

Running Back Strategy 2025: Targets, Sleepers, Busts, and Where To Draft Them (Episode 902 with Evan Silva, Adam Levitan, Mike Leone)
52 snips Aug 28, 2025
Dive into the latest running back strategies for fantasy football! Learn whether drafting three RBs in your first picks is wise. Discover mid-round gems like James Conner and standout Round Two players. Get insights on handcuffing strategies and which busts to avoid. Plus, explore the evolving landscape of player evaluations that could influence your draft decisions. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to dominate their fantasy league!
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Capitulate Shirt Opener
- Evan Silva joked about wearing the 'capitulate' shirt after needing to do laundry.
- The hosts used humor and shirt callbacks to open the RB strategy conversation.
Running Back ADP Inflation Changes Strategy
- Default ADPs and rankings push running backs up in casual home leagues compared to sharper markets.
- That inflates RB prices and changes redraft strategy toward early RB selection.
Break Ties Toward RB Early
- Lean toward running backs at early turns when home-league WR values lag sharper markets.
- Break ties to RB early because better WR values appear later in drafts.