MUST BUY Running Backs Ahead of Week 3

Summary

In this video, the hosts discuss strategies for fantasy football, focusing on the running back position. They analyze players like Zamir White, Jonathan Taylor, and Travis Etienne, offering insights on their current performance and potential for the rest of the season. The hosts suggest buying low on underperforming but promising players and selling high on those exceeding expectations. They also touch on the importance of understanding market value and making smart trades to bolster fantasy teams.

Takeaways

• 🏈 The discussion focuses on buy and sell recommendations for running backs in fantasy football, highlighting specific players and their current market values.
• 📈 Zamir White of the Las Vegas Raiders is suggested as a 'buy' due to increased workload and potential for more touches, despite being on a struggling offense.
• 📉 Jonathan Taylor is considered a 'buy' despite a recent decrease in snaps, with the expectation that his usage will increase as the Colts' offense improves.
• 🤔 There's a 'buy' recommendation for Jonathan Brooks of the Carolina Panthers, with the argument that the team's offense may improve with Andy Dalton and that Brooks has a three-down profile.
• 📉 Travis Etienne is pitched as a 'buy' opportunity because of his potential to become a mid-RB1 once the Jaguars' offense finds its rhythm.
• 🔝 Alvin Kamara is a top 'sell' candidate due to his high market value and the possibility of his current high performance not being sustainable.
• 🤷‍♂️ There's a debate on whether to sell or hold onto JK Dobbins, with the argument being that his current value might be inflated and he could be traded for safer assets.
• 📉 The script suggests selling high on players like Alvin Kamara and JK Dobbins, who are performing well but might not maintain their current levels throughout the season.
• 🏦 The importance of price in trading is emphasized; if a player's perceived value is higher than their projected rest-of-season value, it might be wise to trade them away.
• 📊 The script also mentions the use of additional assets or 'sweeteners' in trades to leverage a player's current high value into more valuable or consistent performers.

Q & A

Who does the speaker recommend as the first 'buy' at the running back position?

The first 'buy' at the running back position recommended is Zamir White of the Las Vegas Raiders.

What was the reason for optimism regarding Zamir White's performance in week two?

The reason for optimism regarding Zamir White's performance in week two was a significant increase in workload, with over 60% of the snaps, over 50% of the team rushing attempts, and 53% of the team targets.

What does the speaker suggest about potentially trading a wide receiver for Zamir White?

The speaker suggests that if you drafted a zero running back team and have a wide receiver like Khil Shakir sitting on your bench, you could trade them for a guy like Zamir White to increase your running back touches.

Who is the expensive 'buy' at the running back position mentioned in the script?

The expensive 'buy' at the running back position mentioned is Jonathan Taylor.

Why is Jonathan Taylor considered a good 'buy' despite the Colts' negative game script?

Jonathan Taylor is considered a good 'buy' because he had 95% of the snaps in week one and is expected to have more red zone opportunities as the Colts' offense improves with the return of Michael Pittman Jr. and better play from Anthony Richardson.

What is the speaker's opinion on the Carolina Panthers' offense?

The speaker is quietly optimistic about the Panthers' offense, noting that the offensive line has performed better than expected and that Andy Dalton could provide stability at the quarterback position.

Who is the gritty 'buy' suggested for the running back position and why?

The gritty 'buy' suggested is Jonathan Brooks of the Carolina Panthers. The reason is that despite the team's poor start, the speaker believes in Brooks' potential as an rb2 level appeal once he returns from injury and the offense stabilizes.

What is the speaker's stance on trading for Travis Etienne?

The speaker believes Travis Etienne is a good buy because he averages good PPR points and the Jaguars' offense is expected to improve, especially with the potential for more passing plays which could increase Etienne's receiving workload.

Why is Alvin Kamara considered a 'sell high' candidate according to the speaker?

Alvin Kamara is considered a 'sell high' candidate because he is currently performing exceptionally well, but the speaker believes the Saints' offense, and by extension Kamara's production, is overperforming and due for regression.

What is the advice given regarding JK Dobbins' current market value?

The advice given is to sell JK Dobbins if his market value is that of a top-five running back because his current usage does not match that of other top-five running backs, and any potential negative incident could significantly devalue him.