Achane or Young

[CGW]

12tm SF PPR
QB RB RB WR WR WR TE SF FL FL
Murray, Purdy
Miller, Charbonet
Wilson, Olave, Waddle, Flowers
Kincaid, Hock
1.01, 1.11, 3.01

Admittedly not a huge Achane fan due to the injury risk we've already seen. Goal for this team is drafting RBs and competing in 2025 where I have three firsts and two 2nds.

Do we like having the bounce back candidate young, or the upside of Achane even though I kind of want to avoid RB points for a better 2025 pick?

[kmbryant09]

To be honest I don't think your team is that far away. Starting lineup seems pretty legit outside of RBs but I liked Miller & Charbs as prospects.

I'd probably take Achane and his upside.

[hoos89]

I think I'd stick with Achane (or try to move him for a better QB).

[NathanielWegman]

I think I'd stick with Achane (or try to move him for a better QB).

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[repkllrs]

I am not ready to write Young off. With a strong start Young’s value could explode. I would also like to get a better QB in trade, but doubt Achane is pulling any of them.

[moishetreats]

I am SMASH taking Young. Achane is getting priced close to his realistic upside. Given his profile and injury history, it's hard to imagine him ever being a bell-cow. Aaron Jones usage is probably tops for him. Not saying that's bad! But he's almost priced there already, and there is a real chance that his value drops.

Young is priced very low compared to his upside. Like Achane, he could easily hit a massive value drop. With one good season, though, he sky-rockets.

Finally, if Young does hit, you'll have him for much longer than you would Achane if he hits.

[Stone2987]

I am SMASH taking Young. Achane is getting priced close to his realistic upside. Given his profile and injury history, it's hard to imagine him ever being a bell-cow. Aaron Jones usage is probably tops for him. Not saying that's bad! But he's almost priced there already, and there is a real chance that his value drops.

Young is priced very low compared to his upside. Like Achane, he could easily hit a massive value drop. With one good season, though, he sky-rockets.

Finally, if Young does hit, you'll have him for much longer than you would Achane if he hits.

The question to me isn’t who is more valuable if they hit. It’s who is more likely to hit and that’s clearly Achane. He’s already shown to be one of if not the most explosive back in the NFL while Young has shown next to nothing. They’re both terribly undersized for their positions, I’d prefer the guy with world class speed. I still think Young has a chance, but I’d let someone else take that gamble.

[Black Adam]

The question to me isn’t who is more valuable if they hit. It’s who is more likely to hit and that’s clearly Achane. He’s already shown to be one of if not the most explosive back in the NFL while Young has shown next to nothing. They’re both terribly undersized for their positions, I’d prefer the guy with world class speed. I still think Young has a chance, but I’d let someone else take that gamble.

Agreed, Young is more than likely a bust whereas Achane is just not proven to be very durable; I'd argue he's already "hit" as the RB21 off 100 carries.

Also not sure why folks automatically think the lilliputian 200 pound QB getting sacked by D linemen behind a porous offensive line is more likely to have a longer career than the running back either, but y'all do y'all.

[tstafford]

I am SMASH taking Young. Achane is getting priced close to his realistic upside. Given his profile and injury history, it's hard to imagine him ever being a bell-cow. Aaron Jones usage is probably tops for him. Not saying that's bad! But he's almost priced there already, and there is a real chance that his value drops.

Young is priced very low compared to his upside. Like Achane, he could easily hit a massive value drop. With one good season, though, he sky-rockets.

Finally, if Young does hit, you'll have him for much longer than you would Achane if he hits.

I'm not sure the bolded part is right any more. Achane took a sizable hit with the Jaylen Wright pick. His dynasty ADP has gone down steadily since the end of the playing season. For redraft he was projected as a round 2 pick in 1QB/PPR before the NFL draft and is now more like a fourth round selection. He might still be overpriced but he's trending down.

Putting that aside - as an Achane manager in SF, I'd want more than BY. But not all that much. A '25 2nd would do it.

[NathanielWegman]

I am SMASH taking Young. Achane is getting priced close to his realistic upside. Given his profile and injury history, it's hard to imagine him ever being a bell-cow. Aaron Jones usage is probably tops for him. Not saying that's bad! But he's almost priced there already, and there is a real chance that his value drops.

Young is priced very low compared to his upside. Like Achane, he could easily hit a massive value drop. With one good season, though, he sky-rockets.

Finally, if Young does hit, you'll have him for much longer than you would Achane if he hits.

I'm not sure the bolded part is right any more. Achane took a sizable hit with the Jaylen Wright pick. His dynasty ADP has gone down steadily since the end of the playing season. For redraft he was projected as a round 2 pick in 1QB/PPR before the NFL draft and is now more like a fourth round selection. He might still be overpriced but he's trending down.

Putting that aside - as an Achane manager in SF, I'd want more than BY. But not all that much. A '25 2nd would do it.

Agreeeed