Managing your fantasy football running backs this season has been challenging but if you’re playing for your league’s championship or simply looking to cash in on a DFS lineup or two in Week 18 you’re going to have your work cut out for you. There are still several teams who need a win in Week 18 to either secure or improve their spot in the NFL playoffs but there are also several playoff bound teams who’ll be resting their starters in order to eliminate the chance of them suffering an injury in a meaningless game. 

There will probably be a few running backs on your radar ahead of Week 18’s kickoff that you never thought you’d consider starting in a fantasy football lineup this season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has already...