One of the most fun parts of managing a deep dynasty roster is cultivating value by planting seeds at the end of your bench during the offseason. We'll go position-by-position and separate players out into Snorkel, Scuba, and Submarine levels to serve dynasty players of all levels.
This week, running back, a position where street free agents can make immediate fantasy impacts.
Snorkel
Israel Abanikanda, NYJ - Abanikanda hasn't gotten a lot of work after the Jets signed Dalvin Cook right before the season started, but Cook is a free agent next season. The team also let Michael Carter go during the season, so next year, the fifth-round pick Abanikanda should be the clear backup to Breece Hall, who is no stranger to the injury report.
Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN - McLaughlin flashed early in the season, but since Javonte Williams got back up to speed, he hasn't been getting as much work in the backfield. Williams will be a free agent in 2025, and with a full offseason, McLaughlin could round out his skillset a bit more and stake a claim for a larger role next season.
Kendre Miller, NO - Miller has been a bit of an afterthought because he hasn't been able to stay on the field, but the Saints liked him enough to spend a third-round pick on him. Alvin Kamara is due 10+ million next year, which is going to be a tough ask on a team that is always right on the edge of cap oblivion, so they're going to need Miller to stay healthy and do more.
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