Fantasy Advisor

With so many split backfields now characterizing the NFL landscape, some owners have begun to ask the question, “is the old standby RB-RB method finally dead?” For those relatively new to fantasy football, the RB-RB method is a long time strategy by fantasy football bluebloods in which a player selects a running back in each of the first two rounds. Historically, the method has guaranteed production out of the running back position, leaving teams that choose to wait on RBs stuck frustrating split carry situations. A new line of thinking has emerged that with so many carries now up for grabs among NFL teams, value can be easily found later in the draft. While many experts are calling for owners to find value at QB or WR in the early rounds of the draft, for the team with the right draft position the RB-RB method is still a viable option. Workhorse running backs are at a premium in the NFL, with few backs guaranteed north of 300 touches in a season. When your fantasy team snags one of these select few ball carriers, it places your squad at a distinct advantage compared with the rest of your league, as almost all back in the 300-carry club will post valuable stats in terms of both yards and touchdowns. Read the rest of this entry »