About this episode
Welcome to the Fantasy Life Podcast! Join hosts Dwain McFarland and Marcas Grant as they dissect Running Back Tiers for Fantasy Football and explore the shifting dynamics of Underdog fantasy drafts. This episode is an absolute gold mine for fantasy football enthusiasts. This episode opens with an overview of how RB Tiers are crafted, emphasizing factors like utilization pedigree, talent, competition for touches, offense quality, and Average Draft Position (ADP). Tune in for an insightful discussion on how the dip in RB draft board positions can change the landscape for constructing rosters in 2023. Dwain and Marcas offer their take on roster construction based on value and archetypes, plus strategies for re-entering the RB market. They will walk you through the value of players across tiers, ones to target, and ones to avoid. This episode breaks down each tier, highlighting standout players like Tony Pollard (Tier 2), Nick Chubb (Tier 3), Jahmyr Gibbs (Tier 4), and Travis Etienne (Tier 5). Dwain shares his thoughts on why players like Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce might be worth a gamble in the later tiers. They also touch upon RBs with significant potential for the future, such as James Cook and Devon Achane. In the Later Rounds segment, they dig into players like Elijah Mitchell, Jaylen Warren, Tank Bigsby, Tyjae Spears, and Jerome Ford. Could these players be your secret weapons this season? Whether you're gearing up for your fantasy draft or looking for expert insights into the current state of fantasy football, this episode is packed with vital info. Click play and let's get started on this fantasy journey. Remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe to stay updated with all our content. Check out our website for more detailed articles and in-depth analysis. Read Dwain's RB Tiers Article: https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/redraft/dwain-mcfarlands-2023-rb-tiers RB Knockout w/Dwain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxorzQPwNvg Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Sign up for Underdog Fantasy and make your first deposit, and Underdog will match that up to $100 when you use promo code "LIFE" ➝ https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fantasy-life Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Underdog Disclaimer: Must be 18+ (21+ MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369), TN: Call/text TN REDLINE at 1-800-9789 Timestamps 2:20 - RB Tiers 3:04 - Dwain explains his RB Tiers 14:29 - RB Draft Strategy 19:20 - Tony Poland 22:28 - Bijan Robinson 25:22 - Nick Chubb 29:55 - Josh Jacobs was underrated last season 32:42 - Breece Hall’s upside is HUGE 34:16 - Tier 4 talk - Jahmyr Gibbs 36:49 - Alvin Kamara 38:33 - David Montgomery 41:11 - Tier 5 – Early-down backs w/out passing chops 41:37 - Travis Etienne 45:46 - Kenneth Walker 47:54 - Tier 6 talk - Joe Mixon 52:03 - Tier 7 talk - Year 2 RBs with upside? 56:40 - Tier 8 talk - Explosive backs w/ pass-catching chops in good offenses 1:01:04 - Later round guys - Elijah Mitchell 1:04:35 - Other names Jaylen Warren, Tank Bigsby, Tyjae Spears, worth throwing some darts at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices