Fantasy Focused

After signing Carlos Hyde as a free agent this offseason, the team also drafted Nick Chubb out of Georgia. With that being said, Duke Johnson is actually being drafted the highest in this backfield (PPR). Should this be the case with all the new offensive weapons in Cleveland? We discuss the Browns rushing attack.

Alex Collins finished as the #21 PPR running back in 2017 after rushing for nearly 1,000 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Buck Allen finished as the #24 PPR back after hauling in 46 passes and rushing for nearly 600 yards. Kenneth Dixon is also back healthy for the Ravens after not playing in 2017. … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Baltimore Ravens"

Lev Bell finished as the #2 PPR back in 2017 after a slow start in the first few weeks, likely due to missing training camp. Should fantasy owners be concerned drafting him at 1 or 2 with another training camp hold out? We discuss Bell and also the backup options in Pittsburgh, led by Conner … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Pittsburgh Steelers"

Derek Tate and Mike aka “Diesel” Cummins are back for episode 3 of The Fantasy Express. In this episode, they discuss Wide Receiver tiers and preseason “hype trains”.

With a new head coach in town in Frank Reich and a crowded backfield, it’ll be interesting to see how this backfield shakes out. Everything coming out of training camp points to a true “running back by committee” approach, with Marlon Mack likely getting the first crack at it. With that being said, the Colts … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Indianapolis Colts"

Lamar Miller finished as the #16 Running Back in PPR formats in 2017, but is still only being drafted as the 30th RB in 2018. Meanwhile, D’Onta Foreman is coming off a major injury and is still being drafted as the 40th RB. Alfred Blue was resigned to a 1 year deal and the team … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Houston Texans"

Leonard Fournette finished as the #7 Running Back in PPR formats but his YPC dropped as the season went on. Should we be concerned? Or should we expect bigger and better things from the second year stud with an improved offensive line, Bortles with more confidence than ever and Fournette himself reportedly in great shape? … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Jacksonville Jaguars"

In episode 120 of the FantasyFocused.com podcast, Ryan Levy, Derek Tate & Matt Bucks welcome guest Field Yates of ESPN to discuss some “fantasy feast or famine” offenses, a classic either/or session, a “playing the field” segment and more!

Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis are both being drafted as top 30 running backs so far in fantasy drafts in PPR formats, but should they be? Is Derrick Henry’s current ADP at the RB position of 21 criminally low? Either way, this should be an exciting backfield to watch behind a solid offensive line this … Continue reading "Running Back By Committee – Tennessee Titans"