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Step 1
Determine the type of offense a team utilizes. Some teams prefer to throw the football much more than running it. However, some teams that throw the football will use the running back as receiver. On these clubs, throwing may help your running back to score points. Note the teams' historical use of the running back.
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Step 2
Choose a running back that excels in short yardage. Some running backs are great in the open field. However, as a team nears the end zone, a bigger back may replace the smaller running back who can't get the tough yardage. The bigger back will score more touchdowns despite gaining far less yardage.
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Step 3
Observe the upcoming season schedule for the fantasy football running back. If the running back plays more games in a potentially hospitable climate condition it will benefit the running back. In bad weather, it is more difficult to throw the football. Also, check the opposition on the schedule and their respective run defenses. A top-notch defense often can shut down a good running back.
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Step 4
Scrutinize the age of the running back. While there are always, exceptions the production of a running back will start to decline as they age. Pick a running back that has fewer than 8 or 9 years of service in the NFL.
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Step 5
Select a running a running in each of the first 2 rounds of the draft. Most fantasy football teams have 2 running backs and both should be top producers. A fantasy football owner can find wide receivers, quarterbacks or tight ends later in the draft.
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Step 6
Pick a quality backup running back. Rarely does an NFL running back make it through the season without an injury. A quality back up can rescue a fantasy football season from sure demise.
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Step 7
Study the schedule. Pay attention to the bye weeks of the running backs. Having either running backs or the backup running back for that matter, with same bye week virtually guarantees a loss that week.
