We at the moment are squarely in fantasy soccer draft season, which suggests we have to know which backfields are essentially the most fantasy pleasant to the backup operating backs throughout the league. Not all backfields and backups are created equally. Certain, any backup would see a rise in snaps if the starter had been to go down with an damage, however what number of of them can be in line for almost all of the snaps on a productive offense? That’s the query we’ll attempt to reply under.
Montgomery may begin video games because the lead again, however everyone knows who the highest fantasy again is in Detroit, as Jahmyr Gibbs is being chosen within the first spherical, whereas Montgomery goes within the fifth spherical. Gibbs completed as the highest PPR again within the league final season after Montgomery missed the final three video games. After all, the difficulty with Montgomery is that you need to draft him pretty early as Gibbs’ fantasy backup. Sure, he will be helpful in fantasy with Gibbs there, but when Gibbs had been to overlook time, he would possible change into a excessive upside should begin.
Saquon Barkley has plenty of put on and tear on his physique, particularly with 482 touches over the common season and playoffs final season. Shipley has proven flashes and seems to be the principle backup for Barkley. He might share some work with AJ Dillon, however he’s the participant I’d need if Barkley misses time. The Eagles offense, led by top-of-the-line offensive strains within the league, will elevate Shipley’s fantasy ceiling if he will get an opportunity.
Allgeier has confirmed he could be a good fantasy again on this league, however he sadly has to compete with Bijan Robinson for the lead job. Robinson is nice and so long as he’s wholesome he’s the lead again, however any missed time would go to Allgeier. I additionally count on the Falcons to have a stronger offense below Michael Penix Jr. this season, elevating whoever is on the market.
Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks
There was a gradual drumbeat for Charbonnet this preseason, as Kenneth Walker has been out with a foot damage. Walker did simply return to observe, however his historical past of accidents is regarding. Seattle can be extra run heavy this 12 months with Klint Kubiak put in at OC. Whoever can keep wholesome on this backfield ought to have good upside week in and week out.
TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots
Henderson is a giant play ready to occur, however he’s nonetheless the backup to Rhamondre Stevenson. Mike Vrabel and firm don’t wish to give Henderson 20 touches a sport in the event that they don’t should. However, he ought to see work behind Stevenson whereas possible working towards changing into the lead again.
Mason put up sturdy numbers in aid of Christian McCaffrey late final season and parlayed these into a pleasant contract with the Vikings. He at the moment has veteran Aaron Jones forward of him, however Jones isn’t a 20-25 touches per sport sort of again. Mason ought to get work whereas ready within the wings for much more work if Jones had been to overlook time.
James Conner continues his late profession surge with the Cardinals, however there’s loads of motive to imagine he might falter on the ripe outdated age of 30. The Cardinals have an excellent offensive line and the specter of Kyler Murray operating retains defenses from overcommitting to the operating again. And, Benson can be the lead and certain each down again if Conner had been to undergo an damage.
Allen and Breece Corridor seem like they’ll cut up work to begin the season. Which means in the event you draft Allen, you don’t have to attend for a Corridor damage to presumably see some outcomes. This Jets workforce goes to run the ball a ton this 12 months.
James Cook dinner scored a whopping 16 dashing touchdowns final season. That quantity can be laborious to achieve once more, however we all know the Payments offense led by Josh Allen can transfer the ball and get into scoring place extra typically than different groups. Davis can be the lead and presumably three-down again if Cook dinner had been to overlook any time.
The acquisition of Brian Robinson from the Commanders is somewhat worrisome, however Guerendo continues to be the RB2 per beat author Matt Barrows and it is sensible. Guerendo ran a 4.33 40 on the mix, whereas Robinson ran a 4.53. That doesn’t show Guerendo is a greater soccer participant, however Kyle Shanahan loves operating backs with velocity. He turned UDFA Raheem Mostert and his 4.32 velocity right into a weapon and certain would slightly have the large play capacity of Guerendo’s than the move-the-pile capacity of Robinson.
