Trent Richardson was the worst non-Baltimore Ravens running back last season according to our metrics, while now-Charger Donald Brown was one of the most effective rushers in the league as a Colt. Of course, Indianapolis kept T-Rich as their starter into 2014, but that’s opened things up for veteran Ahmad Bradshaw.

In their Week 1 loss, Bradshaw caught five passes for 70 yards, and now ranks as the most effective running back in terms of Reception NEP outside of Matt Forte. He not only has standalone value as a flex option in deeper leagues – especially PPR ones – but any uselessness from Trent Richardson could make Bradshaw a more viable option in the team’s ground attack.