Fantasy Football draft strategy 2025: Running back strategy for PPR and half-PPR leagues

Running backs are back in style for fantasy football, as managers everywhere have come to realize, or never forgot, that dependable ball carriers are integral to the potential of a league-winning lineup. 

Below, we will talk about popular strategies for running backs this season in Fantasy, with the primary focus toward full PPR and half-PPR leagues. However, standard-scoring leagues have long held running backs in higher value, so the general principles discussed below should translate across all formats.

The current average draft position (ADP) in CBS leagues will be used for reference purposes. 

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