Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

Stevenson, without a doubt, is a great back, a dynamic and effective player who will have a successful season. However, there are still a surprising number of fantasy managers (and experts of many stripes) who refuse to accept Ezekiel Elliott's anticipated position for the Patriots.

Breece Hall, New York Jets

Since Dalvin Cook joined the Jets, Hall's position on the team has become unclear. Hall had ACL surgery over 10 months ago, and the Jets may be taking it easy on him in the early going of the season to make sure he's fully recovered.

J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens

Outside of J.K. Dobbins, no other running back in the game has missed more time and produced less while still earning the confidence of fantasy managers. Despite entering this preseason on the PUP list due to problems from his ACL injury, he has started to receive breakout praise despite playing in only eight games over the prior two seasons.