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Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Running Backs
Players to Buy
The Lions offense disappointed in Week 1 versus the Packers but they should bounce back in Week 2 at home. Gibbs played 66% of the snaps in his debut – which was the second-highest snap rate he has played since 2024 alongside a healthy David Montgomery. This offense is going to pepper Gibbs with targets (10 catches in Week 1) so buy low on the consensus top-5 fantasy RB during draft season.
Josh Jacobs was a bell cow for the Packers in Week 1, playing 88% of the snaps. Rushed 19 times for 66 yards and 1 TD. There is no threat to his touches in this backfield.
Henderson led the Pats in rushing yards (25) on just 5 carries. He also caught 6 passes for 24 yards. He only played 35% of the snaps to Stevenson’s 65%, but that is going to move in Hendo’s favor after Rhamondre’s rough Week 1 performance. Henderson is arguably the best player on NE’s offense and they will have to keep him involved if they want to start winning games.
Classic Arthur Smith. Draft a rookie RB perfectly suited for your scheme just to play Kenneth Gainwell as your lead back. But based on how ineffective the Steelers’ run game was in Week 1 (2.7 yards per rush), I think the Steelers have to find a way to get Kaleb Johnson more involved moving forward. Buy low or scoop him up off waivers if he gets dropped this week.
The Tank Bigbsy trade opens up the door for 4th-round rookie, Bhayshul Tuten, to carve out a larger role in the Jaguars’ offense over the rest of the season.
Led the backfield with a 51% snap share and looked strong despite Houston’s offensive line struggles. 13 carries, 60 yards (4.6 YPC), forcing 7 missed tackles per NFL Next Gen stats.
More Players to Buy
- De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)
- Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
- Travis Etienne Jr. (RB – JAC)
- Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)
Players to Sell
The Cardinals’ backfield shifted from a true bell cow toward a 1A/1B in Week 1. James Conner still led usage, but Trey Benson brought the juice and chunk gains. Conner finished with 12 carries for 39 yards (3.3 YPC); 4 targets, 4-5, and a TD. Played 65% snaps,= with 16 touches.
The box score was saved by receiving TD; as the rushing efficiency lagged in a plus matchup. Age/volume profile + Benson’s emergence makes Conner a sell-high candidate (although after Week 2 might also be advised given the matchup versus Carolina).
J.K. Dobbins started for the Broncos in Week 1 and was the volume leader: 16 carries, 63 yards (3.9 YPC), with 1 red-zone TD. But he played just a 53% snap share (40 snaps). His rushing success rate ~31%.
Tracy got the ideal snap share for the Giants in Week 1 (74%) but made nothing of his opportunities, totaling just 35 scoreless yards on 12 touches. He lost a red-zone attempt to rookie Cam Skattebo and matched the rookie in receiving production despite three more targets (5 vs 2). He also had a ball security issue yet again (it was eventually ruled incomplete). I want out of the Tracy business before his value completely bottoms out.
More Players to Sell
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