Thunder Dan's analysis of five fantasy football running backs who could be league winners in 2025. His top league winners include James Conner, Jaydon Blue, and more.

Ekeler is still one of the best pass-catching backs in the NFL. He ranked first in yards per target and yards per reception among RBs with 40+ targets last year. Kliff Kingsbury is an expert at utilizing pass-catching backs in his offense, so Ekeler is a very good borderline RB4/RB5 in half- and full-PPR leagues.

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After a very strong summer and an electrifying start to the preseason, Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson is beginning to make waves in fantasy football drafts. Currently sitting as the 19th ranked fantasy running back entering the season,

Other options out of the Houston backfield include Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, and rookie fourth-rounder Woody Marks. Mueller, who focuses on the implications of injuries, warns fantasy football competitors to steer clear of Mixon.

Croskey-Merrit in the Commanders’ preseason opener against the Patriots had 24 yards on seven rushes and caught his lone target for eight yards. His playing time suggests he has a way to go before he’s challenging Robinson for the RB1 role. That’s the way it goes for rookies though.