We're three weeks into the Fantasy season and finding reliable running back production has become difficult. There have been just 35 instances where a running back has at least 15 PPR points so far; last year, that number was 46 through three weeks. And it feels like things could be getting worse with backfields changing in Miami, New Orleans and New York (with the Jets) on top of the backfields already disappointing in Cleveland, Seattle and Tennessee.
If you're in dire need of running back help, perhaps to the point where you spent a chunk of your FAB on Ollie Gordon, the time has come to consider making a trade. With that in mind, here's a list I've compiled of running back trade targets, from the expensive buy-lows to the cheapest cheapies who can at least give you a fighting chance at 10 PPR/8 half-PPR/6 non-PPR points in a given week. Once you've made your moves, you'll still have to figure out which running backs belong in your lineup.
Be sure to check out my Week 4 Fantasy football rankings to help with those tough start, sit and flex decisions as you sort through an increasingly complicated position. There's no question that he's underwhelmed through three weeks, but he's the unquestioned lead back in a strong Cincinnati offense. Coupled with an improved Bengals defense, Brown should see a favorable game script every single week.
He's the most expensive player to acquire in a deal but a manager sour on what Brown's delivered so far may jump at the chance at moving on from him. You will pay at least second-round value for Brown, if not first. Another very expensive player to trade for, Barkley still looks good with the ball.
The problem is he's not getting it enough and still has no shot at goal-line carries as long as Jalen Hurts is playing. The Philadelphia offense has not taken off as nicely as we had hoped when the season began, so the chances of Barkley being relied upon to help shoulder the workload are increasing every week. Expect to give up at least second-round value for Barkley in a deal.
Go look at the Vikings schedule and try to find their tough matchups the rest of the season. Think about their offensive line, and then think about how much it's going to cost you to acquire Aaron Jones and/or Jordan Mason in a trade. Mason is currently on the shelf, and Jones' value is sitting pretty high relative to where you drafted him.
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