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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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Let’s win your league in 2025 🏆
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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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In Conclusion,
10th most carries ever in a season

Touch leader curse is very real

No RB has repeated as RB1 in 20+ years

History never favors the RB who just got fed

Don’t chase last year’s points. Fade Barkley.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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I’d rather take:
✅ Bijan Robinson
✅ Jahmyr Gibbs
✅ Even CMC or Ashton Jeanty

…over Saquon, purely based on history.
Fading Barkley in 2025 might be the safest sharp move you can make.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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Look, I’m not saying Saquon is guaranteed to bust.
He’s talented enough to be this generation’s LaDainian Tomlinson.

But fantasy football is about playing the odds… and the odds are NOT on Barkley’s side.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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Some will say: “He doesn’t have the RB1 curse — Gibbs was PPR RB1 in 2024!”
True. But the touch leader curse is far more concerning.

Touch leaders don’t just regress… they fall off a cliff.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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Look at recent history:
Christian McCaffrey was a fantasy god in 2023… but he didn't even finish in the top 50 in 2024.

Josh Jacobs led in touches in 2022… and cratered in 2023.

Workhorse backs don’t age well in fantasy the following year.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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“But Barkley’s in an ELITE offense!”
Yes — the Eagles have the best offensive line in football and score in bunches.

But Barkley had the 10th most carries in a single season ALL-TIME last year.

Wear and tear is real.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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The last time a touch leader finished top 5 the next year?
Ezekiel Elliott — 6 years ago.

In fact, you would have to go 20+ years back to LaDainian Tomlinson to find a touch leader that has repeated as the RB1.

Saquon led all RBs in touches in 2024 👀

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

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Let’s start with this stat:
No touch leader (most combined carries + receptions) has finished higher than RB14 the following year… in the last 5 seasons.

Not one. Touch volume is a blessing and a curse in fantasy.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · May 27

Why You Should FADE Saquon Barkley in Fantasy Football This Season 🚨

Barkley truthers, don’t hate me… but history says he’s not worth his current ADP.

Here’s why you should be out on him in 2025 👇

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Mar 10

DK Metcalf to the Steelers helps the 49ers, not because he’s leaving the division, but because the Patriots will now be even more aggressive in trying to acquire Brandon Aiyuk. Possible 2nd round pick instead of a 3rd back to Niners now if they decide to move him #fttb #49ers

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Feb 9

It was time to trade Deebo. Should have done it last offseason now his value has substantially decreased. It’s obvious he isn’t the same player and those extra games in the playoffs the last half decade took an extra toll on his body and how he plays the game #FTTB #deebosamuel #49ers

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Feb 9

Austin Reaves is so good. No LeBron no Luka no problem vs. the Pacers. Rui played awesome too!

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Feb 8

Said this two years ago on a podcast! When you need hope call AUSTIN REAVES. Career high 43 for my man tonight! #austinreaves #lakers

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 25

That Robert Saleh hire gonna help the 49ers so much. They have depth issues defensively still but at least he knows what he’s doing can’t say that about the last DC…

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 19

Think the Commanders have a better shot against the Rams than Eagles so I guess I’m rooting for the lesser of two evils here?

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 19

CMC still ABSOLUTELY a first rounder imo. Long as he’s healthy in that 49ers offense Hel put up 20+ fp a game. All about health with him

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 19

To transfer. Return I meant return to college

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 18

Refs aren’t even trying to hide their Cheifs bias this is crazy #chiefs #nflplayoffs #refs

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 18

DeMeco Ryan’s eats free in America forever if he takes down the evil empire #texans #chiefs

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 18

Bijan Robinson > Jahmyr Gibbs at pick 1 in #fantasyfootball next year 👀

Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 18

NFL Divisional Predictions, do we go 4/4? 🤔 #nflplayoffs #nflplayoffpredictions #lions

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 17

I post daily NFL Draft content, make sure to follow for more content like this!

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 17

While he still has room to grow as a blocker, his versatility, production, and reliability as a pass-catcher make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the upcoming draft.

Keep your eye on him as the draft approaches—he might just be the next big name at his position.

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Brandon Deutsch @brandonsdeutsch.bsky.social · Jan 17

🏆 Conclusion:

Tyler Warren isn’t just another tight end prospect; he’s a potential game-changer with the skill set to thrive in the modern NFL.

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