Running backs win NFL Fantasy championships. Itâs been like that since the dawn of time, and thatâs not going to change any time soon, not even in a time where theyâve become the most expendable position in real life.
Thatâs why most of the star RBs wonât be available after the first five or six picks. Of course, we already know Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, Jonathan Taylor, and Najee Harris will be studs. But what about those guys under the radar?
So, if youâre looking to nail your NFL Fantasy draft and make the most value of every single pick, check out our list of the top 3 sleeper rookie running backs expected to make an immediate impact.
NFL Fantasy: 3 Sleeper Rookie RBs To Target
3. Breece Hall â New York Jets
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When was the last time someone told you to target a New York Jets player? Well, Breece Hall happens to be the real deal. Heâll be their RB1 from Week 1, and heâs got elite hands in the passing game to go along with impressive tackle-breaking skills.
Hall actually led all CFB players in forced missed tackles over the past couple of seasons. Heâs explosive, has terrific lateral quickness, and wonât have any sort of competition for touches on a team looking to lean in the running game.
2. Pierre Strong Jr. â New England Patriots
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The New England Patriots just placed James White on the PUP list, and you know Bill Belichick wonât hesitate to pull the plug and just trust the next man up. That happens to be Pierre Strong Jr., whoâs one of the best pass-catching backs in his class.
While primarily used as a pure runner, Strong Jr. impressed as a receiver when the Jackrabbits needed his reliable hands. Heâs physical, wonât shy away from contact, and is tailor-made to be the Patsâ signature goal-line pass-catching back.
1. James Cook â Buffalo Bills
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Ever heard of Dalvin Cook? Well, his younger brother, James Cook, also happens to be a stud. As a matter of fact, some claim that heâs got better hands than the Minnesota Vikings star when it comes to the passing game.
The Buffalo Bills havenât had a reliable back in years. Devin Singletary and Zach Moss have been underwhelming at best, and most insiders expect Cook to take over and serve as Josh Allenâs latest elite weapon.
