3 running backs that will break your heart this fantasy season

Hey!

Here are 3 running backs I’m avoiding this year - because each one comes with major red flags.

Kyren Williams

Kyren was a league-winner in 2024 but things have changed.

The Rams spent a draft pick on Jarquez Hunter, and they added Davante Adams - who’s going to steal redzone work that Kyren relied on last year.

That’s a lot of mouths to feed in LA. And Kyren is going in Round 2…

Quinshon Judkins

He’s missed all of training camp due to a legal matter and is now far behind when it comes to learning the playbook and figuring out the Browns offense.

Plus, he’ll be stuck in a 3-way committee behind Jerome Ford and rookie Dylan Sampson. It’s hard to see a clear path to secure volume here in what might be the worst offense in the NFL…

James Cook

Cook scored 18 TDs last year but he was only expected to score 8 based on usage.

He finished outside the top 25 RBs in touches - and didn’t even see 50% of the snaps. He’s currently going in Round 3. That’s a trap.

Bottom Line:

Too many unknowns. Too many red flags. If you draft Kyren, Judkins or Cook at ADP this year, you’re playing with fire.

— Sal

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