Running Back
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Runner Potency Grade (RPG)
Runner Potency Grade (RPG) is an IDPE metric created to identify the teams that have the best outlook in the rushing game. RPG evaluates the team’s strength of schedule based on the opponent’s ability to stop the run, the offensive line’s ability to run block, and the success of the team’s best pure rusher from the year prior (note: this is not necessarily the team’s RB1). RPG does not account for an RB’s receiving upside so it is more relevant for non-PPR leagues, but since the RB is the gold standard position in fantasy this metric
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Christian McCaffrey – 2021 #1 Dynasty Running Back
#22 Christian McCaffrey, CAR bio: Christian McCaffrey is IDPE’s #1 dynasty RB in 2021. Drafted by Carolina in the 1st round (#8 overall) out of Stanford in the 2017 draft. He was a consensus All-American in 2015, second-team All-Pro in 2018, and first-team All-Pro in 2019. attributes: A smart, versatile 5th-year running back, he is a great receiver with good balance, vision, and quickness. He was awarded the #13 Elusiveness Rating for RB in 2020, per PFF.com. He has a below-average BMI and good athleticism. McCaffrey has a
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Jonathan Taylor – 2021 #2 Dynasty Running Back
#28 Jonathan Taylor, IND bio: Jonathan Taylor is IDPE’s #2 dynasty RB in 2021. Drafted by Indianapolis in the 2nd round (#41 overall) out of Wisconsin in the 2020 draft. He was a two-time unanimous first-team All-American in 2018 and 2019. attributes: A talented 2nd-year running back, he does most of his damage between the tackles but is a better receiver than he gets credit for. He has a solid BMI and high-end athleticism, posting a 90th-percentile pSPARQ score per 3sigmathlete.com. Taylor has an
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Saquon Barkley – 2021 #3 Dynasty Running Back
#26 Saquon Barkley, NYG bio: Saquon Barkley is IDPE’s #3 dynasty RB in 2021. Drafted by New York in the 1st round (#2 overall) out of Penn State in the 2018 draft. He was a consensus All-American in 2017 and the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018. attributes: An explosive, versatile 4th-year running back, he is a threat to take it to the house every time he touches the ball. He was awarded the #7 Elusiveness Rating for RB in 2020, per PFF.com.
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Alvin Kamara – 2021 #4 Dynasty Running Back
#41 Alvin Kamara, NO bio: Alvin Kamara is IDPE’s #4 dynasty RB in 2021. Drafted by New Orleans in the 3rd round (#67 overall) out of Tennessee in the 2017 draft. He was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017 and a two-time second-team All-Pro. He holds the record for most single-game rushing touchdowns (tied with Ernie Nevers with 6 TDs). attributes: A smart, versatile 5th-year running back, he is a strong receiver and has great balance, vision, and explosion. He was awarded the #4 Elusiveness Rating
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Dalvin Cook – 2021 #5 Dynasty Running Back
#33 Dalvin Cook, MIN bio: Dalvin Cook is IDPE’s #5 dynasty RB in 2021. Drafted by Minnesota in the 2nd round (#41 overall) out of Florida State in the 2017 draft. He was a two-time 1st-team All-American. attributes: A 5th-year workhorse running back, he is a strong receiver and creates big plays in the run game. He was awarded the #5 Elusiveness Rating for RB in 2020, per PFF.com. He has an average BMI. He is not very athletic, but he has good long speed.