The Athletic's Nate Atkins writes that Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams and Blake Corum will be "in a timeshare of carries," with Ronnie Rivers serving as a versatile special-teams player who is adequate as a rusher, receiver, and pass protector. Williams is still the clear lead back in L.A. and is coming off […]

After being activated from the Physically Unable to Perform List on Thursday and sitting out the team's final preseason game, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle, heel) was present at Tuesday's practice. Pierce underwent ankle surgery in late March after a platelet-rich plasma injection failed to alleviate the pain he'd reportedly been playing through […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday after suffering what had been described as a minor groin injury during a joint practice with the Falcons on August 19. While his availability for Week 1 had never appeared to be in question, his return puts him on track for a full […]

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) had his helmet on and was dressed for Tuesday's practice, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Hubbard could be limited in practice, but the fact that he is on the field at all is a good sign for his availability for the Week 1 regular-season opener on […]

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS broadcaster Tony Romo issued an apology on Tuesday and pleaded no contest after being arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 23 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, according to Nick Brinkherhoff of USA Today. Romo's plea of no contest resulted in his driving privileges being […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Tuesday that the team hopes to have veteran wide receiver Mike Evans (groin), who is dealing with an adductor injury, back at practice next week, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. It is not a ringing endorsement for Evans to be a full-go […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on KNBR radio on Tuesday that tight end George Kittle (Achilles) has "absolutely crushed" all of the objective measures coming off mid-January surgery to fix a torn Achilles tendon, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. That is good news for the 49ers' offense, but it is […]

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lower body) was seen getting some work in Tuesday, with John Keim of ESPN posting video of him going through drills. Croskey-Merritt did not appear in any of Washington's three preseason games and is still working his way back from the injury, so this is a step in the […]

The Athletic's Joe Person reports that Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is working on the side during practice on Tuesday. It is unclear if Brooks is dealing with some sort of injury, but if we find out, we will pass it along. Despite tearing his ACL twice since the Panthers took him in the […]

Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders second-year running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is out at practice on Tuesday working off to the side with trainers, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. It is the first time that Jeanty has been on the field since suffering an ankle injury last week on Aug. 23. […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said on Tuesday that veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen will play in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Jake Arthur of Locked on Colts. "Good people make mistakes. He's a tremendous human being. Give him some grace, and he'll work through the process of the legal system," […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht had plenty of praise for wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. while discussing the team's options at receiver. According to Pewter Report, Licht called Godwin a "consistent, steady" and "Mr. Clutch" player, adding that he "looks really good out there." That's encouraging after injuries interrupted each of Godwin's last […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said there are no immediate plans to restart contract talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Mayfield set the start of training camp as his deadline for negotiations, and nothing came together before then. He is now heading into the last […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) remained out of practice Tuesday, according to Ryan McFadden. Jeanty hasn't practiced since suffering a sprained ankle on Aug. 23 when he landed awkwardly while diving for a pass. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term issue, but there still isn't a firm timetable for his […]

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is still expected to play this season despite his uncertain status. General manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters Tuesday that he is hopeful Jacobs will return and expects him to play for Green Bay at some point, according to Matt Schneidman. Gutekunst was also asked whether there is a […]

As fantasy football drafts wind down and Week 1 approaches, many fantasy football managers may have already begun checking the waiver wire for options to improve their teams. Whether a draft didn't go your way and you ended up short at a position or are just looking to build in extra depth, it's always critical […]

Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson has been traded over from the Pittsburgh Steelers and amid the troubles with running back Josh Jacobs, the Packers organization is high on the addition of Johnson. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had this to say about Johnson as a newcomer to the team: "Excited to get Kaleb […]

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery looks like a mid-tier running back draft candidate but has the potential to really reward his drafters this season. Coming over in the offseason from Detroit where he split time with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery has the ability to take over the Texans lead rushing role. The Texans do have […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington looks like he has real potential this season as a mid-to-late-round draft target. Washington closed the season last year with two 100+ yard receiving games in Weeks 16 and 17. He also had four receiving touchdowns from Week 10 though the end of the season. He finished the season […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has been one of the most exciting players to emerge this preseason, stepping up as a key contributor in the team's receiving corps while other receivers battled injury. Ricky Pearsall (knee) was placed on season-ending IR, while Christian Kirk (calf) will also start the year on injured reserve […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker is coming off a big postseason run with the Seahawks that culminated in his Super Bowl MVP Award. After joining the Chiefs this offseason, Walker is being drafted very early in most fantasy drafts, coming off the board in the early rounds. He's ranked RotoBaller's RB No. 7, […]

Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like MarShawn Lloyd, Ladd McConkey, Chris Olave, James Cook, DeVonta Smith, De'Zhaun Stribling, Malik Nabers, Parker Washington, and Breece Hall. We are here to help make these calls and build winning teams in 2026. Draft […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL Season will begin in just a few days, which means it's almost time to begin setting our first lineups. In this piece, we will provide you with our updated running back rankings for all Week 1 matchups. Let's take a look at where the top running backs like Ashton Jeanty, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ted Hurst III had a great training camp and preseason, and he has impressed the team to the point that they expect him to be involved early in the season, according to NFL Network's Sara Walsh. The Bucs have dealt with multiple injuries in their receiving corps this preseason, with […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (knee) are both still dealing with injuries that they picked up this preseason, but there is optimism from the team that both will be ready to play in Week 1, according to NFL Network's Sara Walsh. McMillan is back to running routes after missing […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (lower body) has been limited in practice due to an unspecified lower-body injury, but it looks like it won't impact his availability against the Colts in Week 1, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Flowers is expected to practice in full next week and be ready to go […]

The tight end position is often the most difficult to fill in fantasy football. However, managers who can find the next league-winner will not only have a prime position advantage, but also have a potential 15.0+ PPR point per game option in their weekly lineup. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL Season is about to kick off, which means it's time to update our Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings. These fantasy football dynasty rankings are consensus staff rankings by Matt Donnelly, Jorden Hill, and Chris Gregory. These include dynasty rankings for running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks, and are for […]

According to the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is deemed "50/50" to suit up in Week 1. The third overall pick from this year's NFL Draft has been dealing with a high ankle sprain through much of the preseason and could be in danger of sitting out the […]

  In-Season Weekly Rankings and Preparing for Fantasy Football Drafts Welcome to our updated fantasy football weekly rankings. To begin your fantasy football preparation during draft season, or weekly once the season starts, our rankings help you research the top players for developments, role changes, and other factors that can influence their updated season projections. […]