The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 966: The Running Back Renaissance
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Jan 21, 2025 The recent surge of running backs has transformed fantasy football dynamics. Experts delve into the statistics from the 2024 season, questioning whether this trend is sustainable. They highlight the changing landscape of player usage and scoring, raising intriguing possibilities for the future of fantasy leagues. Insights into what it all means for 2025 and beyond add an exciting layer to the discussion!
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Running Back Performance in 2024
- The 2024 fantasy football season saw an unusual trend in running back performance.
- While top-tier running backs performed slightly below average, lower-tier RB1s and high-end RB2s significantly outperformed historical trends.
League-Wide Trends
- League-wide trends don't fully explain the improved running back performance.
- While some teams utilized running backs effectively, overall rushing volume and targets remained consistent with previous years.
Touchdown Distribution
- A key difference in 2024 was the proportion of touchdowns scored by running backs.
- A higher percentage of total touchdowns were rushing touchdowns by running backs, marking a significant shift.