Zero-RB strategies predominated in drafts and auctions this season, after years of its earliest adopters insisting it was the best strategy for the modern NFL. Avoiding the running back injuries that have already plagued the league is just one element of what makes the framework successful. Another equally important factor is the philosophical and schematic shifts on the offensive side of the ball, best illustrated by the Giants, Jets and Dolphins, who all run their base offense from a three-receiver set.
The Giants feature the league’s purest three-receiver base offense. Odell Beckham Jr. has missed just one snap this season.