Emmett Johnson's NFL Ceiling in Question?

University of Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was one of the more productive backs in the country as a junior in 2025, recording 1,821 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns on 297 touches across 12 games. With 85 receptions over his last two collegiate seasons, Johnson can impact games as both a rusher and a […]

Ollie Gordon II's Dynasty Value Rising Amidst Organizational Changes in Miami?

A seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II entered his rookie year as the primary backup to star Dolphins rusher De'Von Achane. Gordon II saw limited playing time over the course of the season, racking up 231 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on 77 touches. He also ceded […]

Omarion Hampton Remains a High-End Dynasty Running Back Despite Injury-Marred Rookie Season

The number 22 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton had his rookie season disrupted by ankle injuries that caused him to miss eight games. However, Hampton was productive when healthy, racking up 737 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 156 touches across nine contests. The Chargers made […]

Demond Claiborne Fighting Against Type with Unusual Archetype

Wake Forest running back Demond Claiborne weighed in at 188 pounds at the NFL Combine, putting him in the 3rd percentile among Combine-invited running backs historically. The saving grace is that he ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash; however, that game-breaking speed did not always show up on his collegiate tape. Claiborne's 6.1% rate of runs […]

Roman Hemby Likely Little More Than a Fantasy Dart Throw

Indiana running back Roman Hemby spent four years at Maryland before transferring to Indiana, where he put up his best statistical season on the way to a National Championship. While he led the team in yards and carries, his rushing efficiency numbers were surpassed by almost every other back on the roster, perhaps reflecting the […]

Blake Corum Not Just a Handcuff Going Forward?

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum emerged as a standalone RB3/flex option during the 2025 season, and we expect him to handle a similar role in 2026. The Rams publicly acknowledged their desire to reduce Kyren Williams' workload to keep him healthy for a full season, giving some of his snaps and touches to […]

Tony Pollard Remains the Lead Back for Now

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has held onto the No. 1 role throughout the first few weeks of free agency. The only notable running back signing the Titans have made so far is Michael Carter, who projects as the third-string back behind Pollard and Tyjae Spears. Both Spears and Carter should log some touches, […]

Is David Montgomery Really the Bell Cow in Houston?

Houston Texans running back David Montgomery earned high praise from his former head coach at this week's annual NFL meetings. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell described Montgomery as "unbelievable" and said that the veteran running back will have an opportunity to establish himself as the Texans' bell cow. This could purely be coachspeak as […]

LeQuint Allen Jr. to Get More Involved in Year 2?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. is trending up ahead of the 2026 season. Allen remains No. 3 on the depth chart after the Jaguars watched Travis Etienne Jr. depart in free agency, but replaced him with Chris Rodriguez Jr. There's a clear path to meaningful playing time for Allen, who may get on […]

Isaiah Davis Faces Improbable Path to Fantasy Relevance

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis could have trouble becoming relevant in fantasy football going forward. With Breece Hall still in New York and Braelon Allen (knee) coming back from injury, Davis finds himself buried at No. 3 on the depth chart, at best. He could slip even further down the pecking order if […]

Michael Carter Signing with the Titans

The Tennessee Titans have signed free agent running back Michael Carter, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Carter reunites with Robert Saleh, who was his head coach when the Jets drafted him and is now the head coach of the Titans. The 26-year-old wasn't always fantasy relevant last year, but he had a decent season […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft)

It's time for another edition of our updated fantasy football rookie rankings. It's officially April, which means the NFL Draft is this month! Rookie drafts will follow soon after, so if you haven't familiarized yourself with the upcoming rookie class, now is the time, and we're here to help! Below, check out where key rookies such as […]

Kaleb Johnson Given a Clean Slate with New Coaching Staff

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson will be given opportunities to establish himself as a key part of the team's offense in 2026, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. "I am aware of their past experiences, but this is like a Catholic operation, and you say three Hail Marys and everybody has a clean slate […]

Ashton Jeanty Poised to Break Out with Improved Offense and Protection?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had an up-and-down rookie season in 2025, ultimately finishing as the overall RB11 in PPR leagues. His big games were absolutely electric, but he also had some dud performances, finishing with single-digit fantasy points on seven different occasions. Jeanty will look for more consistency in a new-look offense […]

NFL Power Rankings: Every Team's 2025 Rookie Class

With the 2025 season in the books, it's time to power rank the 32 rookie classes from the 2025 NFL Draft. While some teams may have had only a handful of impactful sections, many had several high-impact rookies in their debut seasons and even played a leading role in their postseason success. Let's dive in!Featured […]

J.K. Dobbins is Fully Healthy for 2026

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton described running back J.K. Dobbins (left foot) as fully healthy, according to Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. Paton added that Dobbins, who was placed on injured reserve after Week 10, could have returned for the Super Bowl, if Denver had qualified. He also explained that the veteran running […]

Saints Still Want to Address Alvin Kamara's Contract

The New Orleans Saints still want to address running back Alvin Kamara's (knee) contract, even after restructuring it to lower their 2026 salary cap from north of $18 million to roughly $10.5 million already this offseason, according to Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. It's unclear what else the Saints will do with Kamara's […]

Jordan James the "Front-Runner" to be Top Backup RB

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James, a fifth-round pick last year out of Oregon, appears to be the "front-runner" to be the top backup behind star Christian McCaffrey in 2026, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Brian Robinson Jr., who was CMC's primary backup in 2025, signed a one-year deal to join the […]

Mike Washington Jr. Would Fill a Big Need for Seahawks

ESPN's Matt Bowen believes that Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. would fit in well with the Seattle Seahawks, given their needs at the position ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. Washington is projected to be a late Day 2 pick in April's draft, and Seattle could use the backfield depth with Kenneth Walker III […]

Packers to "Strip Everything Down" on Offense

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the team has to "strip everything down and start like it's Year 1 all over again" on offense going into the 2026 season, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The Packers ranked 16th in scoring (23 points per game) and 15th in yards (332.6 per […]

James Conner's Role Threatened in Arizona?

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot) faces newfound competition in the backfield ahead of the 2026 season. Conner previously had the backfield essentially to himself, and it looked like he would return to the starting role over Trey Benson in 2026. However, the Cardinals addressed the running back position in free agency, signing Tyler […]

Devin Neal's Dynasty Value Slipping Away?

New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal (hamstring) entered this offseason as one of the most appealing risers in dynasty fantasy football leagues. However, the Saints' unexpected decision to sign Travis Etienne Jr. shook up their backfield, and now, it looks like Neal could be ticketed for the third-string role. In addition to the Etienne […]

NFL Teams Ranked By Most Wins Since 2006: Top 20 Teams of the Last 20 Years

With the 2025-26 NFL season behind us, it's time to look back 20 years and rank the top-20 NFL teams by most wins. Which team has been the most successful NFL franchise in the past 20 years? Has their regular-season success translated into the postseason? Let's dive in!Featured Promo: New Novig users get a $25 […]

Seahawks Expect Zach Charbonnet to Play in 2026

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald mentioned that running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) is "part of the equation" for the 2026 season, which means the Seahawks are expecting him to return at some point during the upcoming season, per John Boyle of the team's official website. "Zach's a great player, he's not going to miss […]

Jets to Revisit Extension Talks With Breece Hall After the Draft

New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey said on Monday that he hopes to revisit contract-extension talks with franchise-tagged running back Breece Hall after the NFL draft in late April, per SNY. "Things are in a good place. I'm hopeful with Breece," Mougey said. Hall has not signed his franchise tag, but the two sides […]

De'Von Achane Considered One of "Three Pillars" of Dolphins Rebuild

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan called running back De'Von Achane one of the "three pillars" as a player he wants to build around and lock in on a contract extension, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Sullivan went on to say at the NFL owners meetings that he's not looking to […]

Cam Skattebo Looks Ready to Go for OTAs

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) was seen at Arizona's pro day last Friday, and he looked ready to go for the start of organized team activities next week, according to general manager Joe Schoen. "[He was] jogging around, running, jumping on ex-teammates' backs and stuff like that. I said, Will you stop?" […]

Bucky Irving Could See Reduced Workload in 2026 and Beyond

After a breakout rookie season in which he totaled over 1,500 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving recorded an underwhelming follow-up campaign in 2025. The 23-year-old recorded 865 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on 203 touches, and missed seven games due to foot and shoulder injuries. In […]

Kenneth Walker III Could See Major Workload Increase in Kansas City

After being named the MVP of Super Bowl LX while playing for the Seattle Seahawks in February, running back Kenneth Walker III landed a lucrative three-year, $43 million contract in free agency from the Kansas City Chiefs in March. Even while losing carries to fellow Seahawks back Zach Charbonnet (knee) throughout 2025, Walker III still […]

Jaylen Warren's Production Upside is Limited in Pittsburgh

Across 16 games in 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recorded a career-high 1,291 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns on 251 touches. Warren began the year as the featured back in Pittsburgh before gradually moving into more of a timeshare with former Steelers back Kenneth Gainwell. While Gainwell departed Pittsburgh in free agency, the […]