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Article: 19.4–25.2 touches/game in 21+ point seasons; 350+ touches in 4 seasons; 400-touch seasons followed by injury/down years twice. 2025: 400+ touches, 102 targets, RB1 overall +40 PPR points. Comments: rushing metrics cratered (bottom-tier YPC, elusive rating); 102 targets not normal (only 2 prior seasons >102); age 30; injury history; pattern of down years after heavy usage.
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CBS article: averaged 21+ fantasy points only in seasons with 19.4–25.2 touches/game; four 350+ touch seasons but stayed healthy >7 games in only one of prior three; failed twice to follow up 400-touch seasons. 2025 stats: 400+ touches, 102 targets (first time since 2019), RB1 overall by 40+ PPR points over next player. Community split: bullish camp cites league-winning upside when healthy and receiving volume; bearish camp emphasizes age 30, rushing YPC/elusive rating near bottom of league, pattern of injury-plagued seasons post-heavy usage, and declining explosiveness/burst. Consensus: back half of first round (picks 6–12) acceptable; top 5 risky; some completely fade.

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