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In most league formats, running backs are the most valuable players in fantasy football because they have plenty of opportunities to score fantasy points, and the great ones are hard to come by. This is because of the relative scarcity of good RBs to fill all your roster spots. With 32 teams in the NFL, you have 32 choices for starting QBs to slot into your single QB roster slot, and since each NFL team starts two WRs, this means you have 64 starters to choose from for the two to three WR slots in your lineup. But, since NFL teams only have one starting RB each, and you need to fill two running back slots (and FLEX options) in your lineup every week, good RBs can go very quickly in the draft.

More carries and receptions equal more chances to rack up yards and to score in the red zone — the area inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.

The following list breaks down the default scoring for RBs on Yahoo!:

 Rushing yards: 1 point per 10 yards

 Rushing touchdowns: 6 points

 Catches: 0.5 point per reception

 Receiving yards: 1 point per 10 yards

 Receiving touchdowns: 6 points

 Kick/punt return touchdowns: 6 points

 Two-point conversions: 2 points

 Fumbles lost: –2 points

For every 10 rushing yards or receiving yards, your player and fantasy team get a point, compared to 25 passing yards to net the same amount (check out the “Quarterbacks” section to compare). Rushing yards are more difficult to get in the NFL, so most fantasy scoring systems make them more valuable. And receivers must rely on getting open and on their QBs finding them; plus they have to catch the ball to get the points — which isn’t as easy as it sounds. All the RB has to do is take the handoff from the QB and hit the hole. For these reasons, RBs are the most valuable players in fantasy football, especially in full-point PPR leagues. And not only do they run for TDs, they gain points for yardage gained via the pass — not many QBs and receivers can get valuable rushing yards. A RB who can run and receive is extremely valuable. (Check out Chapter 5 for more on scouting running backs.)

Many third-down/change-of-pace backs (better at catching passes) and vulture RBs (a running back who steals goal-line carries from the starter) are still valuable on your fantasy roster. A 6-point TD is worth 60 rushing yards and a reception is worth 5 rushing yards. These backup RBs might also become starters due to injury, so don’t sleep on them when setting your lineups or drafting.