Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast The TRUTH: RBs Part 1 + Saquon Smash! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 1/23
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Jan 23, 2025 The hosts dive into the latest metrics, exploring whether Saquon Barkley broke the mold. They analyze top running backs from last season, revealing insights about their consistency. Discussions highlight potential undervalued players for fantasy drafts in 2025. Light-hearted banter about coaching updates and Super Bowl antics adds humor to the conversation. Expect a mix of serious analytics and quirky anecdotes about the ever-evolving role of running backs in fantasy football.
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RBs Crushed in 2024
- Running backs had a great year in 2024, with the most total rushing fantasy points since 2011.
- Receiving production was down, likely due to injuries and aging players.
Saquon's Explosiveness
- Saquon Barkley had five 30+ point games, outperforming the consistency algorithm.
- Andy Holloway created a new metric outside the algorithm to reflect this.
Saquon's O-Line Advantage
- Saquon Barkley benefited from the Eagles' elite offensive line, with 66.2% of his rushing yards coming before contact.
- This is the highest rate among RBs with 200+ carries in the last 10 years.