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Zack Moss 2021 Outlook: Talented Second-Year Back with Opportunity to Seize Lead Role
4 years agoPer @FantasyDataNFL, Zack Moss tied for fifth in terms of most yards created per attempt in 2020 (1.71) behind Nick Chubb, Derrick Henry, J.K. Dobbins, and Dalvin Cook. He tied with Kareem Hunt and Ronald Jones. That's some really good company to be in when trying to predict future success. The Bills drafted Moss in the third round in 2020, a season after they selected Devin Singletary in the third round in 2019. While they likely play in complementary roles again this season, Moss is the one with the prototypical "between the tackles" size, while Singletary profiles as more of a scatback at just 5'7", 203 lbs. They didn't select a running back in the 2021 NFL Draft, but they did bring in veteran RB Matt Breida, who figures to be a change-of-pace complement to both Moss and Singletary. If he's fully healed from ankle surgery, Moss could lead this backfield in total opportunities in 2021. Remember, he had almost double the number of carries inside the 10-yard line (15) as Singletary did (8) last season while playing in three fewer games. That said, Bills QB Josh Allen also had 15 rush attempts from inside the 10-yard line, scoring seven touchdowns on the ground. If Moss can earn his keep in year two and capitalize on his high-value touches, we could be looking at a guy who quietly sneaks into the top-30 RBs this season.
