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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Draft or Pass on These 10 Popular Running Back Sleepers (Ep. 1326)

Aug 17, 2024
Ryan Wormeli, a fantasy football expert, Derek Brown, a strategy analyst, and Terrell Furman, a draft tactic guru, dissect 10 running back sleepers for 2024. They debate the merits of Nick Chubb versus Jerome Ford, suggesting Ford could be the better pick. The trio also dives into DeAndre Swift's role and evaluates rising stars like Brian Robinson Jr. They stress the importance of diversifying picks and analyze the sibling rivalry between JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards, highlighting their potential impact on team performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Evaluating running back sleepers like Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford requires careful consideration of injury history and team dynamics.
  • The impact of offensive context, such as coaching philosophy and line improvement, is crucial in determining a running back's fantasy value.

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Running Back Sleepers Overview

The episode discusses the concept of running back sleepers in fantasy football, focusing on players falling outside the top 24 rankings. The hosts define sleepers as those who are often overlooked but present value based on current drafts. They highlight popular names such as Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford, noting the contrast between their average draft position (ADP) and expert consensus rankings (ECR). The exploration emphasizes the importance of assessing each player's injury history and team dynamics when deciding whether to draft or pass.

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