With no further ado, here are three running backs to consider avoiding in your 2021 fantasy football leagues. In the words of the late, great (and fictional) Maximus Decimus Meridius-ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Drafting Andrews is all about gaining an edge in fantasy points at a position.One thing’s for sure, you can’t say that one of us chose low-hanging fruit. Baltimore has the look of a running team, but Marquise Brown (91 – 12th at WR) and Andrews (first at TE) had top-tier opportunities in 2021. As a result, Andrews finished with over a 90-point edge over the third-ranked tight end (141.00 fantasy points over the 12th ranked tight end). In addition, Baltimore had players go down in their secondary, forcing the Ravens to attempt more passing plays in the second half. His rise to fantasy stardom came over his final five games (11/115/1, 10/136/2, 8/125/2, 6/89, 8/85) when Lamar Jackson was on the sidelines with an injury for all but nine snaps. He set career-highs in catches (107), receiving yards (1,361), touchdowns (9) and targets (153 – eight wideout had more chances).
Andrews was one of nine skill players (joining three running backs and five wide receivers) to score over 300 fantasy points last year in PPR leagues. There is probably a case for multiple running backs and wide receivers with the 12th selection in drafts, but one of those players could be had by the same manager with the next choice. Patrick Mahomes remains a top quarterback, giving Hill a high ceiling if the Chiefs regain their deep passing game. Kansas City gave him double-digit targets in nine of his starts. In addition, the Chiefs struggled to make big plays, leading to him gaining a career-low 11.2 yards per catch. His explosiveness is exceptional, and the 49ers will ride him as a dual-threat again next season.ĭespite setting career-highs in catches (111) and targets (159), Hill posted multiple empty games (3/14, 2/22, 2/19, 1/2). As a result, Samuel finished third in wide receiver scoring (341.2 fantasy points) in PPR leagues. Over this span, he continued to make big plays in the passing game (28/523/2 – 18.7 yards per catch), but San Francisco only looked his way five times a game.
Samuel gained 343 yards with seven touchdowns on 53 carries over his final eight games. In Week 10, the 49ers turned to him as a complementary running back due to injuries. Nevertheless, Henry remains a beast, and he’ll command plenty of attention in the 2022 draft season.Īnyone watching football this year witnessed an electric season by Samuel. Tennessee gave Henry an incredible 29.6 touches per game this season, but he did have regression in his yards per rush (4.3 – 5.1 in 2019 and 5.4 in 2020).
The Titans' running backs finished the season with 2,766 combined yards with 18 touchdowns and 82 catches. His stock should continue to rise, making him a top-tier receiving option in 2022.Īfter eight games (219/937/10 with 18 catches for 154 yards), Henry was on pace for 2,318 combined yards with 21 touchdowns and 38 catches – good for 395.8 fantasy points (23.28 per game) had he not missed the rest of the regular season with a broken foot. Over his first 33 games, Jefferson averaged 18.17 fantasy points (19.56 in 2021). Jefferson caught 108 passes for 1,616 yards in his sophomore season, with 10 touchdowns on 167 targets.