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re: 2024 NFL News & Notes Thread
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:22 pm to nicholastiger
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:22 pm to nicholastiger
Nah.. Not with the guys they have ahead of him in the receiving pecking order.
Moore
Allen
Odunze
Kmet
He needs an injury or two to the guys above to see consistent PT.
Moore
Allen
Odunze
Kmet
He needs an injury or two to the guys above to see consistent PT.
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Posted on 8/2/24 at 10:24 am to Blutarsky
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Injury update: Testing on Seahawks QB Geno Smith’s knee and hip injuries did not reveal anything significant and, as one source said, “he shouldn’t miss any time.”
- Adam Schefter
Posted on 8/5/24 at 9:01 am to TigerLunatik
quote:
Jonathon Brooks likely to miss first month of season
Details: Panthers coach Dave Canales said Brooks will most likely debut in Week 3 or 4.
The rookie second-rounder is recovering from ACL surgery he had last November.
quote:
Puka Nacua hurts knee in joint practice with Chargers
Details: Nacua left practice early and was later spotted with a bag of ice wrapped around his right knee.
There’s speculation he suffered a PCL sprain or bone bruise.
Coach Sean McVay did not have enough information to comment on the injury after practice.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 1:27 pm to ehidal1
quote:
Hubbard could be a sneaky steal as RB2 mid rounds
Panthers were dead last in rushing TDs last year, bottom half of NFL in yards and attempts. Got a couple of WRs who will be better, but I predict another year of playing from behind will again limit the RBs.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 10:01 pm to wrlakers
Sounds like Aiyuk is negotiating a deal with the Browns and Patriots. The 49ers already have a trade worked out with both teams so it is up to Aiyuk to let them know which team he prefers. The Patriots have the best shot of fitting him under the cap. The Browns would have to include someone like Amari Cooper in the trade.
ETA - don’t count out the Steelers jumping into this.
ETA - don’t count out the Steelers jumping into this.
This post was edited on 8/6/24 at 7:18 am
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:13 am to bikerack
quote:
49ers approve Brandon Aiyuk trade to Browns, Patriots
Details: According to Matt Maiocco (NBC Sports), San Francisco has approved trade proposals from the Browns and Patriots.
It's now up to Aiyuk to decide if he will accept either team’s contract offer.
To add to your post
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:14 am to ehidal1
quote:
Rams could limit Kyren Williams’ workload
Details: Sean McVay said the Rams need to be “smart” about the number of touches Williams gets during the regular season.
The team’s priority is keeping the second-team All-Pro healthy for the entire season.
Notable: Williams, who has a history of foot and ankle injuries, led the NFL in touches per game (22) last season.
Corum: The Rams drafted Blake Corum in the third round to lessen Williams’ workload. ESPN’s Sarah Barshop thinks the rookie could end up playing “significant” snaps.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:24 am to ehidal1
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't McVay said the same kind of stuff before then leaned on one back? Isn't that what he prefers?
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:38 am to TigerLunatik
Yeah he’s said that before yet tends to go with a lead back. Personally I had Kyren last year but don’t think I want to pay the price for him this year. His injury history has me concerned
Posted on 8/6/24 at 11:02 am to bikerack
quote:
Sounds like Aiyuk is negotiating a deal with the Browns and Patriots.
If he goes to the Patriots, he'll go from the projected #1 offense in the NFL to the projected # last offense in the NFL. His stock will plummet in fantasy drafts.
Deebo, on the other hand, may be a top 5 WR again.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 11:53 am to BhamTigah
quote:
Deebo, on the other hand, may be a top 5 WR again.
And Kittle…
Posted on 8/6/24 at 12:30 pm to ehidal1
Whom would they even get from the Patriots to fill the hole? I've seen projections that say a trade with the Browns may include Amari, so he could step in pretty well. No one on the Patriots is going to challenge for looks.
Juan Jennings may move into the #2 role in that case and could be decent.
Juan Jennings may move into the #2 role in that case and could be decent.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:09 pm to BhamTigah
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Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
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6m
Steelers and 49ers re-engaged in conversations mid-day today regarding Brandon Aiyuk, per league sources. As of Monday night, the 49ers-Steelers talks stalled. But there have been further conversations today in an ever-fluid situation that still involves other teams as well.
From a Pats beat writer...
quote:
Chad Graff
@ChadGraff
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4m
Brandon Aiyuk has said he'd prefer to play for the Steelers (if not the 49ers), so it's disappointing news for the Patriots if the Steelers and 49ers are re-engaging in trade talks after they stalled.
This post was edited on 8/6/24 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:24 pm to bikerack
Aiyuk apparently isn’t a dummy just chasing the bag then.
His career would have gone in the shitter in NE.
His career would have gone in the shitter in NE.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:38 pm to RB10
10 League-Winning Running Backs to Target in Drafts (2024 Fantasy Football)
FantasyPros Staff
Derrick Henry (BAL)
“This year’s RB Dead Zone has several repeat visitors, but one with a new home stands out — the king himself: Derrick Henry. Baltimore led the league in rushing attempts last season (541), with 232 of them coming from RBs who are no longer on the team; that’s a lot of opportunity for Henry and no real competition from anyone not named Lamar Jackson. Last year, he ranked 1st in rushing attempts, 2nd in rushing yards, 9th in explosive run rate, and 11th in yards after contact per attempt while also seeing work in the passing game. Couple all that with a team that leans heavily on the run game, the 13th easiest projected RB strength of schedule, and a weekly dedicated defensive spy on Lamar, and you get the perfect ingredients for a monster season from the King.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
“For me, it’s Derrick Henry. Henry has been a force in fantasy before, and he could be once again. Teaming up with arguably the most elusive QB in the NFL (Lamar Jackson) will force defenses to pick their poison, which will widen the running lanes for Henry to run through. Even though he’s thirty, let’s not forget Henry was used less often during his first few years, deferring to starting RB DeMarco Murray. In addition, Henry wasn’t used much in college at Alabama, so he has more tread on his tires than the typical thirty year old RB. As long as Lamar Jackson stays healthy and the defense plays well, King Henry could return to fantasy royalty in 2024. However, when it comes to terrible jokes, there is only one king. All bow for His Royal Highness, King Ringo, haha!”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Kyren Williams (LAR)
“Sean McVay loves to run the ball, and he loves to do so with a bellcow running back! Currently, that play is Kyren Williams! All he did last year was rush for 1,144 yards and 12 TDs (adding 32/206/3 receiving) in only 12 games! McVay trusts Williams, and the drafting of Blake Corum is nothing more than insurance. If Williams plays every game this year, he has the chance to lead fantasy owners to the promised land!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Isiah Pacheco (KC)
“It has to be Isiah Pacheco. Andy Reid breeds RB1s, and the Chiefs will remain one of the best teams in the league in 2024. Although not the most “talented” back on this list, Pacheco will have many scoring opportunities and also has little competition for touches in the Chiefs backfield. This is a no-brainer.”
– Fantasy Football Goonz (Fantasy Football Goonz)
Aaron Jones (MIN)
“It would not surprise me if Aaron Jones is a top-10 RB this year. Minnesota is a high-powered offense that has a loaded receiving core with Jefferson, Addison, and eventually Hockenson. However, Darnold and McCarthy are downgraded from Cousins, so McConnell is going to rely on the rushing game a little more. With not much competition behind him, Aaron Jones is going to have plenty of opportunity in this offense. At his current ADP, getting a potential RB1 in the sixth round could be a league-winning decision.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
What RB outside the top 20 in our consensus half-PPR RB ADP has the most league-winning upside?
Devin Singletary (NYG)
“Nick Chubb is the easy button in this range, so allow me to draw your eyes to a starting RB with no competition and inheriting ~300 vacated opportunities: Devin Singletary. He’s not sexy, but he did show some flashes of useability last year (over his final nine games (all starts), he averaged 17.1 carries for 76.6 yards and 2.3 receptions for 16.8 yards with eight total touchdowns). All the RBs in the same range as his ADP or later are either RB2+ for their team, handcuffs, or in an RBBC situation, so the opportunity cost is unmatched. He’s the perfect RB2 in Hero RB builds, Flex RB, or bye-week replacement, and could easily outperform half the RBs taken before him. ”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
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)
Brian Robinson Jr. (WAS)
“I’m still not exactly sure how the Commanders’ backfield is going to play out, but I believe Brian Robinson, Jr. is the best back despite Washington signing Ekeler this offseason. Ekeler did not look like his younger self last year, and Robinson was efficient last year with the opportunities he had. With a new coaching staff and a competent QB with Daniels, Robinson is going to have a significant role this season. Even if Robinson ends up as only an RB2 this year, that is much better than his current ADP as RB34.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
FantasyPros Staff
Derrick Henry (BAL)
“This year’s RB Dead Zone has several repeat visitors, but one with a new home stands out — the king himself: Derrick Henry. Baltimore led the league in rushing attempts last season (541), with 232 of them coming from RBs who are no longer on the team; that’s a lot of opportunity for Henry and no real competition from anyone not named Lamar Jackson. Last year, he ranked 1st in rushing attempts, 2nd in rushing yards, 9th in explosive run rate, and 11th in yards after contact per attempt while also seeing work in the passing game. Couple all that with a team that leans heavily on the run game, the 13th easiest projected RB strength of schedule, and a weekly dedicated defensive spy on Lamar, and you get the perfect ingredients for a monster season from the King.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
“For me, it’s Derrick Henry. Henry has been a force in fantasy before, and he could be once again. Teaming up with arguably the most elusive QB in the NFL (Lamar Jackson) will force defenses to pick their poison, which will widen the running lanes for Henry to run through. Even though he’s thirty, let’s not forget Henry was used less often during his first few years, deferring to starting RB DeMarco Murray. In addition, Henry wasn’t used much in college at Alabama, so he has more tread on his tires than the typical thirty year old RB. As long as Lamar Jackson stays healthy and the defense plays well, King Henry could return to fantasy royalty in 2024. However, when it comes to terrible jokes, there is only one king. All bow for His Royal Highness, King Ringo, haha!”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Kyren Williams (LAR)
“Sean McVay loves to run the ball, and he loves to do so with a bellcow running back! Currently, that play is Kyren Williams! All he did last year was rush for 1,144 yards and 12 TDs (adding 32/206/3 receiving) in only 12 games! McVay trusts Williams, and the drafting of Blake Corum is nothing more than insurance. If Williams plays every game this year, he has the chance to lead fantasy owners to the promised land!”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
Isiah Pacheco (KC)
“It has to be Isiah Pacheco. Andy Reid breeds RB1s, and the Chiefs will remain one of the best teams in the league in 2024. Although not the most “talented” back on this list, Pacheco will have many scoring opportunities and also has little competition for touches in the Chiefs backfield. This is a no-brainer.”
– Fantasy Football Goonz (Fantasy Football Goonz)
Aaron Jones (MIN)
“It would not surprise me if Aaron Jones is a top-10 RB this year. Minnesota is a high-powered offense that has a loaded receiving core with Jefferson, Addison, and eventually Hockenson. However, Darnold and McCarthy are downgraded from Cousins, so McConnell is going to rely on the rushing game a little more. With not much competition behind him, Aaron Jones is going to have plenty of opportunity in this offense. At his current ADP, getting a potential RB1 in the sixth round could be a league-winning decision.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
What RB outside the top 20 in our consensus half-PPR RB ADP has the most league-winning upside?
Devin Singletary (NYG)
“Nick Chubb is the easy button in this range, so allow me to draw your eyes to a starting RB with no competition and inheriting ~300 vacated opportunities: Devin Singletary. He’s not sexy, but he did show some flashes of useability last year (over his final nine games (all starts), he averaged 17.1 carries for 76.6 yards and 2.3 receptions for 16.8 yards with eight total touchdowns). All the RBs in the same range as his ADP or later are either RB2+ for their team, handcuffs, or in an RBBC situation, so the opportunity cost is unmatched. He’s the perfect RB2 in Hero RB builds, Flex RB, or bye-week replacement, and could easily outperform half the RBs taken before him. ”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
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)
Brian Robinson Jr. (WAS)
“I’m still not exactly sure how the Commanders’ backfield is going to play out, but I believe Brian Robinson, Jr. is the best back despite Washington signing Ekeler this offseason. Ekeler did not look like his younger self last year, and Robinson was efficient last year with the opportunities he had. With a new coaching staff and a competent QB with Daniels, Robinson is going to have a significant role this season. Even if Robinson ends up as only an RB2 this year, that is much better than his current ADP as RB34.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:44 pm to TigerLunatik
Zero RB Running Back Draft Targets
ADP via FantasyPros
Round 5 Targets
Rhamondre Stevenson (NE): ADP 59.3 | RB19
Unfortunately, Stevenson was a fantasy bust in 2023. Yet, fantasy players should expect a bounce-back season from the former Oklahoma star. While he struggled last year, Stevenson played like an elite running back before suffering a season-ending high ankle sprain in Week 13. The veteran averaged 91 rushing yards and 17.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over his final three healthy contests. While some are worried about the arrival of Antonio Gibson, Stevenson will remain the featured back after the Patriots signed him to a massive extension.
James Conner (ARI): ADP 59.7 | RB20
The knock against Conner is his injury history. However, he has never finished lower than the RB10 since joining Arizona on a points-per-game basis in half-point PPR scoring. Last year, the veteran averaged a career-high five yards per attempt, had the fourth-highest explosive run rate (6.3%), and the third-highest missed forced tackle per rushing attempt among running backs with at least 150 rushing attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). While the Cardinals spent a third-round pick on Trey Benson, the rookie won’t replace Conner as the starter in 2024.
Round 6 Targets
David Montgomery (DET): ADP 61.3 | RB21
While he split the backfield work with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery is one of my favorite running backs to draft this year. Detroit’s offense has been outstanding for their running backs, especially around the goal line. The veteran had a career-high 13 touchdowns in his 13 healthy contests last season, ranking fifth in the NFL and third among running backs. Furthermore, he averaged a career-high 4.6 yards per rushing attempt in 2023. Montgomery is an outstanding value in the sixth round, especially when using a Zero-RB draft strategy.
Zamir White (LV): ADP 68.7 | RB24
White was the RB8, averaging 14.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game during the four weeks Josh Jacobs missed with an injury last season. He had the fourth-highest yards after contact per rushing attempt (3.06) among running backs with at least 30 attempts during those four weeks, ahead of Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs (per Fantasy Points Data). More importantly, White had 20 or more touches in every contest, totaling 100 or more scrimmage yards in all but one game. He is one of my must-have running back draft targets.
Round 7 & 8 Targets
Jaylen Warren (PIT): ADP 87.7 | RB29
Fantasy players should be excited for the Steelers backfield after the Steelers hired Arthur Smith. Warren ranked first in missed forced tackle per attempt rate (34%) and yards after contact per attempt (3.52) while finishing second in explosive run rate (8.1%) among running backs with at least 110 rushing attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data). Furthermore, he had the fifth-most receptions among running backs despite ranking 21st in route run (237). Warren could finish inside the top five if Najee Harris misses significant time or becomes extremely inefficient.
Jonathon Brooks (CAR): ADP 92.3 | RB31
According to Dave Canales, Brooks likely won’t make his NFL debut until Week 3. However, the former Texas star could be a league winner in the second half. He averaged 6.1 rushing yards per attempt and 113.9 yards per game last season. Brooks had the 11th-most missed tackles forced (63) in 2023 despite missing the final four games with a torn ACL (per PFF). Canales made Rachaad White an RB1 despite averaging only 3.6 yards per rushing attempt last year. Brooks should be even better once healthy.
Round 9 & 10 Targets
Tyjae Spears (TEN): ADP 105.3 | RB35
Many had high hopes for Spears heading into the offseason. Unfortunately, the Titans signed Tony Pollard to a significant contract in free agency. Yet, the former Tulane star is one of my favorite mid-round running back draft picks this year. He had the fifth-best explosive run rate (7%) and the ninth-best yards after contact per rushing attempt average (2.92) among running backs with at least 100 attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data). While Pollard won’t completely disappear into the background, Spears could become the lead running back in Tennessee.
Gus Edwards (LAC): ADP 114.7 | RB38
J.K. Dobbins has gotten some hype recently. Yet, I can’t stop drafting Edwards, especially when using a Zero-RB draft strategy. The veteran is coming off the best season of his career, totaling 13 rushing touchdowns, the third-most among running backs and the fifth-most in the NFL. He was the RB20 in 2023, averaging 10.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Dobbins has a significant injury history. Therefore, don’t be surprised if Edwards is the featured running back in Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman’s run-heavy offense, especially near the goal line.
Late Round Targets
Chase Brown (CIN): ADP 121.3 | RB41
Some believed Zack Moss would replace Joe Mixon as the lead back in Cincinnati earlier this offseason. However, Brown has been the talk of training camp and could take the starting role away from the veteran before Week 1. Brown had a higher explosive run rate (9.1% vs. 3.1%) and yards after contact per attempt (3.09 vs. 2.29) than Moss did in his five games without Jonathan Taylor last year. While fantasy players should expect both running backs to have a meaningful role, Brown has significantly more upside.
Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN): ADP 166.3 | RB53
The Broncos backfield is a wide-open competition. However, McLaughlin is the only one I will draft. He impressed as a rookie, averaging 11.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game and 6.9 yards per rushing attempt in the four contests with at least seven attempts. McLaughlin had the 12th-best explosive run rate among running backs with at least 75 rushing attempts in 2023 (per Fantasy Points Data). Don’t be surprised if Sean Payton views him as his next Alvin Kamara and gives McLaughlin a significant workload, especially in the passing game.
ADP via FantasyPros
Round 5 Targets
Rhamondre Stevenson (NE): ADP 59.3 | RB19
Unfortunately, Stevenson was a fantasy bust in 2023. Yet, fantasy players should expect a bounce-back season from the former Oklahoma star. While he struggled last year, Stevenson played like an elite running back before suffering a season-ending high ankle sprain in Week 13. The veteran averaged 91 rushing yards and 17.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over his final three healthy contests. While some are worried about the arrival of Antonio Gibson, Stevenson will remain the featured back after the Patriots signed him to a massive extension.
James Conner (ARI): ADP 59.7 | RB20
The knock against Conner is his injury history. However, he has never finished lower than the RB10 since joining Arizona on a points-per-game basis in half-point PPR scoring. Last year, the veteran averaged a career-high five yards per attempt, had the fourth-highest explosive run rate (6.3%), and the third-highest missed forced tackle per rushing attempt among running backs with at least 150 rushing attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). While the Cardinals spent a third-round pick on Trey Benson, the rookie won’t replace Conner as the starter in 2024.
Round 6 Targets
David Montgomery (DET): ADP 61.3 | RB21
While he split the backfield work with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery is one of my favorite running backs to draft this year. Detroit’s offense has been outstanding for their running backs, especially around the goal line. The veteran had a career-high 13 touchdowns in his 13 healthy contests last season, ranking fifth in the NFL and third among running backs. Furthermore, he averaged a career-high 4.6 yards per rushing attempt in 2023. Montgomery is an outstanding value in the sixth round, especially when using a Zero-RB draft strategy.
Zamir White (LV): ADP 68.7 | RB24
White was the RB8, averaging 14.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game during the four weeks Josh Jacobs missed with an injury last season. He had the fourth-highest yards after contact per rushing attempt (3.06) among running backs with at least 30 attempts during those four weeks, ahead of Christian McCaffrey and Jahmyr Gibbs (per Fantasy Points Data). More importantly, White had 20 or more touches in every contest, totaling 100 or more scrimmage yards in all but one game. He is one of my must-have running back draft targets.
Round 7 & 8 Targets
Jaylen Warren (PIT): ADP 87.7 | RB29
Fantasy players should be excited for the Steelers backfield after the Steelers hired Arthur Smith. Warren ranked first in missed forced tackle per attempt rate (34%) and yards after contact per attempt (3.52) while finishing second in explosive run rate (8.1%) among running backs with at least 110 rushing attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data). Furthermore, he had the fifth-most receptions among running backs despite ranking 21st in route run (237). Warren could finish inside the top five if Najee Harris misses significant time or becomes extremely inefficient.
Jonathon Brooks (CAR): ADP 92.3 | RB31
According to Dave Canales, Brooks likely won’t make his NFL debut until Week 3. However, the former Texas star could be a league winner in the second half. He averaged 6.1 rushing yards per attempt and 113.9 yards per game last season. Brooks had the 11th-most missed tackles forced (63) in 2023 despite missing the final four games with a torn ACL (per PFF). Canales made Rachaad White an RB1 despite averaging only 3.6 yards per rushing attempt last year. Brooks should be even better once healthy.
Round 9 & 10 Targets
Tyjae Spears (TEN): ADP 105.3 | RB35
Many had high hopes for Spears heading into the offseason. Unfortunately, the Titans signed Tony Pollard to a significant contract in free agency. Yet, the former Tulane star is one of my favorite mid-round running back draft picks this year. He had the fifth-best explosive run rate (7%) and the ninth-best yards after contact per rushing attempt average (2.92) among running backs with at least 100 attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data). While Pollard won’t completely disappear into the background, Spears could become the lead running back in Tennessee.
Gus Edwards (LAC): ADP 114.7 | RB38
J.K. Dobbins has gotten some hype recently. Yet, I can’t stop drafting Edwards, especially when using a Zero-RB draft strategy. The veteran is coming off the best season of his career, totaling 13 rushing touchdowns, the third-most among running backs and the fifth-most in the NFL. He was the RB20 in 2023, averaging 10.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Dobbins has a significant injury history. Therefore, don’t be surprised if Edwards is the featured running back in Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman’s run-heavy offense, especially near the goal line.
Late Round Targets
Chase Brown (CIN): ADP 121.3 | RB41
Some believed Zack Moss would replace Joe Mixon as the lead back in Cincinnati earlier this offseason. However, Brown has been the talk of training camp and could take the starting role away from the veteran before Week 1. Brown had a higher explosive run rate (9.1% vs. 3.1%) and yards after contact per attempt (3.09 vs. 2.29) than Moss did in his five games without Jonathan Taylor last year. While fantasy players should expect both running backs to have a meaningful role, Brown has significantly more upside.
Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN): ADP 166.3 | RB53
The Broncos backfield is a wide-open competition. However, McLaughlin is the only one I will draft. He impressed as a rookie, averaging 11.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game and 6.9 yards per rushing attempt in the four contests with at least seven attempts. McLaughlin had the 12th-best explosive run rate among running backs with at least 75 rushing attempts in 2023 (per Fantasy Points Data). Don’t be surprised if Sean Payton views him as his next Alvin Kamara and gives McLaughlin a significant workload, especially in the passing game.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:44 pm to TigerLunatik
quote:
Kyle Shanahan says Christian McCaffrey is dealing with a calf strain and isn't likely to play in the preseason. Elijah Mitchell is dealing with a strained hamstring.
Ricky Pearsall re-aggravated a shoulder injury sustained earlier and was pulled halfway through practice
49ers and their injuries man…
Posted on 8/6/24 at 4:33 pm to ehidal1
It's every year and these "strains" in the preseason make me nervous.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:15 pm to TigerLunatik
The Pats are OUT on Aiyuk.
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