Washington Commanders running back Kaytron Allen remains behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White on the depth chart, but as the current projected No. 3 ball-carrier, he should have no trouble making the 53-man roster. A sixth-round pick out of Penn State, Allen made a significant impact in Week 2 of the preseason as he handled […]

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. has earned the praise of head coach Klint Kubiak ahead of the 2026 season. "He's done a great job of growing up real fast," Kubiak told Levi Edwards of the team's official website. "He's a guy that understands we're counting on him. He's maturing really fast." […]

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey is evolving into a "complete back," offensive coordinator Davis Webb told Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Harvey impressed as a rookie last season, scoring 12 touchdowns and ranking as the RB20 in PPR leagues despite finishing with fewer than 1,000 rushing yards. He demonstrated impressive versatility last year, and […]

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (knee) was seen working with a trainer on the sideline, according to Zack Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt noted that it's the first time he's seen Davis working on the grass and that "he's making progress." Davis suffered a "minor knee injury" early in training camp, which was expected to cost […]

After the Arizona Cardinals waived running back Trey Benson (knee) with an injury designation, Benson cleared waivers, returned to the organization, and was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2026 season. All 31 other teams passed on Benson on the waiver wire, so the running back will spend the 2026 season on injured reserve. The […]

It's an exciting time for football as we are in the heart of the fantasy football draft season. Week 1 is a few weeks away. With training camp news and injuries, RotoBaller HQ constantly updates our rankings. Today, we focus on our updated top 400 half-PPR fantasy football rankings for 2026 to account for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker (foot), who missed training camp practice on Tuesday with a foot injury, did not have any brace or boot on his foot and was seen walking around "just fine," according to Matt Foster. It doesn't sound like Walker is dealing with a serious injury, but he almost certainly […]

New England Patriots running back Lan Larison was the next man up in training camp practice on Tuesday with second-year RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) sitting out due to an ankle injury that he suffered on Monday, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. If Henderson is forced to miss the Week 1 regular-season opener against the […]

New Orleans Saints running back Ty Chandler (knee) is expected to miss the 2026 season, head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday, according to Katherine Terrell. Chandler suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams after spending the summer competing for a reserve role in New Orleans' backfield. The 28-year-old signed a […]

New York Giants running back Najee Harris took some first-team reps during Tuesday's practice, according to Pat Leonard. The Giants rotated their backs, so Harris hasn't suddenly jumped to the top of the depth chart, but his involvement is notable just one week after signing with the team. Cam Skattebo is still listed alone at […]

Cleveland Browns second-year running back Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) was back in team drills at training camp on Tuesday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins was limited to individual drills on Monday in his first day back at practice following an undisclosed injury that he picked up last week. It remains to be seen if […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said on Tuesday that he is "not going to get into injuries," but he also said that running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is "on the mend," according to Vincent Bonsignore of The California Post. Jeanty caused a stir among the fantasy football community when he injured his right […]

The Washington Commanders backfield is one of the most discussed among the fantasy football community. While Jacory Croskey-Merritt took many of the opportunities in 2025, Chris Rodriguez Jr. emerged as a potential late-season waiver wire option following the rookie's struggles. However, with Rodriguez leaving the team in free agency and being replaced by Rachaad White, one […]

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was already having a strong summer, and the latest TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) news gives his redraft stock another nudge upward. Henderson slipped while making a cut during Monday's practice and left after trainers examined his right foot/ankle. Christopher Price of The Boston Globe reported Tuesday that Henderson is […]

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is unlikely to practice Tuesday after leaving Monday's session early. Executive vice president Eliot Wolf told Doug Kyed that the Patriots are still "working through that situation." Henderson appeared to hurt his right foot or ankle after slipping while trying to make a cut Monday, then went inside […]

NFL training camps are one of the best opportunities fantasy football managers have to dissect information and news that can help lead to a better understanding of a player's outlook before the season begins. Preseason game statistics can sometimes be misleading, so information from camp, like usage, personnel patterns, and what unit they are practicing […]

Finding a league-winner in the middle or late rounds of your fantasy draft can provide your team with a massive boost. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Adam Koffler, Nick Mariano, Andy […]

As we inch closer to the start of another NFL season, now is a good time to ramp up preparations for your annual fantasy football draft. Ideally, you would have started preparing months ago by doing mock drafts and checking out rankings/articles here on RotoBaller. But hey, if you’re the type that likes to cram […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end FLEX ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks has had a difficult start to his professional career. Brooks began his debut season late in Week 12 while recovering from a torn ACL, but he only appeared in three games before re-tearing his ACL. This injury […]

Draft season is in full swing. With the preseason already quickly approaching Week 3 and the regular season now in reach, let's take a break from the hard-hitting data-centered analysis and make some bold predictions. While these bold predictions may seem unlikely, they are backed by statistics and advanced metrics, so, on closer look, they […]

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that the team's deep passing game is something that needs to improve, according to Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com. Daboll was also quick to point out that the team's struggles down the field are not all on second-year quarterback Cam Ward. The former first overall pick has […]

There is always some value to find at the running back position in the middle rounds. Whether you are looking for a high-upside running back or a serviceable RB2 after the first few rounds, there are always running backs who emerge as sleepers. Last year, Javonte Williams, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, and Travis Etienne Jr. […]

Draft season is in full swing, yet our fantasy football player valuations are constantly in flux as injuries and position battles unfold in training camps. Below you'll find Jamie Calandro's updated 2026 fantasy football draft rankings. Jamie finished as the #3 most accurate ranker last season, among the most accurate in the industry—and he's here today […]

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt visited with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter. Hunt remains unsigned after spending the past two seasons back in Kansas City, where he carried 163 times for 611 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025. He also caught 18 passes for 143 yards and another score. Detroit already […]

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has another strong sign pointing toward him opening the season at the front of the backfield. Jordan Raanan reports that Skattebo is listed alone as the RB1 on New York's unofficial depth chart for the preseason finale against the Jets. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Najee Harris and Devin Singletary […]

Fantasy football is easy when you draft the right players, right? Of course, especially in the first few rounds of your drafts. These 3-4 players lay the foundation for your team's success. However, not all players in those first few rounds are "good" picks. As I always say, it's not that these players are bad; […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker (foot) is not expected to practice Tuesday because of a foot issue, according to Matt Derrick. It's the first real interruption in what has otherwise been an impressive first summer with the Chiefs. Walker has been heavily involved throughout camp, with Kansas City getting him the ball in […]

It's wonderful to smash your early fantasy football picks, but little else compares to finding a league-winner in the rubble of those final rounds. The following 25 players tend to be available later on, with more included to cater to both shallow and deeper formats alike. While reliable depth and a steady floor can come […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley rushed 11 times for 56 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots. While the expectation has always been that Shipley would make Philadelphia's 53-man roster for 2026, he solidified his standing with a strong performance. Shipley is likely to operate as the […]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt had an inconsistent rookie season. He enjoyed a hot start and looked to be on breakout watch, totaling 14.2 PPR points in his NFL debut. However, following his 29.0 PPR point performance in Week 5, the second-round rookie […]