Jahmyr Gibbs

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Had a big rise in workload and touchdowns in his second season. Not sure how much improvement there is and how much workload David Montgomery continues to take. I think its safe to stop talking 1a and 1b, the 1 is clearly Gibbs. 

"Proved he could be a league winner last year while Montgomery was hurt, expect an increased role and every week value."

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Gibbs is another lock as a top 10 RB and top-12 overall fantasy option thanks to his versatility, big-play explosion, and a strong Detroit Lions offense. Don't expect John Morton to reinvent the offense after Ben Johnson left and that bodes well for Gibbs. 

What could hurt the Lions' ground game is Center Frank Ragnow's retirement. Although dealing with injuries late in his career, Ragnow started all but four games between 2022-24 and earned All-Pro honors during this span. 

Center is one of the most important positions in football because it's the focal point of communications and adjustments to defensive wrinkles. Centers are often the reason why lines with big names underachieve and lines with lesser knowns overachieve. 

If the Lions can't get an adequate replacement for Ragnow, we may see the entire offense lose production and efficiency. Even so, Gibbs' outlook may be the most resistent to the downturn because he's a passing-down/check-down option. 

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A rare difference-making talent with outlier 4.36 40-yard dash speed. 1,929 total yards and 20 touchdowns last season at just 22 years old, sharing time with David Montgomery.

"Gibbs' 2025 was amazing and he is a solid bet to finish top 3 yet again. There are questions slight questions about usage and volume. It will be a new offense in Detroit since former OC Ben Johnson left for Chicago, and David Montgomery will be back after missing 3 games last season. None this affects Gibbs as a first-round pick, they just lessen his chances at repeating as the RB1 overall."