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Fantasy Running Back Rankings 25-21
#25 Joique Bell
| Year | Age | Team | G | R-Att | Yards | TD | Avg | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Tar | Fum | Fum lost |
| 2012 | 25 | Det | 16 | 82 | 414 | 3 | 5 | 52 | 485 | 9.3 | 0 | 69 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 26 | Det | 16 | 166 | 650 | 8 | 3.9 | 53 | 547 | 10 | 0 | 69 | 4 | 3 |
He showed up on everyone’s radar last year but has some doubters when it comes to being able to repeat his performance. Well we can’t tell you he will do that but we can tell you he will exceed those numbers. The new system there must be welcoming for Joique Bell due to the fact he fits it perfectly. Bell can break off big plays and also fight for those short yardage situations as well. Yes it could be a crowded backfield and he is the second option at best, that’s why you draft this guy as a flex or sub and not as a starting RB1 or RB2. He has great value as long as you grab him in the right round but over 1,000 yards of offense is nothing to laugh off.
Mike Fabber – @Coach_Mikefx
#24 Ben Tate
| Year | Age | Team | G | R-Att | Yards | TD | Avg | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Tar | Fum | Fum lost |
| 2011 | 22 | Hou | 15 | 175 | 942 | 4 | 5.4 | 13 | 98 | 7.5 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 | 23 | Hou | 11 | 65 | 279 | 2 | 4.3 | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 24 | Hou | 14 | 181 | 771 | 4 | 4.3 | 34 | 140 | 4.1 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 2 |
When healthy, Tate is a very talented back. The problem is that is that Tate always seems to have a nagging injury, and is not a consistent scorer. The Browns are going to run the ball in 2014, and their new zone blocking scheme fits Tate’s running style perfectly (the Texans ran this system with Tate/Foster in Houston). Tate has the chance to be a 1,000 yard rusher with 8 TD’s, but that is only if he is healthy. We expect his carries to be somewhat limited in order to keep him healthy, so don’t be surprised if rookie Terrance West sees time on the field as well. Tate is a low end RB2.
Jack Hammond – @jayhamm26
#23 Rashad Jennings
| Year | Age | Team | G | R-Att | Yards | TD | Avg | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Tar | Fum | Fum lost |
| 2010 | 25 | Jac | 13 | 84 | 459 | 4 | 5.5 | 26 | 223 | 8.6 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 27 | Jac | 10 | 101 | 283 | 2 | 2.8 | 19 | 130 | 6.8 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 28 | Oak | 15 | 163 | 733 | 6 | 4.5 | 36 | 292 | 8.1 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
Often overlooked and highly underestimated, Rashad Jennings will look to take over the feature back role in a Ben McAdoo offense that is sure to feature plenty of screens and passes to its RBs. With David Wilson out of the picture, Jennings is by far the most athletic and best pass catching back on the Giants roster. However, not everything is perfect in the big apple. There offensive line still lacks what is needed to be successful, which hurts the stats of any running back behind Eli. It also rumored that rookie Andre Williams will be the main goal line back for the G-Men. Despite these precautions, Jennings exemplified his powerful burst in the Giants preseason game versus Pittsburgh by ripping off a 73 yard touchdown run. And if this is any indication for what’s to come, Jennings owners should be in for a pleasant surprise in 2014.
Eric Ercolano – @RickyJohnstein
#22 Chris Johnson
| Year | Age | Team | G | R-Att | Yards | TD | Avg | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Tar | Fum | Fum lost |
| 2011 | 25 | Ten | 16 | 262 | 1047 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 418 | 7.3 | 0 | 79 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 26 | Ten | 16 | 276 | 1243 | 6 | 4.5 | 36 | 232 | 6.4 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 27 | Ten | 16 | 279 | 1077 | 6 | 3.9 | 42 | 345 | 8.2 | 4 | 52 | 3 | 2 |
Chris Johnson quietly finished in the top 10 in fantasy RB points in 2013 in Tennessee, but was let go in the offseason. Johnson is now a member of the New York Jets and is primed to be their RB1. From Jake Locker to Ryan Fitzpatrick to now Geno Smith, Johnson has played against defenses that often load the box because of a weak passing game. Although he will face similar challenges this year, we expect a solid year of fantasy production. Johnson’s speed can turn any HB stretch into a long TD, which gives him potential every Sunday to help win your matchup. He will be inconsistent, which is why we have him at 22, but Johnson should cross 1,100 total yards this year with about 7 TD’s.
Jack Hammond – @jayhamm26
#21 Frank Gore
| Year | Age | Team | G | R-Att | Yards | TD | Avg | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Tar | Fum | Fum lost |
| 2011 | 28 | SF | 16 | 282 | 1211 | 8 | 4.3 | 17 | 114 | 6.7 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 29 | SF | 16 | 258 | 1214 | 8 | 4.7 | 28 | 234 | 8.4 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 30 | SF | 16 | 276 | 1128 | 9 | 4.1 | 16 | 141 | 8.8 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
It seems like every year the fantasy experts are writing this guy off. And every year Frank Gore proves them wrong. Gore has proven to be one of the most consistent fantasy running backs you can select. He may not produce a 20-point fantasy game all season, but he provides great stability at the RB position. You can count on Gore to get fantasy owners in the range of 8-15 points per game and provide competitiveness within the RB matchup. With the addition of Ohio State rookie running back Carlos Hyde, Gore may see his total carries decrease this year. Depending on how you look at it, this could also keep Gore fresh. Gore also has great value with an ADP (Average Draft Position) of 46, which is the late 3rd, to mid-4th round depending on format. I would prefer to take Gore over more risky, higher drafted players like Murray (13), Foster (11), Martin (22), Ball (14).
Craig Dyer – @SportsSquabbles
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