Wide receivers (as a whole) are less injury-prone than running backs. They also have (as a whole) lower bust rates than running backs. And wideouts (as a whole) score more points than running backs with the benefit of a point per reception.

Jake Ciely suggests a Hero RB approach as he illustrates his fantasy football strategy to maximize value at the position in 2025.

McCaffrey still has league winning upside in PPR formats, but we didn't expect to see him go off the board this early