2024 Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: RB

De’Von Achane begins his expected second season, Kyren Williams hopes to prove the doubters wrong, and David Montgomery And Jahmyr Gibbs Battle for touchdowns in Detroit.

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Running Backs Week 1

RB notes: Breece Hall‘s biggest – only? – concern for 2024 is that his avalanche of 2023 targets is entirely due to the Jets’ quarterback problems. Even a regression to the 55-60 catch range would still keep him in the RB2 overall spot. … Important to remember: Even in Bijan RobinsonIn his fiasco season, he finished 10th in yards from scrimmage. Tyler Allgeier will not be inactive on any game day, but Robinson still has a lot of room to grow in all major fantasy areas. … Jonathan Taylor has a claim to third place ahead of Robinson. Finally healthy and without a legitimate replacement, Taylor just has to hope that Anthony Richardson doesn’t call his own number too often at the goal line. … Saquon Barkelly is in the Taylor usage zone, with the major exception of Jalen Hurts’ work in the green zone. What kind of RB1 Barkley turns out to be — high end, low end — depends entirely on how the Eagles execute the tush push without retired OL captain Jason Kelce. … One quarterback who is comfortable with actually handing the ball off inside the five is Lamar Jackson. Derrick Henry could have a two-touchdown night if Kansas City even has a chance to score points.

Can De’Von Achane live up to his Jamaal Charles destiny? That’s what it will come down to if he builds on his unrepeatable 2023. Even if those otherworldly efficiency marks won’t return, Achane has a real chance to stay in the Charles-like range of 5.5-6.5 yards per carry. … Jahmyr Gibbs‘ Summer drumbeat was surprisingly negative, as fantasy managers considered a thigh injury and the continued presence of David Montgomery. Yes, it’s true that dreamers forget the Lions’ goal-line favorite too quickly, but we shouldn’t forget that Gibbs made sure it wasn’t a D-Mont touchdown monopoly last year. It would be nice if Gibbs strengthened his scoring flank with improved pass-receiving efficiency. … Speaking of efficiency, Josh Jacobs had it nowhere last season. With his contract and coaching issues resolved, I expect a more productive player in a far better offense. Friday night’s 49.5 points should provide multiple touchdown opportunities. … Coaches spend the summer saying whatever comes to mind, much of it untrue. Jags coach Doug Pederson has repeatedly wished for a smaller Travis Etienne Role and more Tank Bigsby Participation. A track and field competition on Sunday with the Dolphins will show it. Can Pederson really tolerate Bigsby being on the field in key situations?

One reason Kenneth Walker increased further this summer? Zach Charbonnet‘s disappearance. It’s been a strange training camp for the Seahawks’ No. 2 pick, who earned very few mentions in notebooks. Perhaps we’re in for a rude awakening on Sunday, but Walker seems to be coming to grips with Pete Carroll’s latest draft folly. … Speaking of nonexistent backups, the New Orleans Saints. Yes, it’s true that Alvin Kamara has to deal with Taysom Hills Music Man performancebut I am not a big fan of the idea Jamal Williams will do anything but provide respite. … How many are Kyren Williams And Isiah PachecoAre backups played? Samaje Perine has the more clearly defined role as Blake Corum but he’s still learning how to navigate the Chiefs system. On the other hand, Corum’s threat is unproven, but everyone knows what Perine has to offer. For now, I’m still betting on Kyren and Pacheco to make more of the important plays in Week 1. … James Cook is another runner with backup concerns. The “Latavius ​​Murray role” seems alive and well through rookie Ray Davis. Cook will still have plenty of valuable touches in a potential shootout with the Cardinals.

I draw the line at Rachaad White. He just doesn’t do enough things well, and offensive maestro Dave Canales has moved on to Carolina. Liam Coen could be an asset to the rushing attack, but I suspect White’s effort on every down has met its match. … Chuba Hubbard was already comfortably in front Miles Sanders before the free agent injured his finger in practice on Wednesday. Hubbard is a strong RB2 replacement. … It’s a little hard to know where to rank D’Andre Swiftbut he is without question the leading running back in one of the league’s most improved offensive lines. … Jaylen Warren (Thigh) missed too much of Arthur Smith’s inconsistent training camp for me to trust him as a low-end RB2 for the opening game. It’s entirely possible Warren can still make it, but he’s had one of the most disappointing summers of any exciting fantasy asset. … The Titans coaching staff has spent the summer thinking about Tony Pollard And Tyjae Spears‘ “Interchangeability,” but the reality is that Pollard is the new addition and has the early offense experience that Spears currently lacks. A hot-hand approach is likely. It’s easy to assume Pollard will get the first chance to establish himself.

Devin Singletary seems to have successfully fended off rookie Thomas B. for now. … Despite his games with shortening the release times, D’Onta Foreman could be more involved for the Browns than expected. There is still every reason to believe Jerome Ford is comfortably ahead in the battle for workload, so he can be considered a strong FLEX with room to grow. … Something deep inside me tells me Austin Ekeler will rob Brian Robinson the work that really counts. … The tea leaves of the Chargers running backs were written in another language. I deciphered them as JK Dobbins has the greatest advantages, although it would not shock me if Gus Edwards‘ The early use of the goal line earlier in the season gives him a fantasy advantage. For Week 1, I’m just going to trust my gut and rank Dobbins as the most coveted Bolts back on the roster. … Coach Mike McCarthy threw one final wrench into the Cowboys’ backfield melodrama when he wrote Ezekiel ElliottFirst, write your name on a piece of paper. Almost all signs continue to point to Rico Dowdle is the only running back worth betting on as a FLEX in Week 1.