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Antonio Gibson is a fantasy football waiver wire pickup option for running backs. Target him as a free agent add off waivers for Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season.
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ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Antonio Gibson has had a tough 2023 campaign, but he could be in line for a bigger opportunity. The 25-year-old has been the team's pass-catching back all year but could be a starting option for managers if he gets more carries.
Gibson is an exception to our 50% rostership rule, but with starter Brian Robinson Jr. getting hurt this past weekend and being unable to return to the game with a hamstring injury, Gibson becomes a must-add this week. Hamstring injuries, especially for running backs, can be difficult to manage. They can linger and they're easily aggravated. Tee Higgins missed three games with a hamstring injury and Diontae Johnson was put on IR because of his. These can be multi-week injuries. That would give Gibson a chance to be the lead rusher in Washington. However, it's important to note the Commanders are on bye in Week 14, which means fantasy managers will be unable to immediately start Gibson. Not only that, but it gives Robinson an extra week to get healthy.
Gibson was the primary running back following Robinson's injury exit. Chris Rodriguez Jr. only played 11 snaps, so this wasn't much of a committee at all. If Robinson were to need to miss Week 15, Gibson would likely be a bell-cow running back. The Commanders return to action against the Rams in Week 15, who have allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.
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