The Most Accurate Podcast 2025 Running Back Tiers & Draft Strategy
Aug 14, 2025
Chris Allen, a fantasy football expert from Fantasy Life and Yahoo, joins John Paulsen to dissect the 2025 running back landscape. They explore early-round anchors like Bijan Robinson, while also revealing mid-round gems and late-round stashes. The duo provides strategic insights on drafting in various league formats, highlights key players' performance metrics, and debates the shifting dynamics of the Dallas running back competition. Tune in for expert advice that could shape your fantasy draft strategy!
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Round One RBs Outperform Deeply
- Running backs drafted earlier produce sharply more fantasy points than later-round backs over multi-year data.
- Expect a clear round-by-round decline in RB expected fantasy production, so draft early RB talent when possible.
Anchor Your Early Picks On Starters
- Prioritize elite-profile starters in early rounds to secure high-floor RB1/WR1 value.
- Take multiple early swings at core positions because RBs require more weekly starts than QBs or TEs.
49ers Still Built Around McCaffrey
- Christian McCaffrey showed elite workload and route usage quickly after returning from injury.
- Team moves and snap rates indicate the 49ers intend him to remain the primary back when healthy.