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Fantasy Football 2016 Preview: New York Jets running backs

By Zachary Thompson

Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off the ball to running back Bilal Powell (29) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) hands off the ball to running back Bilal Powell (29) during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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There’s a new look to the Jets running backs this season which could result in some great fantasy football value.

Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running backs Bilal Powell (29) runs with the ball during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets running backs Bilal Powell (29) runs with the ball during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

The Jets had a great first year under head coach Todd Bowles finishing a surprising 10-6.  They were a run-heavy offense, but with personnel changes what can we expect from the Jets running backs this season? Check out my fantasy football preview of the New York backfield on the following slides to see when you should look to draft the Jets running backs.

To help you get an idea of what those question are and hopefully a glimpse of the answers, this season FanSided is helping you prepare for your fantasy football draft by previewing each of the running back situations around the NFL.  We started in the AFC South with a look at the Colts,  Jaguars, Titans, and Texans. After that we turned to the NFC South and looked at the Falcons,  Saints, Buccaneers, and Panthers running backs. Yesterday, we kicked off the AFC East with a look at the Patriots running backs and today we’ll look at the Jets backfield to see who can help gang green as they try to finally finish ahead of the Pats.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue to examine the important fantasy options on each NFL team.  While most team’s just have one quarterback and tight end that are noteworthy for fantasy, every team has multiple running backs and wide receivers that you need to know heading into draft season. You can find all our coverage on the FanSided fantasy football hub or check out the related content box below.

Stay tuned to our FanSided fantasy football hub all season where you’ll find fantasy coverage including sleepers, rankings, injury news, and overall strategy tips.  Another way to get all our coverage is to follow @FansidedFantasy on Twitter where I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have. I’ll also keep you up to date on all our latest coverage, and even help you through any draft-day dilemmas you find yours. 

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This post focused on the Jets running backs begins with a brief overview of the New York offense, and how much they like to run the ball.  After that slide, we’ll take a trip down the depth chart looking at each option and what I think they bring to your fantasy football team this season.

Next: Overview of the Panthers running backs

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