Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Jonathon Brooks

Video3 RB Battles That Will Decide Your Fantasy DraftAugust 8, 2026

From the video

don't underestimate a healthy Jonathan Brooks snatching Chuba's chain just like Rico Dowdle did last season. He is a rare handcuffed price running back with a realistic chance to take the RB1 job without an injury.

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Brooks has realistic potential to overtake Hubbard for the RB1 role

Ian Hartitz advises not to underestimate Jonathan Brooks' potential to overtake Chuba Hubbard for the RB1 role in Carolina, noting a possible backfield split ranging from 50/50 to 70/30 in Hubbard's favor. Hartitz compares Brooks' path to Rico Dowdle's rise last season, highlighting him as a rare handcuff with standalone upside who could secure the starting job even without an injury.