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Devin Singletary 2022 NFL Player Outlook: Still The Bills No. 1 Rusher
2 years agoIt doesn't make much sense to have doubts about Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, even with the ongoing talk about the team's backfield this offseason. Yes, Zack Moss hasn't been bad, but he hasn't been even remotely close to Singletary's production levels. That's why the 24-year-old racked up almost twice the PPR points Moss produced last year, and the former also bested his backfield partner on a per-game basis putting up 11.3 FPPG to Moss' 8.0 score. Singletary did it all last year in 17 games: only 188 carries were enough for him to reach 870 yards on the ground to go with 7 TDs over the 717 snaps he played. That rushing yards figure was the best among RBs with 188 or fewer carries, and only Singletary, Leonard Fournette, James Robinson, and Boston Scott scored 7+ touchdowns on such volume. Singletary's ability to break tackles after finishing the year with 40 such events was more impressive, though. He, of course, was the only rusher with more than 30 broken tackles on fewer than 200 carries and the fifth-best at total broken tackles without any statistical restriction. Talk about efficiency. Singletary's 4.7 carries per broken tackle ranked second, only topped by Javonte William's 4.6 mark, and the Bills rusher broke a tackle on 21%+ of his total carries, the third-best mark among rushers with 100+ rushing attempts. He is a staple in Buffalo's backfield, and that shouldn't change going forward, with the only problem for his upside being the presence of QB Josh Allen and his rushing prowess. The Bills also drafted running back James Cook in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Cook should see most of his work on passing downs as he was considered one of the best pass-catching backs in the draft this year. Additionally, Singletary should have a vital role in Buffalo's high-power offense and is as solid a draft pick as they come at the position.
