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Best ZeroRB Targets in the Late Rounds - Rounds 10 and later - PPR (1 Viewer)
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
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Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
How late are you talking? How many team league?
These are my personal favorites and all RBs who went in round 6+ in a recent Footballguys FFPC draft I was in. This is a full ppr league (1.5 for TEs) with 12 teams and dual flex lineups.
Round 6:
Ameer Abdullah
Round 7:
Tre Mason (only if you have Gurley)
Tevin Coleman/Charles Sims - both offer similar risk as neither is guaranteed meaningful carries
Round 8:
Sankey/Vereen/Martin - Vereen is probably my favorite. Ideally, I'd be trying for Sims/Martin at the 7/8 turn knowing one should be the workhorse and I'm covered. I've attempted this in a few leagues, including the one mentioned above, and I never land both. I'd probably rank Vereen next and very luke warm on Sankey. Mainly have him listed because as of now, he appears to be the starting RB in TEN. Getting a starting RB in round 8 is pretty damn good.
Round 11:
David Johnson/Ryan Matthews - I love getting these 2 this late. Matthews is a must if you have DeMarcco, imo. Probably would go as early as 9 for Matthews if I'm a Murray owner.
Round 12:
Darren Sproles - mainly only grabbing Sproles here if I have Murray/Matthews or in best ball formats.
Rounds 17+:
Josh Robinson - I think this guy has the highest probability of meaningful snaps of anyone after round 14 or so. Sure, if you have CJ Anderson, you'll probably want Ball/Hillman. There are other handcuffs I'm missing, probably. But Gore at 32 doesn't have a great chance of being very good this season, imo. Either by injury or just hitting the wall, I really like Robinson's chances of starting some games this season. Others may prefer Cameron Artis-Payne and for good reason, Jstew seems to always be hurt. I worry more about CAR's lack of run game since, like that one season when Dwill blew up with his career highs and won me a Championship. I'm just bearish on the CAR run game in general.
Honorable Mentions:
Roy Helu / Darren McFadden / Reggie Bush / Danny Woodhead / James White -
all of these guys offer some kind of upside and if you're truly going zero RB - meaning you don't draft your first RB until round 6+ - then some guys from this list will probably be necessary. I have a gut feeling about Helu out of this group. Latavius Murray is faaaaarrrrrrrrrr from a guarantee. Helu has a more reliable resume in the NFL and I think he is a solid deep sleeper this season. We'll know more after the preseason concludes.
These are my personal favorites and all RBs who went in round 6+ in a recent Footballguys FFPC draft I was in. This is a full ppr league (1.5 for TEs) with 12 teams and dual flex lineups.
Round 6:
Ameer Abdullah
Round 7:
Tre Mason (only if you have Gurley)
Tevin Coleman/Charles Sims - both offer similar risk as neither is guaranteed meaningful carries
Round 8:
Sankey/Vereen/Martin - Vereen is probably my favorite. Ideally, I'd be trying for Sims/Martin at the 7/8 turn knowing one should be the workhorse and I'm covered. I've attempted this in a few leagues, including the one mentioned above, and I never land both. I'd probably rank Vereen next and very luke warm on Sankey. Mainly have him listed because as of now, he appears to be the starting RB in TEN. Getting a starting RB in round 8 is pretty damn good.
Round 11:
David Johnson/Ryan Matthews - I love getting these 2 this late. Matthews is a must if you have DeMarcco, imo. Probably would go as early as 9 for Matthews if I'm a Murray owner.
Round 12:
Darren Sproles - mainly only grabbing Sproles here if I have Murray/Matthews or in best ball formats.
Rounds 17+:
Josh Robinson - I think this guy has the highest probability of meaningful snaps of anyone after round 14 or so. Sure, if you have CJ Anderson, you'll probably want Ball/Hillman. There are other handcuffs I'm missing, probably. But Gore at 32 doesn't have a great chance of being very good this season, imo. Either by injury or just hitting the wall, I really like Robinson's chances of starting some games this season. Others may prefer Cameron Artis-Payne and for good reason, Jstew seems to always be hurt. I worry more about CAR's lack of run game since, like that one season when Dwill blew up with his career highs and won me a Championship. I'm just bearish on the CAR run game in general.
Honorable Mentions:
Roy Helu / Darren McFadden / Reggie Bush / Danny Woodhead / James White -
all of these guys offer some kind of upside and if you're truly going zero RB - meaning you don't draft your first RB until round 6+ - then some guys from this list will probably be necessary. I have a gut feeling about Helu out of this group. Latavius Murray is faaaaarrrrrrrrrr from a guarantee. Helu has a more reliable resume in the NFL and I think he is a solid deep sleeper this season. We'll know more after the preseason concludes.
Rhythmdoctor
Footballguy
Nooooooo
Jack White
Footballguy
I like Dunbar late.
ZWK
Footballguy
Very late, I like the Patriots receiving RBs (Cadet & White) - one of them could take the job and be solid. Also Ahmad Bradshaw, who has produced whenever he's been on the field and could end up in any one of several good landing spots if he can get healthy.
There is also a sweet spot in rounds 7-9 with Doug Martin, Bishop Sankey, and Duke Johnson.
In between, I'm not wild about anyone. I might go with Sims or Helu.
There is also a sweet spot in rounds 7-9 with Doug Martin, Bishop Sankey, and Duke Johnson.
In between, I'm not wild about anyone. I might go with Sims or Helu.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I went zero RB, ended up with Gore as my RB1, handcuffed with Josh Robinson a little ahead of his ADP, (Admit I was nervous about missing him).
Next turn about 16 picks later, staring at Blount/Crowell, I took Blount. Give me the RB in the better offense with a more clear path to the ball. Made sure I got White later. Missed on Gray, but he is at best a one week play.
Thing about going zero RB, I still carry plenty of RB's, it's just that it's a collection within the same stable. It's owning an RB situation. A little risky, but the reward comes with your WR crew.
Next turn about 16 picks later, staring at Blount/Crowell, I took Blount. Give me the RB in the better offense with a more clear path to the ball. Made sure I got White later. Missed on Gray, but he is at best a one week play.
Thing about going zero RB, I still carry plenty of RB's, it's just that it's a collection within the same stable. It's owning an RB situation. A little risky, but the reward comes with your WR crew.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That's not zero RB.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
I can't say ive ever done a true zeroRB but I've waited too long to start drafting RBs a few years. IMO it's not worth it.
You can usually find WRs who can produce in this pass heavy league but RBs are far harder to find. WRs are plentiful. Teams usually carry 5, sometimes 6 WRs while only rostering 3-4 backs.
This is just my opinion and I'm sure there are analytics to disprove my point, but I won't ever entertain a zeroRB draft strategy.
You can usually find WRs who can produce in this pass heavy league but RBs are far harder to find. WRs are plentiful. Teams usually carry 5, sometimes 6 WRs while only rostering 3-4 backs.
This is just my opinion and I'm sure there are analytics to disprove my point, but I won't ever entertain a zeroRB draft strategy.
MattFancy
Footballguy
That's the same set up as one of my leagues as well. I try and get one of the top RBs early, then go on a WR run with my next few picks.
MattFancy
Footballguy
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I guess if you got Gore in round 6, but in a draft where Gore is around in the 6th, I'm not sure how much strategy is needed.
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Then I wouldn't say this is really a zero RB approach. You took a top 15 RB.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I thought about grabbing Ivory, but I passed, not sure I'd want to stockpile Ridley and Stacy as insurance.
FF Wiseguy
Footballguy
At that point, I don't think you need the insurance. You just take him and hope he's startable, and at the point he's not, you just move on.
I'm definitely going to key on both Ivory and Blount in my drafts. I'm doing a couple cheap leagues to use as mocks, and will be going 0RB in as many as draft position will allow. Also going to have a lot of shares in Tevin Coleman, Rashad Jennings, Tre Mason, Isaiah Crowell, Sproles, and Montee Ball
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
One of those 3 giant ribs is going to be a solid pick
