Mike Gillislee Fantasy Football Outlook (2018)

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Sun, Sep 2nd 2018, 10:36am EDT

We've come a long way since Gillislee's three-touchdown game in Week 1 last year, eh? Since that time, we've seen both Rex Burkhead and Dion Lewis in extended roles, Jeremy Hill signed to a one-year deal, and then Sony Michel drafted with a first-round pick. It helps that Lewis left via free agency, but as of now, Gillislee is no lock to make the roster and it likely comes down to him or Hill. I'd bet on Gillislee winning that battle, but his fantasy relevance isn't something that you should gamble on. If you play in a league where you draft over 200 players, sure, he can have some value as a high-upside backup, but it seems he found his way into Bill Belichick's doghouse and won't get out any time soon. The Patriots are reportedly debating cutting Gillislee in favor of the recently-signed Hill. Update: They have cut Gillislee, but he's already being brought in for visits, so stay tuned.