Gibson, who was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, carried three times for four yards and caught his only target for nine yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
After working as the Patriots' lead back Week 6 when Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined by a foot injury, Gibson returned to a complementary role versus the Jaguars, with Stevenson (30 snaps, seven carries) back in action. Gibson briefly left Sunday's game in the first quarter after suffering an undisclosed injury, and perhaps that led to his limited usage and JaMycal Hasty's corresponding uptick in touches (20 snaps, two carries, five catches). Either way, as long as Stevenson is available, Gibson carries modest fantasy upside.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Bottled up in lead role
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Gibson rushed 13 times for 19 yards and caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Texans.
Gibson got 13 of the 17 carries by Patriots running backs prior to the final drive in Rhamondre Stevenson's (foot) absence, but the Texans weren't scared at all of rookie quarterback Drake Maye's arm in Maye's first NFL start and focused on shutting down the Gibson-led running game. That approach limited Gibson to a pitiful 1.5 yards per carry and could serve as a blueprint for Jacksonville's defense in Week 7, though the 1-5 Jaguars are unlikely to execute nearly as well when they face the Patriots in London. If Stevenson sits again, Gibson would have a nice opportunity to bounce back as the lead back against a Jacksonville defense that's surrendering 29.7 points per game.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Sleeper RBs
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Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) has been ruled out for Week 6 against Houston, which makes Gibson worth using as a flex option in all leagues. It won't be easy for Gibson to have success against the Texans, who are No. 7 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. But Aaron Jones in Week 3 (25.8 PPR points) and James Cook in Week 5 (17.9 PPR points) have had success against Houston in the past three games, and hopefully Gibson can follow suit. The Patriots offense is dismal, but they have helped Stevenson score at least 17.0 PPR points in three of five games this season. And with Drake Maye making his first NFL start against Houston, the rookie will hopefully inject some life into New England's offense as well. He should lean on Gibson as a receiver out of the backfield, and hopefully, Gibson can take advantage of this opportunity with Stevenson out.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Set for more work with Stevenson out
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Gibson is in line for a larger workload Sunday against the Texans with Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) ruled out for the contest, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Gibson thus should earn a second consecutive start, but he also won't have to worry about Stevenson taking some of the backfield reps this time around due to the latter's foot injury. Through five contests this season, Gibson has averaged 8.6 touches per game, so it's unclear how many more reps he may be able to handle in the Patriots offense. On the other hand, Sunday also will mark Drake Maye's first career start, meaning the game plan may be more ground-based to alleviate pressure on the rookie quarterback. In the end, Gibson is poised to handle a healthy portion of New England's RB snaps and may have to contend with only JaMycal Hasty and practice-squad members Kevin Harris and Terrell Jennings for touches.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Contrarian DFS Play
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Gibson is a great contrarian play if Rhamondre Stevenson is able to play in Week 6. If now, Gibson and Brown form a superb tandem as a cheap backfield that you can stack star wide receivers around. The Texans have a good defense, but they have given up a touchdown to a back in four of five games this season.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Fills complementary role in start
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Gibson rushed six times for 52 yards and brought in his only target for four yards in the Patriots' 15-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for 24 yards.
Gibson opened the game as the starter with Rhamondre Stevenson briefly demoted due to early-season fumbling issues. However, by game's end, Stevenson had doubled up Gibson in carries and had seen quadruple the number of his teammate's targets as well. Nevertheless, Gibson performed admirably with the rushing opportunities he did see, recording the second-longest run of the day in the process. Given Stevenson's strong performance Sunday, Gibson figures to remain in a complementary role when New England welcomes in the Texans for a Week 6 home battle.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Headed for Week 5 start
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Gibson is slated to draw the start at running back for the Patriots on Sunday against the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Rhamondre Stevenson, who signed a four-year, $36 million extension this past offseason, has been operating as the team's lead back, but with four fumbles on 74 touches through the first four weeks, head coach Jerod Mayo has elected to turn to Gibson as the team's starter Sunday. That said, Mayo noted that Stevenson, who is averaging 4.1 yards per carry on the season, will play versus Miami, but his ball-security issues of late have opened the door for Gibson (5.3 yards per carry on 29 attempts) to see added snaps, at least in Week 5. With that in mind, Gibson offers a fantasy lineup alternative for those currently in need of running back help due to bye weeks or injury issues.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: In line to start versus Fins
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Gibson is in line to start at running back in the Patriots' Week 5 matchup with the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Jerod Mayo stated Friday that Rhamondre Stevenson has officially lost his starting role for at least Week 5. The reason for this is due to his fumbling issues through four games. As a result, Gibson is presumably the next man up in New England's backfield. The veteran back has accumulated 155 yards on 29 carries, while hauling in seven passes for 82 yards. While Stevenson is still expected to play a role in the offense as a depth option, Gibson should get an opportunity to shine versus Miami.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Could start Sunday
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Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday that having Gibson start over Rhamondre Stevenson in Sunday's game against the Dolphins is "under consideration" due to Stevenson's fumbling issues, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Stevenson has started each of the Patriots' first four games, carrying 65 times for 267 yards and two touchdowns but coughing up the ball four times. Given Stevenson's recent ball-security issues, Gibson -- who has logged 29 carries for 155 yards thus far -- is a candidate to see added snaps, possibly in a starting role. In such a scenario, Gibson represents a possible lineup option for those in need of help at running back Week 5.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Week 5 Adds (RB Preview)
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The Dolphins are giving up 27.5 PPR Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs and this is another situation where both running backs could be good. I like Gibson as a high-end flex in Week 5, but he has enormous upside if Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles again or if Gibson simply receives more work because he's been the hot hand.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
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For the second time in three games, Gibson scored at least 10.9 PPR points, and he might be worth using as a flex option in PPR even though he's the No. 2 running back in New England behind Rhamondre Stevenson. And if Stevenson were to miss any time due to injury, then Gibson would be at least a flex option in PPR. Gibson is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Eight touches in Week 3
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Gibson rushed five times for 29 yards and secured all three targets for eight yards in the Patriots' 24-3 loss to the Jets on Thursday night.
Gibson logged one fewer carry than Rhamondre Stevenson but outgained him by six rushing yards. Gibson was also the only one of the two involved in the passing game, albeit to a modest degree. Gibson's downturn was notable considering he'd posted 96 rushing yards just four days earlier against Seattle, but New England's offense as a whole was held in check Thursday night. Gibson will look to bounce back in a Week 4 road battle against the 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 29.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Effective as rusher in Week 2
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Gibson rushed the ball 11 times for 96 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks. He added one reception on one target for seven yards.
When Gibson landed with New England this offseason, it was expected that he would serve as the team's primary pass catcher out of the backfield. Through two games, he has only one reception, but he has made his mark as a rusher. On Sunday, his highlight reel play came midway through the fourth quarter when he evaded penetration in the backfield and broke free for a 45-yard run -- the Patriots' longest play from scrimmage on the day. Rhamondre Stevenson is still the clear lead back in New England, but Gibson has proven to be a key piece of the offense early on.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Cleared to face Seahawks
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Gibson (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Gibson began the week with a pair of limited practices, but he was removed from the injury report Friday and practiced without limitations. After notching seven carries for 18 yards in his Patriots debut last week, Gibson will reprise his role as a change-of-pace option behind Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 2.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Gibson (hip) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
A hip issue limited Gibson this past Thursday and Friday, but he suited up for the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Bengals on Sunday, carrying seven times for 18 yards while logging 14 snaps in a complementary role behind top back Rhamondre Stevenson. With no reported setbacks, Gibson's listed limitations Wednesday may have been maintenance-related.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Logs seven carries in Week 1
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Gibson carried seven times for 18 yards in the Patriots' 16-10 season-opening win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Gibson -- who headed into the weekend listed as questionable with a hip issue -- logged 14 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in the contest, while top back Rhamondre Stevenson was out there for 51 snaps en route to 25 carries for 120 yards and a TD. Though Gibson wasn't targeted by Jacoby Brissett in Week 1, the former Commander should see some involvement as a pass-catcher in the coming weeks. Gibson's fantasy ceiling figures to remain modest as long as Stevenson remains available, however.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Suits up Sunday
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Gibson (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Gibson finished up the practice week with limited participation in both Thursday and Friday's sessions before being listed as questionable. With his Week 1 availability confirmed, Gibson is in line to work in a change-of-pace capacity behind Rhamondre Stevenson, a role that could result in the 26-year-old yielding a degree of fantasy utility in deeper PPR formats over the course of his first campaign with New England.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Questionable but optimistic
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Gibson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, but Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that the running back is optimistic he'll be able to play.
Gibson closed out the week with limited participation in practice Thursday and Friday. If he's able to play, Gibson is expected to work in a change-of-pace role behind Rhamondre Stevenson, mixing in primarily for passing situations. JaMycal Hasty would be the next man up for backup duties if Gibson has a setback.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Limited with hip injury
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Gibson (hip) was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited participant in practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Gibson practiced in full Wednesday, so it appears his current hip injury is a new issue. The backup running back will have one more chance to upgrade his practice level ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bengals. If Gibson were to miss any time, JaMycal Hasty would stand to step in as the No. 2 option behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson.
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Patriots' Antonio Gibson: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Gibson is the No. 2 running back on what should be a bad Patriots team, but if something happens to Rhamondre Stevenson then Gibson could be a borderline starter in all leagues. I've drafted him in a few leagues with a late-round pick, and he could be a good stash candidate to see if he'll work in tandem with Stevenson, especially in the passing game.
