Top Fantasy Running Backs 2024 | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Alright, let's talk fantasy football running backs. This year, the top tier is pretty clear cut. B-John Robinson of the Falcons, Jermire Gibbs from the Lions and Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers are all in the conversation for the best overall. Players, not just at their position. Jonathan Taylor with the Colt is right there with them, rounding out the top four in most rankings. After that, things get a bit murkier, but there's still plenty of talent to consider. USA Today's Sports, drop their rankings for the top 40 running backs to help you out. They've got B-John Robinson at number one, citing his massive yardage and touchdown production over the last two seasons. New head coach Kevin Stofanski is expected to build the offense around him. To Mayor Gibbs is right behind him at number two, especially with Dave and Montgomery gone, giving Gibbs even more opportunity to shine. Christian McCaffrey comes in at number three, and while he's proven he can still dominate,

1:02his age and injury history are always factors to watch. Jonathan Taylor is number four, and if he can stay healthy, his numbers are incredible, but he's also had a heavy workload lately. James Cook of the Bills is fifth, leading the league in rushing yards last year, and with Joe Brady staying on as offensive coordinator, he should see. A lot of action. Looking further down the list, Sequan Barkley is at number six, hoping a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia can help him recapture his peak form. Then you got guys like Ashton Genti with the Raiders and O'Marian Hampton with the chargers who are poised for bigger roles. Chase Brown of the Bengals had a breakout year, and Devana Shane with the dolphins showed flashes of brilliance, though the team's overall situation adds some uncertainty. There are a lot of other names to keep an eye on, from Kenneth Walker joining the chiefs to Derek Henry still proving he's King Henry despite his. Age, rookies like Jeremiah Love, and established players like Kyron Williams and Breeze Hall are also in the mix.

2:03It's a deep position this year, so knowing these rankings can definitely give you an edge when draft day rolls around.