Fantasy Football Counselor

Williams is a third to fourth round pick with awesome value and no competition. The analyst believes his breakout year is sustainable because the team paid him, didn't draft a replacement, and he's on a good offense with quality receivers.

Chase Brown could be safe, but the analyst doesn't consider him elite enough, lacking the ultra-league talent of the top running backs mentioned.

The analyst expresses concern about Jeremiah Love due to committee concerns, contrasting him unfavorably with James Cook who has zero committee issues.

Josh Allen will steal some goal-line work from James Cook, but the analyst indicates this is acceptable and doesn't diminish Cook's value.

Ray Davis is mentioned as James Cook's only competition, but the analyst downplays this concern, indicating Cook remains the clear alpha.

Cook is described as safe as they get with zero committee concerns. He's the alpha dog with no one taking volume away, though Josh Allen will steal some goal-line work. The analyst emphasizes he's untouchable and offers volume, catching, and elite talent.

The analyst mentions Taylor as someone people think is a lock but isn't, grouping him with other overrated running backs.

The analyst mentions Achane as someone people think is a lock but isn't, citing that he plays for a terrible offense.

The analyst lists McCaffrey as someone to avoid, citing that he's over 30, coming off a pinnacle year that's historically hard to duplicate, and has multiple reasons to fade him.

Pacheco is described as a significant downgrade from David Montgomery, though the analyst expects him to be more of a pest than Brian Robinson Jr. will be with Bijan Robinson. There is already talk of him being a goal-line guy.

Montgomery is no longer with the team, which opens up volume for Jameer Gibbs. The analyst felt Montgomery was being force-fed volume previously.

The analyst is not concerned about Brian Robinson Jr. as competition for Bijan Robinson, indicating he will not significantly cut into Robinson's volume.

Robinson is described as a guaranteed volume monster with no committee concerns, durable, and playing for a contract—everything is lining up for a pinnacle season. The analyst considers him untouchable and as safe as you can get at running back.

Bank on possible injury to Isiah Walker; if Walker goes down, Emmitt Johnson will have massive upside as the Chiefs' primary back.

Rookie at 190th overall with elite receiving skills (46 college receptions), explosive burst, and great vision; stash for massive upside if Isiah Walker gets injured.

Coming off a dislocated ankle (not a torn ACL), which is not serious; expected to be healthy and ready to go.

Top-5 to top-10 potential running back with expectations of 1,000+ rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns.

RB22 at 60 overall (4th-5th round ADP) represents great value for a workhorse back with top-5 to top-10 potential.

Hearing reports of integration but primarily in passing game and special teams, not expected to be a major factor in rushing workload.

Has RB1 top-10 upside despite being drafted as RB3-4; produced fantasy points even with Jameer Gibbs ahead of him in Detroit.

Signing with the Texans as the alpha dog; will be fed heavily as the primary back despite Woody Marks integration.

RB24 at 64 overall (round 3-4 ADP) offers excellent value as a workhorse and goal-line vulture.

11 touchdowns last year with 2 receiving; positioned to get goal-line work in Dallas offense with Pickens and CeeDee Lamb drawing coverage.

Dallas made him the alpha dog and main man; no other backs drafted, and he's the clear workhorse with goal-line work.

RB18 with 252 attempts last year at 48 overall (3rd-4th round ADP) represents great value for a workhorse back.

Should be the primary back with James Conner injury-prone, Algier added for depth, and Trey Benson not expected to be a factor.

Highest paid rookie running back of all time and drafted third overall, signaling strong organizational commitment.

RB12 projection with round 2 ADP (could fall to round 3) represents solid value for a potential explosive workhorse running back.

George Pickens will not duplicate his career year of 1,400 receiving yards, especially with a healthy CeeDee Lamb. A Round 2-3 pick on inflated value from last year will lose your league unless Lamb gets injured.

Do not draft Christian McCaffrey at all costs. He is 30 years old, coming off a pinnacle year with 416 points and 17 all-purpose touchdowns that will be hard to duplicate, and has been injured 3 out of his last 6 years, making him a coin flip.

If Pat Mahomes relies more heavily on Kenneth Walker to run the ball following his knee injury recovery, Walker could emerge as a workhorse with significant upside.

The Chiefs plan to use Fields more at quarterback in a dual-QB system with Mahomes, which could limit Walker's usage and touches.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a poor track record with running backs—the last Chiefs RB to finish in the top 12 was Kareem Hunt in 2018, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire busted despite being a first-round pick.

Kenneth Walker has shown a share of nagging injuries, which is a concern for his durability.

Walker had over 1,000 yards last year and performed well in the Super Bowl, showing he's a fully capable workhorse running back.

Kenneth Walker is ranked RB 14 overall (25th overall) with 2nd-3rd round ADP, representing decent value as a capable workhorse running back in a good situation.

The Bills spread the ball around to multiple receivers like Khalil Shakir, making it unclear if DJ Moore will be the primary target despite joining Josh Allen's offense.

The analyst has significant question marks about DJ Moore's consistency and doesn't trust him, noting he had a mediocre 682 yards and 6 touchdowns last year in his ninth season.

DJ Moore is ranked WR 28 overall (62nd overall) and represents a bargain in the 4th-5th round with potential to be a league winner if Josh Allen targets him as his alpha receiver.

The analyst is personally fading Evans because he doesn't like older players going to new teams, despite acknowledging the value.