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.