Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales made it sound like running back Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) was getting close to a return from Injured Reserve, according to Mike Kaye of ESPN. The Panthers are currently deciding whether they will open the 21-day practice window for Brooks this week. If the 23-year-old gets back on the practice […]

With nine weeks in the books, the 2026 NFL regular season is now 50% complete. What will the second half of the campaign bring? Time will tell. As for the present, which running backs saw an uptick in snap counts, touches, and production in Week 9? Which halfbacks are experiencing a reduction in their roles?  […]

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign free-agent running back Kendre Miller to their practice squad on Tuesday, a source told Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. The Cowboys had Miller in for a visit on Tuesday as they search for RB depth behind starter Javonte Williams with Tyler Goodson (knee) expected to miss […]

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) was officially listed as a full participant in his team's practice on Tuesday, per Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Skattebo missed New York's Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles with a hamstring injury, but he appears to be trending toward suiting up for the Giants' Week 10 […]

The Tennessee Titans will keep running back Tony Pollard through the trade deadline, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The 29-year-old Pollard is currently playing out the final year of his contract with the one-win Titans, leading to speculation that he could be on the move to a contender. Instead, it appears as though the veteran running […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to stay with the team through Tuesday's trade deadline, according to Tom Pelissero. Pelissero reported that multiple teams offered a second-round pick plus additional compensation, but the Colts were seeking a much bigger return. Indianapolis signed Taylor to a two-year extension in August that runs through 2028, […]

The Green Bay Packers are happy with what they saw from running back Kaleb Johnson in Sunday's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots after offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said they challenged Johnson to "run hard, run angry," according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Stenavich also mentioned that Johnson showed improvement in pass protection. […]

Kaelon Black has reached double-digit carries in consecutive games behind Christian McCaffrey. Emmett Johnson has scored in consecutive weeks behind Kenneth Walker III, once as a receiver and once as a runner. Black would get my first claim if I needed a flex this week. For a bench stash, I prefer Johnson in PPR while […]

Corey Kiner and Kaleb Johnson scored their first NFL touchdowns in the same game. The injury news since then gives both a chance to lead their backfields in Week 10. Audric Estimé already had that opportunity with the New Orleans Saints and turned it into 15 carries against his former team. Kiner is my first […]

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) is participating in practice again on Tuesday during the portion open to the media, according to Art Stapleton of The North Jersey Bergen Record. The Giants listed Skattebo as limited in their walkthrough practice on Monday as they get ready to face the division-rival Washington Commanders on […]

Free-agent running back Kendre Miller is scheduled to visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. A former third-round pick whose checkered injury history has limited him to only 27 career games across three and a half seasons, Miller was released by the New Orleans Saints one day before their Week […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been more receptive to trading players over the last 24 hours, sources told NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Veteran pass-rusher Khalil Mack is still considered a long shot to be dealt by Tuesday's trade deadline, but other expiring-contract players are available if the offer makes sense. The Chargers have a firm […]

Hey RotoBallers! We are officially in the double-digit week of the season, which means our start/sit calls are even more crucial with fantasy playoff hopes on the line. Below, we'll look at some potential busts (one at each position) who could greatly underperform this coming weekend. Last week, we hit on most of our calls, […]

The biggest mistake fantasy managers can make in Week 10 is chasing last week's production instead of trusting the matchups. Chuba Hubbard has quietly developed into an RB1, Breece Hall is working his way back into a featured role, and Zach Charbonnet appears to be taking control of Seattle's backfield. All three have the opportunity, […]

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that it does not seem like New York Jets running back Breece Hall is going anywhere before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Rosenblatt adds that the Jets are not waving the white flag on the season, even with how badly it has gone up to this point. After another loss on […]

RotoBaller drops our top fantasy football Week 10 waiver wire pickups for the 2026 season for RB, WR, TE, and QB. Backup running backs take center stage this week as three new options could be sitting at the top of their respective depth charts ahead of Week 10. This week's must-add fantasy football free agents […]

Week 10 is already here, leaving most fantasy teams about four weeks to secure a playoff spot. Fantasy managers will need to find bye-week replacements, as the Bears, Broncos, Eagles, and Buccaneers are off in Week 10. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you get a jump start on the waiver wire with our Week 10 […]

Last week brought some notable injuries just ahead of a four-team bye, which can really turn the screws on fantasy managers. Not only that, but we will witness a potentially wild trade deadline play out between this publishing and FAAB bids locking in. We will constantly be tweaking guidance and adjusting to new information with […]

Welcome RotoBallers! With another slate of NFL action in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire. Like most weeks, injuries stole much of the headlines in Week 10, as star wideout Puka Nacua is likely to go on the IR while Josh Jacobs undergoes finger surgery and could also hit […]

Arizona running back James Conner (foot) is an intriguing fantasy player to stash, despite still not taking the field yet this season. He's yet to even start practicing, and he's spent the entire season on the injured reserve list. Conner could play a big role in the Arizona backfield once he returns, as rookie Jeremiyah […]

If you're one of the extreme loyalists still holding onto Josh Downs and Brian Thomas Jr., it's worth holding on just a wee bit longer. The NFL trade deadline closes on Tuesday, November 10th. If these two players aren't moved, fantasy managers can finally move on. Other guys who could have their roster status determined by what […]

Baltimore running back Justice Hill is worth adding in some deeper leagues prior to the kickoff of Week 10 games. He's coming off his best fantasy performance of the season - Hill rushed nine times for 85 yards and a score against Jacksonville in Week 9, plus had three receptions for seven yards across three […]

Injuries are starting to pile up. Players are starting to emerge in new roles, whether it’s due to missing players, strong play, or bye week adjustments. That means there are plenty of opportunities for fantasy managers to improve their rosters. Week 10 will be a difficult one with the Bears, Eagles, Broncos, and Buccaneers out […]

The regular season continues to advance at an unrelenting pace, and the fantasy postseason is steadily approaching. Your ability to navigate injuries, underwhelming production, and unexpected developments remains essential for you to achieve your goal of securing a league championship. The first five bye weeks are also complete, although running backs from 16 teams will […]

Detroit running back Sione Vaki has factored in enough over the past few games to emerge as a possible waiver wire add in very deep fantasy leagues. He has 30 rushing attempts on the season, with 14 of those coming over the past two contests. Vaki has seven receptions over eight targets this season, with […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal continues to mix into the team's backfield alongside Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell. Vidal has shown some big-play potential and gets enough passing-down work to be a deep league option, even though his workload is unpredictable. In Week 9, after the bye, Vidal played 28 snaps (39%), which […]

It was another bloodbath this past weekend. Patrick Mahomes II went down with an elbow injury but stayed in the game, though he looked to be in quite a bit of pain. Josh Jacobs broke his finger. Jaylen Waddle got a concussion. Rhamondre Stevenson and Puka Nacua both hurt their knee. Massive injuries that fantasy […]

Let's turn the page to Week 10 after another up-and-down weekend of NFL play. We'll gather around after a slate that supplied several injuries and blowouts to figure out who our key waiver adds in both shallow and deep leagues will be. Fantasy managers gearing up for the stretch run can get ready with our […]

Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson could get another chance to lead the team's backfield for the next few weeks, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. With Josh Jacobs (hand) needing surgery to repair a broken right ring finger and expected to miss multiple games, the Packers will turn again to Johnson, MarShawn […]

There are about four weeks left in the fantasy football season for most leagues. For teams making that playoff push, selecting a starting FLEX will be tougher this week with the Bears, Broncos, Eagles, and Buccaneers on the bye. Whether you need an injury or bye-week replacement, our early Week 10 fantasy football FLEX rankings […]