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Kamara is recovering from a groin injury -- but when healthy he is absolutely elite. He has averaged over 17 fantasy points per game in almost all of his eight NFL seasons, with three years exceeding 20 points per game. Kamara's receiving prowess is a significant factor in his fantasy value. He has at least 57 catches in all but one of his NFL seasons. In 2024, he finished ninth in PPR points among running backs. Kamara is a volume player; he was one of only seven backs to average 20 total touches per game in 2024. The new head coach, Kellen Moore, has stated Kamara will be a "big part of our offense". Kamara should continue to be the primary rushing option and a key target in the passing game. Despite concerns about his age and the Saints' quarterback situation with Derek Carr's retirement, Kamara is expected to remain a solid fantasy option in 2025. His average draft position (ADP) is currently in the 6th round, which presents a potential value for fantasy managers.
Prior to hurting his right knee Week 16 of last season, Conner had racked up six 100-yard rushing efforts through 15 games, and while he attempted to gut through it Week 17, he managed just six touches before departing early and then was placed on IR before Week 18. Overall, he handled 236 carries and hauled in 47 of 55 targets en route to a career-best 1,518 yards from scrimmage along with nine total touchdowns in 16 regular-season contests. More than five months removed the aforementioned injury, Conner is healthy, stating, "I'm ready," as Arizona kicks off on-field work this spring.
Walker has a history of injuries, missing games in each of his first three seasons, which raises concerns about his ability to stay healthy for a full season. Most recently he has been dealing with a bum ankle. Walker possesses the ability to be a top-tier fantasy running back, displaying impressive skills in forcing missed tackles and gaining yards after contact. In 2024, he showed a significant increase in his receiving usage, demonstrating his potential as a three-down back. The Seahawks' new offensive coordinator, Klint Kubiak, runs a zone run scheme that aligns well with Walker's strengths, suggesting a potential for a huge season. Before penciling him in as a potential league winner, though, consider the presence of a capable backup in Zach Charbonnet, who performed admirably during Walker's frequent trips to the trainer's room. That could mean Walker's workload, while expected to be significant, might not be absolute. The upside is there for a top 5 fantasy RB, but we advise viewing him more as a borderline RB1/RB2 with the 3rd round being a good time to consider drafting him in 12-team formats.
Mason had a notable season filling in for Christian McCaffrey when he was injured rushing for 789 yards and 3 touchdowns on 153 carries in 12 games (6 starts). He suffered a high-ankle sprain and missed the final five games of the season. Now with the Vikings, Mason has participated in voluntary organized team activities and is expected to be healthy for Week 1. He is expected to primarily function as a complementary back alongside Aaron Jones. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has stated that Mason's hard-nosed running style can help "take work off of Jones' plate". Mason will likely see significant work on early downs and in short-yardage/goal-line situations, but will undoubtedly play second-fiddle to Jones. Given that Jones has had a history of injuries in previous seasons, Mason could see significant value in fantasy as a solid handcuff option. We like targeting him in the 10-11 rounds in fantasy.
Moss signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Bengals last offseason and reworked the deal in April to add guaranteed money for the 2025 campaign, which the contract did not previously include. That positions him to kick off Week 1 as one of the top backups to Chase Brown alongside free-agency signing Samaje Perine, a role that Moss looks increasingly secure in with Cincinnati's only backfield addition in the 2025 NFL Draft having been Tahj Brooks in the sixth round. Moss looked uninspiring across his eight appearances last season, logging 74 carries for 242 yard (3.3 YPC) and two scores before landing on IR with a neck injury. The 27-year-old nonetheless seems the favorite to earn the top reserve role behind Brown, but he will have to show some signs of increased efficiency to insulate his role against pressure from Perine and/or Brooks.
Brown appears back to full health after an ankle injury forced him to sit out the Bengals' regular-season finale against Pittsburgh last year. The 25-year-old running back is fresh off a Year 2 breakout in which he rushed 229 times for 990 yards (4.3 YPC) and seven scores while adding an impressive 54 catches (on 65 targets) for 360 yards and four touchdowns. Brown's 2024 performance is particularly impressive considering that as a rookie fifth-rounder in 2023, he logged just 44 carries for 179 yards. Cincinnati opted to keep Zack Moss (neck) around via a reworked deal rather than significantly add to the backfield in free agency beyond Samaje Perine, or in the 2025 NFL Draft other than sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks. Those decisions imply confidence from the team in Brown's ability to reprise a significant starting workload, a role that he's already proven an ability to translate into high-end fantasy upside.
Miller has struggled with injuries since entering the NFL, playing in just 14 games over the past two seasons. He missed significant time in 2024 with hamstring and concussion issues. While Miller is the frontrunner for the backup job behind Alvin Kamara, he faces competition from rookie Devin Neal and veteran Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Obviously durability and volume are major concerns -- but Miller does present upside as a physically talented runner who has performed well on a by-touch basis. If he can secure the backup role, he would be worth drafting as a late-round flier in all league types.
As a rookie in 2024, Trey Benson was primarily a backup to James Conner. He played in 13 games with 1 start and rushed 63 times for 291 yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He missed the final three games of the season due to an ankle injury. Benson's value in the short term depends heavily on James Conner's health and performance. However, his talent and potential make him a player to keep on your radar for the future.
A 3rd round pick for the Rams in 2024, Blake Corum saw limited action in his rookie season thanks largely to Kyren Williams' domination of carries in the team's backfield. When he did play, he didn't do much: 58 carries for 207 rushing yards (3.4 yards per carry) and 0 rushing touchdowns. He started just one game -- and left that game with an injury. Given that McVey prefers to roll with a single primary back, Corum could see some fantasy value as a handcuff to Williams, should Williams miss any time this season. However, with the addition of Jarquez Hunter through the draft, Corum's path to touches becomes more uncertain.
Standing 6'0" and weighing 221 lbs, Isaac Guerendo possesses elite home run speed, having registered the fastest 40-yard dash time among RBs at the 2024 NFL Combine (4.33 seconds). For those that like this sort of thing, Guerendo exhibited a high Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.90. As a rookie, he showed glimpses of upside with 84 carries for 420 yards (5.0 avg) and 4 touchdowns. His 5.0 yards per carry was good for seventh among RBs with at least 75 carries. With Jordan Mason traded and Elijah Mitchell gone in free agency, Guerendo is the likely second-string RB behind Christian McCaffrey. CMC's injury history is well-documented, so Guerendo has an opportunity to be the team's feature back at some point in 2025. That said, Guerendo has had his own injury issues, dealing with a nagging MCL strain.