The running back position is arguably the most important every season. Once you get past the elite group of backs in the first few rounds of your fantasy football draft, it can be difficult to nail down just who is the best option to take. It’s also a position that becomes a war of attrition during the season.
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Injuries will always happen. It’s about being as prepared as possible with backups and secondary options off the bench. You may be dealing with injuries going into Week 1, but if you’re not, you still need to figure out which of your backs are worthy of being in the top two spots on your roster.
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Below, we’ll get you ready for Week 1 with our running back rankings:
Best of luck in your Week 1 matchups!