Aaron Rodgers would really benefit from this player.

ESPN's Ben Solak called 1 former Dallas Cowboys RB & 1,000-yard rusher top "X-Factor" in AFC. The post Ex-Cowboys 1,000-Yard RB Called Top ‘X-Factor’ in AFC appeared first on HEAVY.

ESPN believes this Steelers addition could impact much more than the backfield. The post Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Pinned on $12 Million X-Factor by ESPN appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo analyst Justin Boone takes you through his running back dynasty rankings and trade value charts for fantasy football in 2026.

The Steelers may have a surprising pecking order at running back, and Rico Dowdle could be headed toward NFL history. The post Steelers’ Rico Dowdle Gets Historic ESPN Prediction Amid Jaylen Warren Role Shift appeared first on HEAVY.

Dowdle enters the 2026 season seemingly set for a backfield split with Jaylen Warren, but an ESPN writer predicted a huge season coming for the running back.

Mike McCarthy looks to veteran Rico Dowdle as his early-down bellcow, while Jaylen Warren emerges as the primary safety valve for Aaron Rodgers in a revamped backfield.

While Rico Dowdle undoubtedly possesses talent, it is incredibly telling how his former team utilized him in high-leverage moments a season ago. The fact that Carolina opted to give Chuba Hubbard 13 carries compared to Dowdle’s five during their Wild Card loss to the Rams last season speaks volumes about how he is viewed when the chips are down, something that I’m reading into as he joins an offense that returns their RB1 from 2025.

The sleeper players are the ones who can push you over the top when it comes to playing Fantasy Football. Who are some of the best in 2026?