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One of the keys to winning serious money on Underdog Fantasy is by identifying ADP values at each position to get a leg up on your competition. This article highlights my Top-3 ADP values at running back on Underdog Fantasy roster. These are guys who I think will outperform their ADP significantly and can potentially win you some real money this NFL season. Let’s dive in.
Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (RB34)
Ronald Jones finished last season as the RB18 overall for fantasy in just 14 games played. While the Buccaneers backfield is murky as to who will be a trustworthy fantasy starter week-in, week-out, it’s not something you need to worry about in a best ball format. Jones easily has the highest upside of any running back in the Buccaneers backfield at this point in his career, but his ADP doesn’t necessarily indicate that fantasy drafters feel the same way. Jones is currently going as the RB34 and 101.7 overall in best ball drafts. He’s being drafted as an RB3, but is likely to pay off as an RB2 with some boom weeks mixed in there. Draft Jones with confidence.
Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos (RB36)
Reports out of camp are that Melvin Gordon is still the RB1 of this backfield. With the Broncos paying Gordon a guaranteed $4.5 million this season, it’s safe to assume that he’ll still be heavily involved in this offense, at least early on in the season. Gordon finished the 2020 season as the RB14 overall in 15 games played. I’d be confident drafting Gordon as his RB3-4 price tag in drafts and having him pay off as a safe RB2 on your roster. While Javonte Williams will be involved and cut into Gordon’s work, I still think he’ll have standalone value. If you’re genuinely concerned about Williams, draft both Broncos running backs and stack them together.
Phillip Lindsay, Houston Texans (RB48)
I get it, the Texans’ offense is going to be bad. However, someone in that backfield has to have the majority of the touches. With veteran David Johnson reportedly being phased into a “Duke Johnson role” in the offense (scat back) and Lindsay taking the starter reps in training camp, I think Lindsay could very well end up being the running back you want out of this backfield. When murky backfields emerge, value emerges with it. Bet on the guy you feel is most likely to take over a running back room and reap the rewards from their discounted price tag in drafts. Lindsay has shown before he can be a productive fantasy running back during his previous stint with the Denver Broncos. I like Linday at his RB4-5 price tag as someone who could very well end up as an RB2.
