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Lions Star Jahmyr Gibbs Confident in Fantasy Draft Pick
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In Short: Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions' running back, expresses optimism about his selection as the No. 1 pick in fantasy football drafts.
Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions' running back, is confident in his selection as the No. 1 pick in fantasy football drafts, stating, "For sure, take me with the No. 1 pick." Gibbs, who has been sharing the backfield with other running backs for the first three seasons of his NFL career, is now the unquestioned No. 1 option for the Lions.
Gibbs, a Pro Bowler in each of his three seasons in the NFL, was recently signed to a three-year, $67.5 million extension, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. With an average annual value of $22.5 million, Gibbs is expected to have a significant role in the Lions' offense, particularly after the trade of running back D'Andre Swift to the New York Jets and the departure of former running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.
In his first three seasons, Gibbs played 57 and 56 percent of Detroit's offensive snaps, but last season, his usage increased to 67 percent, leading to a significant boost in his scrimmage touchdowns (18) and scrimmage yards (1,839). Head coach Dan Campbell is taking a wait-and-see approach to the left guard spot for the upcoming game, but Gibbs is expected to see a substantial increase in carries.
Gibbs acknowledges the importance of making the right start and sit decisions, stating, "You also need to make the right start and sit decisions -- and that's why you're here." He adds, "You haven't thought about setting a Fantasy roster for months," emphasizing the long-term benefits of his selection for fantasy football players.
Gibbs is optimistic about his future with the Lions, saying, "I'm either going to make a lot of people happy or mad." With a new contract extension that keeps him in Detroit through 2030, Gibbs is expected to continue his role as the team's primary running back, with the potential for even more success in the upcoming season.
What's confirmed
- Gibbs was asked Tuesday if he'd selected himself at No.
What's still developing
- You want to expect the best and hope no one gets injured, everyone reaches their ceiling and all of those sleepers you drafted in the late rounds become stars.
- But if you keep coming back here all season, your Fantasy team will benefit.
- "I guess I'm getting most of the carries," Gibbs said.
- Head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media about the approach taken during the Lions' offseason, what he's seen from EDGE Aidan Hutchinson and more.