Why Detroit's backfield works for two fantasy rosters
Sharing a backfield usually hurts fantasy value. Jahmyr Gibbs shows why a good offence can make the rule worth bending.
By Marcus Bell · · 1 min read
Fantasy managers are trained to fear running back committees, and most of the time they are right. Detroit is different because the offence creates enough scoring chances to go around. Jahmyr Gibbs brings big-play speed and a real receiving role, which gives him several ways to score.
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Gabriella Hauck · 1 day ago
I think you are a little low on him, but the reasoning makes sense.
Maurine West · 1 day ago
Good read. This is exactly the trade I have been going back and forth on.
Alan Hahn · 1 day ago
How deep is your league? That changes things a lot.
Barney O'Kon replying to Alan Hahn · 3 hours ago
Same here. It worked out better than I expected.
Everett White · 2 hours ago
Is that points or categories? The answer might be different.
Justyn Volkman · 2 days ago
Disagree on this one. I have watched a lot of his games and I don't see it yet.
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Alexandre O'Hara · 5 hours ago
Anyone else in a league where this kind of deal would get vetoed?