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Fantasy fallout: RB advice to help soothe your ailing backfields

If you drafted a running back in Round 1, chances are you’re not very happy so far.

The only question is whether you’re mildly concerned (Ezekiel Elliott, David Johnson), mildly panicked (Todd Gurley, Devonta Freeman) or downright desperate (Adrian Peterson).

Our NFL Nation reporters will try to guide you through some of the replacement options:

Minnesota twins: Unfortunately there is no such thing as a Peterson handcuff. The Minnesota Vikings will turn to both Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata to fill the void while Peterson is out for at least two months, possibly the entire season.