Given the wear and tear running backs can accumulate in the NFL, it makes sense to have a committee of capable backups. While devastating to fantasy football owners, a committee means keeping legs fresh and healthy. Even if a team has a bell cow running back, the value of depth is not to be understated.
Should the Detroit Lions be in the market as the NFL Draft approaches?
The Lions seem set atop their depth chart. D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams were the thunder and lightning of the Lions offense, tallying a near-identical 617 and 601 rushing yards, respectively.