

Eight carries a game, and a score may be what we see from one member of this trio, and it could vary from week to week. I see various backs having success with limited action. I don't necessarily see any back standing out with 15+ carry potential. After him, there is a line of talent waiting to contribute that includes the rookie Johnson, along with Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman. Roschon Johnson, CHI - The Bears' leading rusher could be Justin Fields.This backfield battle will be heavily watched early in the season. How Doug Pederson will utilize both backs is yet to be seen, but the expectation is that it will be a committee approach, with both backs getting a fair share of carries. Tank Bigsby, JAC - The Jaguars selected Bigsby to be a counter-punch to their already impressive back in Travis Etienne.The two-headed backfield may still prove fantasy relevance for both backs, but it does cancel out a high ceiling for both unless an injury opens the door for one to thrive. The only problem is that the Seahawks already have an answer at running back. Charbonnet is a versatile back who is capable of being the best back on the team. Zach Charbonnet, SEA - The Seahawks shocked many after selecting Charbonnet in the second round of the NFL draft, especially after spending a high pick on running back Ken Walker III in the 2022 draft.Either way, Gibbs is expected to be a productive fantasy running back. We'll see if that rings true with Detroit. He did not see many carries inside the 10-yard line at Alabama. He has the potential to be a Christian McCaffrey or Alvin Kamara-esque type of player who thrives as a receiver but can also produce as a rusher. Gibbs has elite athleticism, and he fits the mold of what Detroit thought they were getting from D'Andre Swift. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET - Like Atlanta, Detroit spent a high pick (12th overall) on Gibbs, which was a surprise to many on draft day.Case history suggests he'll see immediate success, but there is always that level of uncertainty. Robinson was the most sought-after running back in this class, and Atlanta pounced on him. Adding an elite running back to that equation is usually a win. Running back success in the NFL has recently been more about the system rather than the player. Bijan Robinson, ATL - The Falcons elected to spend their 8th overall pick on a running back, which may not be a trend that we will continue to see.

He has a decent corps of weapons around him, but like Bryce Young, there will be periods of success and moments of growing pains. Stroud, HOU - The Texans have an uphill battle, but Stroud has the ability to move the ball effectively and accurately. His receiving corps may be lacking at this point in his career with the Panthers, but he could make up for it with accuracy, precision, and making the right decisions. Bryce Young, CAR - Young has the rare ability to process the field well, especially for a rookie.

Richardson may be a little light on experience, but he makes up for it with athleticism and playmaking skills.
