Brian Robinson Jr. Limited to Secondary Role in San Francisco

Across 16 games this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has recorded 90 carries for 391 yards and two touchdowns. The 26-year-old has spent the entirety of 2025 in a secondary role behind star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who leads the NFL with 399 touches heading into the team's Week 18 […]

Injuries Opening Opportunity for Zavier Scott in Minnesota?

Across 15 games this season, Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott has recorded just 195 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 42 touches. The 26-year-old did not record a single touch in Minnesota's Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. However, the Vikings are dealing with injuries to both of their top two running backs, […]

Christian McCaffrey Held Out Tuesday With Back Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) did not practice on Tuesday due to a back injury, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. McCaffrey dealt with back stiffness earlier this month, too, but he didn't miss any time. The 29-year-old's back injury isn't very serious this time around, either, and it shouldn't keep […]

Legit Breakouts or Flukes? Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luther Burden III, Michael Mayer Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2025 fantasy football season is over for the majority of teams. But fantasy managers playing in public ESPN leagues, Daily Fantasy Sports players, and plenty of others are interested in Week 18's slate of games. Some players really don't have statement performances until their second-to-last week of the season. Starters get injured all the […]

Browns Doing "Preliminary Research" on Potential Coaching Change

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Cleveland Browns have done some "preliminary research" for a potential coaching change following the 2025 season, although that doesn't mean they are locked into firing head coach Kevin Stefanski on Black Monday. Fowler also mentions the Las Vegas Raiders as another team that could be looking to move on […]

Jaydon Blue to Get Some Playing Time in Week 18?

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that rookie running back Jaydon Blue could get some snaps on Sunday against the division-rival New York Giants in the Week 18 regular-season finale, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. The Cowboys have nothing left to play for but pride, and fellow RBs […]

Rico Dowdle Misses Tuesday's Practice With Sore Toe

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that running back Rico Dowdle (toe) did not practice on Tuesday due to a sore toe, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. The Panthers are hopeful that he'll be ready for Saturday's big divisional showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 to decide the NFC South. […]

Tank Bigsby a Potential Week 18 League-Winner

Philadelphia running back Tank Bigsby is rostered in fewer than 20% of redraft leagues, but depending on how the Eagles approach the final week of the regular season, he could be a league winner for fantasy managers with a Week 18 title game. Philadelphia is locked into either the number two or number three seed […]

Raheim Sanders Worth a Look on Week 18 Waiver Wires

Cleveland Browns undrafted rookie running back Raheim Sanders was a popular waiver wire add in Week 17, with Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) lost for the year and Dylan Sampson's status uncertain heading into a divisional matchup with the Steelers. Sampson was eventually cleared to play despite his hand injury, and neither rookie was able to […]

Samaje Perine a Top Waiver Priority for Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine has finished as a low-end RB2 in each of the past two weeks without cracking a 40% snap share. If the Bengals opt to rest or limit their starters, including the surging Chase Brown, Perine could be in line for a solid workload in a Week 18 matchup against […]

Eagles to Rest Their Starters in Week 18?

The Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to move up to the No. 2 seed for the NFC playoff picture, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo believes that the Eagles will rest some starters in the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Head coach Nick Sirianni said on Monday that the team […]

Rams Will Play Their Starters in Week 18

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team will play its starters for the Week 18 regular-season finale this Sunday versus the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Rams lost to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, and with another loss to Arizona in the final week […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds (2025)

The final week of the regular season is here. After a long season of navigating injuries, breakouts, and busts, managers are preparing their final lineup for the NFL season. Even though we only have one more slate of action to analyze, there was plenty of injury news that presents many top options on the waiver […]

Kareem Hunt Carries Waiver-Wire Appeal Heading into Favorable Week 18 Matchup

Across 16 games in 2025, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has recorded 719 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 173 touches. While the 30-year-old lacks explosive upside, he remains an effective short-area and goal-line rusher. Hunt's touchdown production has dried up in recent weeks, as he's failed to find the end zone […]

Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 18 Early Updates

Most fantasy football leagues have concluded, but if you're still playing for something, let us help with our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. To see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Dylan Sampson, Deebo Samuel Sr., Michael Mayer, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Brenton Strange, Chimere Dike, Woody Marks, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 18 Early Updates

Whether your league continues to Week 18 or you are just looking at the RB position for DFS purposes, we're here to guide your start-sit calls with our Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Below, find out where ball carriers such as D'Andre Swift, Bucky Irving, Tony Pollard, Kenneth Walker III, Kenneth […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 18 Early Updates

If your league continues to Week 18, we still have you covered! We're here to help with our Week 18 fantasy football rankings for all positions. Ahead of the Week 18 slate, check out where key start-sit options such as Zay Flowers, Kyle Pitts Sr., Tetairoa McMillan, Wan'Dale Robinson, Rico Dowdle, Kenneth Gainwell, and more […]

NFL Inactives Week 18: Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing (2025)

The 2025 fantasy football season flew by, and most leagues have wrapped up. However, some leagues extend to Week 18, and DFS tournaments and cash games are still taking place, so it's important to know who is set to play and who might sit out during the regular season finale. Below you'll find a running […]

Kyle Monangai a Great Waiver-Wire Option if Available

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is still getting plenty of work in the backfield, and he's a strong grab if he's on the waiver wire as the Bears continue to push for the second seed in the NFC. Monangai had eight carries and three catches against the 49ers, totaling 38 rushing yards and nine […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18 (2025)

Whether you play DFS or hope to win your fantasy football championship this week, you need to cut through the noise. Ask: Which teams have something to play for? Which players have something to prove? When looking at this week's starts and sits at the running back position, I am looking to start players on […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/31/25)

The last day of the year gives us another great DFS day. We are approaching the bowls, where there appear to be fewer opt-outs, but we still need to keep an eye on that. The first CFP quarterfinal is on this slate as well, giving us a rematch of the 2002 National Championship game. That […]

Kyren Williams Collects 130 Total Yards in Monday Night Loss

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams recorded 13 carries for 92 yards to go along with three catches (three targets) for 38 receiving yards in Monday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Williams posted his third game with at least 100 yards from scrimmage this season and his most since Week 5. His 38 […]

Bijan Robinson Explodes for 229 Total Yards, Two Touchdowns on Monday Night

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson delivered an all-time performance in Monday night's win over the Los Angeles Rams, handling 22 carries for 195 yards and a touchdown to go with five catches (eight targets) for 34 yards and another touchdown as a receiver. Robinson scored the longest touchdown in Falcons history with a 93-yard […]

Brashard Smith Seeing Expanded Role in Chiefs' Passing Game

Across 16 games this season, Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith has recorded 265 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 55 touches. The 22-year-old's opportunities have been limited by the presence of veteran Chiefs backs Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco, who have dominated the team's rushing work for most of the 2025 season. Over […]

Jaylen Wright Emerging as the Clear RB2 in Miami?

Across nine games in 2025, Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright has recorded just 292 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 60 touches. However, the 22-year-old has played some of his best football in the month of December. Over his last four games, Wright has racked up 200 rushing yards and two scores on […]

Sean Tucker Maintains Touchdown Upside Heading into Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has seen a drastic decrease in usage since fellow Buccaneers back Bucky Irving returned from injury in Week 13. Over his last five contests, Tucker is averaging under four rush attempts per game. However, Tucker has maintained a role at the goal line, recording three rushing touchdowns in […]

Dylan Sampson Maintains Waiver-Wire Appeal Despite Poor Week 17 Showing

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson returned in Week 17 after a two-game absence due to calf and hand injuries, recording 27 scrimmage yards on 14 touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his inefficient day against the Steelers, Sampson could be in line for a more productive Week 18 in an easier matchup against the […]

Isiah Pacheco Remains the Lead Rusher in Kansas City

Across 13 games this season, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has recorded 563 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 137 touches. The 26-year-old has not recorded more than 34 rushing yards in a game or scored a rushing touchdown since Week 8. However, Pacheco maintains a consistent role in the Kansas City […]

Chuba Hubbard has Another Quiet Outing In Week 17

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard had four carries for 12 yards in the team's 27-10 defeat in Week 17 to the Seattle Seahawks. He added six yards on three receptions and finished the game with 2.8 PPR points. It was his lowest fantasy total since Week 10, and it was his third consecutive week […]

Blake Corum Questionable to Return With Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (ankle) is considered questionable to return for Monday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Corum limped to the sideline after a two-yard carry in the second quarter and was taken to the locker room. He is uncertain to return with a right-ankle injury. Before exiting, Corum rushed the ball […]