Who Should I Start? Samaje Perine or Antonio Gibson

Sunday, October 1, 10:45 PM

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine didn't take advantage of an opportunity for a bigger role in the 31-28 comeback win over the Chicago Bears in Week 4 on Sunday when Javonte Williams (hip) left the game for good in the first half. Perine handled six carries, one less than undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin, and picked up only 12 yards (2.0 yards per tote) on the ground. He added 23 receiving yards while hauling in both of his targets through the air. The 28-year-old could have a bigger role moving forward if Williams is forced to miss any time with his injury, but Perine has so far been a disappointment through his first four weeks with the Broncos and could be behind McLaughlin in the pecking order. Even if Williams is unavailable for a tough Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets, Perine will be hard to recommend as an RB3/flex.

Friday, September 22, 4:47 PM

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson has been one of the larger disappointments of the season so far. After offseason rumors of a revamped workload, a Week 1 fumble seems to have taken him back to purgatory in this Washington offense. Without much of a workload in this backfield, he's looking like bench fodder and a true handcuff to Brian Robinson Jr. if his usage doesn't expand. Leave him out of lineups against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.