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Top 10 fantasy football dynasty running backs heading into 2023

By Justin Bauerle

May 12, 2023; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) shown on the field during rookie camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2023; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) shown on the field during rookie camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

42. . . . Christian McCaffrey. 1. player

Another running back that is incredible in both the run and pass offense. Christian McCaffrey had two rough seasons filled with injuries a few years ago. In fact, they were the same years that Saquon also suffered from injuries.

But McCaffrey (CMC) is now on a new roster, in a new city, on a different coast, in a completely different style of offense. Kyle Shanahan is committed to the run offense and CMC has filled a necessary void that has been missing since Frank Gore left.

The star running back turned two injury-filled seasons into RB2 production even after being traded in the middle of the season. In fact, he was in the middle of the pack when he was in Carolina but once moved to San Francisco, he turned into top 5 material immediately.

With a full offseason under his belt on the West Coast, look for McCaffrey to make a huge impact on the offense. The 49ers will need it considering they aren’t sure who will be the starting quarterback yet with Brock Purdy still questionable to return at the start of the season.

McCaffrey should still be considered the best fantasy running back in the league and taken within the first three picks of a startup draft.

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