{"id":61791,"date":"2019-03-20T06:07:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T10:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=61791"},"modified":"2019-03-20T06:14:58","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T10:14:58","slug":"best-josh-jacobs-fantasy-football-fits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/03\/20\/best-josh-jacobs-fantasy-football-fits\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Fantasy Football Fits for Josh Jacobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2019 NFL Draft<\/a> is right around the corner, and with it comes a new influx of young, talented fantasy football assets. Alabama\u2019s Josh Jacobs<\/strong><\/a> is probably the best all-around running back in the draft and could make an immediate impact if he lands on the right team. However, every players\u2019 production is highly dependent on the scene around him. Jacobs will have fantasy value regardless of where he lands, but these team fits would maximize his fantasy potential.<\/p>\n

Josh Jacobs Top Fantasy Football Team Fits<\/h1>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/h2>\n

This one makes too much sense not to happen. The Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> desperately need help at the running back position, and Jacobs is the best running back in the draft. Jay Ajayi<\/strong> is a free agent and the current grouping of Wendell Smallwood<\/strong>, Corey Clement<\/strong>, and Josh Adams<\/strong> leave a lot to be desired. Philadelphia ignored the position in free agency, meaning they’ll probably take a running back early in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Head coach\u00a0Doug Pederson<\/strong>\u00a0comes from the\u00a0Andy Reid<\/strong>\u00a0coaching tree, and Reid is notorious for using a prominent feature back. Pederson hasn\u2019t done this with Philadelphia, primarily because he\u2019s never had a running back good enough to carry the load. Jacobs would immediately be the best running back on the roster and should\u00a0see a sizable workload. This combination of talent and opportunity would give Jacobs the floor of an RB2 with a chance of being a true RB1.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h2>\n

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> probably won\u2019t take Jacobs with the fifth-overall pick, but there is a chance Tampa trades back and selects him in the middle of the first. The Buccaneers desperately need to bring new life to their running game.\u00a0Peyton Barber<\/strong> is underwhelming and Ronald Jones<\/strong> looked like a colossal bust as a rookie. The current coaching staff didn\u2019t draft Jones, so don\u2019t expect the former second-round pick to affect the running back rotation.<\/p>\n

New head coach Bruce Arians <\/strong>loves to use his running backs both in the running and passing game, and Jacobs is a perfect fit for the offense. The Alabama product is a natural receiver capable of winning against linebackers and safeties out of the backfield. Arians’ scheme and coaching led to\u00a0Arizona Cardinals<\/a> superstar David Johnson<\/strong>\u00a0becoming one of the elite running backs in the league. Jacobs doesn’t have that high of a ceiling, but there’s no denying how much Bruce Arians helps the fantasy value of his running backs.<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons<\/h2>\n

The Atlanta Falcons<\/a> need somebody to take command of their backfield. Tevin Coleman<\/strong> just departed for San Francisco<\/a>, while Devonta Freeman<\/strong> simply cannot stay on the field. Rookie running back Ito Smith<\/strong> flashed promise but finished the year with an underwhelming 3.5 yards-per-carry. The Falcons need another running back, and running backs from Atlanta always perform well in fantasy football.<\/p>\n

The Falcons brought back\u00a0Dirk Koetter<\/strong> to serve as the offensive coordinator. Running backs like Michael Turner<\/strong> have had success under Koetter, and that trend should continue if Jacobs ends up in Atlanta. If Freeman stays healthy, Jacobs won\u2019t be more than just a flex play. However, should Freeman battle injuries again, Jacobs has the chance to be an RB1 as Atlanta\u2019s lead back.<\/p>\n

Oakland Raiders<\/h2>\n

The Oakland Raiders<\/a> were one of the big winners<\/a> in the early stages of free agency. The silver and black opened up their passing game with the additions of Antonio Brown<\/strong> and Tyrell Williams<\/strong> while securing their offensive line<\/a> with the signing of Trent Brown<\/strong>. Oakland seems content to roll with Derek Carr<\/strong> in 2019, so the only thing left to do is add a running back.<\/p>\n

Jacobs would immediately step in and be the unquestioned starter on the offense. Marshawn Lynch<\/strong> and Doug Martin<\/strong> are free agents, and Jacobs is probably better than both players at this point in their respective careers. The only running back of note on the roster is Jalen Richard<\/strong>, and he\u2019s more of a third-down specialist.<\/p>\n

The biggest concern here is the offensive line. Per Football Outsiders\u2019, Oakland finished the 2018 season with the 14th<\/sup>-ranked run-blocking line in football. This isn\u2019t a bad ranking, but it isn\u2019t great either. Trent Brown is significantly better as a pass blocker than a run blocker, and the loss of Kelechi Osemele<\/strong> will hurt the interior. Jacobs won’t be a superstar without adequate blocking, and right now Oakland\u2019s offensive line is a big question mark. If the Raiders add high-quality offensive linemen to pair with Jacobs, then Oakland jumps up on this list. Until then, the surrounding situation simply isn\u2019t good enough for Jacobs to be a top running back.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/h2>\n

The Indianapolis Colts<\/a> are one of the best and most exciting young teams in the league, and adding Josh Jacobs to the mix would only make their offense even more dynamic. Chris Ballard <\/strong>completely reshaped the Colts\u2019 offensive line, as the unit finished 2018 as the fourth-best run-blocking unit in the league, per Football Outsiders. The new Andrew Luck<\/strong> isn\u2019t afraid to use his check-downs, and second-year head coach Frank Reich<\/strong> showed he\u2019s more than capable of getting running backs involved in both the running and passing game.<\/p>\n

The only reason the Colts aren\u2019t higher on this list is due to the presence of Marlon Mack<\/strong>. Mack isn\u2019t a superstar by any means, but he\u2019s a solid starter when on the field. However, Jacobs is considerably more talented and should see a good portion of the snaps if he lands with the Colts. This might be something of a running back by committee, but Jacobs should be the head of said committee.<\/p>\n

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