The 2024 fantasy football season saw a remarkable rise of several running backs, notably Chase Brown, Chuba Hubbard, Bucky Irving, and Rico Dowdle, who transformed into key players and helped fantasy managers reach playoffs. Chase Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals emerged as a standout after taking on a primary role in the backfield following Zack Moss' injury, finishing as the RB4 in points per game. Brown's impressive performance included significant rushing and receiving contributions.

Chuba Hubbard from the Carolina Panthers also distinguished himself, improving significantly after a rocky start to the season. By the end, he tallied over 1,195 rushing yards and became the lead back following the team's investment in him with a four-year contract extension.

Bucky Irving, despite being a rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, showcased remarkable skill, averaging 2.6 yards after contact and helping elevate his team’s rushing attack. Lastly, Rico Dowdle of the Dallas Cowboys overcame obstacles to lead his backfield, demonstrating his capability with consistent yardage and receiving stats despite challenges in the offense. Collectively, these players are set to be hot commodities in the 2025 fantasy drafts.