2024 Fantasy RB Rankings

Summary

In this video, the top 50 fantasy football running backs for 2024 are discussed, highlighting the top 10 including Breece Hall and Christian McCaffrey. The importance of offensive lines and injuries is emphasized, with a special mention of J.K. Dobbins' potential despite his hamstring concern. The analysis covers various running backs' situations, including Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott, and others, discussing their value, efficiency, and potential in their respective teams' offensive schemes.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The top 3 fantasy football running backs for 2024 are considered to be in very similar situations with high potential but also some risk.
• 🔝 Christian McCaffrey (CMC) is noted as the best fantasy player but comes with more risk due to his age and injury concerns.
• 🚫 J.K. Dobbins is highlighted as a favorite with a top-five offensive line and high potential, but his hamstring injury has affected his draft position.
• 🔄 Saquon Barkley and J.T. Barrett are compared, both having high rushing volume and playing in offenses with mobile quarterbacks.
• 📉 The script mentions that Saquon Barkley's goal-line work may be reduced due to the presence of Jaylen Hers but counters this with statistical evidence.
• 🚀 Devon Hamp is ranked higher than Taylor due to the belief that injury concerns are overblown and his potential to be the overall RB1 if he plays every game.
• 💰 The discussion about Josh Jacobs includes his potential volume in the passing game and the positive move to the Packers which could increase his value.
• 🌟 Derrick Henry is mentioned as a potential high scorer but also comes with significant risk due to age, career touches, and a new team.
• 🔑 Kenneth Walker is highlighted for his efficiency and potential in the passing game, especially with the new offensive coordinator Ryan Grub.
• ⃣ Rumble and Brooks are presented as high-upside picks, with Rumble having a secure floor due to his volume and history, and Brooks being a 'balls to the wall' pick if healthy.
• 🤔 The script expresses confusion over certain ADP rankings, such as DeAndre Swift and Aaron Jones, questioning the logic behind their positioning relative to their past performance and team situations.

Q & A

Who are the top three fantasy football running backs mentioned in the script?

The top three fantasy football running backs mentioned are Breece Hall, Christian McCaffrey (CMC), and Jonathan Taylor.

What is the concern with Christian McCaffrey that makes him a slightly riskier pick?

The concern with Christian McCaffrey is his age and a recent calf strain, which makes him a slightly riskier pick compared to the other top running backs.

Why is J.K. Dobbins considered a favorite pick despite his hamstring concern?

J.K. Dobbins is considered a favorite pick because he has a top-five offensive line, is in an elite receiving Detroit, and has a high volume of goal line attempts, which are expected to increase in his second year.

What is the misconception about Saquon Barkley's role in the offense according to the script?

The misconception is that Saquon Barkley won't get goal line work anymore because of the presence of Tony Jones and Jaylen Warren, who had more goal line work than Barkley last season.

Why is Devontae Booker considered underrated in the script?

Devontae Booker is considered underrated because he has the potential for high volume in the passing game, and the situation has improved for him with a better offense and more room to work compared to last year.

What is the reason behind Derrick Henry's high risk assessment for the upcoming season?

Derrick Henry is considered high risk due to his age (30 years old), high career touches, a switch in teams, and limited receiving abilities.

Why is Kenneth Walker's role in the passing game a point of excitement for the upcoming season?

Kenneth Walker's role in the passing game is exciting because the new Seahawks offensive coordinator, Ryan Grub, has talked up Walker's potential in that area, and his efficiency is among the best in the NFL.

Why is Rhamondre Stevenson considered a good value pick in the script?

Rhamondre Stevenson is considered a good value pick because his current ADP is basically his floor due to his volume and history, and the situation with the offense can't get much worse, providing an opportunity for him to be an RB1.

What is the reason behind the skepticism towards Aaron Jones' ADP?

The skepticism towards Aaron Jones' ADP is due to his age (29 years old), a switch to a worse offense, and a decrease in points per game over the past four seasons.

Why is Jaylen Warren considered a good fit for the Miami Dolphins' offense?

Jaylen Warren is considered a good fit for the Miami Dolphins' offense because his specialty in the spread zone running game matches well with what the Dolphins do, and head coach Mike McDaniel is sold on his talent.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Top 50 Fantasy Football Running Backs for 2024

The script discusses the top 50 fantasy football running backs for the 2024 season, highlighting the top 10 with a focus on Christian McCaffrey, Dalvin Cook, and Alvin Kamara. It emphasizes the importance of these players' situations, including their quarterbacks, offensive lines, and pass-catching abilities. The script also addresses the wide gap after the top three, mentioning J.K. Dobbins' hamstring injury and his potential rise in the rankings. Other notable mentions include Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and the value of drafting these players early in the first round.

05:01

📈 Detailed Analysis of RBs and Their ADP

This paragraph delves into the intricacies of drafting running backs, discussing the potential of Jonathan Taylor and his injury concerns, as well as the comparison between Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. It also touches on the efficiency and value of players like D'Andre Swift and Aaron Jones, questioning Swift's ADP and Jones' new team situation. The script further explores the potential of players like Jaylen Warren and the importance of drafting the right running back based on their fit within an offense, concluding with the cautionary advice on drafting Ezekiel Elliott due to his age and declining performance.

10:02

📚 Final Thoughts on RB Rankings and Strategy

The final paragraph wraps up the discussion on running back rankings, expressing dissatisfaction with certain ADP ranges and emphasizing the need for careful consideration when drafting. It mentions the importance of a player's fit within an offensive scheme and the potential impact of injuries or changes in team dynamics. The script ends with a teaser for upcoming videos on wide receiver and tight end rankings, inviting viewers to stay tuned for more fantasy football analysis.

Keywords

💡Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football is a game where participants create virtual teams of real NFL players and earn points based on those players' real-life performances. It is central to the video's theme, as the script discusses strategies for selecting the best running backs for a fantasy team in 2024.

💡Running Backs (RBs)

Running backs are a key position in American football, responsible for carrying the ball during running plays. In fantasy football, they are often high-scoring players due to their involvement in both rushing and receiving plays, which is why the script focuses on ranking the top 50 fantasy RBs for the upcoming season.

💡ADP (Average Draft Position)

ADP refers to the average draft position of a player, indicating where they are typically selected in fantasy football drafts. The script discusses the ADP of various running backs and how it may not always align with their projected performance, such as with Aaron Jones and DeAndre Swift.

💡Efficiency

In the context of fantasy football, efficiency refers to how well a player performs relative to the opportunities they are given. The script mentions efficiency stats to argue that certain running backs, like Devon Hamp, could be valuable fantasy picks despite injury concerns.

💡Injury Concerns

Injuries are a significant factor in fantasy football, as they can limit a player's ability to participate in games and thus affect their fantasy points. The script discusses how injury concerns might influence the drafting of players like Jier Gibbs and Devon Hamp.

💡Volume

Volume in fantasy football refers to the number of opportunities a player gets to score points, such as the number of carries or targets. The script suggests that high volume can lead to increased fantasy production, as seen in the discussion about Jonathan Taylor and his potential in the Packers' offense.

💡Goal Line

The goal line in American football is the line that a team must cross to score a touchdown. In fantasy football, goal line work can be valuable as it often leads to touchdowns. The script mentions how the distribution of goal line work can affect a running back's fantasy value, using Saquon Barkley and Jaylen Herz as examples.

💡Offensive Line

The offensive line is a group of players in American football responsible for protecting the quarterback and opening holes for running plays. A strong offensive line can greatly enhance a running back's performance. The script discusses how having an elite offensive line, as with the Detroit Lions, can boost a running back's fantasy value.

💡Three-Down Back

A three-down back is a running back who is effective in all three phases of the game: running, receiving, and blocking. The script mentions that there are very few true three-down backs, which can make certain players more valuable in fantasy football when they are available.

💡RB1

RB1 refers to a starting running back on a fantasy football team, typically the one with the highest projected points. The script discusses various players' potential to be an RB1, such as Kenneth Walker and Jonathan Taylor, based on factors like efficiency, volume, and team situation.

💡Trap

In the context of the script, a 'trap' refers to a player who might be drafted earlier than their expected performance justifies, often due to their name recognition or past success. The script uses the term to describe Ezekiel Elliott's draft position, suggesting that his age and declining performance make him a less valuable fantasy pick than his draft position suggests.

Highlights

The top 10 fantasy RBs for 2024 are identified with a special emphasis on the top 3 being historically similar in their situations.

Christian McCaffrey is noted as the best fantasy player but comes with more risk due to age and injury concerns.

Jier Gibbs is highlighted as a favorite with a hamstring concern that might affect his draft position.

Saquon Barkley and J.T. Barrett are compared in terms of their rushing volume and offensive lines.

Devon Hamp is ranked higher than Taylor due to overblown injury concerns and his potential to be the overall RB1.

Derrik Henry is mentioned as a potential high scorer but with significant risks due to age and change of teams.

Kenneth Walker is highlighted for his efficiency and potential in the passing game under the new offensive coordinator.

Rhamondre Stevenson is identified as a standout with a high floor and RB1 upside.

Jonathan Taylor Brooks is presented as a bold pick with top 10 potential despite being disliked by many.

DeAndre Swift's situation is discussed with a focus on his volume and the presence of other running backs.

Aaron Jones's ADP is questioned due to a decrease in points per game and a worse situation with a new team.

The comparison between Pardue and Spears highlights the efficiency and ADP, favoring Spears.

Jaylen Wright is discussed as a perfect fit for the Dolphins' offense and a potential auto-start if he becomes the main RB.

Ezekiel Elliot is considered a trap pick due to his decreasing performance and age.

The potential of VD mlin and the Chargers' running back situation is discussed, with an emphasis on unknown upside.

The importance of drafting running backs in the later part of the draft is emphasized.

Transcripts

today is all about the best position in

fantasy football running backs my top 50

fantasy RBS for 2024 starting off with

the top 10 the three at the top are as

equal as it's been in forever Breece and

bejon are in hilariously similar

situations an old quarterback with an

Achilles young three down prototypal

running backs incredible athletes pass

catching great offensive lines Etc Bree

just a little more fantasy proven a tiny

tiny Edge CMC clearly the best fantasy

player just comes with slightly more

risk considering his age and now that

calf strain too but after these three

the Gap is so wide for me that I would

love one of these guys in that first

tier in round one compared to say a

receiver part of the reason that that

Gap is so wide now is because one of my

favorite guys jier Gibbs and now his

hamstring concern was my R4 even though

I know he's going two spots after the

main reason well besides the injury was

safety my risk score from the guide is a

zero out of five top five offensive line

Elite receiving Detroit leads the NFL in

goal line attempts as has increased

throughout the season by the way and his

volume is bried to heavily increase in

year two with Dan Campbell saying so and

being the most honest coach in the

league we've seen how good he is and

he's only going to improve in year two

now that only problem is hamstrings are

tricky so now he'd be closer to my rb6

and rb7 at least until we get more news

the other two guys that are right next

to each other in ADP and extremely

similar like B John and Brar saquon and

JT High rushing volume offenses with big

running quarterbacks and a great

offensive line the huge misconception is

well saquon's not going to get goal line

work anymore because of Jaylen Herz

DeAndre Swift doubled saquon's goal line

work last season he also fits the read

option game better than any running back

in the NFL at least statistically the

downside is his and JT's lack of

receiving because of Anthony richson and

herz's tendencies they will make them

more weekly boom bus compared to most of

the start running backs say one week

they're going to have 20 carries for 120

yards and a touchdown and maybe a catch

or two the next week it'll be 18 carries

for 75 rushing yards no touchdowns and a

couple catches and they only end up with

like 10 fantasy points the other big

jump I have is Devon Hamp above Taylor I

think the injury concern is a little

over the top it's real for sure but

players get hurt all the time and we

don't want to guess everybody thought

that Tua and Bryce young were guaranteed

to get hurt last season and they were

two of the nine quarterbacks to play

every single game if he plays every game

nobody has a better chance of being the

overall rb1 he's first in every

efficiency stat there is and on the

number one fantasy running back offenses

in games of just 10 touches or more 23

points per game it's ridiculous I also

think Jacobs is underrated although he

does have the risk of switching teams

the Packers made the rare move of paying

him a non homegrown free agent running

back deal that had big money laflor has

red about him and his potential volume

and in the passing game two things that

are unlike him making it stand out to me

even a little more plus the situation a

horrible offense last year constantly

playing in stacked boxes to now an

amazing offense with much more room to

work on to the next group of 10 Derrik

Henry he could score 20 touchdowns this

season also comes with some pretty

extreme risk he is a unicorn but

everyone falls off eventually 30 years

old 2000 career touches switch teams

limited receiving Etc Lamar allows loads

of space in the zone running game which

will benefit him compared to last year

especially that's the big plus but

nobody thinks the fall off will happen

until it does Ryan grub is the new

Seahawks offensive coordinator coming up

from udub has talked up Kenneth Walker

this offseason which gets me excited

because it's specifically in the passing

game again like Jacobs not really what

you would think with Kenneth Walker but

his efficiency some of the best in the

NFL so if he does get the great volume

he would easily be an rb1 after Walker

we get to ADP rb18 to 8p rb3 very few of

them are true three down backs to be

honest I hate this range so much but

rander Stevenson sticks out his ADP is

basically his floor considering his

volume and History Two basic things just

volume and history this guy was an rb1

in 2022 on a bad offense then his

current ADP was basically where he

finished last year despite playing

through injury on a God awful horrible

32nd ranked offense everything has

changed it can't really get worse so the

opportunity is there he's basically

drafted out his floor with rb1 upside

that's how I view it at least and then

right after him I have Jonathan Brooks

and Brooks is starting to be disliked by

the masses and I get it not me he's my

balls to the wall pick I don't care a

late arb3 that can easily be top 10 his

ACL is clean very similar to Bree hall

or even Todd Gurley rookie season where

although he set out the first couple

weeks like Jonathan Brooks is expected

to he finishes the rb9 in total points

with Elite volume top five running back

at the end of the season head coach

Canalis made rookie Kenneth Walker the

rb16 who was an 80P RB 40 by the way

second round pick as well and Rashad

white the year after another rb1 in the

Canalis offense and to put the cherry on

top Bryce young loves throwing to

running backs hell he made jir Gibbs B's

leading receiver so that helps him even

more he's going to have the volume he's

a three down back he has the talent he's

the draft Capital if he's healthy which

I believe he is once he gets to that

spot he can be a steal the offense is it

amazing no but it's a fantasy friendly

offense for running back and now we get

to that range that I hate I want to puke

starting with the negatives for these 10

DeAndre Swift behind the best offensive

line in the NFL in great volume finished

the second half of 2023 as a fantasy rb4

not the rb4 a fantasy rb4 like in the

40s he leaves but is a part of a rare

situation not a good rare situation most

free agent running backs go to a new

team replacing the former starter like

saquon replacing Swift Jacobs replacing

Jones Henry replacing the Baltimore

running backs but the Bears running

backs are still there and they're not

going anywhere and they aren't bad while

Swift really hasn't been a star to say

the least he's at minimum not going to

get Elite volume yet going his RB 21

above his 2023 finish that's what's

confusing for me and then the other one

Aaron Jones maybe the most confusing ADP

in all of fantasy form me so let's break

it down last year he was RB 26 in points

per game what has happened since he

switched teams is 29 years old now as a

rookie quarterback on a worse offense

and for some reason his ADP is eight

spots higher I don't know I don't know

man his points per game has decreased in

four straight seasons is he magally

going to increase by eight spots in a

much worse situation and become the 1%

of successful running backs over age 29

I don't know then we get to Tennessee

when it comes to Pard versus Spears what

favors who receiving Spears goine

efficiency Spears AG Spears efficiency

Spears ADP par they are listed as Co

rb1s why is po tire seconde off injury

helps yes but if you're you're going to

choose one take the one with more upside

and the one that has a better value if

you think that's power that's okay I

just lean Spears this is the range why I

start jumping back into drafting running

backs I can talk about Jaylen Wright all

day I'm sure you've heard me but if you

haven't listen in and it's not even

Talent related really it's just the

perfect fit in scenario for one Mike

McDaniel is sold on his talent that's

good enough for me he traded a third

round pick form a running back the

Dolphins had two rb1s last season in

fantasy and both both of them are at

risk of missing games due to size with

Anan and age with moer being like 65

he's the perfect fit for the offense he

was in a more onedimensional Tennessee

like unique offense in college but it

matches really well with what the

Dolphins do 90% of the time they have

that spread Zone one game use their

speed that's his specialty if he's the

Dolphins RB to any point this season

he's an auto start and I know a lot of

people love Robinson I don't mind him as

an NFL tal he's just not in a suitable

fantasy situation for me the old line is

not good especially bad considering they

were solid last season they were top 10

barely but they were top 10 they bring

an Eckler limiting his already small

passing load not to mention Jay and

Daniels won't be a heavy RB Target

quarterback as that rushing guy it just

kind of Screams 15 carries 75 yards and

zero touchdowns and you're starting a

guy that gets seven points and wrapping

it up with the final 10 Zeke I love you

but this year at this age is the Trap of

all traps the only reason he's being

drafted earlier than this is because of

his name I don't even think the Cowboys

leading rusher is on the team yet if I'm

being honest for five straight years

Zeke's touches and points per game have

decreased he leads the NFL by over 250

career touches among those active guys

he will never be a good fantasy starter

especially late in the season when it

actually matters VD mlin both backups

with some hope the Broncos are number

one by a lot in that RB Target share

while the Chargers will run all day have

two shaky running backs ahead of them

there's all those rumors about we don't

really know about who the rb3 or the rb4

whoever it is in the Chargers but Vidal

is that guy that has the unknown upside

where he could be that guy compared to

like Jared Patterson and Isaiah Spiller

they're not that guy so two guys I think

that are worth stashing if you're trying

to strike that gold late over the next

week I'll continue more ranking videos

for receiver and tight end thank you for

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