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7 Running Back Busts (2025 Fantasy Football)
Not every early-round running back will deliver — especially in 2025. Chris Welsh, Terrell Furman and Theo Gremminger from FantasyPts reveal the RBs likely to bust this season. From injury history, snap shares, rushing volume, and team dynamics, the guys show why these names don’t deserve their lofty ADPs.
Plus, discover mock-draft strategies, when to pivot to wide receivers, and how to avoid the RB bump that hurts your roster’s value. Your draft board will thank you.
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Running Back Busts Timestamps:
- Introduction – 0:00:00
- What Makes a Bust in 2025? – 0:01:58
- Christian McCaffrey – 0:09:22
- Saquon Barkley – 0:14:22
- A.J. Brown Giveaway – 0:20:37
- James Cook – 0:21:17
- Tony Pollard – 0:25:14
- David Montgomery – 0:30:57
- Aaron Jones – 0:35:06
- How to Avoid RB Busts – 0:39:11
- RBs That Scare You the Most – 0:46:29
- Closing – 0:49:43
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