- The average draft position among the top 48 running backs and points scored per game had their lowest correlation in a season since 2018.
- 37.0% of the backs drafted in the dead zone who matched or exceeded ADP since 2010 have been rookies or second-year players.
- Since 2010, there have been 90 running backs selected as the second or later running back on their roster who also ended the season as a top-24 scorer. 70 of those 90 running backs (77.8%) were attached to lead backs who were being selected outside of the top 12 of the position.
As we prepare for our 2024 fantasy drafts, let’s dive into the recent history of average draft positions to pull away any ongoing trends or pitfalls.
We have nearly eight full months to prepare for the draft every year, but how good are we at setting the market for the season?
We are looking to hash that out here, continuing with the wide receivers.
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We have covered that the 2023 season was a tough one for offensive output, which significantly impacted things across the fantasy landscape.
Yesterday, we covered how we fell off in setting the quarterback market accurately compared to recent seasons.
A few weeks ago, we covered how the state of the running back position has been consistently waning in terms of usage across the board.
That also spilled over into the fantasy running back market last season.
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Top-48 RB in ADP & Correlation to PPR Points Per Game Since 2010
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