If you have fantasy football championship aspirations, stocking up on reliable running backs is crucial.
That means you'll want to add running backs early and often in your fantasy football draft. If you miss out on the star running backs in the first few rounds, you'll struggle to keep pace with the owners in your league who drafted studs like Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, or Austin Ekeler. Whether you're in a standard or PPR (points per reception) league, the teams with the best RBs usually come out on top.
Sure, you can luck out by adding a breakout running back via the waiver wire or by swinging a blockbuster trade.