Fantasy Football 2021: 3 Sophomores primed for breakout, 3 for bust

2) Antonio Gibson RB/ Washington Football Team

Staying with the running back position, I am going with Antonio Gibson as a breakout candidate.

Head Coach Ron Rivera has already come out and said he wants to get Gibson the ball in the passing game more, which is music to the ears of fantasy football owners. With the potential addition of PPR points, it is easy to see why Gibson is making the list of players prepared to break out in a big way.

The additions of Curtis Samuel and Ryan Fitzpatrick should only open up the running lanes for Gibson. I do worry about the loss of Morgan Moses, but I am sure a hard-nosed coach like Rivera won’t be too quick to abandon the run.

Gibson should have more than enough opportunity to capitalize on a promising rookie year.  Like Akers, Gibson is being drafted at the 2.03 on average, so again, should you miss on the top guys while sitting on the turn, perhaps a pairing of Gibson and Akers could be a title-winning move.

Gibson ranks in my top 10 at his position with upside potential of the top 5.