Performance Over Pricing

Assessing team potential should not solely rely on touchdown metrics, as teams can still thrive with fewer scores. When evaluating players like Jacobs, the significant drop in average draft position (ADP) reflects market sentiment about his perceived value. The volatility of individual running back performance highlights the noisy nature of year-to-year data. However, it's critical to address the decline in Jacobs' running efficiency. His inability to gain significant yardage, marked by a historic low in achieving 10 or more yards per rush, suggests he struggled last season. This combination of factors warrants caution in viewing Jacobs as a reliable asset moving forward.