2019 NFL fantasy: Late-round running backs
By Bruce Lamb
2019 NFL Fantasy: Late Round Running Backs
If you are like me, you are in full-blown NFL fantasy draft mode. The biggest draft weekend of the season is coming up, and I wanted to cover some late-round fliers I have my eyes on for the 2019 season. Most drafts are not won in the first few rounds, it will most likely take some big hits on your mid to late-round picks to win a championship. Hopefully, we will uncover a few ‘league winners’ over the next few days at various positions.
Today I’m going to cover running backs I am targeting in the later rounds (though one or two are creeping up in ADP) in hopes I can stash them for later. In some cases, I think a couple of these backs are going to end up being the lead running back on their team, which could be very beneficial as the fantasy season goes on. Of course, there is also a chance these guys end up just taking up space on your bench, but I’m willing to take that chance. Let’s get to it and see the top five running backs I am targeting in the late rounds.
#5 – Chris Thompson |WASHINGTON REDSKINS|
I am not sure who will get the early down work in Washington, but I do know Chris Thompson will be the pass-catching/third-down back. He has done well in this role in the past but is coming off an injury-plagued 2018 season. If he remains healthy, his upside is 50 plus catches for 400 yards with 4-6 touchdowns. He may not be the league winner we are hoping to uncover, but he can be a serviceable option for you if you get in a pinch during your bye weeks, or due to injuries to your other backs.
In most leagues, you can get him from the 15th round and later. I have seen him go earlier than that in one league, but this is the range I would get him if you wanted one more PPR back on your roster. I don’t see the Redskins having a top 15 offense, and I think there will be plenty of games they will be playing from behind in the fourth quarter. Now let’s look at number four.