Jahmyr Gibbs is projected for a massive 134.5 total yards this week, topping the charts as fantasy football’s RB1. This dude has been a force, ranking as half PPR’s all-time RB26 through his first eight games, which is seriously impressive. The Lions are rolling, with a 27.0-point team total, fourth-highest in the league, and they’re 2.5-point home favorites against the Patriots. New England usually holds RBs in check, allowing only 17.1 half PPR points to the position, which is 28th in the league. But the Pats just got gashed by Kaleb Johnson last week, and more importantly, they haven’t seen Gibbs unleashed yet. This could be a huge day for him.
CMC Ready to Erupt, Bijan Looking for Consistency
Christian McCaffrey, even after battling cramps in Australia earlier this season, remains an absolute beast. He’s been the RB3 on RB4 usage, reminding everyone not to panic over small sample sizes. This week, CMC is in what they’re calling an “eruption spot” against the Cowboys. The 49ers have a monster 29.5-point team total in a game projected for 55.5 total points. Dallas has been incredibly generous to running backs, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points to RBs this year, even letting Tyler Allgeier drop 191 total yards back in Week 8. You can bet Kyle Shanahan is gonna be toying with those Dallas linebackers and safeties all game long. Expect fireworks.
Then you’ve got Bijan Robinson. He finally rebounded in Week 9, after the Falcons’ offense seemed to forget he could catch passes for a whole month. Seeing him haul in six receptions was definitely refreshing, on top of his 19 carries. Yeah, Brian Robinson Jr. is on injured reserve, and the Falcons even traded away their starting center at the deadline, which tells you all you need to know about Atlanta’s season. But it’s still a well-coached offensive line, and Bijan is still projected to finish as a top-5 running back. He started the year as the RB4 on RB10 usage, even if it’s been a bit of a roller coaster. Kansas City is 28th in half PPR points allowed to RBs, which is good news for Bijan. Both the Falcons and their opponents sit in the bottom three for neutral pass rate, so the run game should be featured. Atlanta’s got a 21.0-point implied team total as 3.5-point home underdogs, so if they want to stay in this game, Bijan’s gonna need to eat.
What These Projections Mean for Your Lineups
These projections give you a clear picture of who’s poised for big performances. We’re talking about guys who could absolutely swing your fantasy matchups. Keep an eye on Gibbs in that Lions-Patriots game, McCaffrey against Dallas, and Bijan’s volume against the Chiefs. Volatility is always a factor, especially with players like Bijan, so it’s critical to stay updated. Keep checking back on these columns through Sunday morning for the freshest takes before you lock in those lineups.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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