Fantasy Life contributor Ian Hartitz joins Justin Boone to discuss the risks and outlook of RBs like Jonathan Taylor, Josh Jacobs, and JK Dobbins. They also cover draft strategies, RB breakouts, busts, sleepers, and deep sleepers. Rapid-fire questions add excitement to this episode.
Devin Singletary offers excellent value as a late-round pick with the potential to carve out a fantasy-friendly role in the Houston Texans' offense.
Samaje Perine is a sleeper worth considering as the most valuable fantasy running back for the Miami Dolphins, offering significant upside and going in the later rounds of drafts.
Jalen Warren is a potential fantasy sleeper as the RB44 at pick 135, with the ability to step into a prominent role in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense if anything were to happen to Najee Harris.
Deep dives
Devin Singletary provides fantasy value for the Texans
Devin Singletary, the running back for the Buffalo Bills, is being overlooked by fantasy managers. He is regularly going outside the top 50 running backs in drafts, even falling behind less proven options. Singletary has consistently achieved 950+ yards in each of the past four seasons, despite not being a featured back in the Bills' offense. With the Houston Texans, Singletary has the potential to carve out a fantasy-friendly role, especially in the passing game. He is a solid pass blocker, and the lack of receiving options on the Texans' roster could open up more opportunities for him. At his current draft position of pick 155, Singletary provides excellent value as a late-round pick.
Samaje Perine emerges as the most valuable Dolphins running back
Samaje Perine is predicted to be the most valuable fantasy running back for the Miami Dolphins. With concerns about the durability of other running backs and uncertainty surrounding Miles Gaskin's usage, Perine stands out as a strong option. He has shown promise in previous seasons as a short-term starter and has had impressive fantasy finishes when playing more than 50% of the Cincinnati Bengals' snaps. Despite going in the later rounds of drafts, Perine offers significant upside and is definitely a sleeper worth considering.
Jalen Warren could lead fantasy managers to victory
Jalen Warren is a running back to watch as a potential fantasy sleeper. Currently going as the RB44 at pick 135, he offers significant value. If anything were to happen to Najee Harris, Warren has the potential to step into a prominent role in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. He has displayed impressive abilities and could be a featured back, leading fantasy managers to championship glory. As he is being drafted late, grabbing Warren could be a shrewd move with the potential for a significant payoff.
Amir White could have a significant role for the Bears
Amir White is a player to keep an eye on for a potential breakout season. With the situation around Josh Jacobs uncertain, White could see more playing time and carry the load for the Chicago Bears. If Jacobs misses any time due to holdouts or injuries, White could step into the starting role and provide significant fantasy value. With his potential and opportunity, White could be a major contributor to fantasy success.
Deontay Foreman presents sleeper potential for the Eagles
Deontay Foreman is a sleeper to watch for the Philadelphia Eagles. With uncertainty surrounding the running back situation, Foreman has a chance to carve out a role in the Eagles' offense. Even if he doesn't become the lead back, he could still have value in a specific role. With his potential and situation, Foreman provides fantasy managers with a low-risk, high-reward option in the later rounds of drafts.
