FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Jonathon Brooks

Podcast2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: When to Draft RBs, WRs & Late-Round QBs | Bes...September 2, 2026

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I'm just betting against Chuba Hubbard not being a hundred percent for week one. And Jonathan Brooks really taking over.

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Erickson bets on Brooks taking over the backfield

Erickson drafted Jonathan Brooks in the fifth round, betting against Chuba Hubbard being 100% healthy for Week 1 and expecting Brooks to eventually take over the backfield.

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Brooks' elite athleticism and receiving ability could spark Panthers offense if healthy.

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Panthers Week 1 RB opportunities Chuba Hubbard: 10 carries, 3 targets Jonathon Brooks: 4 carries, 2 targets A.J. Dillon: 5 carries (all on final driv...

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Brooks' 48-yard catch promising but limited carries (14 yards); Hubbard leads backfield.

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Brooks limited to 5 touches but showed explosiveness; risky PPR flex behind Hubbard.

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Brooks gained 50 yards on a scramble drill to set up a field goal.

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JONATHON BROOKS IS A SUPERSTAR

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