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The running back landscape shifted dramatically in 2024, with team-changers and rookies redefining value at the position. Our detailed analysis reveals how the fantasy community both hit and missed on draft-day projections.
When we compare ADP to final standings, one storyline dominates: running backs who switched teams absolutely crushed expectations. Saquon Barkley (Eagles), Derrick Henry (Ravens), and Josh Jacobs (Packers) all finished in the top six despite concerns about their new situations. The Henry-Jackson combination proved particularly lethal, creating what we call the most authentic "thunder and lightning" backfield in recent memory.
Jahmyr Gibbs technically claimed the RB1 crown over Saquon, though we place an asterisk on this achievement since Barkley sat out Week 18 while Philly rested him for their Super Bowl run. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson finally delivered on his first-round NFL draft status, thriving once Arthur Smith's restrictive offensive system was replaced.
What makes 2024 unique was the unusually high hit rate on running back draft picks. Of the top 11 backs by ADP, only three failed to return value: Christian McCaffrey (injury), Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne. This departs significantly from typical running back draft results, which historically feature higher bust rates.
The emergence of Chase Brown (Bengals) and strong performances from James Cook (Bills) and the ageless Alvin Kamara (Saints) rounded out a fascinating year at the position. Devon Achane silenced durability concerns with a complete season that showcased his exceptional dual-threat capabilities.
What can we learn from 2024? Running backs in dynamic offenses with mobile quarterbacks create fantasy gold mines. Workload still matters tremendously, with most top finishers exceeding 300 rushing attempts. And perhaps most importantly, don't automatically downgrade running backs changing teams – sometimes a fresh start is exactly what they need to maximize their talents.
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The running back landscape shifted dramatically in 2024, with team-changers and rookies redefining value at the position. Our detailed analysis reveals how the fantasy community both hit and missed on draft-day projections.
When we compare ADP to final standings, one storyline dominates: running backs who switched teams absolutely crushed expectations. Saquon Barkley (Eagles), Derrick Henry (Ravens), and Josh Jacobs (Packers) all finished in the top six despite concerns about their new situations. The Henry-Jackson combination proved particularly lethal, creating what we call the most authentic "thunder and lightning" backfield in recent memory.
Jahmyr Gibbs technically claimed the RB1 crown over Saquon, though we place an asterisk on this achievement since Barkley sat out Week 18 while Philly rested him for their Super Bowl run. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson finally delivered on his first-round NFL draft status, thriving once Arthur Smith's restrictive offensive system was replaced.
What makes 2024 unique was the unusually high hit rate on running back draft picks. Of the top 11 backs by ADP, only three failed to return value: Christian McCaffrey (injury), Breece Hall, and Travis Etienne. This departs significantly from typical running back draft results, which historically feature higher bust rates.
The emergence of Chase Brown (Bengals) and strong performances from James Cook (Bills) and the ageless Alvin Kamara (Saints) rounded out a fascinating year at the position. Devon Achane silenced durability concerns with a complete season that showcased his exceptional dual-threat capabilities.
What can we learn from 2024? Running backs in dynamic offenses with mobile quarterbacks create fantasy gold mines. Workload still matters tremendously, with most top finishers exceeding 300 rushing attempts. And perhaps most importantly, don't automatically downgrade running backs changing teams – sometimes a fresh start is exactly what they need to maximize their talents.
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