Player & Stat Terms

Three-Down Back

What does Three-Down Back mean?

A three-down back plays on every type of offensive snap: rushing downs, passing downs, and third downs. Three-down backs earn passing-game targets that give them a reliable PPR floor even in negative game script.

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Workhorse RB Committee Backfield

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