The Arizona Cardinals are expected to "ease" running back Jeremiyah Love (ankle) back into the offense, according to Donnie Druin of Sports Illustrated. Love suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Cardinals' preseason opener, putting his status for Week 1 up in the air. Druin expects that Love will be active, but that the Cardinals will […]

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was not present for the media-access portion of Sunday's practice, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Henderson has not practiced since injuring his ankle on Aug. 24, and New England opens the season Wednesday night in Seattle. If he cannot play, Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner are […]

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has made a stronger case for more work heading into Year 2. The rushing production was already there after he turned 175 carries into 805 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie, but the bigger development this summer has come without the ball. Washington senior writer Zach Selby called […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the job through the 2030 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. NFL teams were notified of the agreement Sunday, and Goodell's new contract will expire March 31, 2031. His previous deal was scheduled to run through March 2027. […]

It's the last few days of fantasy football draft season, and we're about to see several NFL rookies make their debuts! Ahead of Week 1, check out these final rookie fantasy football rankings for 2026, with September updates. These updated 2026 rookie rankings are put together by Matt Donnelly, Phil Clark, Jackson Sparks, and Andrew Lalama. […]

Washington Commanders running back Kaytron Allen could struggle to earn meaningful snaps during his rookie season. The Commanders spent their sixth-round pick this year on Allen, who finished his collegiate career as Penn State's all-time leading rusher. Despite his impressive NCAA track record, he may struggle to carve out a significant role right away in […]

Striking gold on the wide receiver position can provide a massive boost to your fantasy football team. In this piece, we will spotlight some of the top "league-winners" at the wide receiver position you can find within these parts of the draft from members of our RotoBaller fantasy football staff, including Rob Lorge, Adam Koffler, […]

Hey RotoBallers! Fantasy football draft season is heating up with the NFL season beginning in just a few days. Below, you will find our updated top 400 PPR draft rankings to help you crush your leagues! These rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, RotoBaller's lead forecaster and one of the most accurate rankers in the […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) is seeing his fantasy football appeal decline as the regular season gets closer. Charbonnet tore his ACL in the playoffs last year, and the original fantasy outlook was that he'd return to his RB2 form once he recovered, especially after Kenneth Walker III left the team in free […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis is worth stashing as a handcuff in deeper fantasy football leagues. The Cowboys brought in Emari Demercado to round out their backfield this past week, but there's no question that Davis remains the direct backup to Javonte Williams. We expect Williams to occupy an every-down role this year, so […]

Tennessee Titans running back Nicholas Singleton is losing some of his fantasy football appeal after a relatively uninspiring preseason. Throughout the preseason, he rushed for 57 yards on 15 carries. That equates to just 3.8 YPC, despite the fact that Singleton was often facing other defenses' backups. He also caught two passes for 18 receiving […]

Welcome to our annual late-round running back fantasy football draft values and sleepers for the 2026 season. Fantasy football drafts can be won if you are able to find that league-winning upside in the later rounds. There are multiple directions you can go in the later rounds when choosing a variety of players, including prospects, […]

As Fantasy football analysts, we realize there will be many times when admitting that we were wrong is the only thing to do. Yes, we want to let people know when we are often right. That’s because our role is to help you win your own leagues. Being transparent is essential and a basic requirement. […]

Who doesn't love a confident "this is my dude" kind of statement? Every year, there are a handful of players everyone just happens to fall in love with, and what's beautiful about this made-up game is how many different opinions are out there. This article is all about puffing your chest out, digging your heels […]

Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks could open the regular season as the No. 2 option on the depth chart. The Packers' backfield is suddenly reeling after Josh Jacobs (personal) was arrested, charged with battery and criminal destruction of property, and placed on the commissioner's exempt list. There's no timetable for his return, and […]

Still drafting this weekend? Read this article before doing so, and you just might pick up one last nugget of wisdom that propels you to a league-winning finish. Picking the best and worst fantasy football players to draft in each round is a sure way to get clowned on after the season. Betting against elite […]

Fortune favors the bold! Or so they say, at least. I often preach thinking in the “range of outcomes” and simply not expecting the best to happen. But there are always players who I think are going to have a monster season, even if that is not the median expectation. That’s what these are! The […]

Each year, many fantasy gamers make the mistake of largely ignoring the later rounds of their drafts. They wrongfully assume these picks are meaningless and don't put much effort into making them. What these managers fail to realize is that there are still a plethora of players in the latter stages of drafts who could […]

Indianapolis Colts backup running back Seth McGowan is projected to win the handcuff job to lead back Jonathan Taylor, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. In an August 29 article, Boyd wrote, "McGowan has clearly won the second-string job thanks to his physicality and reliable hands out of the backfield." The seventh-round pick out of […]

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 […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL season is quickly approaching, and we have just a few days left to draft our fantasy football teams. However, even if you are just starting your research, don't panic; this article is your one-stop shop for all your fantasy needs. Below, I'll share my top targets, fades, and strategies for […]

August has arrived. Training camp is officially underway. That means fantasy football drafts aren’t far behind. For some people, simply joining a league and experiencing the camaraderie that comes with it is enough to satisfy them. However, if you’re a serious fantasy gamer, then you know that it’s undeniably more fun to win your league […]

New York Giants running back Najee Harris is a name to monitor in fantasy football as the 2026 regular season gets underway. Harris was a late addition to the Giants' roster, putting pen to paper on his contract in August. As a result, he had a delayed start to training camp and the preseason. In […]

No preseason is complete without going on the record with your favorite players for the upcoming season. Last year I had a few nice hits with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Warren having big seasons, but I also whiffed on Bucky Irving and Jalen Hurts. I'm getting sucked back in on Bucky this year, but he's […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith could be falling down the depth chart due to the emergence of rookie Emmett Johnson. Throughout training camp and the preseason, Johnson earned plenty of praise for his contributions, especially in pass protection. With fifth-round draft capital, it initially seemed like Johnson was headed for the No. 3 […]

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine is an under-the-radar handcuff to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Chase Brown has essentially cemented himself as the Bengals' workhorse running back role, but Perine would be the next man up if he misses any time due to injury. Brown averaged 17.7 touches per game last season, including […]

Hey RotoBallers! Welcome to the first edition of our High-Upside Bench Stashes series. Every week, I will spotlight some of the top stashes fantasy managers should consider adding to their bench ahead of the next week of NFL action. Even though the regular season has yet to kick off, there are many worthy stashes widely available […]

Every year, only a few players end up becoming legit difference-makers in the fantasy football season. Not to say sleepers and late-round picks don’t matter, but they don’t move the needle as much as we make them out to. ESPN data showed that only five players were found on 20 percent or more of championship […]

One more weekend. Then we can sit back, watch some football games, and enjoy reaping the rewards of all our fantasy football draft preparations! But we're not there just yet. I've done dozens of best ball drafts and several industry drafts, but I still have two of my most important drafts ahead of me -- […]

Zero RB is a draft strategy where you wait until after the sixth round to select your first running back. The goal here is to load up your wide receiver room, along with adding an elite quarterback and/or tight end before taking the most volatile position in fantasy football, running back. From there, you can […]