Over the past half decade or so, running backs seemed to be losing their value in the modern NFL. While the recent first-round selections of running backs suggest their value may be back on the rise, the running-back position never really lost its significance in the realm of fantasy.
Running backs are an essential part of any successful fantasy football team, due to scoring potential and a heavy—and quite often guaranteed—weekly workload. Most starting backs are going to touch the football 20-plus times in a game. Even elite receivers and tight ends can be limited to a handful of touches.