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PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network fantasy football takes on Jonathon Brooks
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All PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network insights about Jonathon Brooks
NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
Jonathan Brooks has fallen significantly on draft boards, dropping a round to a round and a half from his previous fifth-round price point.PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026
Mitch Anderson advocates for starting Jonathan Brooks in Week 1 against the Bears, citing the poor quality of the Chicago defense and the potential for Brooks to secure a significant workload.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Jonathan Brooks was observed working off to the side without pads or a helmet, which the source notes causes pause for drafting him in the sixth round.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Zain Dhanani selects Jonathan Brooks as a high-upside RB4, viewing him as a lottery ticket that doesn't require immediate starting status.PositiveUsageAug 30, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is trending toward a 50-50 timeshare heading into Week 1, which has significantly boosted his dynasty value. He is viewed as a top-24 running back candidate from a points-per-game perspective, making him a priority target for contenders.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Matt Kelley believes Jonathan Brooks is being over-drafted in the fifth round, noting that while he is talented, the price is too high given his injury history and the team's offensive line concerns. Kelley prefers him in the 70s or 80s ADP range.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Wyatt notes that Jonathan Brooks is shooting up draft boards but remains low in Sleeper ADP. Pete expresses skepticism about the current rising price of Brooks.PositiveBreakoutAug 28, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is a three-down workhorse back who is healthy and taking first-team reps in training camp while Chuba Hubbard deals with a hamstring injury. Despite two previous ACL tears, he is positioned to take control of the Carolina backfield; he is a potential league-winner with top-12 RB upside in a run-heavy offense.PositiveValueAug 26, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is a high-value target in the sixth or seventh round, offering significant upside as a player who is one injury away from a breakout role.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is being targeted as a flex option in the fifth round due to his upside potential compared to available wide receivers.PositiveBreakoutAug 23, 2026
ADP has risen significantly; went as high as fourth round in FFPC format a week ago, now at 6-5 in this format. Was living at the 5-6 turn previously. Speaker leaves every draft with either a share of Brooks or Blake Corum for upside, with over 20 shares of each. The preseason game against the Bills actually increased speaker's conviction rather than souring him. Brooks was very talented at Texas, playing primarily after Bijan Robinson. Speaker's entire thesis is on his pass-catching ability; with a weak Panthers offensive line and weak quarterback play (starter threw for just over 200 yards only three times last year), the offense will rely on dump-off passes. Brooks is being featured in the passing game in practice clips, not just dump-offs but also downfield routes. Speaker is all-in on Brooks as the silver lining in a bleak Carolina offense, and believes he doesn't fail as a player.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Jonathan Brooks' ADP is soaring up the board due to Chubba Hubbard's injury, creating a significant value opportunity as his draft price rises in response to increased opportunity.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is currently overvalued in dynasty formats; he is being drafted in the late first round despite coming off an ACL tear and missing the 2025 season. The Panthers have a cheap out on Chuba Hubbard after this season, but assuming Brooks will automatically inherit a 65% workload is a mistake. The offensive line is also dealing with multiple injuries, which could lead to a slow start. Selling or hedging current shares is recommended.NegativeBustAug 22, 2026
Crocs. You expresses concern about Jonathan Brooks, suggesting that the dynasty community may have gotten too far out over their skis regarding his value, given his history of multiple ACL injuries and lack of recent playing time.PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is a high-upside target for Player Profiler. Super, who owns over 20 shares. Despite a poor offensive line, Player Profiler. Super is betting on Brooks' pass-catching ability in a Panthers offense that will likely rely on dump-offs due to poor quarterback play.PositiveValueAug 22, 2026
Jonathan Brooks' ADP is rising significantly in the NFFC market due to Chuba Hubbard's injury.PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is fully cleared and taking first-team reps for the Panthers. The source expects him to eventually pull away from Chuba Hubbard as the more dynamic and explosive back. He is highly valued for his pass-catching ability and is considered a potential RB2 or better, though the source suggests considering selling for profit if he produces early in the season.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Applepay prefers Jonathan Brooks over Chuba Hubbard in scenarios requiring running back involvement in the passing game, citing the need to see what Brooks can contribute once the offensive line situation stabilizes.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Applepay. Apply prefers Jonathan Brooks over Chuba Hubbard, noting that Brooks is the preferred option if the Panthers need to utilize running backs in the passing game.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is identified as a target in the middle rounds of drafts, fitting well into a hyper-fragile running back build strategy.PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is considered a 'smash' pick in the 70s because he was healthy enough to play in a preseason game without suffering a setback, despite limited production.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Adam Hutchison is comfortable drafting Jonathan Brooks in redraft leagues despite his injury history, noting that Brooks is expected to see significant work while Chuba Hubbard is sidelined. However, Hutchison views him as a riskier asset in dynasty formats due to the potential for the Panthers to move on if he suffers another major injury.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is described as flying up draft boards, with the source noting that he and Marshawn Lloyd represent parallel stories in terms of their potential, though Brooks currently holds more market hype.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Jonny Tooma notes that Jonathan Brooks is rising up draft boards due to Chuba Hubbard missing time, suggesting he could potentially reach first-round status.PositiveBreakoutAug 16, 2026
Bradley Stalder and Dan target Jonathan Brooks in the sixth round, noting his rising ADP. They believe he has an untapped ceiling compared to other running backs like Quinshon Judkins due to his passing-game involvement and efficiency metrics.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is sharing work with Chuba Hubbard in camp, which is a positive sign for his outlook; Jeremiah Ratzlaff is comfortable taking him at his current ADP despite the high price.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is considered a strong talent-based pick, with the expectation that he will win the starting job despite his hamstring injury.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
The hosts were surprised that Jonathan Brooks lasted as long as he did in the draft, suggesting he will start appearing earlier in drafts regularly.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
Jonathan Brooks has seen his best ball ADP rise from the 140s to the 80s, reflecting increased market confidence and sharper drafting as the offseason progresses.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Jonathon Brooks is considered a high-upside 'lottery ticket' running back who can provide significant value if selected in the seventh round.NegativeValueAug 11, 2026
Drafted as a running back in a dynasty best ball startup.NegativeValueAug 11, 2026
Michael Leone argues that Brooks is overvalued at his current ADP, noting he has only nine career carries and three targets, and is coming off multiple ACL injuries. Leone highlights that the Panthers' offense is poor, citing Bryce Young's 6.3 yards per attempt and a 25th-ranked offensive line, and questions if Brooks is still the same prospect he was before his injuries.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies Jonathan Brooks as a viable target in the middle rounds alongside Rico Dowdle and Chris Godwin.PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026
Deepak Chona notes that while only about 50% of players return to pre-injury levels after this specific surgery, the odds improve with young age, high draft capital, and high pre-injury athleticism. Matt Kelley is buying Brooks as an upside play, noting that camp reports are promising.PositiveValueAug 8, 2026
The source values Jonathan Brooks as an RB3 who doesn't need to be forced into a starting lineup early in the season.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is a high-upside target who is currently being drafted as the RB30 despite having top-15 potential. He was a top-50 pick and the only RB taken in the second round of his draft class. With Chuba Hubbard struggling with efficiency (ranked 47th of 49 in yards after contact per attempt in 2025), Brooks is expected to eventually take over the lead role in Dave Canales' offense, similar to how Hubbard and Rico Dowdle earned work in previous seasons.PositiveBreakoutAug 5, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is fully recovered from his second ACL surgery and is being eased into a massive workload. He is expected to be the workhorse for the Carolina Panthers by midseason at the latest. His college metrics were elite, ranking 21st in yards after contact, 9th in elusive rating, and 21st in yards per route run.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Despite a second ACL tear, Brooks' youth, high draft capital, and elite athleticism are strong predictors of a favorable return. While the cumulative knee damage suggests a shorter career prime, Chona recommends drafting him in redraft leagues, though advises against it in dynasty.NegativeValueAug 1, 2026
Pete Nova notes that Jonathan Brooks is currently being steamed up in draft markets.PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is way too cheap in drafts and is the preferred back if healthy; Carolina wanted him to be the guy and he's a potential mega talent on a run-first team.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
At his earlier summer price, Jonathan Brooks was a good value pick even if he only became the RB2 with decent work, but he's now shot up draft boards and requires him to get significant work to justify his cost.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is 23 years old with high draft capital as potentially the best running back in his class, and the analyst believes his youth and pedigree keep standing out despite not having played at the NFL level due to injuries.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Jonathan Brooks has shifted from being a sneaky sleeper to being treated as a genuine competitor for the starting job, with the Panthers' decision to let Rico Dowdle leave and not add significant backfield talent signaling confidence in Brooks.PositiveBreakoutJul 13, 2026
As a Jonathan Brooks believer, the analyst is ready to declare victory as soon as Brooks gets a single snap with the starters in camp, indicating strong conviction in his potential.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Jonathan Brooks was being drafted in the 220s early in the season but has since risen to nearly pick 100, representing a significant market inefficiency that the speaker exploited early.PositiveProjectionJun 17, 2026
Brooks represents a pure upside candidate with potential home-run ability in both rushing and passing games if healthy, though back-to-back ACL injuries create uncertainty about his return to form.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Brooks' ADP in dynasty startup leagues varies from RB33-41 depending on platform, and he can still be found at reasonable prices in some leagues, though early offseason prices were cheaper.PositiveBreakoutJun 17, 2026
Brooks is generating significant offseason hype as reports emerge that he could be the starting running back and contribute heavily in the passing game, with his ADP rising in dynasty leagues.PositiveValueJun 16, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is discussed as a potential pick but the analysts decide not to reach on him at pick 94, noting they don't need to force the selection.PositiveBreakoutJun 12, 2026
Beat reporters are touting him; bold prediction that he will be a top 25 running back this year after tearing his knee multiple times and showing grit and determination to return, with awesome college pedigree from Texas.PositiveProjectionJun 11, 2026
Brooks' ADP is only going in one direction—up; his draft stock is rising and not declining.PositiveProjectionJun 10, 2026
Bold prediction: Jonathan Brooks will be Carolina's clear RB one by mid-season in 2026.PositiveProjectionJun 10, 2026
The Panthers have shown significant trust in Jonathan Brooks by not drafting or bringing in any significant running back competition beyond AJ Dillon, indicating they expect him to be a major contributing factor in the backfield.PositiveRoleJun 10, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is several levels above Chuba Hubbard as a pass catcher and is very explosive in the passing game; Dave Canales has indicated he could be the RB one in the Panthers backfield.PositiveBreakoutJun 10, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is a major dynasty buy despite two ACL tears; he is an elite athlete nearly two years removed from his injury, had his second surgery performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neil Elitrache, and has excellent odds of returning to his pre-injury form at Texas.PositiveValueJun 9, 2026
Jonathan Brooks at pick 100 represents huge ADP value.PositiveRoleJun 8, 2026
Jonathan Brooks is expected to be active in week one and will be ramped up in the offense, filling a pass-catching role similar to Rico Dowdle's role from the previous year.PositiveRoleJun 8, 2026
Viewed as a potential spot-start contributor throughout the season in a deep running back room.PositiveBreakoutJun 5, 2026
Jeremiah Retzlaff identifies Jonathan Brooks as a breakout candidate for 2026, citing his youth (23 years old), recovery from lower-body injuries, and lack of competition in the Panthers backfield. Brooks is valued at RB 36 in dynasty markets and has significant upside given Chuba Hubbard's poor efficiency (33rd in yards created, 100th in EPA at -5.3) and the Panthers' decision not to bring in additional competition.PositiveValueNo date
Source identifies Brooks as a valuable trade asset in dynasty; suggests pairing Brooks with another piece to trade to a rebuilding team in need of running back depth, positioning him as a useful mid-tier asset for contending rosters looking to upgrade without sacrificing starters.NegativeValueNo date
The source recommends packaging Jonathan Brooks in trades before he gets hurt, suggesting injury risk or durability concerns are a reason to sell now rather than hold.NegativeRoleNo date
The source mentions Jonathan Brooks as part of a competitive 10-team super flex dynasty roster, noting his presence as depth at running back.NegativeValueNo date
Brooks is mentioned as a running back option in the same ADP range but is cautioned against due to playing for a bad offense (Carolina). Drafters may avoid doubling up on Carolina's weak passing game by selecting Brooks.PositiveRoleNo date
The source likes Jonathan Brooks because he has handcuff value with potential to become a standalone starter; if he earns third-down work or simply outperforms Chuba Hubbard (as Carolina has shown willingness to switch backs when one looks better), he could take the job outright.PositiveValueNo date
Unlike Gainwell, Jonathan Brooks' ADP has not been significantly elevated, meaning the source is still getting good value on him in drafts; the source likes him as both a handcuff to potential standalone value if he wins the job or takes over on third down.PositiveRoleNo date
The source has a good feeling about Jonathan Brooks in Carolina, noting the team wants to get him on the field immediately through third-down receiving work; the source also expects the Panthers to be run-heavy, and Brooks' ADP has not risen significantly, providing good value compared to other hyped running backs.NegativeRoleNo date
The source is optimistic about Brooks only if he can stay on the field, but notes there is not a lot of evidence that he will. This durability concern limits his fantasy upside as a potential RB2.NegativeRoleNo date
Jonathan Brooks is listed as part of a dynasty team's running back depth chart alongside Chase Brown, Ramondre Stevenson, Chris Rodriguez, and Joe Mixon. The team owner is evaluating whether to trade up at running back two or let the roster develop naturally as a strong contender.PositiveRoleNo date
Jonathan Brooks is mentioned in transition context, though the specific insight is unclear from the available transcript excerpt.