These days, the running back position is moredifficult to figure out than ever in dream football, inbetween the injuries and the method genuine NFL groups split brings a lot inbetween several RBs.
That, in turn, makes preparing backups all the more essential. And that’s what we’re here to do: offer you a guide to the finest handcuffs in 2024 from most crucial to least.
We’ll do this by tiers, with the must-gets in your draft to those you can leave on the waiver wire for this year, giventhat we can’t anticipate injuries that will turn the latter group into immediate must-haves. Let’s dive in:
Sep 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) runs the ball versus the New England Patriots in the 2nd half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
- De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
- David Montgomery, Detroit Lions
- Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, Achane is technically backup to Raheem Mostert, however we understand the fact of who’s more important. And Montgomery will get sufficient work with Jahmyr Gibbs around. Warren might take over as starter at some point.
Jan 7, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) commemorates after a goal versus the Jacksonville Jaguars throughout the veryfirst half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
4. Austin Ekeler, Washington Commanders
5. Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans
6. Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals
8. Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams
9. Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns
All of them might see starter-level playing time at some point, and there’s enough upside there that you’ll desire to lineup these guys without a doubt.
Oct 15, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs past Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) in the 2nd half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
10. Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots
11. Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks
12. Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers
13. Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys
14. Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons
15. Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos
16. Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings
17. Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints
All of them have upside, whether it’s since the guy ahead of them might lead to huge functions, or they might lap the RB1 on the lineup at some point.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) hangs on to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he passes the ball to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) who tipped the pass for an interception throughout the 3rd quarter of an NFL football videogame Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
18. Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills
19. Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants
20. Braelon Allen, New York Jets
21. Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears
22. Tank Bigsby, J