Fantasy owners should try to get ahead of the curve by predicting which other running backs could have similar seasons this year that Barkley or Henry had last season. Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs are past rushing champs,

Michael Salfino looks at some commonly held beliefs in fantasy football that could lead to managers overpaying on draft day.

Christian McCaffrey looks to reclaim his place among the elite and rookie Ashton Jeanty is ready to make an impact.

The 2025 NFL preseason is entering its final week. The last exhibition games will be played on Saturday, roster cuts are due on August 26, and the regular season will begin on September 4.

Chet Gresham gives us his top 100 PPR running backs for the fantasy football season.

Outlook: Barkley has a long injury history and at 28 years old has entered what can sometimes be the “running back age cliff,” but any reason to fade him is purely theoretical. He’s a safe selection at the very top of fantasy drafts.

Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry were the two best running backs in football last season, each posting epic stat lines. But they also undertook massive workloads, giving fantasy players pause this summer as they consider whether that level of wear and tear might contribute to a higher likelihood of injuries going forward (or more carefully managed snaps).