Antonio Gibson

Antonio Gibson

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
New England Patriots
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gibson is one of the NFL's most athletic running backs in terms of size/speed and also a good pass catcher, but in Washington he was pushed aside to make room for Brian Robinson despite Robinson offering nothing in particular besides bulk. Gibson also has his flaws, including a history of fumbling (four in 2023 and six in 2021) and questionable instincts/vision that testify to his history as a converted college wide receiver. The Patriots seemingly have major expectations, having signed Gibson to a three-year, $12 million contract that includes $5.3 million guaranteed. That makes him one of the highest-paid backup RBs in the league, though incumbent starter Rhamondre Stevenson is quite simply a more rugged and consistent runner. While the Patriots likely intend for Gibson to get most of his playing time on passing downs, his 220-pound frame and track record serving as a lead runner suggest he could end up quite busy if Stevenson misses time. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2024.
Leads backfield in Week 18 win
RBNew England Patriots
January 5, 2025
Gibson carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards and caught four of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bills.
ANALYSIS
With Rhamondre Stevenson getting the day off in a meaningless game for both sides, Gibson led the Patriots' backfield and topped 60 scrimmage yards for the second straight week. The former Washington RB capably filled a backup role for New England in 2024, finishing the season with 744 combined yards over 17 appearances. Stevenson is under contract through 2028 while Gibson has two more years left on his deal, but a new coaching staff might have different ideas about the workload split between them next season after head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt were let go immediately after Sunday's contest.
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How do Antonio Gibson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
27.5%
 
Positive Run %
77.5%
 
% Yds After Contact
83.6%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
3.7
 
Rushing TD %
0.8%
 
Touches Per Game
8.4
 
% Snaps w/Touch
41.9%
 
Air Yards Per Game
3.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.15
 
% Team Air Yards
1.4%
 
% Team Targets
5.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
79.3%
 
Drop Rate
6.9%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
9.3
 
% Targeted On Route
19.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.36
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Antonio Gibson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
228 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.39 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Bench Press
16 reps
 
Hand Length
8.63 in
 
Arm Length
31.13 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Gibson probably isn't a natural running back as much as an exceptional athlete who happens to play running back. Washington held this against the 2020 third-round pick last season, handing the starting job to Brian Robinson despite the lesser results the rookie provided. New offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy might not place the same level of emphasis on aesthetic and 'looking like' a running back that since-fired Scott Turner did, but even if Bieniemy is more receptive to Gibson, the former Memphis product faces a new threat from sixth-round pick Chris Rodriguez. Unlike Robinson at Alabama, Rodriguez played early and raked as a high-volume, high-efficiency runner at Kentucky. Gibson is no slouch as a runner – he ran for 1,832 yards and 18 TDs at a clip of 4.3 YPC in 30 games his first two seasons – but he might need to do more of his damage as a passing-down and hurry-up back now. Bieniemy could have a Pacheco/McKinnon sort of specialization split in mind for the Washington backfield.
As expected, Gibson's production took a step forward in his second season, but the gains mostly came from volume as his efficiency with his touches wasn't at the level of his rookie campaign. Part of the issue was the offense around him. Washington had a mediocre offensive line and one of the more toothless passing attacks in the league, so while Gibson saw a big increase in opportunities, efficiency was another matter. While he finished third in the league with 47 red-zone carries, he only managed to score a touchdown on seven of them even as players with comparable red-zone volume like Austin Ekeler and Damien Harris were racking up double-digit TDs. Gibson's 4.0 yards per carry was a big drop-off from his 4.7 mark in 2020, and the difference largely came behind the line of scrimmage. He gained only 2.1 yards per carry before contact, losing half a yard in that metric from the season prior. The Commanders head into the season with at least two new starters along the offensive line and Carson Wentz replacing Taylor Heinicke under center, but Gibson is is on track to head the team's backfield out of the gate, with third-round pick Brian Robinson -- who had been pushing for a key role -- starting the season on the NFI list and slated to miss at least four games.
A third-round pick in last year's draft, Gibson is best known for elite speed (4.39 40). The Memphis product needs very little space to explode for a big gain, and his larger frame allows him to bully his way through contact on occasion as well. The rest of his skill set as a running back is unpolished, but he was still good enough to take over the starting role in Washington almost immediately, and the team's offensive struggles in general didn't hamper his production. Gibson's versatility was also evident in his receiving numbers, though given how he was used in college (originally playing WR), more might have been expected in that area. As long as J.D. McKissic is on the roster, it will be tough for Gibson to carve out a larger role on passing downs. The big question heading into 2021 is whether he's ready to handle a huge rushing workload. Washington's offensive line is solid, but not one of the top units in the league, and Gibson isn't particularly adept at creating for himself. Ryan Fitzpatrick's arrival should steady the offense as a whole, but the veteran QB's track record indicates his arrival will do more to benefit Terry McLaurin than Gibson. Given the state of the Washington depth chart, Gibson should at least dominate early downs, but his ceiling could be capped until he gets a chance at a true three-down role.
Good luck finding a player comp for Gibson, a 228-pounder with 4.39 speed who spent two seasons at Memphis and touched the ball only seven times during the first of those campaigns. The community college transfer quickly worked his way from obscurity to third-round draft status, with his 2019 season yielding 38-735-8 through the air and 33-369-4 on the ground - good for second on his team in both rushing and receiving yards. Just for good measure, Gibson averaged 28 yards on 23 kick returns, adding a 13th TD on special teams. While his combine workouts were otherwise average, a 4.39 40 from a man his size will inevitably turn a lot of heads. With Adrian Peterson let go by the team in advance of Week 1, it's now possible that GIbson handles a key role for the team out of the gate, though veteran Peyton Barber could also get carries, and the team still has J.D. McKissic for passing downs. Gibson is the one with three-down potential, even if it doesn't materialize right away.
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Leads team backfield Saturday
RBNew England Patriots
December 28, 2024
Gibson ran for 63 yards on 12 carries during Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers.
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In line to start Saturday
RBNew England Patriots
December 28, 2024
Gibson will start at running back over Rhamondre Stevenson in Saturday's game against the Chargers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Carries 10 times Sunday
RBNew England Patriots
December 23, 2024
Gibson carried 10 times for 28 yards and caught both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.
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Gains 64 yards on nine touches
RBNew England Patriots
December 15, 2024
Gibson had seven carries for 33 yards and two receptions (on as many targets) for 31 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Cardinals.
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Scores first TD of season
RBNew England Patriots
December 1, 2024
Gibson carried the ball seven times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May get another start in London
RBNew England Patriots
October 17, 2024
Gibson could be trending toward another start Sunday against the Jaguars, as Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports that Rhamondre Stevenson didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.
ANALYSIS
Gibson handled 16 touches in Stevenson's absence against the Texans in Week 6, but that substantial workload netted only 43 scrimmage yards in a blowout loss. If Stevenson sits again Week 7, Gibson would likely find more success in London against a Jaguars defense that's surrendering 29.7 points per game.
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