Justin Taylor offers up a bumper look at the entire dynasty-relevant running back class.
We take a closer look at the signing of Najee Harris with the Chargers.
Eric Hardter looks ahead to next year's free agent running backs.
We dive into some murky backfields and what to expect moving forward.
We consider what your rookie draft options might look like in the late fourth.
We examine which teams may be looking for a running back this off-season, and which players are available.
We offer up an early look at what your dynasty startup may look like this off-season.
We break down the rookie campaigns for the 2024 class of running backs.
We break down a few players and what to expect from them moving forward.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week 14.
Eric Hardter provides us with a few suggestions on moves to make based on the status of your roster.
We offer up some waiver wire options for this week.
Eric Hardter identifies a few key players to target, dependent on the state of your roster.
We review last week's top fantasy performances to help make matchup decisions for week seven.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from week two.
We break down the target share data from week one.
We break down all we learned from the preseason.
We provide six players who are rising in value prior to the season kicking off.
Eric Hardter answers two of your dynasty mailbag trade questions.
We take one final look at the running back landscape.
Addison Hayes picks out some dynasty veterans he would opt to sell right now.
Welcome to the Ambiguous Backfield Breakdown series. In this article series, I examine a handful of NFL backfields that have sparked conversations...
We break down an alternative strategy for your dynasty startup drafts and what that might look like.
We examine the AFC West and some players to buy, sell or hold.
We parse through the Chargers' roster to determine a riser, faller, and longshot.
We answer your dynasty questions.
Ryan suggests seven cheap targets who could end up as top twelve RBs by the end of the year.
We evaluate the AFC West, ranking position groups, and making a few predictions.
We examine all your potential options at running back in this year's rookie drafts.
We examine the biggest veteran risers and fallers in ADP from before to after the NFL Draft.
We examine different types of running backs and who you should target in your leagues.
Jeff Smith and Tom Kislingbury run through their expected changes in Los Angeles after Jim Harbaugh's arrival.
We pick out some post-draft winners and losers from the AFC West.
We grade this year's rookie running back class now we know those landing spots.
We break down some of the players in the AFC North who benefited or lost out in the NFL Draft.
We break down this year's running back class and what it has to offer.
We wrap up all the late-round selections and their dynasty relevance.
We take a look at some changing veteran values in the wake of the second day.
We finish our look at the most dangerous running backs to have on your roster.
We break down the addition of JK Dobbins in Los Angeles.
Shane Hallam breaks down his own seven-round NFL mock draft to determine what the rookie landscape might look like.
We pick out some potentially productive veterans who have may have fallen off your dynasty radar.
A dynasty mock draft of the players who have new teams this offseason through free agency or trades.
We look at some potential players to trade in dynasty leagues.
The New York Jets went all in last season in an effort to win the Super Bowl title, a championship they haven’t...
We break down the big signing of Derrick Henry in Baltimore.
We break down the signing of Austin Ekeler in Washington.
We examine your selection options as we reach the end of rookie drafts.
We look at which running backs will hit the free agent market this off-season.
Where will this year's top prospects land and what does that mean for this dynasty futures?
We pick out the teams that could have new-look backfields next season, and which players could be on the move.
We break down the off-season running back landscape.
A behind the scene look at ranking methodology and individual rankings vs the consensus.
The DLF Mailbag is back, and we answer your dynasty questions.
Addison Hayes gives you some players to target before their values change over the off-season.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 16 to find an edge in week 17.
We round up the latest dynasty-relevant injuries.
We explore the target share data that could help in your lineup decisions this week.
We review the week that was.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 12 to find an edge in week 13.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week 11 to find an edge in week 12.
We covertrending news about some dynasty-relevant young players in the NFL.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week nine to find an edge in week ten.
We consider some potential moves to improve your rosters this week.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the week, and dynasty thoughts for your eyes only.
We offer up some waiver wire options for this week.
We break down all the important usage data from each team.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week eight to find an edge in week nine.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week seven to find an edge in week eight.
We pick out some buy and sell candidates after another week of action.
After another week of injuries, we break down some waiver wire options.
We roundup the top fantasy football performances in week six to find an edge in week seven.
We break down the ramifications of the surprising contract extension for Jonathan Taylor.
We break down the more interesting usage changes after week three.
Which injuries will affect your dynasty rosters moving forward? We break them down.
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We begin you our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
Who should you target on the waiver wire after an exciting week two?
We begin you our weekly series designed to break down the biggest stories of the week.
We examine the important dynasty injuries from week one.
We break down the unfortunate injury to JK Dobbins.
Which players should you be looking to acquire after the week one action?
We pick out some players from the NFC West to buy, sell or hold.
Which running backs rose and fell in dynasty ADP last month?
We break down the possible ramifications of Melvin Gordon signing in Baltimore.
We dive into the AFC North to determine some dynasty buys, sells and holds.
We look at the outlook for the AFC North, including some dynasty predictions.
We look far ahead to the 2024 off-season and consider which running backs might be on the move.
Your dynasty season is over, but that doesn't mean you can't still play some games.
We identify a couple of options for week 17 and look ahead to the off-season.
What were some of the key dynasty injuries this week? Which injured players could be returning?
We pick out some Thanksgiving week moves to make.
We examine the latest big injuries in the dynasty world.
What were the biggest dynasty-relevant injuries last week? Who should you be monitoring?
Who should you target on the waiver wire this week?
We break down all the biggest dynasty-relevant injuries from week five.
Our first edition of the Dynasty Waiver Wire picks out players worth noting after week one.
We look back on this year's DLF 'Summer Sleepers' - how have they looked over the off-season?
We look at this year's handcuffs and assess who could help you win your league.
Eric Hardter continues his series picking out Buys, Sells and Holds from each team in each division.
We review the intriguing prospects from the draft's final day.
We take a look at our options from 1.08.
We answer more of your questions from the Ask DLF show.
We pick out three players who you could potentially target due to decreased prices.
What will Baltimore's offense produce next season when their playmakers return to health?
Tyler Justin Karp looks back on some of his off-season articles.
We look back on six intriguing dynasty storylines we highlighted over the weekend.
We pick out six dynasty-relevant storylines to watch for this weekend.
What did we see on Twitter this week that got people talking?
We look at the unfolding running back situation in Baltimore.
We evaluate the wake of the unfortunate injury to JK Dobbins.
We examine the top dynasty assets for the Baltimore Ravens and take note of any injuries to monitor.
We pick out two players who could experience a dynasty value leap by next off-season.
How were the Ravens' runners used in 2020? What can we expect moving forward?
We look at one of the premier positions for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Jacob Feldman picks out some running backs who could be useful, cheap targets this off-season.
In this series I went through the top 20 running backs headed into the 2025 NFL Draft based on DLF’s mock draft ADP. Draft capital and landing spots are always important, especially for running backs. Now that the NFL Draft has completed, I am re-evaluating the running backs in this draft class with new grades and new ADP for the final edition of this series.
Here is the grading system for this series. I have noted below my pre-draft grade and ranking and my post-draft grade and ranking for each running back as well as a bit about what I like or don’t like about where each player eventually got drafted and where they are going in rookie drafts.
Grading System:
Pre-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB1, A+
Post-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB1, A+
Jeanty came into the draft as the crown jewel of this outstanding draft class. He solidified that after being the number six overall selection by the Las Vegas Raiders. He became the highest drafted running back since Saquon Barkley went second overall to the New York Giants in 2018.
New head coach Pete Carroll has been known to lean on the running game throughout his NFL coaching days, and it is expected that the Raiders will do the same with Jeanty.
Jeanty is the clear-cut 1.01 rookie draft pick in 2025 in pretty much every fantasy format. He is also immediately in talks to be one of the top five overall RBs in dynasty.
Pre-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB2, A
Post-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB2, A
Hampton had a dominant career at North Carolina and then showed out during the NFL Combine. He is the complete package with ideal size, athleticism and speed for an NFL running back. Hampton is 6-0, 221 pounds and ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash.
All of this convinced the Los Angeles Chargers to select Hampton with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The landing spot and draft capital are fantastic. Head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to pound the rock. The Chargers were effective running the ball with the likes of JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards last season.
They added former Steelers running back Najee Harris in the off-season and now it looks as if he will be the second fiddle to Hampton.
Hampton is a classic three-down back who can be a high-volume workhorse in the NFL. He is a battering ram type of back, who has the size, balance, and speed to run through defenders and wear down a defense.
Hampton is often being selected at 1.02 in dynasty rookie fantasy drafts but is consistently being taken in the top five.
Pre-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB3, A-
Post-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB3, A-
Henderson has been on the NFL’s radar for years, ever since his breakout as a true freshman at Ohio State way back in 2021.
Henderson was selected at the top of the second round, 38th overall by the New England Patriots. Henderson now enters a backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson. It seems hard to believe Henderson isn’t immediately going to be in a mix for playing time.
Henderson is capable of immediately taking over as the team’s third-down back. He is a fluid receiver out of the backfield and is one of the better pass blockers in the draft.
Stevenson has had fumbling problems in the past, and if that continues, Henderson could take over an even bigger share of the running back duties.
Henderson has typically been drafted between picks 1.03-1.07 in early rookie dynasty drafts. He is typically being drafted as RB3 or RB4.
The Patriots should continue to improve with Drake Maye at quarterback. If New England can figure out their offensive line woes, they could really start getting things going. In PPR leagues, especially, Henderson should be a sought-after commodity.
Pre-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB4, B+
Post-Draft RB Rank/GRADE: RB4, A-
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