Buy These Running Backs In Dynasty Fantasy Football

Forbes

21-07-2025

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 02: Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos runs out of the tunnel prior to ... More an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High on December 2, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by)
The NFL season is just around the corner, which means it's close to your last chance to buy some of these running backs. With prices set to change dramatically, you're going to want to buy these three players right away in dynasty fantasy football.
For this list, we'll be looking at a few players that are affordable and can fit any kind of dynasty team. By trading for these running backs, it doesn't mean you need to keep them on your roster forever.
However, these are players who should rise in value, and then you can sell them off as needed. We'll be using Keep Trade Cut for these community rankings. Let's dive right into the list.
Buy These Running Backs In Dynasty Fantasy Football
While there certainly would have been better landing spots for J.K. Dobbins, people are totally writing him off. Last season in October (25th), Dobbins became the RB22 in dynasty.
It's not as if Dobbins had a bad 2024 season either. Last year, Dobbins played in 13 games, ran for 905 yards (4.6 YPC), recorded nine touchdowns on the ground, and caught 32 passes.
Now, Dobbins ended up with the Denver Broncos in free agency, and the team had already drafted RJ Harvey in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft. While Harvey should be the guy, it's not uncommon for rookies to take some time to adapt to the NFL.
If Dobbins is given the starting job, there's a real chance that he may never give it up in year one. Everyone is counting out Dobbins, but he's a great talent who's coming off a really good year in 2024.
I'd take Dobbins over players such as Jaylen Warren, who's being ranked 138th overall (Dobbins - 158) and the RB40 (Dobbins - RB46).
While Javonte Williams has been a player that I haven't been a fan of for years, it's all about price. At RB47, the hate on Williams has gone too far.
A few months ago, Jaydon Blue was my favorite back in the Dallas Cowboys offense. Having a running back in this offense is extremely advantageous.
Last year, we saw Rico Dowdle, who had never run for more than 400 yards before 2024, run for 1,079 yards on the Cowboys offense. While Blue flashed with metrics such as a 113.1 elusive rating (per PFF), he's never run for over 800 yards in a season.
Williams, on the other hand, was the 35th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and was deemed a great prospect. As a rookie, Williams had 903 rushing yards on 4.4 YPC despite only starting one game.
Sadly, Williams suffered a knee injury in 2022, which he's been recovering from ever since. A change of scenery and one more year removed could allow Williams to thrive in his age-25 season.
As of now, Williams is the projected starter on the Cowboys depth chart because his only competition is Miles Sanders and Blue. Again, I'd easily take Williams over Warren, yet he's ranked significantly behind him.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 15: Trey Benson #33 of the Arizona Cardinals prepares for a game ... More against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by)
The last player on this list is sophomore running back Trey Benson. Coming out of the 2024 NFL Draft class, Benson had high hopes as he was drafted early in the third round (66th overall).
While some expected James Conner to fade out, he played in the most games of his career (16) and ran for 1,094 yards (4.6 YPC) and eight touchdowns. With that being the case, Benson barely saw the field running for 4.6 YPC on 63 attempts.
Now Conner is entering his age-30 season, and typically running backs start to decline around this age. When Conner eventually loses his job to Benson, the young back will see an instant value spike.
If you believe in the talent of Benson, you can hang onto him and let him start on your roster with his increased dynasty value. If not, you can sell him at a value win once he takes over that starting job.
Either way, since you're getting Benson at the RB28, he's a great buy in dynasty fantasy football right now.