The Patriots are slated to sign Gibson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. With Ezekiel Elliott set to become a free agent, the pending addition of Gibson -- whose deal is for three years -- gives the Patriots a versatile back to pair with lead rusher Rhamondre Stevenson. In 16 regular-season games with Washington in 2023, Gibson recorded 65 carries for 265 yards and a touchdown, while adding 48 catches for 389 yards and two receiving scores on 59 targets. In his first campaign with New England, look for Gibson to spell Stevenson on early downs, with change-of-pace/pass-catching duties also on tap. In that scenario, Gibson should have an opportunity to earn enough touches to merit lineup consideration in PPR formats in 2024.
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Rushing
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WAS | 16 | 65 | 265 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 2022 | WAS | 15 | 149 | 546 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 1 |
| 2021 | WAS | 16 | 258 | 1,037 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 43 | 6 |
| 2020 | WAS | 14 | 170 | 795 | 5 | 11 | 40 | 29 | 2 |
Receiving
The Patriots are slated to sign Gibson, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. With Ezekiel Elliott set to become a free agent, the pending addition of Gibson -- whose deal is for three years -- gives the Patriots a versatile back to pair with lead rusher Rhamondre Stevenson. In 16 regular-season games with Washington in 2023, Gibson recorded 65 carries for 265 yards and a touchdown, while adding 48 catches for 389 yards and two receiving scores on 59 targets. In his first campaign with New England, look for Gibson to spell Stevenson on early downs, with change-of-pace/pass-catching duties also on tap. In that scenario, Gibson should have an opportunity to earn enough touches to merit lineup consideration in PPR formats in 2024.
Gibson didn't practice at all last week before being listed as doubtful and eventually inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Giants. After receiving limited listings on all three Week 12 injury reports, he was deemed questionable for Thursday's game, and the activity was enough for him to be available. Gibson likely will regain his role as the pass-catching complement to the Commanders' No. 1 RB Brian Robinson, though there's a chance rookie sixth-rounder Chris Rodriguez remains in the backfield mix. In 10 appearances this season, Gibson has averaged six touches for 40.6 yards from scrimmage per game and scored two receiving TDs.
Gibson didn't practice last week and missed Sunday's loss to the Giants, which had a hand in Brian Robinson taking 24 touches for 131 yards on a career-high 78 percent of snaps. Chris Rodriguez had a role off the bench and gained 48 yards on seven touches, but his final carry was a lost fumble in the second half. Gibson's return Thursday might push Rodriguez back out of the picture and likely would cost Robinson some work on passing down, though at this stage, Gibson has a real chance of sitting out a second game in a row. Since Gibson never managed anything more than limited practice participation this week, the Commanders may not decide on his status until releasing their inactive list 90 minutes before Thursday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
It'll be a major surprise if Gibson is declared active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff after missing every practice this week. He'd come on strong the past two games without any role change in terms of playing time, and his likely absence this Sunday could lead to starter Brian Robinson handling a larger snap share than usual. Coach Ron Rivera said Friday that Chris Rodriguez will step in as the No. 2 RB, with Derrick Gore likely being elevated from the practice squad, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Gibson missed Wednesday's session as well, making the running back's activity during Friday's practice worth monitoring when it comes to discerning his availability for Sunday's contest against the Giants. If Gibson ends up limited or out this weekend, Chris Rodriguez would be in line to see added snaps behind lead back Brian Robinson.
Through 10 games this season, Gibson has reached double-digit touches just one time, but overall he's averaging 4.6 YPC on his 30 rushes and also hauled in 30 of 36 passes for 269 yards and his only two TDs to date. He's now dealing with a health concern, though, so his status will be one to monitor as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to suit up Sunday against the Giants.
Gibson's snap share (44 percent) was right in the usual range, with his better-than-usual production at least partially due to Washington holding possession for more than 60 percent of the game. He did have five targets the week before as well, so it's possible the Commanders are trying to get him a bit more involved, though still not to an extent that would give fantasy managers confidence in starting Gibson for a Week 10 matchup at Seattle.
Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
6/23/1998 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 228 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 3; Pk (WAS)
Birthplace
Stockbridge, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Memphis
Experience
5th season
Career History
Washington Commanders
2020 - 2024
(4 seasons)
Previous Game
10
Final
38
8
YDS
4
AVG
0
TD
2023 Regular Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
65
265
1
48
2
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Regular Season
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rushing
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receiving
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Date
|
Opp
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Result
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CAR
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TD
|
LNG
|
FD
|
REC
|
TGTS
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TDS
|
LNG
|
YAC
|
|
1/7
|
L 10-38
|
2
|
8
|
4
|
0
|
6
|
0
|
3
|
4
|
28
|
9.3
|
0
|
13
|
19
|
|
|
12/31
|
L 10-27
|
4
|
19
|
4.8
|
0
|
16
|
1
|
2
|
4
|
17
|
8.5
|
0
|
15
|
29
|
|
|
12/24
|
L 28-30
|
9
|
30
|
3.3
|
1
|
11
|
2
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
|
|
12/17
|
L 20-28
|
4
|
15
|
3.8
|
0
|
8
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
20
|
4
|
0
|
8
|
19
|
|
|
12/3
|
L 15-45
|
10
|
35
|
3.5
|
0
|
9
|
0
|
4
|
5
|
37
|
9.3
|
0
|
32
|
27
|
|
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