Fantasy Football Focus

In past years we have seen a large number of premier running backs who have been selected through the first couple rounds. The focus of many teams was to get their two starting running backs in the first two rounds. Those days are gone. Yes there are some elite running backs that should be taken early, but once you pass the top 5 it's almost not worth taking a running back over a reciever. The receiver pool is incredibly deep this year when talking about elite talent. Recievers are starting to outscore running backs as a whole. For this year in particular, there is no need to draft a player like Montee Ball over AJ Green or Brandon Marshall. Most of the teams that you see making that reach for a running back who hasn't proven himself will likely suffer and regret their decision. The smart move in your draft this year is to grab one top running back if he's there, then get an elite quarterback or reciever. If you find yourself missing on Adrian Peterson then picking Peyton Manning followed by two receivers is a great move. There are running backs like Andre Ellington that are going between rounds 4-7 that will fit the bill just as well as some of the running backs being over drafted.