Outlook DJ Giddens
Contingency Handcuff Value Behind Jonathan Taylor
Giddens enters his second campaign operating as the primary backup behind lead back Jonathan Taylor in the Indianapolis backfield. After logging 26 carries in five games as a rookie, Giddens is positioned ahead of Seth McGowan on the depth chart, showing short-yardage scoring ability during the preseason while continuing to work on passing-down consistency.
Our projections reflect a limited regular role, forecasting 34 carries for 141 rushing yards, nine receptions, and 35.8 fantasy points. Fantasy managers have largely kept him on waivers given his two percent roster rate, as his weekly value remains entirely dormant while the backfield is healthy.
The draft market has cooled substantially, with his ADP tumbling from the mid-400s into the 900s over the past month. While his plummeting cost signals nonexistent standalone appeal, Giddens represents a virtually free handcuff target in deeper formats for managers prioritizing insurance for Taylor.
Updated 6 days ago
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Outlook Aaron Jones Sr.
Late-Round Draft Value Emerges as Backfield Leader Despite Market Skepticism
Aaron Jones enters his tenth NFL season leading Minnesota's backfield, listed atop the depth chart ahead of Jordan Mason. While his workload scaled back in 2025 to 141 carries across 13 games, Jones remains trusted in crucial situations, offering reliable pass protection and third-down versatility for the Vikings' offense.
Market sentiment has cooled significantly on the veteran. His ADP has plummeted nearly five rounds over the summer, falling from around pick 112 in late July to 163 entering September. This drop suggests fantasy drafters fear committee dilution or age-related decline, yet that slide creates a buying opportunity in 1.0 PPR formats.
Our projections forecast 174.0 fantasy points on 160 carries for 700 rushing yards and six touchdowns, alongside 25 receptions for 175 receiving yards. At his depressed draft cost, Jones profiles as a high-floor flex option with weekly scoring upside whenever game scripts tilt in his favor.
Updated 7 hrs ago
