The 2023 Contingent Upside All-Stars | Part 1: Running Backs
July 17, 2023
Handcuff running backs are one of the last true edges in fantasy football. We break down the top contingent upside backs for 2023.
AJ Dillon
Height
6' 0"
Weight
247 lbs
BMI
33.5
(97th)
Draft Pick
2.30
(2020)
College
Boston College
Age
25.9
Best Comparable Player
Steven Jackson
34.8%
(82nd)
College Dominator
5.3
(46th)
College YPC
6.4%
(44th)
College Target Share
AJ Dillon Athleticism
112.40
Athleticism Score
#1
of 39
RB Position
2020 Class Rank
#25
of 274
All Positions
2020 Class Rank
#3
of 717
RB Position
All Time Rank
#534
of 5925
All Positions
All Time Rank
AJ Dillon Season Stats
AJ Dillon Advanced Stats & Metrics
Opportunity
Productivity
Advanced Receiving
Efficiency
Efficiency
Formation-Specific
| Week Wk | Opponent Opp | Snap Share Snap Share | Carries Carries | Routes Routes | Targets Targets | Receptions Receptions | Total Yards Total Yards | Total TDs Total TDs | Fantasy Points Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI | 48.3% | 13 (3 rz) | 10 (35.7% rate) | 3 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 5.6 (#42) |
| 2 | ATL | 67.3% | 15 (2 rz) | 10 (38.5% rate) | 1 | 1 | 63 | 0 | 7.3 (#33) |
| 3 | NO | 48.0% | 11 | 17 (37.8% rate) | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 3.3 (#56) |
| 4 | DET | 66.7% | 5 (1 rz) | 25 (61.0% rate) | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.1 (#69) |
| 5 | LV | 63.8% | 20 (5 rz) | 4 (12.5% rate) | 1 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 13.6 (#13) |
| 7 | DEN | 52.3% | 15 (2 rz) | 10 (31.3% rate) | 2 | 2 | 95 | 0 | 11.5 (#21) |
| 8 | MIN | 51.5% | 6 (3 rz) | 16 (35.6% rate) | 5 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 10.2 (#24) |
| 9 | LAR | 43.5% | 9 (2 rz) | 7 (23.3% rate) | 1 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 5.3 (#39) |
| 10 | PIT | 47.8% | 9 (2 rz) | 12 (29.3% rate) | 3 | 1 | 81 | 0 | 9.1 (#33) |
| 11 | LAC | 71.8% | 14 | 20 (46.5% rate) | 4 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 10.1 (#23) |
| 12 | DET | 54.5% | 14 (4 rz) | 4 (12.5% rate) | 3 | 3 | 81 | 0 | 11.1 (#25) |
| 13 | KC | 62.5% | 18 (5 rz) | 7 (18.4% rate) | 1 | 1 | 87 | 0 | 9.7 (#24) |
| 14 | NYG | 52.9% | 15 (2 rz) | 10 (24.4% rate) | 3 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 9.8 (#28) |
| 16 | CAR | 15.4% | 7 (3 rz) | 1 (3.5% rate) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7.2 (#42) |
| 17 | MIN | 18.1% | 7 (2 rz) | 1 (2.9% rate) | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 2.7 (#62) |
Box score statistics such as targets, yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points per target are updated the next day. Advanced stats and metrics are updated later in the week during the NFL season.
Value Over Stream
(VOS)+0.7
(#120)
Value Over Stream: Valuation scheme calculates a player's fantasy pts/game over the average waiver wire replacement in standard fantasy league formats during either the current season (or previous year during the offseason) and adjusts for positional bust rates. VOS rank in parenthesis spans all positions, enabling player comparisons across QB's, RB's, WR's, and TE's.
AJ Dillon News & Analysis
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AJ Dillon Injury History
Severity:
Low
Medium
High
Games Missed
Injury Reports
Broken Thumb/Sprained Neck
Week 14 (2023)
4
6
Groin Strain
Week 11 (2023)
0
3
Concussion
Week 15 (2022)
0
0
Rib fracture
Preseason (2021)
0
0
AJ Dillon College Stats
| Year Year | Games Games | Rush Attempts Rush Atts | Rushing Yards Rush Yrds | Total Touchdowns TDs | Receptions Rec | Receiving Yards Rec Yrds | Target Share Tgt Share | Age Age | School School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2017
|
13
(RB)
|
300
|
1589
|
14
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
19
|
Boston College
|
|
2018
|
10
(RB)
|
227
|
1108
|
11
|
8
|
41
|
-
|
20
|
Boston College
|
|
2019
|
12
(RB)
|
318
|
1685
|
15
|
13
|
195
|
-
|
21
|
Boston College
|
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