Sam Wallace profiles an assortment of late-round running backs and highlights the importance of pass-catching and efficiency.
Pass-catching running backs have become a sort of cheat code in recent years. As the industry has shifted towards more point-per-reception (PPR) scoring, the available pool of relevant players has grown exponentially. While we can debate whether three dump-off passes for 10 yards should be worth the same as 40 rushing yards, there’s no denying the floor of production gained when you roster these types of players.
As you enter the later rounds of your drafts, balancing high-ceiling players who can single-handedly win you a week with safe-floor players who can carry you to the playoffs is a delicate exercise. Luckily, a key RotoViz metric — receiving fantasy points over expectation (reFPOE) — is the perfect tool for finding these late-round gems. With that in mind, here are three options with efficient receiving profiles to bolster your lineups.
