Why would anyone want to draft a running back that last season had 336 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns? Danny Woodhead can provide excellent value to your fantasy team from his current ADP (79th) and be a great depth running back or flex play for your team. Woodhead is one player where his value jumps from standard leagues to PPR leagues and he excels in the San Diego scheme.

Standard Leagues:

In standard leagues, Danny Woodhead works great as a depth running back or flex play. Last season Woodhead had 9 total touchdowns, and in the redzone, the Chargers often look to check down to Woodhead. With the offensive line hopefully not being as injury stricken as last season, Woodhead should be kept into block less, giving him, even more, chances to go run routes. In Danny, the Chargers have a matchup nightmare, someone who cannot be covered by linebackers and is similar to a wide receiver coming out of the backfield. Last season Woodhead finished as the number 11 running back in standard leagues, and yet is still being drafted in the 8th round, comically low for a possible top 10 RB.

Point Per Reception Leagues:

Woodhead carries much more value in PPR leagues and rightfully so. He is currently being drafted around 53rd, still way too low for a player that was a top 5 PPR running back last season. Pounce on this opportunity and make sure to grab him in all your PPR leagues. With San Diego being weak once again, they should be behind plenty in games and have to air it out. However when the pass protection breaks down or the receivers cannot get open Woodhead will be there to take the dump offs and juke a linebacker.

Conclusion:

The threat of sophomore Melvin Gordon may scare potential owners off, but Gordon does not have the same elusiveness and third down skills that Woodhead does. The two backs play very different roles, and should not cut into each others production significantly. The chance is there for Woodhead to have another great season but fantasy owner’s are still undervaluing him. Make sure to pick him up in all leagues, but especially in PPR leagues where he can be a starting running back.