The 2024 NFL preseason is almost over, which means your fantasy football drafts are right around the corner. Fortunately, if you’re in a strictly point-per-reception (PPR) league, the running back dead zone isn’t as dead as it normally is. There are a number of viable mid-range options available who could see some work in the receiving game.
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That doesn’t mean all of your draft decisions will be easy, though. Fantasy managers still have a tough choice at the top of the drafts, with three very viable options to consider as the first RB off the board between Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, and Bijan Robinson.
McCaffrey is still dealing with a calf injury he suffered during training camp, though he’s still the No. 1 overall pick in Yahoo ADP. He has a significant edge over Hall and Robinson in terms of upside as a pure runner, but it’s worth noting that Hall and Robinson ranked first and second, respectively, among RBs in targets last season.
RBs like Alvin Kamara, Rachaad White and Jaylen Warren will also get bumps in full-PPR scoring formats, serving as the primary receiving running backs in each of their respective offenses. Meanwhile, new Ravens RB Derrick Henry may see some wear and tear in this scoring format, as Lamar Jackson’s 4.3 targets per game to the running back position over the past three seasons is the third-fewest among all QBs with 750+ pass attempts in that span.
No matter your draft strategy, our team of analysts at Yahoo Fantasy is here to help with their complete 2024 PPR running back rankings.
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