing attack fueled by Taylor and Anthony Richardson should be a nightmare for defensive coordinators this season.
9 weeks ago
Saquon Barkley Note
Saquon Barkley photo 5. Saquon Barkley PHI (vs . NYG)
The Philly front office has officially gaslit the entire Giants' fanbase. Barkley's move to the Eagles might be met with some blowback because people are worried about his touchdown equity with Jalen Hurts. Barkley and D'Andre Swift are not close to being in the same talent area code. Bringing in Barkley means we likely see a downtick of Hurts' goalline dives in 2024. While the overall counting stats for Barkley look depressed, he's still very much an every-down bell cow with juice left in the tank entering his age-27 season. Last season, he played at least 70% of the snaps in 11 of his 14 games while ranking second in opportunity share and ninth in weighted opportunities. Last season, Barkley was still an explosive player, ranking 17th in explosive run rate, but his tackle-breaking metrics took a hit as he was 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 33rd in yards after contact per attempt (minimum 50 carries per Fantasy Points Data). Barkley remains a stud RB1.
9 weeks ago
Derrick Henry Note
Derrick Henry photo 6. Derrick Henry BAL (vs . CLE)
Some players are simply built differently. Henry has and remains one of those guys. Last year, at age 29, he ranked first in rushing attempts and second in rushing yards while showing little drop-off in his efficiency metrics. Last season, among 68 qualifying backs, Henry ranked ninth in explosive run rate and 11th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). While he will cross the dreaded age 30 threshold this year, it's tough to project a drop-off for Henry and any reasons that he can't continue to chug along as an RB1., especially when Henry has proven over the last two seasons that his pass game utility should increase despite his advancing age. Over the last two years, Henry has ranked 11th and 14th in TPRR and seventh and first in YPRR among backs. The big fellow isn't slowing down. Continue to believe in the King in 2024 as the Ravens' workhorse back.
9 weeks ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Note
Jahmyr Gibbs photo 7. Jahmyr Gibbs DET (vs . MIN)
Every nerd who said the Lions were foolish for selecting Gibbs in the first round has a tiny bit of egg on their face. Gibbs finished the season as the RB8 in fantasy points per game and fantasy points per opportunity. He was a tackle-breaking blur last season, ranking 18th in yards after contact per attempt and 11th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). After David Montgomery returned from injury, Gibbs averaged 14.1 touches and 73.1 total yards per game. Montgomery isn't going anywhere, but that doesn't mean Gibbs can't be a top-shelf RB1 again in 2024.
9 weeks ago
Kyren Williams Note
Kyren Williams photo 8. Kyren Williams LAR (vs . SEA)
Williams was a revelation in 2023 as he quickly kicked Cam Akers to the curb, taking over the starting job in Week 2. Williams was the RB2 in fantasy points per game, ranking fourth in red zone touches, first in snap share, and fourth in opportunity share. Among 68 qualifying backs, he ranked 25th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 27th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Despite his smaller frame, Sean McVay had no issues leaning on Williams as his bellcow. In Weeks 2-17, he averaged 22.3 touches and 117.8 total yards playing at least 72% of the snaps in ten of 11 games played. The only knock on Williams' usage last season was his pass-game role. Despite entering the NFL as a ballyhooed passing down back, Williams only ranked 18th in target share and 58th in yards per route run (among 60 qualifying backs). Even with the addition of Blake Corum to the roster, Williams should remain the leadback. The recent news of Williams shouldering punt return duties is slightly worrisome, but he remains a borderline RB1.
9 weeks ago
Travis Etienne Jr. Note
Travis Etienne Jr. photo 9. Travis Etienne Jr. JAC (at IND)
From a top-down view, Etienne's 2023 season looks like a smashing success as he was the RB7 in fantasy points per game, logging 325 touches with 1,484 total yards and 12 total touchdowns. If you rostered him last year, you know that his weekly performances left something to be desired down the stretch, and it was a Jekyll and Hyde type of runout. In Weeks 1-8, he averaged 22.3 touches and 106.2 total yards as the RB4 in fantasy points per game. After Week 9, he saw a big dip in his production as he averaged 16.3 touches and 70.5 total yards for the rest of the season as the RB22 in fantasy points per game. Etienne deserves to be in the RB1 conversation for 2024, but we can't ignore these splits and the Jaguars offensive line that finished 32nd in Fantasy Points rush grade and adjusted yards before contact per attempt. Etienne could easily improve upon last year's stats in 2024, but there are some small red flags here.
9 weeks ago
Isiah Pacheco Note
Isiah Pacheco photo 10. Isiah Pacheco KC (at DEN)
Pacheco settled in a strong RB2 last season (RB14), but he could have even more upside in 2024 without Jerick McKinnon. In the four games he played without McKinnon active, Pachecho averaged 20.2 touches and 100.7 total yards. He was Kansas City's workhorse, as he played at least 70% of the snaps in three of those four games. The second-year back rewarded their faith in him as he was 12th in explosive run rate and 26th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Among 48 qualifying backs, he also ranked 28th in yards per route run. Pacheco had plenty of high-leverage usage last season, ranking seventh in red zone touches and third on Kansas City in red zone targets. Pachecho is an RB1 who could finish inside the top-five backs this season.
9 weeks ago
Josh Jacobs Note
Josh Jacobs photo 11. Josh Jacobs GB (vs . CHI)
Well, if you had worries about Josh Jacobs following up his nearly 400-touch season in 2022 with a dud last year, your fears were validated. Jacobs was limited to 13 games played (quad strain in Week 13) and looked like someone sucked out his tackle-breaking ability with a straw when he was active. Jacobs wasn't the same guy who, in 2022, ranked 18th in yards per touch, 13th in yards created per touch, and second in evaded tackles. Last season, Jacobs had the 12th-highest stuff rate while also crawling in at 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 44th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Jacobs could be this season's Rachaad White. A back who has an elite role while producing mediocre tackle-breaking stats en route to an RB1 season, but don't rule out MarShawn Lloyd playing a much bigger role this season than many anticipate. Jacobs is a shaky RB2.
9 weeks ago
De'Von Achane Note
De'Von Achane photo 12. De'Von Achane MIA (at NYJ)
Achane was part of the new wave of explosive young rushers to hit the scene last season. He finished as the RB5 in fantasy points per game. In the eight games he played at least 41% of the snaps, Achane averaged 14.2 touches and 113.8 total yards. Any fantasy gamer who falls in love with efficiency stats will love Achane. He was so damn good last year, ranking first in explosive run rate, third in missed tackles forced per attempt, and second in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If he can overtake Raheem Mostert (and hold off Jaylen Wright) as the team's primary goal-line rusher, Achane could finish as a top-three back in 2024.
9 weeks ago
Kenneth Walker III Note
Kenneth Walker III photo 13. Kenneth Walker III SEA (at LAR)
Walker continues to hum along as a dependable RB2 in fantasy (RB20 last season) despite dealing with a myriad of injuries in 2023. Walker worked through a bruised shoulder, a strained oblique, a chest issue, and a tender calf last season. This didn't stop him from averaging 17.3 touches and 82 total yards in the 14 games that he played at least 41% of the snaps. Walker remains one of the best pure rushers in the game while sitting at fourth in missed tackles forced per attempt and 26th in explosive run rate last season (minimum 50 carries per Fantasy Points Data). Walker could be a three-down back in 2024. If that happens he could log the first RB1 finish in fantasy of his career.
9 weeks ago
Joe Mixon Note
Joe Mixon photo 14. Joe Mixon HOU (at TEN)
Joe Mixon and Rachaad White were the Spiderman GIF last season. Both were exceptionally inefficient runners who survived on volume and passing game work. Mixon was the RB11 last season, ranking eighth in snap share, third in opportunity share, and seventh in weighted opportunities. He was whopping fifth in carries and 13th in targets as Cincinnati worked in Chase Brown only sparingly. He has the opportunity to reprise that same workload in Houston. With only Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, and Cam Akers behind Mixon, he should be the unquestioned bellcow for the Texans in 2024. Last season, Mixon's per-touch efficiency was horrendous. He was 36th in yards per touch, 35th in yards created per touch, and 41st in breakaway run rate. That didn't stop him from being an RB1 last year, and it likely won't this season.
9 weeks ago
James Cook Note
James Cook photo 15. James Cook BUF (at NE)
After Joe Brady took over as the Bills' offensive coordinator, Cook's season took off. In Weeks 11-18, Cook was the RB11, averaging 19.6 touches and 104.3 total yards per game. Yes, he only played more than 60% of the snaps twice during that stretch, but it didn't matter. When he was on the field, he was being fed the rock, and his pass game usage skyrocketed. After Week 10, he was 16th in target share (11.4%) among 34 qualifying backs while also ranking 10th in TPRR, fourth in receiving yards per game, and second in YPRR. The touchdown worries and red zone usage remain concerning, especially with the addition of Ray Davis. Still, in the final seven games of the season, he did lead the running back room with a 48.1% snap rate inside the 20, but that number ranked 32nd out of 61 qualifying backs. Cook has top-12 upside, but he should best be viewed as an RB2.
9 weeks ago
Rachaad White Note
Rachaad White photo 16. Rachaad White TB (vs . NO)
Rachaad White was Leonard Fournette 2.0 for Tampa Bay last season. An inefficient rusher whose pass game role and every down snap share vaults them to RB1 land. Last year, White was the RB10 in fantasy, ranking fourth in snap share, seventh in opportunity share, and fourth in weighted opportunities. He also ranked top-ten in carries (second), targets (ninth), and red zone touches (ninth). White didn't do nearly as much with that volume as we'd hoped. Among 49 qualifying backs, White ranked 42nd in missed tackles forced per attempt, 40th in explosive run rate, and 45th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). While he was eighth in overall target volume among running backs, he was only 43rd in targets per route run and 18th in yards per route run. White could easily roll back into 2024 as the Bucs do it all back, but don't be surprised if Bucky Irving helps him shoulder the load.
9 weeks ago
David Montgomery Note
David Montgomery photo 17. David Montgomery DET (vs . MIN)
David Montgomery wrapped up his first season in Detroit as a resounding success in real-life football and fantasy. He was the RB15 in fantasy as he managed the second 1,000-yard rushing season of his NFL career. Montgomery did see his volume limited down the stretch some, as he averaged 15 touches and 75.7 total yards after his return in Week 10. He'll continue to share the backfield load with Jahmyr Gibbs weekly, but in one of the best offenses in the NFL, that shouldn't be a massive worry for his 2024 outlook. Montgomery will be the early down hammer (19th in missed tackles forced per attempt, per Fantasy Points Data) and be plenty involved in the red zone. Last season, he was 15th in carries and fifth in red zone touches as he scored 13 touchdowns (fourth-most).
9 weeks ago
James Conner Note
James Conner photo 18. James Conner ARI (vs . SF)
James Conner is like a finely aged bourbon. He keeps getting better as the years are piling up. Since he arrived in Arizona, he has finished as the RB7, RB9, and RB13 in fantasy points per game. On a per-touch basis, last season might have been his best year to date. Despite ranking 21st in rushing attempts, he was sixth in rushing yards in the NFL. Conner showed no signs that Father Time was starting to creep in as he ranked seventh in explosive run rate, eighth in missed tackles forced per attempt, and fifth in yards after contact per attempt. Conner will likely lead this backfield in snaps in 2024, but, with the addition of Trey Benson to the fold, don't be shocked if the team splits the work more evenly this season. Conner is an RB2.
9 weeks ago
Alvin Kamara Note
Alvin Kamara photo 19. Alvin Kamara NO (at TB)
Alvin Kamara retained his every-down role last year despite the team drafting Kendre Miller. Miller spent most of his rookie season on the injury report, so we'll see if Kamara can hold him off in 2024, but at least expect Kamara to be a workhorse (maybe not a bellcow). Last year, Kamara was tenth in opportunity share, eighth in weighed opportunities, and ninth in red zone touches. While Karmara's rushing prowess took another massive hit (40th out of 49 qualifying backs in missed tackles forced per attempt per Fantasy Points Data), his receiving chops remained strong. Last year, out of 60 qualifying backs, he ranked first in target share (18.1%) and sixth in yards per route run. Kamara might not have the same bounce in his step as he did during the Drew Brees era, but his pass game and high-leverage usage in 2024 should keep him firmly planted as a top 24 running back in rankings.
9 weeks ago
Najee Harris Note
Najee Harris photo 20. Najee Harris PIT (vs . CIN)
Harris finished last season with his third consecutive season with at least 1,000 rushing yards, eight total touchdowns, and 1,200 total yards, and still, it felt like a huge disappointment. Harris was the RB30, ranking 29th in snap share and 26th in opportunity share as he split with Jaylen Warren. Harris still finished sixth in carries and eighth in red zone touches among backs, but he saw his pass game usage plummet with only a 7.9% target share (33rd) while ranking 49th in route participation. Harris's stats were helped by the fact that Pittsburgh leaned heavily on the run down the stretch. This could happen again in 2024, but it's not for certain, and don't be surprised if Warren eats into Harris's work further. Harris is an RB3/flex option in 2024.
9 weeks ago
Raheem Mostert Note
Raheem Mostert photo 21. Raheem Mostert MIA (at NYJ)
Raise your hand if you saw Raheem Mostert finishing last season as the RB4 in fantasy with 21 total touchdowns. Funny...I don't see any hands raised. Weird. Mostert thrived as the Dolphins' primary back, playing 15 games and finishing with 234 touches and almost 1,200 total yards. Yes, Mostert played in an explosive offense with plenty of touchdown opportunities propping up his fantasy value, but he was also stellar on a per-touch basis. Mostert finished 17th in yards per touch, sixth in explosive run rate, and 11th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). We'll see if he can hold off Devon Achane for another season as Miami's workhorse, but he should still be a consistent contributor with RB1/2 upside.
9 weeks ago
Aaron Jones Note
Aaron Jones photo 22. Aaron Jones MIN (at DET)
Father Time comes calling for all of us. The hope for Aaron Jones is that he can keep him at bay for one more year. Last season, Jones objectively wasn't healthy until the end of the season. Luckily for him, when he was healthy, we got to see that Jones has plenty left in the tank to consider reinvesting in him in fantasy for one more season. In Weeks 15-20, Jones averaged 21.6 touches and 120.3 total yards as he was a weekly stud. During that same stretch, among 47 qualifying backs, he was eighth in explosive run rate and 10th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Jones should lead the Vikings backfield in 2024 as an RB2 with RB1 upside if he can stay healthy.
9 weeks ago
Rhamondre Stevenson Note
Rhamondre Stevenson photo 23. Rhamondre Stevenson NE (vs . BUF)
To say Rhamondre Stevenson's 2023 season was a disappointment would be an understatement. Stevenson was the RB10 in 2022, averaging 86 total yards per game, but he couldn't come close to those numbers last year, finishing as the RB27 in fantasy points per game with 71.4 total yards per game. Stevenson's overall numbers stunk, but if we look further into how his season played out, there's hope for 2024. In Weeks 1-8, among 39 qualifying backs (minimum 50 rushing attempts per Fantasy Points Data), he ranked 33rd in missed tackles forced per attempt and 38th in yards after contact per attempt. In Weeks 9-13 (Stevenson missed the remainder of the season due to a high ankle sprain), he looked like the stud that we thought we were getting for the entire season. In that four-game stretch (minimum 25 carries), among 48 qualifying backs, he ranked 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt and third in yards after contact per attempt. Stevenson could easily bounce back this season and be the hero for Zero RB drafters.
9 weeks ago
D'Andre Swift Note
D'Andre Swift photo 24. D'Andre Swift CHI (at GB)
Swift landed in Chicago, securing the bag in free agency. I know we often follow the money for running backs, but I have worries about investing heavily in Swift for 2024. Last year, Chicago utilized a full-blown committee, with Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson, and D'Onta Foreman all having their moments of glory in 2023. Swift should be the leadback for the Bears this season, but his 2023 season wasn't nearly as impressive as it might seem on the surface. After monster games in Weeks 2 & 3, he proceeded to average only 16.8 touches and 72.4 total yards the rest of the season as the RB25 in fantasy points per game. He also ranked only 40th in yards after contact per attempt and 30th in missed tackles forced per attempt. He is an RB2/3 this season.
9 weeks ago
Zamir White Note
Zamir White photo 25. Zamir White LV (vs . LAC)
Zamir White proved capable of carrying the mail last year and should be the Raiders' workhorse in 2024. In Weeks 15-18, he averaged 23.3 touches and 114.3 total yards as the RB12 in fantasy points per game. During this cup of coffee as the team's starter, among 41 qualifying backs, he ranked 13th in explosive run rate, sixth in yards after contact per attempt, and 17th in success rate. With Josh Jacobs heading to Cheesehead town, White should be a volume-driven RB2 with upside for more in 2024.
9 weeks ago
Tony Pollard Note
Tony Pollard photo 26. Tony Pollard TEN (vs . HOU)
I'll own the L here. Tony Pollard was a massive disappointment last year. He went from being one of the most explosive backs in the NFL to a rusher that left a ton of yards on the field. Pollard got the role that we all wanted last season, ranking seventh in snap share, 13th in opportunity share, and second in red zone touches. He was a volume-eating machine, ranking seventh in carries and 11th in targets among backs, but he did very little with the work. Pollard was the RB11 in expected fantasy points per game, but he was the RB23 in fantasy points per game. He was 44th in yards per touch and 37th in yards created per touch. Some of this could easily be due to the injury he sustained in the prior season because his numbers down the stretch were much better. In Weeks 11-18, among 44 qualifying backs, Pollard ranked 15th in yards after contact per attempt, so there's hope that he bounces back in 2024 with a full offseason to get back to 100%. Tennessee isn't the sexiest landing spot for Pollard, but considering the contract size and length and the team's yearning to move quickly to acquire his services, he should be considered their lead back in 2024. Tyjae Spears will push him at every turn, but money talks and Pollard got it this offseason.
9 weeks ago
Javonte Williams Note
Javonte Williams photo 27. Javonte Williams DEN (vs . KC)
Javonte Williams looked like a shelf of his former self in the first season. Yes, I know this was his first season coming off a devastating knee injury, but it still wasn't pretty. Volume wasn't the issue for the RB31 last season, as he rolled up 264 touches, but his efficiency numbers were scary. Among 49 qualifying backs last season, he ranked 41st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 33rd in yards after contact per attempt. Williams also was 55th in fantasy points per opportunity and 53rd in yards per touch. Could he bounce back in 2024 and look more like the eventual stud we saw in 2021 and 2022? Yep, it's possible. In limited work this preseason, Williams posted 3.43 yards after contact per attempt (per PFF), which is quite encouraging. Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin look entrenched atop the running back depth chart for Denver. Williams will have to contend with McLaughlin in the red zone and on passing downs. Williams is an RB2/3.
9 weeks ago
Brian Robinson Jr. Note
Brian Robinson Jr. photo 28. Brian Robinson Jr. WAS (at DAL)
Brian Robinson's overall stat lines don't portray how good he was last season. Robinson was the RB14 in fantasy points per opportunity and the RB22 in fantasy points per game. He also stood out in efficiency categories, ranking 22nd in explosive run rate and 13th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In the 12 games in which he played at least 40% of the snaps, Robinson averaged 15.5 touches and 77.9 total yards per game. He quietly displayed a three-down skillset last season, proving that he can play on passing downs, ranking fifth in yards per route run and 12th in PFF's pass-blocking grade (minimum 20 targets and 50 pass-blocking snaps). Robinson will have to fight Austin Ekeler for passing down snaps and red zone work as he settles into the RB2/3 zone for 2024.
9 weeks ago
Devin Singletary Note
Devin Singletary photo 29. Devin Singletary NYG (at PHI)
Devin Singletary steps in as the Giants' new lead back with some big shoes to fill with Saquon Barkley's departure. Last year, with the Texans, he proved again that he could be a solid starting tailback in the NFL as he stepped in during the middle of the season and stole the starting job away from Dameon Pierce in Houston. In Weeks 9-18, he averaged 19 touches and 86.6 total yards as the RB21 in fantasy points per game. Singletary continues to roll along as an efficient rusher. Last year, he was 19th in explosive run rate and 22nd in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). While the Giants aren't the sexiest landing spot, Singletary should flirt with RB2 production as the team's bellcow.
9 weeks ago
Zack Moss Note
Zack Moss photo 30. Zack Moss CIN (at PIT)
Moss parlayed his starting stint last year with the Colts into a possible starting gig with the Bengals. In the seven games he started and played at least 50% of the snaps, he finished with 21.1 touches and 98.5 total yards per game. Moss should handle the early downs in Cincinnati this season after ranking 15th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 18th in yards after contact per attempt last year (per Fantasy Points Data). Chase Brown could eat into his pass game work as Moss was only 41st in yards per route run and 48th in targets per route run. Even if his passing game usage is capped, being the early down back on one of the league's best offenses still puts him in the RB3/flex conversation.
9 weeks ago
Jaylen Warren Note
Jaylen Warren photo 31. Jaylen Warren PIT (vs . CIN)
Jaylen Warren was one of the most explosive and elusive backs in the NFL. This sounds like a hyperbolic statement I know, but it really isn't. Last season, he finished third in explosive run rate, first in missed tackles forced per attempt, and second in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If these numbers don't jump off the page, then I don't know what else to tell you. Oh wait, he was also 12th in yards per route run and fifth in targets per route run. Warren is a stud and outperformed Najee Harris in nearly every metric. While he finished as the RB29 in fantasy points per game, that doesn't tell the entire story. Warren was an RB2 or better in weekly scoring in 50% of his games. Warren will still have to split a backfield this season with Harris, but if you're betting on talent (which you should be), there aren't many better options to grab in drafts that have his type of upside if anything were to happen to Harris.
9 weeks ago
Gus Edwards Note
Gus Edwards photo 32. Gus Edwards LAC (at LV)
Gus Edwards arrives in Los Angeles with a two-year deal that is essentially a one-year contract, with the money falling off after 2024. Last season, Edwards was the RB32 in fantasy, with the strength of 13 total touchdowns (fourth-most). Edwards is an early down grinder who only managed a 2.8% target share last season, so all of his value will have to come via rushing. Edwards looks like a player on the decline in the rushing department after finishing 51st in juke rate, 39th in evaded tackles, and 45th in yards created per touch last season. With J.K. Dobbins and Kimani Vidal brought in as competition, Edwards could be on the outside looking in with volume this season.
9 weeks ago
Tyjae Spears Note
Tyjae Spears photo 33. Tyjae Spears TEN (vs . HOU)
RIP Tyjae Spears RB1 szn. It was fun while it lasted, but Tony Pollard's arrival has kiboshed that. That doesn't mean Tyjae Spears can't be 2021 Tony Pollard to Tony Pollard in Tennessee. Spears operated as discount De'Von Achane last season, ranking fifth in explosive run rate and 14th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). He proved that he can be a three-down explosive play monster as well, ranking seventh in target share, 10th in TPRR, and 17th in YPRR. If the Titans trot out an offense with an above-average neutral rushing rate and Spears can continue his insane efficiency, he will remain a strong RB3 who could finish as a low-end RB2 if this offense surprises people.
9 weeks ago
Chase Brown Note
Chase Brown photo 34. Chase Brown CIN (at PIT)
Chase Brown could end up leading the Bengals in backfield touches. He has been running as the RB1 in camp plenty, and the buzz has been building. Last season, Brown was impressive on a per-touch basis, although the sample size is pretty limited (44 carries). Among 77 backs with at least 40 carries, Brown ranked 12th in yards after contact per attempt and 16th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Brown is a player to get exposure with during draft season because the upside is there for him to outkick his ADP massively.
9 weeks ago
Jerome Ford Note
Jerome Ford photo 35. Jerome Ford CLE (at BAL)
Jerome Ford will be the Brown's starting tailback to begin this season. Nick Chubb's health remains up in the air and he is starting the year on the PUP. Last season, in Weeks 3-17, when Ford was the starter, he averaged 14.9 touches and 66.6 total yards as the RB20 in fantasy. Ford played well, ranking 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 16th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Ford begins the year as a strong RB2. After Chubb's return, Ford will retain a role in this backfield that could resemble Kareem Hunt's previous usage for Cleveland. Ford is a fantasy selection that makes sense for every roster build. He will be one of my most-rostered players this year.
9 weeks ago
Jonathon Brooks Note
Jonathon Brooks photo 36. Jonathon Brooks CAR (at ATL)
Brooks lands in CAR with second-round NFL Draft capital in a wide-open backfield, with his toughest competition being Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders. Yes, he's recovering from an ACL tear, but as soon as he's ready to shoulder most of the load for this backfield, it should be his job. Brooks displayed a three-down skillset last year at Texas, ranking 21st in yards after contact per attempt and yards per route run while also finishing ninth in PFF elusive rating. Brooks could begin the season as an RB3/flex after he is activated from the PUP, but he could finish it as a stretch-run hero.
9 weeks ago
Austin Ekeler Note
Austin Ekeler photo 37. Austin Ekeler WAS (at DAL)
Austin Ekeler's 2023 season was a letdown, no matter how you look at it. Ekeler suffered an ankle sprain in Week 1, which led to three games being missed and possibly muted production for the rest of the season. Once he returned from injury, he averaged 16.1 touches and 69.2 total yards as the RB28 in fantasy points per game. It was a dramatic fall from grace for a back that had not finished outside the top-nine running backs in fantasy since 2018 (RB28). Ekeler retained some of his pass game prowess as he ranked eighth in target share and 19th in yards per route run (among 60 qualifying backs per Fantasy Points Data), but his rushing skills fell apart. Among 49 qualifying backs, Ekeler ranked 38th in yards after contact per attempt and 46th in missed tackles forced per attempt. Landing in Washington with Anthony Lynn was one of the better-case scenarios this offseason. Ekeler will factor in on passing downs for Washington this year, but I expect Brian Robinson Jr. to do the heavy lifting for the offense in 2024.
9 weeks ago
Blake Corum Note
Blake Corum photo 38. Blake Corum LAR (vs . SEA)
I have my worries about Corum, but the Rams investing third-round draft capital in him was interesting. Corum's yards after contact per attempt, breakaway percentage, and elusive ratings fell in each of his final three collegiate seasons (per PFF). That's not exactly the trend line that you want to have entering the NFL, but the Rams' third-round investment in the Michigan product is a decent vote of confidence that Corum can possibly get back to his 2021 form (24th in yards after contact per attempt per PFF). I doubt Corum is taking passing down snaps away from Kyren Williams, but he could help spell him on early downs and salt away the clock late in games. Corum is a high-end handcuff only right now.
9 weeks ago
Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 39. Chuba Hubbard CAR (at ATL)
Chuba Hubbard stole the lead back job in Carolina from Miles Sanders last year. Maybe injuries helped pave the way, but Hubbard proved the entire season that he was the better player on a per-touch basis. Hubbard rolled up the volume as Carolina's guy. In Weeks 6-18, as the RB24 in fantasy points per game, he averaged 19.2 touches and 77.7 total yards. His efficiency stats don't paint a pretty picture, as he was 30th in explosive run rate, 32nd in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 31st in yards after contact per attempt last season (per Fantasy Points Data). Look for Hubbard to lead the ground game until Jonathon Brooks is off the PUP is up to speed. Once that happens, Hubbard will be a weekly zero.
9 weeks ago
Ezekiel Elliott Note
Ezekiel Elliott photo 40. Ezekiel Elliott DAL (vs . WAS)
Elliott heads back to Dallas after a one-year stint with the Patriots. Last season should have fully proven that Elliott's tires are flat. Among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 45th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 43rd in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Elliott will mix in with Rico Dowdle to form an uninspiring committee in Dallas. Elliott is a touchdown-dependant flex/RB4.
9 weeks ago
Rico Dowdle Note
Rico Dowdle photo 41. Rico Dowdle DAL (vs . WAS)
Dowdle will fight Ezekiel Elliott for work in Dallas this season. Dowdle has long been a fav player of mine. Last year, among 53 qualifying backs, he ranked 16th in yards after contact per attempt while also having the 23rd lowest stuff rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Could Dowdle be the next Alexander Mattison? It's possible, but I'm willing to make the bet that he surprises people in 2024. He's an RB3/4 who could easily post RB2 numbers if he runs away from Elliott with the job.
9 weeks ago
Trey Benson Note
Trey Benson photo 42. Trey Benson ARI (vs . SF)
Benson will have to contend with a still-spry James Conner for touches all season. Yes, Conner hasn't played more than 13 games in a season over the last two years, so Benson could get some run as the team's starter in 2024. It's impossible to project that with the uncertainty of injuries, but it has to be mentioned. Even in a 1B role to Conner, Benson could make some noise with big plays. Over the last two collegiate seasons, Benson has ranked 10th and third in breakaway percentage and 42nd and first in elusive rating (per PFF). With an offense that ranked fourth in neutral script rushing rate last year, there should be enough rushing volume weekly for Benson to have flex viability. He's a priority handcuff this season with some standalone value.
9 weeks ago
Nick Chubb Note
Nick Chubb photo 43. Nick Chubb CLE (at BAL)
Chubb's 2023 season was cut short in Week 2 due to a gruesome injury. I don't want to say the deck is stacked against Chubb to be a meaningful contributor in 2024, but it won't be a cakewalk. Chubb will be entering his age-29 season, and while (with the pay cut) he'll be staying with the Browns, it's tough to count on him as anything more than a dart throw RB3 for 2024 as he begins the season on the PUP.
9 weeks ago
Ty Chandler Note
Ty Chandler photo 44. Ty Chandler MIN (at DET)
With Aaron Jones now in Minnesota, Ty Chandler will be a backup for the Vikings in 2024. In Weeks 15-18, he played at least 53% of the snaps in every game, averaging 15.3 touches and 81.8 total yards. Chandler topped 90 total yards once in that four-game span, and his per-touch efficiency was in the toilet overall. Among 49 qualifying backs, Chandler ranked 47th last season in missed tackles forced per attempt and yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Chandler had hope entering this offseason that he had hopefully done enough in 2023 to have a shot at the starter's role, but sadly, that isn't in the cards for next season.
9 weeks ago
J.K. Dobbins Note
J.K. Dobbins photo 45. J.K. Dobbins LAC (at LV)
Dobbins has been snakebite over the last two years. First, it was the torn ACL that ended his 2022 season. Last year, in Week 1, Dobbins tore his Achilles. Dobbins has been healthy in camp and looks poised to compete for the team lead in carries this season. If you're looking to take a shot on the Bolts' backfield, Dobbins isn't a terrible dart, although I prefer Kimani Vidal to Dobbins or Gus Edwards. Call me skeptical, but I'm trying to learn my lesson about torn Achilles of yesteryear (I'm staring at you, Cam Akers).
9 weeks ago
Tyler Allgeier Note
Tyler Allgeier photo 46. Tyler Allgeier ATL (vs . CAR)
Allgeier is a talented rusher, but last season, he was the thorn in the side of every Bijan Robinson drafter as Arthur Smith's prized pupil. Allgeier surprised in his rookie season as the RB31 in fantasy, finishing with 226 touches and nearly 1,200 total yards. While Allgeier shocked people in 2023 with 37 red zone touches (24th) and 186 carries, he couldn't carry his rookie season efficiency into last year. Last season, among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 45th in explosive run rate and 35th in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). With Smith out of town, Robinson will likely own this backfield in 2024, which leaves Allgeier as a handcuff only.
9 weeks ago
Zach Charbonnet Note
Zach Charbonnet photo 47. Zach Charbonnet SEA (at LAR)
Zach Charbonnet played a complementary role in Seattle for most of his rookie season. Overall, he finished as the RB48 in fantasy points per game with 141 touches and 671 total yards. In the three games that he played at least 61% of the snaps, he averaged 19.7 touches and 75.3 total yards, with two top-18 running back finishes (RB18, RB13). Charbonnet did prove that he could carry the mail last year and surprised many with his top-20 rankings in explosive run rate (20th) and yards after contact per attempt (11th, per Fantasy Points Data). Charbonnet could eat into Kenneth Walker's work more in 2024, but he's likely best viewed as a high-end handcuff with some stand-alone flex value.
9 weeks ago
Jaleel McLaughlin Note
Jaleel McLaughlin photo 48. Jaleel McLaughlin DEN (vs . KC)
Fully expect me to be above consensus regarding McLaughlin. Last year, he was electric with every touch he earned. Among all running backs with at least 50 rushing attempts or 20 targets, McLaughlin ranked 14th in explosive run rate, fifth in missed tackles forced per attempt, fourth in yards after contact per attempt, and fourth in yards per route run. Denver made it a point to get him involved in the passing game when he was on the field, as he also ranked first in targets per route run. McLaughlin could easily earn more opportunities this season, and the passing down back in a Sean Payton offense is a role we should covet highly. Over the last nine seasons, Payton has coordinated an NFL offense; he has never finished lower than fourth in targets to the running back position. If McLaughlin keeps Sean Payton's trust, he could be an RB3 that vaults into steady RB2 production (especially in PPR leagues).
9 weeks ago
Ray Davis Note
Ray Davis photo 49. Ray Davis BUF (at NE)
Davis should already be considered the favorite for the RB2 job with the Bills. James Cook will still lead this backfield and likely gobble up most (possibly all) of the passing game work. Davis has a three-down skillset, but his pass-game chops are not on the same level as Cook's. Expect him to ease the early down load for Cook with the upside to cut into his red zone volume some, but be mindful that the inside the five-yard line pie is smaller in Buffalo compared to some other teams, with Josh Allen always getting a decent share of the work. In his final collegiate season, Davis ranked 27th in yards after contact per attempt and 34th in breakaway rate (per PFF). Davis is a solid handcuff option that could offer flex value in a pinch.
9 weeks ago
Antonio Gibson Note
Antonio Gibson photo 50. Antonio Gibson NE (vs . BUF)
Gibson lands in New England on a three-year deal, which is essentially a puffed-up one-year deal. New England can get out of Gibson's contract after one season if he doesn't pan out as Rhamondre Stevenson's running mate this upcoming season. Last season, in a breather role, Gibson ranked first in missed tackles forced per attempt and eighth in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Gibson has displayed explosive playmaking when utilized properly, as well as also demonstrating the ability to be a volume rusher when it has been called for. Gibson will be the breather back for the Patriots this season and Stevenson's primary handcuff.
9 weeks ago
MarShawn Lloyd Note
MarShawn Lloyd photo 51. MarShawn Lloyd GB (vs . CHI)
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably already aware that MarShawn Lloyd was one of my man crushes throughout the NFL Draft cycle. While his landing spot has turned many off, I'm not fazed. Will Josh Jacobs be heavily involved weekly? Sure, but that doesn't mean that Lloyd is a zero or change-of-pace option only. Lloyd crushed every part of the predraft process after jumping off the stat sheet during his final two collegiate seasons. In each of those two years, he finished in the top 20 in yards after contact per attempt, breakaway percentage, and PFF elusive rating. Lloyd will quickly be a major factor in this backfield, with his main competition for touches (Josh Jacobs) hoping for a bounceback year. Last year, Jacobs struggled mightily to break tackles and create big plays as he ranked (among 49 qualifying backs last season per Fantasy Points Data) 41st in explosive run rate, 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. Lloyd is an RB3/4 who can easily out-kick his ADP this season. He will start slowly out of the gate as he has dealt with hamstring issues during camp, but that doesn't dim his full season or stretch-run outlook.
9 weeks ago
Jaylen Wright Note
Jaylen Wright photo 52. Jaylen Wright MIA (at NYJ)
Wright got decent draft capital (fourth-round) in the NFL Draft, but he landed in a nightmare situation. Raheem Mostert is coming off arguably the best season of his career, and De'Von Achane is one of the league's most explosive rushers. Wright looks to be on the outside looking in for rushing volume right now, but it only takes one injury to change that. Mostert and Achane haven't exactly been pictures of health in the NFL. Wright is the perfect late-round high-upside draft pick to covet this year. The talented rookie, who ranked fifth in yards after contact per attempt and 13th in elusive rating (per PFF), is only one domino's fall away from consistent RB2/3 production this year.
9 weeks ago
Khalil Herbert Note
Khalil Herbert photo 53. Khalil Herbert CHI (at GB)
Last season, the Bears could not decide who they wanted to be their lead back as it rotated weekly from Khalil Herbert to Roschon Johnson to D'Onta Foreman. With D'Andre Swift in Chicago now, Herbert returns to a backup role, which is saddening. Last year, Herbert proved once again that when given the opportunity, he is one of the better rushing talents in the NFL. Last season, he ranked 12th in explosive run rate and ninth in missed tackles forced per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). In the eight games he played at least 43% of the snaps last season, he averaged 14 touches and 77.8 total yards. Herbert is a high-end handcuff currently with only fringe flex value for 2024.
9 weeks ago
Bucky Irving Note
Bucky Irving photo 54. Bucky Irving TB (vs . NO)
Irving becomes a Tampa Bay Buccaneer with mildly surprising fourth-round draft capital, considering his meh-level athletic testing (2.22 RAS). Irving should face some resistance from Chase Edmonds to become the direct backup to the team's workhorse in Rachaad White. If Irving can win the RB2 job, he should be on the handcuff radar. Last year, he ranked 17th in yards after contact per attempt and eighth in elusive rating (per PFF).
9 weeks ago
Braelon Allen Note
Braelon Allen photo 55. Braelon Allen NYJ (vs . MIA)
Jordan Mason Note
Jordan Mason photo 56. Jordan Mason SF (at ARI)
With Elijah Mitchell on the IR for the year and Mason crushing camp, he is the clear RB2 for the 49ers. He should be one of the most sought-after handcuffs in fantasy drafts this season. Mason hasn't seen the field much over the last two seasons (83 carries), but when he has, he has been productive. Since 2022, among 78 qualifying backs, he ranks second in yards after contact per attempt and 21st in missed tackles forced per attempt (per PFF). If Christian McCaffrey misses any time this season, Mason would be an automatic top-15 back in fantasy for the week.
9 weeks ago
Roschon Johnson Note
Roschon Johnson photo 57. Roschon Johnson CHI (at GB)
Roschon Johnson had a consistent role as a committee back in his rookie season, but he was never able to seize the backfield fully. In the three games he played at least 49% of the snaps, he did average 9.7 touches and 53.5 total yards while flashing upside in the passing game. Among 60 qualifying backs last year, he ranked 27th in yards per route run and 17th in targets per route run rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Sadly, though, Johnson's collegiate tackle-breaking prowess didn't translate to the NFL in year one as he finished outside the top 40 backs in explosive run rate (46th), missed tackles forced per attempt (49th), and yards after contact per attempt (42nd). Johnson is now buried as the RB3 on Chicago's depth chart and is only a late-round best-ball target at best.
9 weeks ago
Tank Bigsby Note
Tank Bigsby photo 58. Tank Bigsby JAC (at IND)
Alexander Mattison Note
Alexander Mattison photo 59. Alexander Mattison LV (vs . LAC)
Audric Estime Note
Audric Estime photo 60. Audric Estime DEN (vs . KC)
Kimani Vidal Note
Kimani Vidal photo 61. Kimani Vidal LAC (at LV)
Vidal might have tumbled down the NFL draft board, but don't make the mistake of assuming that he lacks the talent profile to take over the Bolts' backfield. His competition (Gus Edwards & J.K. Dobbins) isn't exactly overwhelming. Last year, Vidal ranked 21st in PFF's elusive rating while proving that he can handle volume with at least 23 carries in 57% of his games. With Greg Roman at the controls, there will be plenty of rushing volume to chew on, even if he doesn't claim the workhorse role. From 2019-2022 with Baltimore, Roman coordinated an offense that ranked first in neutral rushing rate. Vidal could be a flex play by midseason with the upside to grow into more (RB2) as the season moves along. I'll still take a shot on him with a final pick in my leagues.
9 weeks ago
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Note
Tyrone Tracy Jr. photo 62. Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG (at PHI)
Tracy's NFL career could be much better than his collegiate one when it's all said and done. Last year's tackle-breaking metrics should raise your eyebrows, especially for a player still acclimating to the position. Tracy ranked fourth in yards after contact per attempt and fifth in elusive rating (per PFF). Purdue offered him the most vanilla offensive role possible in the passing game with his receiver background. I expect the Giants to rectify that when he does garner snaps. Tracy only has to unseat Eric Gray to earn the RB2 role for the Giants. Gray didn't do anything to wow the team last year with his 2.8 yards per carry and 1.53 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Devin Singletary looks like the team's workhorse, but if he goes down, Tracy could take over three-down duties. He's one of the best handcuff options in drafts. His ankle sprain could cause many to pause and avoid him, but we're drafting handcuffs for their full-season upside, not for early-season production.
9 weeks ago
Justice Hill Note
Justice Hill photo 63. Justice Hill BAL (vs . CLE)
Dameon Pierce Note
Dameon Pierce photo 64. Dameon Pierce HOU (at TEN)
The expectations for Dameon Pierce to follow his stellar rookie season with a bang were palpable last summer. Sadly, that's now how Pierce's sophomore season panned out. In Weeks 1-8, he averaged 16.9 touches, producing only 58.7 total yards. He was running behind an offensive line that was beaten up and struggling in those first seven games as Houston ranked dead last in adjusted yards before contact per attempt (Weeks 9-18, 12th-best). Pierce sprained his ankle in Week 9, and when he returned from injury, he found himself replaced by Devin Singletary as the starter. With Joe Mixon in town, Pierce's hopes of reclaiming the starting role have essentially been snuffed out. He falls into middling handcuff status for 2024.
9 weeks ago
Jamaal Williams Note
Jamaal Williams photo 65. Jamaal Williams NO (at TB)
Samaje Perine Note
Samaje Perine photo 66. Samaje Perine KC (at DEN)
Kenneth Gainwell Note
Kenneth Gainwell photo 67. Kenneth Gainwell PHI (vs . NYG)
Kendre Miller Note
Kendre Miller photo 68. Kendre Miller NO (at TB)
Injuries decimated Kendre Miller's rookie season. He was limited to only eight games played, and he crossed the 30% snap mark only three times. Miller posted interesting/borderline impressive per-touch numbers when he got opportunities, with a 24% missed tackle rate and 3.07 yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). We'll see how much work he can siphon off from Alvin Kamara this season, but don't be surprised if he can eat into his work and carve out a 40-50% snap role weekly. He does have to contend with Jamaal Williams as Kamara's understudy, so it's not a clear path to success. Miller is still an intriguing late-round pick/RB4 for 2024.
9 weeks ago
Miles Sanders Note
Miles Sanders photo 69. Miles Sanders CAR (at ATL)
Will Shipley Note
Will Shipley photo 70. Will Shipley PHI (vs . NYG)
Trey Sermon Note
Trey Sermon photo 71. Trey Sermon IND (vs . JAC)
Dylan Laube Note
Dylan Laube photo 72. Dylan Laube LV (vs . LAC)
Keaton Mitchell Note
Keaton Mitchell photo 73. Keaton Mitchell BAL (vs . CLE)
We'll see when Keaton Mitchell is active this season after tearing his ACL in Week 14, but when he's ready to go, Mitchell should be the primary backup to Derrick Henry in Baltimore. Mitchell was impressive in his rookie season. Among 71 qualifying backs, he buried the competition ranking first in explosive run rate, missed tackles forced per attempt, and yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). Mitchell could have some stand-alone flex appeal working alongside Henry this season, but it likely won't be a consistent stream of fantasy points.
9 weeks ago
D'Onta Foreman Note
D'Onta Foreman photo 74. D'Onta Foreman CLE (at BAL)
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Note
Clyde Edwards-Helaire photo 75. Clyde Edwards-Helaire KC (at DEN)
Cam Akers Note
Cam Akers photo 76. Cam Akers MIN (at DET)
Eric Gray Note
Eric Gray photo 77. Eric Gray NYG (at PHI)
Cordarrelle Patterson Note
Cordarrelle Patterson photo 78. Cordarrelle Patterson PIT (vs . CIN)
Pierre Strong Jr. Note
Pierre Strong Jr. photo 79. Pierre Strong Jr. CLE (at BAL)
Isaac Guerendo Note
Isaac Guerendo photo 80. Isaac Guerendo SF (at ARI)
Deuce Vaughn Note
Deuce Vaughn photo 81. Deuce Vaughn DAL (vs . WAS)
D'Ernest Johnson Note
D'Ernest Johnson photo 82. D'Ernest Johnson JAC (at IND)
Dalvin Cook Note
Dalvin Cook photo 83. Dalvin Cook DAL (vs . WAS)
Jeff Wilson Jr. Note
Jeff Wilson Jr. photo 84. Jeff Wilson Jr. MIA (at NYJ)
Emari Demercado Note
Emari Demercado photo 85. Emari Demercado ARI (vs . SF)
Israel Abanikanda Note
Israel Abanikanda photo 86. Israel Abanikanda NYJ (vs . MIA)
Ronnie Rivers Note
Ronnie Rivers photo 87. Ronnie Rivers LAR (vs . SEA)
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Note
Chris Rodriguez Jr. photo 88. Chris Rodriguez Jr. WAS (at DAL)
Carson Steele Note
Carson Steele photo 89. Carson Steele KC (at DEN)
Evan Hull Note
Evan Hull photo 90. Evan Hull IND (vs . JAC)
Unfortunately, Evan Hull got injured in Week 1 of the NFL season, so we were not able to see him in action during the regular season outside of one carry. Hull walks into the 2024 season as Jonathon Taylor's immediate backup. Hull only had 17 rushing attempts in the preseason, but he finished with a passable 2.53 yards after contact per attempt (per PFF). Hull proved in college that he has a three-down skillset with over 1,400 total yards and a 17.3% target share in his final season at Northwestern. Hull is a high-priority handcuff for 2024. If Taylor misses any time, Hull could be this year's Zack Moss.
9 weeks ago
Michael Carter Note
Michael Carter photo 91. Michael Carter ARI (vs . SF)
Rasheen Ali Note
Rasheen Ali photo 92. Rasheen Ali BAL (vs . CLE)
Emanuel Wilson Note
Emanuel Wilson photo 93. Emanuel Wilson GB (vs . CHI)
Ty Johnson Note
Ty Johnson photo 94. Ty Johnson BUF (at NE)
Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 95. Kareem Hunt KC (at DEN)
Isaiah Spiller Note
Isaiah Spiller photo 96. Isaiah Spiller FA (BYE)
Craig Reynolds Note
Craig Reynolds photo 97. Craig Reynolds DET (vs . MIN)
Jerick McKinnon Note
Jerick McKinnon photo 98. Jerick McKinnon FA (BYE)
Deneric Prince Note
Deneric Prince photo 99. Deneric Prince MIA (at NYJ)
Isaiah Davis Note
Isaiah Davis photo 100. Isaiah Davis NYJ (vs . MIA)
Salvon Ahmed Note
Salvon Ahmed photo 101. Salvon Ahmed IND (vs . JAC)
Royce Freeman Note
Royce Freeman photo 102. Royce Freeman FA (BYE)
Sean Tucker Note
Sean Tucker photo 103. Sean Tucker TB (vs . NO)
Kenny McIntosh Note
Kenny McIntosh photo 104. Kenny McIntosh SEA (at LAR)
Jaret Patterson Note
Jaret Patterson photo 105. Jaret Patterson LAC (at LV)
Joshua Kelley Note
Joshua Kelley photo 106. Joshua Kelley TEN (vs . HOU)
Jase McClellan Note
Jase McClellan photo 107. Jase McClellan ATL (vs . CAR)
Tyler Goodson Note
Tyler Goodson photo 108. Tyler Goodson IND (vs . JAC)
Sione Vaki Note
Sione Vaki photo 109. Sione Vaki DET (vs . MIN)
Ameer Abdullah Note
Ameer Abdullah photo 110. Ameer Abdullah LV (vs . LAC)
Matt Breida Note
Matt Breida photo 111. Matt Breida FA (BYE)
Kyle Juszczyk Note
Kyle Juszczyk photo 112. Kyle Juszczyk SF (at ARI)
Blake Watson Note
Blake Watson photo 113. Blake Watson DEN (vs . KC)
Nyheim Hines Note
Nyheim Hines photo 114. Nyheim Hines CLE (at BAL)
Trayveon Williams Note
Trayveon Williams photo 115. Trayveon Williams CIN (at PIT)
Keaontay Ingram Note
Keaontay Ingram photo 116. Keaontay Ingram KC (at DEN)
JaMycal Hasty Note
JaMycal Hasty photo 117. JaMycal Hasty NE (vs . BUF)
Julius Chestnut Note
Julius Chestnut photo 118. Julius Chestnut TEN (vs . HOU)
Dare Ogunbowale Note
Dare Ogunbowale photo 119. Dare Ogunbowale HOU (at TEN)
Alec Ingold Note
Alec Ingold photo 120. Alec Ingold MIA (at NYJ)
Raheem Blackshear Note
Raheem Blackshear photo 121. Raheem Blackshear CAR (at ATL)
Keilan Robinson Note
Keilan Robinson photo 122. Keilan Robinson JAC (at IND)
Jawhar Jordan Note
Jawhar Jordan photo 123. Jawhar Jordan HOU (at TEN)
Kevin Harris Note
Kevin Harris photo 124. Kevin Harris NE (vs . BUF)
Patrick Ricard Note
Patrick Ricard photo 125. Patrick Ricard BAL (vs . CLE)
Jeremy McNichols Note
Jeremy McNichols photo 126. Jeremy McNichols WAS (at DAL)
Hassan Haskins Note
Hassan Haskins photo 127. Hassan Haskins LAC (at LV)
Latavius Murray Note
Latavius Murray photo 128. Latavius Murray FA (BYE)
Leonard Fournette Note
Leonard Fournette photo 129. Leonard Fournette FA (BYE)
Jordan Mims Note
Jordan Mims photo 130. Jordan Mims NO (at TB)
DeeJay Dallas Note
DeeJay Dallas photo 131. DeeJay Dallas ARI (vs . SF)
Avery Williams Note
Avery Williams photo 132. Avery Williams ATL (vs . CAR)
Cody Schrader Note
Cody Schrader photo 133. Cody Schrader LAR (vs . SEA)
C.J. Ham Note
C.J. Ham photo 134. C.J. Ham MIN (at DET)
Myles Gaskin Note
Myles Gaskin photo 135. Myles Gaskin MIN (at DET)
Boston Scott Note
Boston Scott photo 136. Boston Scott FA (BYE)
Frank Gore Jr. Note
Frank Gore Jr. photo 137. Frank Gore Jr. BUF (at NE)
Patrick Taylor Jr. Note
Patrick Taylor Jr. photo 138. Patrick Taylor Jr. SF (at ARI)
Kene Nwangwu Note
Kene Nwangwu photo 139. Kene Nwangwu NYJ (vs . MIA)
Zach Evans Note
Zach Evans photo 140. Zach Evans FA (BYE)
Hunter Luepke Note
Hunter Luepke photo 141. Hunter Luepke DAL (vs . WAS)
Adam Prentice Note
Adam Prentice photo 142. Adam Prentice NO (at TB)
Malik Davis Note
Malik Davis photo 143. Malik Davis DAL (vs . WAS)
Travis Homer Note
Travis Homer photo 144. Travis Homer CHI (at GB)
Ronald Jones II Note
Ronald Jones II photo 145. Ronald Jones II FA (BYE)
Dante Miller Note
Dante Miller photo 146. Dante Miller NYG (at PHI)
Dillon Johnson Note
Dillon Johnson photo 147. Dillon Johnson CAR (at ATL)
Kendall Milton Note
Kendall Milton photo 148. Kendall Milton CIN (at PIT)
Darrynton Evans Note
Darrynton Evans photo 149. Darrynton Evans FA (BYE)
Tyrion Davis-Price Note
Tyrion Davis-Price photo 150. Tyrion Davis-Price PHI (vs . NYG)
George Holani Note
George Holani photo 151. George Holani SEA (at LAR)
Reggie Gilliam Note
Reggie Gilliam photo 152. Reggie Gilliam BUF (at NE)
Demetric Felton Jr. Note
Demetric Felton Jr. photo 153. Demetric Felton Jr. FA (BYE)
Michael Burton Note
Michael Burton photo 154. Michael Burton DEN (vs . KC)
Darrell Henderson Jr. Note
Darrell Henderson Jr. photo 155. Darrell Henderson Jr. FA (BYE)
Michael Wiley Note
Michael Wiley photo 156. Michael Wiley WAS (at DAL)
Chris Brooks Note
Chris Brooks photo 157. Chris Brooks GB (vs . CHI)
Emani Bailey Note
Emani Bailey photo 158. Emani Bailey KC (at DEN)
Khari Blasingame Note
Khari Blasingame photo 159. Khari Blasingame FA (BYE)
Brandon Bolden Note
Brandon Bolden photo 160. Brandon Bolden FA (BYE)
Daijun Edwards Note
Daijun Edwards photo 161. Daijun Edwards FA (BYE)
Ke'Shawn Vaughn Note
Ke'Shawn Vaughn photo 162. Ke'Shawn Vaughn SF (at ARI)
Jabari Small Note
Jabari Small photo 163. Jabari Small TEN (vs . HOU)
DeWayne McBride Note
DeWayne McBride photo 164. DeWayne McBride FA (BYE)
Mike Boone Note
Mike Boone photo 165. Mike Boone CAR (at ATL)
British Brooks Note
British Brooks photo 166. British Brooks HOU (at TEN)
Tyler Badie Note
Tyler Badie photo 167. Tyler Badie DEN (vs . KC)
Carlos Washington Jr. Note
Carlos Washington Jr. photo 168. Carlos Washington Jr. ATL (vs . CAR)
Gary Brightwell Note
Gary Brightwell photo 169. Gary Brightwell FA (BYE)
Jonathan Ward Note
Jonathan Ward photo 170. Jonathan Ward PIT (vs . CIN)
James Robinson Note
James Robinson photo 171. James Robinson FA (BYE)
La'Mical Perine Note
La'Mical Perine photo 172. La'Mical Perine FA (BYE)
Deon Jackson Note
Deon Jackson photo 173. Deon Jackson FA (BYE)
Zonovan Knight Note
Zonovan Knight photo 174. Zonovan Knight FA (BYE)
Jakob Johnson Note
Jakob Johnson photo 175. Jakob Johnson FA (BYE)
Aaron Shampklin Note
Aaron Shampklin photo 176. Aaron Shampklin PIT (vs . CIN)
Donovan Edwards Note
Donovan Edwards photo 177. Donovan Edwards FA (BYE)
Lew Nichols III Note
Lew Nichols III photo 178. Lew Nichols III FA (BYE)
Louis Rees-Zammit Note
Louis Rees-Zammit photo 179. Louis Rees-Zammit JAC (at IND)
Derrick Gore Note
Derrick Gore photo 180. Derrick Gore FA (BYE)
Ellis Merriweather Note
Ellis Merriweather photo 181. Ellis Merriweather GB (vs . CHI)
Jermar Jefferson Note
Jermar Jefferson photo 182. Jermar Jefferson DET (vs . MIN)
Jashaun Corbin Note
Jashaun Corbin photo 183. Jashaun Corbin FA (BYE)
Nick Bawden Note
Nick Bawden photo 184. Nick Bawden FA (BYE)
Brandon Johnson Note
Brandon Johnson photo 185. Brandon Johnson FA (BYE)
Melvin Gordon III Note
Melvin Gordon III photo 186. Melvin Gordon III FA (BYE)
D.J. Williams Note
D.J. Williams photo 187. D.J. Williams TB (vs . NO)
Trestan Ebner Note
Trestan Ebner photo 188. Trestan Ebner FA (BYE)
Snoop Conner Note
Snoop Conner photo 189. Snoop Conner FA (BYE)
Jordan Scarlett Note
Jordan Scarlett photo 190. Jordan Scarlett FA (BYE)
Jonathan Williams Note
Jonathan Williams photo 191. Jonathan Williams FA (BYE)
Tony Jones Jr. Note
Tony Jones Jr. photo 192. Tony Jones Jr. FA (BYE)
TreVeyon Henderson Note
TreVeyon Henderson photo 193. TreVeyon Henderson FA (BYE)
Troy Hairston II Note
Troy Hairston II photo 194. Troy Hairston II HOU (at TEN)
Patrick Laird Note
Patrick Laird photo 195. Patrick Laird FA (BYE)
John Kelly Jr. Note
John Kelly Jr. photo 196. John Kelly Jr. FA (BYE)
Ty Montgomery II Note
Ty Montgomery II photo 197. Ty Montgomery II FA (BYE)
Dontrell Hilliard Note
Dontrell Hilliard photo 198. Dontrell Hilliard FA (BYE)
Xazavian Valladay Note
Xazavian Valladay photo 199. Xazavian Valladay FA (BYE)
Tyreik McAllister Note
Tyreik McAllister photo 200. Tyreik McAllister LV (vs . LAC)
Elijah Dotson Note
Elijah Dotson photo 201. Elijah Dotson FA (BYE)
Jack Colletto Note
Jack Colletto photo 202. Jack Colletto FA (BYE)
Wendell Smallwood Note
Wendell Smallwood photo 203. Wendell Smallwood FA (BYE)
Alfonzo Graham Note
Alfonzo Graham photo 204. Alfonzo Graham FA (BYE)
Miyan Williams Note
Miyan Williams photo 205. Miyan Williams FA (BYE)
Devine Ozigbo Note
Devine Ozigbo photo 206. Devine Ozigbo FA (BYE)
Sincere McCormick Note
Sincere McCormick photo 207. Sincere McCormick LV (vs . LAC)
Anthony McFarland Jr. Note
Anthony McFarland Jr. photo 208. Anthony McFarland Jr. FA (BYE)
Pooka Williams Jr. Note
Pooka Williams Jr. photo 209. Pooka Williams Jr. FA (BYE)
J.J. Taylor Note
J.J. Taylor photo 210. J.J. Taylor HOU (at TEN)
Mulbah Car Note
Mulbah Car photo 211. Mulbah Car FA (BYE)
Raheim Sanders Note
Raheim Sanders photo 212. Raheim Sanders FA (BYE)
James Butler Note
James Butler photo 213. James Butler FA (BYE)
Kenyan Drake Note
Kenyan Drake photo 214. Kenyan Drake FA (BYE)
Kylin Hill Note
Kylin Hill photo 215. Kylin Hill FA (BYE)
Jake Funk Note
Jake Funk photo 216. Jake Funk JAC (at IND)
Jo'Quarvious Marks Note
Jo'Quarvious Marks photo 217. Jo'Quarvious Marks FA (BYE)
Damien Williams Note
Damien Williams photo 218. Damien Williams FA (BYE)
J.D. McKissic Note
J.D. McKissic photo 219. J.D. McKissic FA (BYE)
Darrel Williams Note
Darrel Williams photo 220. Darrel Williams FA (BYE)