The Jets have determined to set up their backfield with a true committee taking away any reliable value but also creating an intriguing situation where a few possible flex plays could emerge. Coach Rex Ryan is known as a defensive-focused coach who likes the “ground and pound” offensive approach, but it’s been a few years since they’ve produced a fantasy back worth starting.
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The Jets went out this offseason and signed Chris Johnson (of CJ2K fame) who will be their primary back, but expect enough of Bilal Powell and Chris Ivory to keep Johnson from being a weekly fantasy starter.
While Rex Ryan likes the committee approach in the backfield, fantasy owners can be frustrated from week to week since it’s hard to gauge which back will get what carries and who consistently will put up points. I expect all three Jets RB’s to be fantasy relevant at some point this season but predicting when and where to deploy them in your lineup can be challenging.
Here is a quick look at each of the Jets’ backs and where I have them ranked in my top 80 RB which came out last week and which will be updated later this week: