A crowded backfield can quickly diminish a running back's Fantasy value. And before you try and determine which running back will receive the bulk of the carries, you need to see SportsLine Fantasy analyst Matt Franciscovich's breakdown of some of the most fluid running back committees heading into Week 1. 

Franciscovich, spent four seasons at NFL Network as on-camera talent and as a writer/editor, appearing on NFL Fantasy Live, Fantasy & Friends, and NFL Pick'Em. You might remember him best as one of the 'Fantasy Hipsters,' a segment that was nominated for FSWA "Best Video" award in 2016. He's also a featured contributor of the Fantasy Football Black Book, which has spent ample time at No. 1 in Fantasy books on Amazon in 2018 and 2019. Now, Franciscovich is a Content Strategist at EA Sports, focusing on Madden NFL, while continuing to dish out Fantasy takes for SportsLine. He has years of experience handing out league-winning advice, so if there's anybody who can help you win your league, it's him. 

One thing we can tell you: Franciscovich says Eagles running back Jordan Howard is a viable starting option against the Redskins in Week 1. 

"Howard's got a leg up on rookie running back Miles Sanders in terms of pass protection, and that could earn him more snaps early on," Franciscovich said. "He'll likely be used in short-yardage and goal-line situations as well, and if this Eagles offense lives up to the hype they're getting this summer, that could mean quite a few scoring opportunities, at least until Sanders proves himself at the NFL level."

Franciscovich has also identified a running back that has major upside in Week 1, and makes the call on which RB will be the most reliable in New England's crowded backfield. 

So which running backs can you trust in Week 1? And which running backs should you avoid like the plague? ... Join SportsLine now to see Matt Franciscovich's analysis, all from one of the top Fantasy football analysts in the nation!