Fantasy Football Running Backs: Top 15 To Target In 2015
Marshawn Lynch (24) – Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
2014 Stats: 280 carries, 1306 yards, 17 touchdowns. RB. Seattle Seahawks. Marshawn Lynch. 6. player. 36
For the last few years, fantasy experts around the globe have predicted that Marshawn Lynch‘s age and running style would catch up to him before the start of the next season and … it hasn’t happened yet.
Lynch is probably the most powerful back in the league and gets plenty of touchdowns. He is also one of few starting running backs in the league today who doesn’t have players behind him at the depth chart that will take many if any carries away from him.
He should be drafted in the mid-to-late first round and is an excellent option as a number one running back.
Beast Mode as everyone calls him is just that in fantasy football as well. Last year he tallied over 1,300 yards and totaled 17 total touchdowns.
He could go off on any week for 3 touchdowns and 100+ yards. He is a perfect fantasy running back who should stop being disrespected by fantasy “experts” around the country.
Barring injury, he will maintain his workload and have another very solid season.
He should be drafted in the mid-to-late first round and is an excellent option as a number one running back.
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