Lions' Bargain Backfield, St. Brown's Risk, LaPorta's Wild Card

0:00It's March 3rd for the NFL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. If the upcoming football season kicked off right now, Detroit Lions fans and fantasy leagues have some intriguing picks ahead. The biggest bargain would be there yet to be named, running back back up to Jamir Gibbs. After trading David Montgomery, the backfield looks thin, making this mystery player a top 30 handcuff at a steel draft price. These handle 322 touches last year, including playoffs, and 320 the year before. He cannot shoulder everything alone, so the Lions will likely grab a strong number 2 through the draft or free agency. That set of spills value for savvy managers, eyeing a low risk, high upside option. Aiman Ross St. Brown stands out as a potential bust, despite his steady track record. Fantasy experts peg him as a wide receiver 3 or 4 in drafts, but his points per target dipped to 1.88 last season on A, career high 10.1 targets per game.

1:01With targets possibly shrinking, he risks finishing outside the top 5. Meanwhile, Titan Sam LaPorta emerges as the true wildcard. His rookie year dazzled, but production slips since, and he set out nearly half of last season. A full bill of health could rocket him back to elite status. Fantasy players should watch these developments closely, as the Lions reshape their roster. The bargain backfield piece offers the clearest edge right now. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. It is a pillow that plays your podcasts and music without earbuds, builds for listening in bed. S-O-L-I-SOLI-PILO.com.