FantasyPros - Running Backs You Need to RUN FROM in 2025 (Ep. 1605)

Jul 6, 2025

Join Jake Ciely, a writer from The Athletic, and Ryan Heath from Fantasy Points as they dissect which fantasy football running backs to steer clear of in 2025. They tackle Tony Pollard's limitations and question if Joe Mixon's injury history will bite him again. Also on the table is Breece Hall's potential, where they weigh the risks and rewards of drafting him. With insights on player valuations and smart drafting strategies, this episode is a must for anyone looking to avoid costly mistakes in their fantasy leagues!

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ADVICE

Avoid Early Pick on Ashton Jeanty

Avoid drafting Ashton Jeanty too early, despite his talent and potential in the Raiders offense.
He's better valued in the early second round instead of as the RB4 going in the first round.

ADVICE

Avoid Early Pick on Josh Jacobs

Avoid drafting Josh Jacobs in the top three rounds due to expected offensive changes for the Packers.
The Packers are likely to pass more, reducing Jacobs' heavy rushing workload and touchdown opportunities.

INSIGHT

James Cook Touchdown Regression Risk

James Cook's touchdown efficiency is unsustainably high, signaling likely regression in 2025.
His limited passing downs involvement further lowers his ceiling as a lead fantasy running back.

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Don't fall prey to sinking your draft capital into underperforming backfields! Join Ryan Wormeli, Jake Ciely and guest Ryan Heath (@RyanJ_Heath) of Fantasy Points for their top 11 fantasy football running backs to run from in 2025.

Is the ceiling capped for Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard? Will the miles finally catch up to Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon? Plus, should managers be pulling the trigger on New York Jets RB Breece Hall on the round three-four turn?

The Pros fire up the getaway car!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
FantasyPros ECR Rankings - 0:02:09
Ashton Jeanty (RB - LV) - 0:02:19
Josh Jacobs (RB - GB) - 0:05:16
FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:09:21
Joe Mixon (RB - HOU) - 0:09:45
James Cook (RB - BUF) - 0:13:42
DraftKings Pick6 - 0:16:44
Tony Pollard (RB - TEN) - 0:17:58
David Montgomery (RB - DET) - 0:21:20
FantasyPros Draft Intel - 0:25:37
Tyrone Tracy (RB - NYG) - 0:26:00
D’Andre Swift (RB - CHI) - 0:29:09
Javonte Williams (RB - DAL) - 0:33:13
Breece Hall (RB - NYJ) & Kenneth Walker III (RB - SEA) - 0:38:47
Outro - 0:45:26

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