Matt Breida

Matt Breida

28-Year-Old Running BackRB
New York Giants
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Breida served as the Giants' clear-cut No. 2 running back last season, but that didn't translate into much output with Saquon Barkley functioning as a workhorse within the team's offense. Breida finished the campaign with 54 carries for 220 yards, with both marks representing the second-lowest totals of his six-year career. The veteran saw his most work as a pass catcher since 2019 as a 49er, tallying 20 catches for 118 yards, and his overall contributions led New York to re-sign him this offseason. The Giants also selected running back Eric Gray in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, but the rookie isn't expected to usurp Breida on the depth chart. As long as Barkley remains healthy, though, Breida likely will play a nominal role again. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Giants in March of 2023.
Gets 19 touches in Week 4 loss
RBNew York Giants
October 2, 2023
Breida rushed 14 times for 30 yards and caught all five of his targets for 48 yards in Monday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Breida got a second consecutive start with Saquon Barkley (ankle) sidelined. He failed to find much running room behind a shaky offensive line that also allowed 11 sacks, but Breida led the Giants in receiving yards as Daniel Jones was repeatedly forced to check down. Barkley's hoping to return from his high-ankle sprain Week 5 against the Dolphins, but if the star running back sits again, Breida should continue to handle the lion's share of backfield touches.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Matt Breida's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
51.6%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.3
 
Rushing TD %
14.3%
 
Touches Per Game
3.7
 
% Snaps w/Touch
10.3%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-3.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09
 
% Team Air Yards
-1.5%
 
% Team Targets
4.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-2.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
44.4%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
2.0
 
% Targeted On Route
26.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.35
 
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
93.7
 
Cornerbacks
89.6
 
Safeties
102.1
 
Linebackers
97.9
 
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After a few good seasons in San Francisco to begin his career, Breida has become a journeyman, spending 2020 in Miami before landing with Buffalo in 2021. The speedy Georgia Southern product saw only 12 offensive snaps through the first nine weeks last year before getting a little work in the middle of the season, amassing 172 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns over a three-game stretch. Breida faded from relevance again after that, as Devin Singletary seized the lead role in the Bills backfield, but it was enough to earn Breida a modest one-year contract with the Giants after they released Devontae Booker. New York could be a good spot for Breida to rehabilitate his value and earn a slightly larger deal next offseason, considering Saquon Barkley looked like a shell of his old self last year while 2021 sixth-round pick Gary Brightwell mostly played special teams.
Breida is probably looking at the No. 3 running back role on a deep Bills team, but it's not like Devin Singletary or Zack Moss wowed last season, so the speedy veteran will certainly get his share of chances after running for 254 yards and a 4.3 average on 59 carries with the Dolphins last season. Assuming Breida does make the final roster, the Buffalo running back group is starting to look like a true committee heading into the 2021 campaign. Breida's wheels could help him emerge as a change-of-pace option in that context.
For the second consecutive season, Breida topped 5.0 yards per carry as part of the 49ers' dynamic running attack while also having trouble staying healthy, missing three midseason games with an ankle injury. Once Breida returned, Raheem Mostert had usurped his spot in the pecking order, and Breida failed to get more than 12 snaps in a game from Week 14 through the Super Bowl. Breida received a second-round restricted free-agent tender early in the offseason, but he was then traded to Miami for a fifth-round pick on Day 3 of the draft. Heading into his fourth season, the 25-year-old remains explosive, having recorded the top speed of any ballcarrier in 2019 when he hit 22.3 mph on an 83-yard touchdown run in Week 5. His smaller frame at 5-10, 190, and durability issues likely will limit his workload with his new team, and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey's scheme will be a downgrade from Kyle Shanahan's, but with Jordan Howard around to handle the heavy lifting between the tackles, Breida should still do some damage as the lightning to Howard's thunder. The Dolphins did trade for Lynn Bowden just prior to the regular season, and the rookie third-round pick possesses traits as a gadget player and potential change-of-pace option, but Breida's job should be his to lose.
The backfield's getting crowded in San Francisco. Tevin Coleman joined the 49ers this offseason from the Falcons, and Jerick McKinnon should be recovered from the torn ACL that wiped out his 2018, but Breida could still see a sizable role thanks to the one trait he possesses that Kyle Shanahan prizes above all others - blazing speed. The third-year back's 22.09 mph top speed on a touchdown run in Week 12 was the fastest recorded in the league last year, and his 5.3 YPC and 8.4 YPT placed him among the league leaders at running back. The 49ers' decision to load up on backfield talent might end up being a necessary measure, as McKinnon has dealt with some hiccups late in the rehab process, leaving him as a question mark for the upcoming season. At 5-10, 190, Breida isn't built to take frequent pounding between the tackles, but as long as the scheme finds ways to get the ball in his hands in space, he shouldn't need a lot of touches to rack up useful production.
An undrafted rookie free agent last year, Breida fell into the No. 2 spot on the 49ers' depth chart early last season and held his own. Checking in at 5-10, 190, the scatback ran a blistering 4.37 40-yard dash at his pro day, and while his speed didn't translate into huge gains as a rookie - he managed only two runs of 20 yards or more on 105 carries - he did show the toughness to run between the tackles on occasion while posting 4.4 YPC. With Jerick McKinnon out for the season, opportunity knocks for both Breida and Alfred Morris. Look for the 49ers to ride the hot hand out of the gate, but McKinnon's injury transforms Breida from a late-round flyer to a vital part of an offense with some upside.
The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Southern was picked up to provide depth at the running back position for the 49ers. Standing at just 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, what Breida lacks in size he makes up for in the speed department (4.37 40 time during his pro day). He emerged as a surprise favorite for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart late in the preseason, with his spot seemingly confirmed when the Niners cut Tim Hightower and placed Joe Williams on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Breida profiles as Carlos Hyde's top backup -- a role that could potentially include regular passing-down snaps.
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Expected to fill lead role Monday
RBNew York Giants
October 2, 2023
Breida is expected to serve as the Giants' lead back Monday against the Seahawks with Saquon Barkley (ankle) listed as doubtful and likely to miss a second straight game, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Meager opportunity in loss
RBNew York Giants
September 21, 2023
Breida rushed four times for 17 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for one yard in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
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Week 3 starter with Barkley out
RBNew York Giants
September 20, 2023
Breida is expected to start Thursday's game in San Francisco with top running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) ruled out for the Week 3 matchup, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Quiet Sunday but could start Week 3
RBNew York Giants
September 17, 2023
Breida rushed once for five yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game Sunday in a win against Arizona in Week 2. However, top running back Saquon Barkley injured his ankle late in the contest, making Breida a candidate to start for New York this Thursday in San Francisco.
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Gets three touches in season opener
RBNew York Giants
September 10, 2023
Breida rushed twice for nine yards and caught his only target for minus-three yards in Sunday's season-opening blowout loss to Dallas.
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