Fantasy Upside
Carlos Hyde made a name for himself on the 49ers in 2016 and 2017. In 2017 he finished with 1,288 scrimmage yards, eight touchdowns and 59 receptions. This made him the 11th-best running back in fantasy that year. He joins an explosive Chiefs offense this year and lines up behind Damien Williams, who doesn’t have a regular-season game with over 13 carries. And although the overall numbers weren’t great for Hyde in 2018, he did start the year with five touchdowns in his first four games.
Fantasy Downside
Hyde started with Cleveland in 2018 before being traded to the Jaguars. Hyde struggled to do much of anything with Jacksonville and finished 2018 with an average of 3.3 yards per carry between both franchises. He also caught just 10 passes in 14 games played, a major dropoff from the 59-reception season he had just a year before.
2019 Bottom Line
It’s hard to blame Hyde for not playing too well in Jacksonville. He got there mid-season and didn’t have a real defined role. He’s in a better spot this season in Kansas City and should be a solid handcuff behind Williams. He’s one injury away from potentially having RB1 value. Before being replaced by Nick Chubb in 2018, he was averaging nearly 70 yards per game with five touchdowns in six starts. He’s worth a handcuff selection or a later-round stash in fantasy drafts.