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Fantasy football running back tiers 2019

By Adam Strangis

Running Back Tiers: CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9, 2018: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The play was nullified due to a penalty. Cleveland won 26-20. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
Running Back Tiers: CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 9, 2018: Running back Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The play was nullified due to a penalty. Cleveland won 26-20. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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Running Back Tiers: CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 23: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Running Back Tiers: Tier Two – Part 2

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Dalvin Cook – It seems like everyone is high on Cook this preseason, including me. The guy was dynamic last year when he got his touches and now he’s finally healthy and ready to explode for a massive 2019 campaign. There is some concern about the number of touches he might get, but I think his overall talent wins out and they can’t help but scheme him the ball more.

Joe Mixon –I don’t love the Bengals offense, but Mixon is a three-down back who is going to get a ton of work. I would take these other guys ahead of him, but I think he still has 1200 yards rushing and another 400-500 yards receiving in him easily.

Kerryon Johnson – Johnson has been skyrocketing up draft boards this summer and rightfully so. He got better and better last season and now is the clear cut back in Detroit. It’s going to be fun to watch him this season and he’s got some big games ahead of him.

Le’Veon Bell – Yes, I am a bitter Steelers fan, but I’m not holding a grudge here with this rating. The fact is Bell missed an entire year of football and left one of the best systems for running backs in the league to play for a team that could struggle on offense. He’s still a great player, but I don’t think he replicates his success in Pittsburgh.

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Saquon Barkley – People are probably mad, but I have concerns. This offense has potential to be fine, but it also has potential to completely crater and see Daniel Jones at quarterback. I think the deck is really stacked against Barkley and have him outside my top 5.

James Conner – There’s been chirping the entire off-season that Jaylen Samuels is going to be more involved. Honestly, that’s fine because Antonio Brown left behind an insane amount of volume. I’ll believe Mike Tomlin doesn’t have a workhorse when I see it.

Dalvin Cook – Injuries linger as a concern, but a Gary Kubiak “led” offense should do him wonders. He better get the red zone work this season. 

Joe Mixon – Will get the volume, but I question how fast the new offense clicks together and if the offensive line is good enough.

Nick Chubb – Finished with 26 red zone rushes in just nine games started and 192 carries. I’m not going to sweat Kareem Hunt coming back halfway through the season because if Chubb is playing well, the role is still his. Duke Johnson being gone cements him as a top 8-10 option.

Todd Gurley – It’s a leap of faith that the knee won’t hold him back, but the upside is still worth taking risks where he typically is going in drafts.

Kerryon Johnson – I’m of the firm opinion that Johnson is the next elite back, and will be one of a handful that has 175+ rushing attempts and 50 receptions.

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