Receivers gaining in value over running backs

Did your question not make this week's Mailbag? You can still get an answer! Submit it to and have your question seen by millions of fantasy fans just like you! With the change in the league emphasis on rules doesn't it make the WR position more valuable than the RB position? Angie D (@steachus) Marcas Grant: The early returns would suggest yes. But I'd like to see if the officials are going to continue to call things this closely during the regular season. If things regre s back to the mean, there should still be an abundance of flags, but hopefully nothing like what we've seen this preseason. Otherwise, defensive backs are going to have to adjust to this brave new world. Trying to cover when you can't make contact with him after five yards? Yeah, good luck with that. From a fantasy perspective, consider this season as a test case before deciding if receivers have any additional value.M.G.: These two are fairly even when it comes to what they could do in 2014. Both players have quarterbacks that come with A. J. Pollock Jersey plenty of question marks and play in offenses that are still trying to find an identity. Both players are also susceptible to wild swings in their week-to-week production. The difference is that apart from last season, Jackson has consistently been the better of the two. Decker's move to New York will drop him to the ranks of a WR3 while you can make a fairly convincing case for Jackson as a WR2. what has more upside in 2014 season wide receivers or RB? what's better to have more depth in on your team? Saul Aguila (@aguila_saul) M.G.: Not long ago this was slanted heavily in favor of running backs, but lately we've seen The Rise of the Planet of the Receivers. Looking at last season's numbers, the 50th best receiver () outscored the 50th best running back () by more than 25 points. Just the fact that teams tend to use one running back at a time while lining up three, and sometimes four, wideouts means that there are more po sible playmakers among receivers. If you're stuck with a tough choice in the later rounds, it might be smarter to look for the No. 3 receiver on a depth chart over some team's backup running back.M.G.: The leader in this race is. is probably on the shelf for the remainder of the preseason as he nurses a hamstring injury. Moreover, at 31 years old and on the downside of his career Jackson might start to get phased out of the offense. Enter Freeman, who has looked very good in his preseason work. The rookie from Joe Kelly Jersey Florida State is still down the depth chart but he could certainly move up as we get into the regular season.M.G.: In the battle of second-year breakout backs, the winner is…. Kenley Jansen Jersey The biggest reason is the addition of as Cincinnati's offensive coordinator. Jackson has been a boon for running backs during his coaching career and Bernard could see upwards of 300 touches. The have every intention of using Ellington as a bell cow, but there are serious questions about whether he can withstand the punishment of a 16-game season. This could be an instance where having a potential touchdown vulture (in Bernard's case, ) could be a ble sing in disguise. I'm picking 7th do I go with a strong running back or take megatron if available? Ken (@Drunky8383) M.G.: The seventh spot is becoming more and more of a first-round dilemma. There are four running backs who should go in the. After that, it's a to s up. The key is that you should feel good about your first round selection. Instead of agonizing over or, take and pick up a running back when the selection comes back to you in the second round. who would you rather take a chance on, kelvin Benjamin, or Markus Wheaton? Ritchie Abromeit (@theRitch) M.G.: I've gained an allergy to the offense. Both Benjamin and Wheaton are unproven commodities, but Wheaton doesn't have a quarterback coming off of ankle surgery. In addition, defenses will have to spend plenty of energy trying to lock down, which could open things up for the former Oregon State speedster Mookie Betts Jersey. The don't have any pa s-catching options that are going to scare opponents. Benjamin has the potential to be a nice option in the red zone, but Wheaton seems to have greater potential all over the field.M.G.: This one is Pierce all the way. In addition to being the starting running back for the first two games of the season as serves a suspension, Pierce is more likely to see consistent carries if Baltimore indeed goes with a rotation. Hill is a nice emerging option and is probably going to push down the depth chart, but the running game will belong to Gio Bernard this season. Hill is a handcuff, but not someone you're going to play every week. Pierce could have flex appeal if things fall the right way.M.G.: Not if you're giving up Hunter. The thing to remember about Boldin is that he's a good player to have in real football but in fantasy… not so much. Boldin had some nice fantasy totals last season, but much of that was owed to injuries to and. With those two guys back healthy this year, Boldin is likely to drop back to being a player who provides 60-65 catches and 3-5 touchdowns. Meanwhile Hunter has the potential to be one of the breakout receiving stars of the 2014 fantasy season playing opposite in Tenne see. I've never drafted in a league with IDP's what it the best approach to this? What position scores the most points? Randy McGraw (@mcgrawrandy) M.G.: The first thing to remember: Linebackers are your friend. By roaming the middle of the field, they have a chance to contribute in all of the major categories (tackles, sacks, interceptions). Guys like, and are generally fantasy gold. Similarly, safeties usually have the ability to contribute in multiple categories as well. For more tips, check out a recent edition of our weekly IDP-based column, .Bonus question: who's got the most swag in the NFL!!! old account (@og_trev) M.G.: seems like the obvious answer. Some might decide to roll Corey Seager Jersey with. But the correct choice would be. Have you seen the man's? When his playing days are done, Underwood needs to immediately be cast as Kid in a House Party reboot.Marcas Grant is a fantasy editor for NFL.com and a man who is still trying to without falling on his face. Tweet him awkward dance videos or questions.