Don't overreact to Week 1

Week 2 requires balancing what happened in the opener with avoiding knee-jerk reactions to a tiny sample size.

Jeremiyah Love faces two problems

Both his usage and matchup are concerning. Tyler Allgeier dominated snaps 59% to 43% in Week 1.

Love still shaking off injury

Allgeier had 17 carries while Love had 11. Part of that could be Love knocking rust off from an ankle injury.

Seattle defense too tough

Even if Love's usage improves, starting a Cardinals running back in a split backfield against the Seahawks is risky.

MarShawn Lloyd was overvalued

Chris Brooks played 56% of snaps to Lloyd's 44%. Brooks also averaged 4.1 yards per carry versus Lloyd's 2.8.

Lloyd's efficiency concerns persist

Lloyd has averaged 2.5 yards per carry in his career while Brooks has averaged 4.8. There's no evidence Lloyd is better.

“We continue to have no evidence that Lloyd is better than Brooks or good at all.”

Aaron Jones is unstartable now

Jones split snaps evenly with Jordan Mason despite Mason's thumb injury. He managed just 12 carries and one target with no catches.

Jones offers no passing game value

Mason averaged 3.9 yards per carry to Jones's 3.3. Jones is now only a desperation flex option at best.

Jonathon Brooks barely played

Brooks was on the field for just 19% of snaps. Without a 48-yard reception, his four carries for 14 yards would have been disastrous.

Chuba Hubbard dominated touches

Hubbard had 10 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown plus three catches for 38 yards. Brooks can't be started even against the Falcons.