4 Running Backs Who Deserve Way More Attention in Fantasy

Every fantasy draft has the same pattern…

Some players get all the hype. Others quietly slip to Round 12 or even 15 — and end up being season-savers.

These 4 backs aren’t being talked about enough. Let’s break it down:

#4 Tyjae Spears - Titans

Last year Spears played through ankle, hamstring, and concussion issues… and never looked quite right. But when he was healthy in 2023? He split touches 50/50 with Derrick Henry and flashed big-play upside.

In his final 3 games of 2024, Spears was healthy and averaged over 20 fantasy points. And now his offense has improved heading into 2025 and he’s still going in Round 12…

#3 DJ Giddens - Colts

He posted back-to-back 1500-yard seasons at Kansas State and is one of the most explosive rookie backs in the class.

Now he’s behind Jonathan Taylor - who’s missed time each of the past 2 seasons with injuries. Giddens goes as the RB59 in drafts…

#2 Roschon Johnson - Bears

The Bears new coach is Ben Johnson - the same guy who made David Montgomery a weekly fantasy starter in Detroit.

Roschon fits the Montgomery mold well, he’s a big back who can pass-protect and catch passes. And now he gets to run behind a much improved O-Line…

#1 Brian Robinson + Austin Ekeler - Commanders

Robinson looked like a true workhorse early in 2024 before dealing with knee and hamstring issues. And Ekeler quietly led all RBs in yards per touch - and now enters a prove-it year.

Both are paired with Jayden Daniels and a rebuilt O-Line. If either guy stays healthy, they could smash their current ADPs of RB34 and RB50…

Bottom Line:

If you want to win in 2025, these are the RBs you should make note of before the rest of your league catches on.

— Sal

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