At no other position in football is the disconnect between the NFL and fantasy football more glaring than at running back.
In fantasy football, running back remains arguably the most important position in the game. If you want to win a championship, a strong backfield is a must.
But in the NFL, running back is maybe the least valued position in the sport. Teams still want to run the ball—they just don't want to spend anything to do it. More than one pricey veteran starter has been cut this offseason. Others still could be released or traded.