Josh Jacobs has been one of my favorite running backs since the Raiders drafted him in 2019. I’ve drafted him in several Fantasy leagues, touted him as a breakout and still have hopes of him being a dominant rusher in the NFL. Maybe that happens this season, but I’m not overly optimistic now, which is why Jacobs is listed here.
Jacobs is a bust candidate heading into this season for two major reasons. For starters, the Raiders adding Kenyan Drake in free agency will hurt Jacobs’ workload. Drake is a better receiver than Jacobs, and Drake will certainly get his share of carries. This could be frustrating throughout the season for both running backs if the workload is even.