Dynasty Buy, Hold, Or Sell: 3 Starting Running Backs

The Footballguys staff gathers to play "Buy, Hold, Or Sell" with three running backs on the fringe of RB1 status.

Jeff Bell's Dynasty Buy, Hold, Or Sell: 3 Starting Running Backs Jeff Bell Published 07/25/2024

Footballguys staff got together to play a game of Buy, Hold, or Sell. They grouped and examined three similarly valued Dynasty players and placed them into each category.

The team looked at potential running back ones in Superflex Dynasty formats. The running backs: 


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The Results (number of votes in parentheses)

Each Staffer's Responses

Ryan Weisse

After his electric 2023, Williams is an easy sell for me. You likely got him for cheap in last year's rookie draft or off waivers. If a league mate values him as a top-10 option, sell. I'll buy Brooks, considering I can't remember when the dynasty world valued the 1st selected running back so low. He shouldn't cost a lot, but if he returns to pre-injury form, he'll be an asset for years. While solid, Pacheco doesn't have the trade value. His upside is limited since he does little in the passing game, but there are worse options to have as your RB2.

Andy Hicks

A rookie running back in an offense needing a strong running back versus unexpected late draft picks starting and performing well. Brooks is three years younger than both. In dynasty terms, it’s a no-brainer. 

One-year wonders like Kyren Williams happen all the time in the NFL. Teams drafting another back in Blake Corum also sends a warning sign. That said, the offense moved well with Williams last year and didn’t as well without him. With all the other pieces returning, Williams deserves the benefit of the doubt.

It's just a hunch that Kansas City finds Pacheco less valuable than the other two backs. He holds good value now, but I fear the rug could be pulled out from under him at any moment, mainly if a new contract is discussed.

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