Ryan Heath on the Running Backs He's Fading & Best Ball Research

Ryan Heath, Lead Data Writer at Fantasy Points, joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss one of the most intriguing pieces of best ball research from this offseason and how it's changing the way he drafts.Ryan explains his study of running backs and why players who generate a moderate share of their fantasy production through the receiving game have historically underperformed their average draft position. We discuss how that research impacts his outlook on Breece Hall, Travis Etienne, Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams, Josh Jacobs, and several other backs in current Underdog drafts.The conversation also covers Michael Pittman as one of Ryan's favorite values, why he's much higher on Brock Bowers this season after fading him in best ball last year, and why Colston Loveland and Sam LaPorta stand out among his preferred early-round tight end targets. Additional topics include Puka Nacua, David Montgomery, Jonathon Brooks, Rachaad White, and Terrance Ferguson.If you're looking for evidence-based best ball strategy, actionable player takes, and thoughtful fantasy football analysis, this episode is packed with insights from one of the leading data minds at Fantasy Points.Subscribe for new episodes of Best Ball Whenever every Wednesday.