Kaelon Black Well-Positioned for Dynasty Success Following NFL Draft

After recording 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 186 carries across 16 games for the University of Indiana in 2025, running back Kaelon Black was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Black's path to immediate playing time is blocked off by all-world 49ers running back […]

Can J'Mari Taylor Break Through Crowded Running Back Depth Chart in Jacksonville?

After recording over 1,300 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns across 265 touches as a senior at the University of Virginia in 2025, running back J'Mari Taylor did not hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, Taylor landed a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving him a chance to earn […]

Seth McGowan Likely to be RB3 to Begin his Rookie Season

The Indianapolis Colts added depth for their running back room by taking former Kentucky RB Seth McGowan in the seventh round (No. 237 overall) of this year's NFL draft. The 24-year-old comes with plenty of off-the-field questions and maturity issues, as he was dismissed from Oklahoma's program after he was arrested in 2021. The 5-foot-11, […]

Justice Hill's Role in Question After NFL Draft

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill was an early offseason winner when the team declined to offer fourth-year speedster Keaton Mitchell a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to sign with the Chargers and removing Hill's biggest competition for passing down work from the roster. Unfortunately for Hill, the Ravens selected Clemson's Adam Randall in […]

Audric Estime Buried on Saints' Depth Chart

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime was called into action late in the 2025 season, and he handled himself admirably, churning out top-13 fantasy finishes in Weeks 17 and 18, but after a busy Saints offseason, he's been pushed well down the depth chart toward fantasy irrelevancy. New Orleans signed Travis Etienne Jr. to […]

Jarquez Hunter Unlikely to See a Significant Usage Spike in Second Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter did not take an offensive snap as a rookie, seeing the field in only five games, exclusively on special teams. The 2025 fourth-round pick was a popular sleeper pick to immediately usurp primary backup duties from Blake Corum following a similarly quiet rookie season from the 2024 third-rounder. […]

Kyren Williams and Blake Corum Could See a 50/50 Split in 2026

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has finished as the fantasy RB9 or better in each of the past three seasons, and for most of that run, managers could rely on a weekly volume floor that made him nearly bust-proof. By the end of the 2025 season, however, second-year back Blake Corum had taken […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs You Must Draft In 2026

Well, this is kind of awkward. The 2025 NFL Draft class was loaded to the brim with highly talented running backs. One prospect was seen as generational at his position, and there were a bunch of other running backs with excellent traits. That translated to quite a bit of on-the-field production. Were it not for […]

Can Javonte Williams Replicate 2025 Success in 2026?

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was one of the surprise success stories of the 2025 season, recording 1,338 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns on 287 touches across 16 games. The Cowboys rewarded Williams this past offseason with a new three-year, $24 million contract. For the second straight year, Williams figures to play a […]

Chiefs Looking to Establish a Running Game in 2026

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Friday on The Pat McAfee Show that the team made an effort to improve the running back position in the offseason with the addition of Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III, and they also added Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the recent […]

James Conner Buried on Cardinals' Depth Chart Heading into 2026

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot) had his 2025 season cut short after suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 3. Conner was present for the start of Arizona's voluntary offseason program in early April, which could be a good sign that he's on track to be ready for the start of the 2026 […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Superflex (2QB) Rankings: Post-NFL Draft

Now that we know rookie draft capital and landing spots, it's time to crush your dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts! While this class wasn't strong at quarterback for Superflex leagues, there is a clear top dog, a first-rounder with future value, and a few later-round picks with potential paths to starting jobs. We're here to […]

Cam Skattebo's Role Survives the NFL Draft

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo doesn't face any additional competition following the NFL Draft. There had been some speculation that the Giants could be a landing spot for Jeremiyah Love or another top running back prospect, but that never came to fruition. It appears that New York remains satisfied with a backfield of […]

Run-Heavy Apparoach Set to Benefit TreVeyon Henderson?

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson should benefit from the team's anticipated run-heavy approach in 2026. As it stands, the Patriots' receiving corps has taken a step backward this offseason, with Stefon Diggs essentially being replaced by Romeo Doubs. Without a flashy new weapon for Drake Maye to throw to, all signs point to […]

Jaydon Blue Will Need to Show More in Year 2 to Stick on Dynasty Rosters

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue was a fifth-round pick in 2025, and after only one year in the league, he's already fighting for his roster life at the bottom of dynasty benches. Blue was a healthy scratch in 12 weeks as a rookie, and when he saw the field, he averaged only 3.4 yards […]

2026 NFL Draft: The 10 Best and Worst Fits For Fantasy Football

The 2026 NFL Draft has finally passed, and the analysis can begin. On draft night, everything is exciting. Fanbases are given hope that their team will turn around its fortunes or continue dominating. In reality, that is never the case. NFL draft picks need time to develop, and frankly, many of them will not reach […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. to Lead the Jaguars in Carries?

John Shipley of Sports Illustrated has Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. listed atop the team's RB depth chart ahead of training camp. His gut feeling says that Rodriguez will lead the team in carries, but then writes that he doesn't know if there will be "enough of a difference between his workload" and […]

Chiefs "Super High" on Emmett Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs were "super high" on former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson before selecting him in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft, and vice president of player personnel Ryne Nutt said the team was surprised he was still available in the fifth round when they traded up to take him. Johnson […]

Jonah Coleman has Clear "Three-Down Potential" in Denver's Offense

Denver Broncos rookie fourth-round running back Jonah Coleman has clear "three-down potential" in the team's offense, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. However, with the Broncos already having second-year back RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, his first task in his rookie season might be giving the Broncos a "more complete presence in the […]

Austin Ekeler 100 Percent Medically Cleared for Football Activities

Veteran free-agent running back Austin Ekeler (Achilles) is 100% fully medically cleared for all football activities after suffering a torn right Achilles last September against the Green Bay Packers, a league source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Ekeler intends to play in 2026 and is expected to draw plenty of interest. The 30-year-old […]

Keaton Mitchell's Dynasty Value Rising Heading into 2026

After spending the first three seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, running back Keaton Mitchell landed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this offseason. Mitchell's playing time in Baltimore was limited by injury issues and the presence of star Ravens running back Derrick Henry. However, Mitchell has averaged a highly […]

Jadarian Price Not Expected to Lead Seahawks' Backfield Right Away

The Seattle Seahawks made a major addition to their backfield on draft night, selecting University of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the final pick of the first round. Given that Seattle lost star running back Kenneth Walker III in free agency to the Kansas City Chiefs, Price should eventually have a chance to […]

Can James Cook Continue to Ascend in 2026 and Beyond?

Although Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was a highly productive player in his first three NFL seasons, he took his game to a new level in 2025. Across 17 games, the 26-year-old recorded 1,912 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns on 342 touches. Cook has always been an extremely efficient rusher, but the Bills […]

2026 NFL Draft Winners - 12 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers at All Positions

The NFL Draft is the best event on the football calendar. It’s full of drama, trades, and young athletes whose dreams come true. As a result, it completely reshapes the dynasty football landscape. If too much new competition for targets and carries comes in, the value of your players could plummet. But if an improved […]

NFL Power Rankings: 10 Best Picks of the 2026 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the books, it's time to spotlight the top-10 picks that were made across the three days. While some teams may have struck gold with their first selection, some teams may have hit the jackpot with their Day 3 selection. What were the top-10 section from the 2026 NFL Draft? […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts: 5 Players to Avoid

With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us, we now have landing spots for first-year players. That makes it easy to identify early-round busts in 2026 rookie dynasty fantasy football drafts. When looking for rookie busts, the focus is on players who are overvalued due to their situations. It's also about finding underwhelming prospects who have […]

Jonathon Brooks Fully Cleared for Offseason Program

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) said he's been fully cleared by his surgeon to take part in the team's offseason program and feels "close to 100 percent," according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Brooks is returning from a second ACL surgery on his right knee and could have a pretty decent role […]

Tyler Allgeier One of the Biggest Losers After NFL Draft

ESPN's Adam Schefter considers new Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier as one of the biggest losers after the 2026 NFL draft last week. Allgeier left the Atlanta Falcons to sign a two-year, $12.25 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals so that he could finally be a lead back in the NFL. Then on draft […]

Lions Picking Up Jahmyr Gibbs' Fifth-Year Option

The Detroit Lions plan to pick up the fifth-year option of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. Gibbs will be due $14.3 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season, tying him for the fifth-most expensive RB in the league based on average annual contract value. As one of […]

Is MarShawn Lloyd a Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate Following NFL Draft?

A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has not factored at all in his team's offense. Thanks to myriad injury issues, Lloyd has played in just one game and owns six career carries across his first two NFL seasons. Heading into 2026, star running back Josh Jacobs […]