The fantasy football community is quickly souring on New York Jets running back Breece Hall, and the numbers tell a stark story.
According to PFSN’s Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer, Hall has become the most traded-away running back among fantasy managers this August, appearing in 56.4% of deals as the player being shipped out. His average draft position also continues to tumble as managers grow increasingly concerned about his role in 2025.
Explosive Plays Have Vanished
Hall’s reputation was built on game-breaking ability, but that trademark explosiveness has wholly disappeared. The third-year back hasn’t recorded a single 20-yard rushing attempt since mid-October 2024, spanning 10 consecutive games without a splash play on the ground. This prolonged drought represents a fundamental shift in his production profile and raises serious questions about his burst and the Jets’ offensive line effectiveness.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Hall’s fantasy prospects. The backfield workload distribution faces significant uncertainty with Justin Fields taking over quarterback duties. Fields averages 50.2 rushing yards per game throughout his career, meaning he’ll likely command designed runs and scrambles that previously might have gone to the running back position.
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Hall’s late-season struggles provide additional cause for concern. He failed to reach 15 carries in his final five games of 2024, suggesting the Jets were already moving away from a bell-cow approach. This reduced volume and his lack of big-play production create a perfect storm of fantasy disappointment heading into the new season.
Volume Concerns Mount
The shift toward Fields under center compounds Hall’s problems significantly. Mobile quarterbacks historically impact running back target shares and rushing attempts, as offensive coordinators design plays that utilize the quarterback’s legs in short-yardage and red-zone situations. Hall’s already-declining carry count could face further erosion throughout the season.
Smart fantasy managers recognize these warning signs early in draft season. The mass exodus from Hall rosters among PFSN users suggests experienced players see limited upside despite his previous pedigree. His current ADP may still overvalue a player whose explosive ceiling has disappeared while his workload floor continues dropping.
Hall remains a talented runner, but fantasy success requires opportunity and efficiency. Without consistent volume or big-play ability, even skilled backs struggle to deliver weekly relevance. Combining a new mobile quarterback, reduced carries, and zero explosive runs over nearly half a season creates a compelling case for fading Hall in 2025 drafts.
Fantasy managers should target running backs with clearer paths to touches and explosive play potential instead to better position themselves for those coveted fantasy championships.
