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The 2018 running back class was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. The first round of dynasty rookie drafts was littered with talented runners. As these backs now enter their sophomore campaigns, it’s a perfect time to reflect back on their first year in the league.

Saquon Barkley had one of the best rookie seasons we’ve ever seen. His 91 receptions (on 121 targets) in 2018 is tied for the third most by a rookie—at any position—in NFL history. Only WR Anquan Boldin (101 in 2003) and WR Michael Thomas (92 in 2016) had more.

The Jets are not the worst landing spot for Le’Veon Bell. Nothing is stopping JuJu Smith-Schuster from dominating the NFL.

Will James Washington become a thing? Chris Godwin is clearly poised to breakout in 2019.

Ian Thomas looked like a rookie in his first five games. But his production (as well as his opportunities, it should be stressed) showed marked improvement down the stretch. Between Weeks 13 and 17, he played at least 76 percent of the Panthers offensive snaps in every game.

Chris Herndon was a relatively unimpressive from both a production and athletic perspective. Herndon hadn’t exactly covered over this with a prolific career at the University of Miami, but he showed enough as a rookie to perhaps convince the Jets that they finally have something at the position.

Zay Jones vs. Robert Foster: Who you got? Age-agnostic fantasy gamers must love Larry Fitzgerald but Christian Kirk is a better dynasty value.

10 favorite dynasty buys: Dalvin Cook, Jaylen Samuels, Devonta Freeman, Rod Smith, TJ Yeldon, Ito Smith, Chris Thompson, Curtis Samuel, Sterling Shepard, Will Fuller & Keke Coutee, Marvin Jones, Dede Westbrook & Keelan Cole, Trey Quinn, Sam Darnold, OJ Howard, Ian Thomas

Being a truther requires a certain amount of valor.  Being a truther shouldn’t just mean that you like a player, or you think that a certain player is going to be value in drafts this coming season.  Rather, being a truther means that you believe, in your heart of hearts, that a player is destined for fantasy football greatness. 

Keelan Cole’s advanced stats and metrics profile suggests that he should have little difficulty finding himself at the top of the Jaguars’ target totem pole.  His production towards the end of 2017 shows that he has the ability to take over as the lead target monster.

If traded, San Francisco is the best place for Odell Beckham to land. What is stopping JuJu Smith-Schuster from achieving WR1 status in fantasy football?

James Washington will become a thing, but not before Vance McDonal. Jaylen Samuels somehow remains an afterthought in dynasty leagues.

In light of an underwhelming rookie RB class, several free agent RBs are likely to earn a nice pay raise heading into the 2019 season. Predicting the new teams for the top free agent running backs might seem like a fool’s errand, but by examining their advanced stats, metrics and analytics player profiles, we can at least make educated guesses on where they might best fit in.

Tevin Coleman is the quintessential boom/bust running back. His languishing career Juke Rate suggests he lacks wiggle, and yet, his Breakaway Run Rate is always among the league leaders. Meanwhile, the Saints have posted the best run blocking efficiency numbers over the last two seasons, and Drew Brees has shown an innate ability to set up his running backs to maximize splash plays.

Sean McVay may or may not be overrated. The reasons why Julian Edelman is not an NFL Hall of Famer.

Kareem Hunt is a bad fit on the Browns. Rashaad Penny is a strong buy in dynasty.

How is it possible that Jared Goff is actually a good quarterback while Sean McVay is overrated?

Tom Brady is the GOAT and it’s not even close. Julian Edelman is a Hall of Famer, because it is not a Hall of Stats.

Each season in the NFL a wide receiver explodes out of no where and enters the hearts of fantasy enthusiasts. Unfortunately, many of these receivers who pop, then regress in future seasons.

With the Eagles possessing two of the most inefficient receivers in football last season, targeting another pass catcher in the NFL Draft should remain one of the team’s top priorities.