It's 2017, and running backs still make up the backbone of a fantasy football roster.
Fantasy has evolved right alongside the game itself over the years, giving owners a tougher time than ever in the process—which makes it feel overwhelming at times, but the payoff can feel even better for eventual league champs.
Gone are the days an owner could grab a workhorse back in the first or second round and call it a draft. These days, backs contribute so much in the passing game it's both a way to find huge production at great value and tougher than usual to formulate solid starting lineups.