Jonathon Brooks
21-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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8
YDS
25
TD
0
YDS
23
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Brooks was the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft (46th overall), and with such a substantial investment the Panthers clearly expect him to become a starter at some point. The question is whether that time is already here or if it might more so be in 2025, considering Brooks is returning from a Nov. 11 ACL tear and is one of the youngest players from his draft class (21 in July). Between the injury recovery and the potential need for development time, Brooks is no sure thing to displace incumbent starter Chuba Hubbard, who ran for more yardage and touchdowns in a 13-game span at Oklahoma State than Brooks did over his entire three-year career at Texas. While he hasn't been as successful as a professional, Hubbard isn't exactly a pushover, coming off a 2023 season with 1,135 yards from scrimmage in an offense that ranked 31st in scoring and 32nd in points. Pass-catching skill is where Brooks figures to have an immediate advantage, potentially opening up a significant role even if the Panthers keep Hubbard occupied as their lead runner. Of course, both backs will be somewhat dependent on QB Bryce Young rebounding from a dreadful rookie year under new coach Dave Canales, who at least has the help of veteran offseason additions like WR Diontae Johnson, LG Damien Lewis and RG Robert Hunt. Read Past Outlooks
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Role ticks up
Brooks rushed the ball six times for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win against the Buccaneers. He added three receptions on three targets for 23 yards.
ANALYSIS
Brooks wasn't all that impressive with his rushing opportunity, but he saw his carry total jump from two to six in his second pro game. He was also much more effective as a receiver, highlighted by a shifty 18-yard catch and run late in the first quarter. While Brooks is unlikely to overtake Chuba Hubbard to lead the Carolina backfield, it appears clear that he will continue to carve out a role moving forward.
Brooks wasn't all that impressive with his rushing opportunity, but he saw his carry total jump from two to six in his second pro game. He was also much more effective as a receiver, highlighted by a shifty 18-yard catch and run late in the first quarter. While Brooks is unlikely to overtake Chuba Hubbard to lead the Carolina backfield, it appears clear that he will continue to carve out a role moving forward.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jonathon Brooks' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
12.5%Positive Run %
87.5%% Yds After Contact
104.0%Avg Yds After Contact
3.3Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
5.5% Snaps w/Touch
57.9%Air Yards Per Game
-5.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.58% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
0.8%Avg Depth of Target
-3.7 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
11.3% Targeted On Route
150.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
69.7
Cornerbacks
75.8
Safeties
60.1
Linebackers
67.7
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2024 Jonathon Brooks Split Stats
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More Fantasy News
Just two carries in NFL debut
Brooks rushed twice for seven yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
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Officially cleared for NFL debut
Brooks (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Set for NFL debut
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Friday that Brooks (knee) "absolutely" will play Sunday against the Chiefs, despite being listed as questionable for the contest, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Remains full practice participant
Brooks (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Tracking toward debut in Week 12
Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that he "fully expects" Brooks (knee) to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Won't face limitations in return
Brooks won't be on a pitch count in Sunday's NFL debut against the Chiefs, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
Brooks will finally make his long-awaited NFL debut in Week 12. Carolina's second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft has been sidelined up to this point while recovering from a torn ACL suffered during Brooks' final college season at Texas. Chuba Hubbard is expected to maintain the lead role in Carolina's backfield, but Brooks won't have any limitations on his workload as the rookie sees his first NFL action.
Brooks will finally make his long-awaited NFL debut in Week 12. Carolina's second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft has been sidelined up to this point while recovering from a torn ACL suffered during Brooks' final college season at Texas. Chuba Hubbard is expected to maintain the lead role in Carolina's backfield, but Brooks won't have any limitations on his workload as the rookie sees his first NFL action.