Jets | Frank Gore gets it done on inside runs

New York Jets RB Frank Gore averaged 4.6 yards per carry on runs in between the guards as a member of the Buffalo Bills in 2019 – tied for the ninth-best mark among all players with at least 100 total carries.

Footballguys View: Gore does what he does best — grind and pound in between the tackles. He’ll be working as the primary backup to Le’Veon Bell in 2020 and should get some work on rushing downs, including some time near pay dirt and on third-and-short situations.

Giants | Saquon Barkley shut down on perimeter in 2019

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley averaged only 2.1 yards per carry on runs outside the tackles in 2019 after picking up 4.4 yards per attempt on such runs as a rookie.

Footballguys View: The Giants had a poor offensive line last year and that’s one of the reasons why we saw Barkley struggle at times in year two. Add in the fact that he was banged up for most of the year and missed three games, and you can see why Barkley’s numbers didn’t get close to the amazing output he had as a rookie in 2018. With an improved offensive line and full health, Barkley could easily be in for a bounce-back season in 2020.

Redskins | Adrian Peterson still running strong

Washington Redskins RB Adrian Peterson compiled a broken tackle percentage – the total number of broken tackles on rushing attempts divided by the number of carries – of 17.1 in 2019, marking the third consecutive year he has reached or topped that mark.

Footballguys View: Peterson looks like his old self on the football field. He has the size/speed combination that makes him tough to bring down once he builds a head of steam. Washington has a jam-packed backfield but there is still a role for Peterson, one that would make him a RB5 for Fantasy GMs.