In today’s NFL of multiple running backs filling specific roles, fantasy football managers need to properly identify which player is projected to see the most goal-line carries in every backfield to maximize the scoring potential on a weekly basis.
Here’s a closer look at the projected goal-line back for every NFC West team entering the 2024 NFL season.
Who Are the Goal-Line Backs for Each NFC West Team in 2024?
Arizona Cardinals: James Conner
The Arizona Cardinals have leaned on James Conner to lead their backfield over the last three years, and the results have been very encouraging. His four touchdowns on nine carries from inside the 5-yard line last year prove he’s still an effective short-yardage producer.
Trey Benson will certainly be involved, but Conner projects to be the preferred option in the red area entering the 2024 NFL season.
Los Angeles Rams: Kyren Williams
Kyren Williams was the bell cow, do-it-all option for the Los Angeles Rams backfield in 2023 and projects as the leading ball carrier again this year.
Blake Corum is certainly a potential threat in this area of the field with his physical running style and dense, compact build — which helps with his ability to play through contact at a high level. Yet, assuming Williams’ efficiency doesn’t plummet from last year, he should still see the most goal-line work of any back in Los Angeles in 2024.
San Francisco 49ers: Christian McCaffrey
There’s no need to spend much time analyzing this. Christian McCaffrey scored 11 rushing touchdowns from inside the 10-yard line last year. He’s one of the best goal-line options in the NFL.
Seattle Seahawks: Kenneth Walker III
This may be tough to believe, but Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III saw the 10th-most rushing attempts from inside the 5-yard line last year.
Zach Charbonnet is a competent ball carrier, but Walker should continue to be the preferred goal-line option.
