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ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers shouldn’t overreact to Tank Bigsby's Week 1 performance, where he recorded 12 carries for 73 yards. While those stats may appear encouraging, it’s important to remember that Travis Etienne remains the Jaguars' unquestioned starting running back.
Bigsby's workload primarily came in the first half, when he was able to break free for a couple of chunk plays. He’s unlikely to see significant touches on a regular basis unless something happens to Etienne.
Jacksonville’s offense is designed to revolve around Etienne as the lead back, meaning Bigsby’s fantasy value will be capped in games where Etienne is healthy and getting the majority of the snaps.
Travis Etienne
• 12 carries
• 45 yards
• 1.67 yac/attempt
• -1.39 RYOE/attempt
• 49.6 PFF rushing gradeTank Bigsby
• 12 carries
• 73 yards
• 4.25 yac/attempt
• 1.71 RYOE/attempt
• 77.9 PFF rushing grade— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) September 8, 2024
For fantasy managers, the only scenario where Bigsby becomes a must-add is if you already have Travis Etienne on your roster. In that case, Bigsby would be a valuable handcuff, offering immediate upside if Etienne were to miss time due to injury.
Without that situation, Bigsby’s role will likely remain limited, and his Week 1 performance should not prompt a rush to the waiver wire.
His stats, while solid, don't indicate a shift in Jacksonville’s backfield hierarchy. If you don’t own Etienne, picking up Bigsby at this stage might end up wasting a valuable roster spot, as he won't be startable in lineups unless Etienne isn't playing.
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