Jonathan Taylor Still Headlines Colts Backfield

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor "still headlines" the team's running backs room, according to The Athletic's James Boyd, and there "hasn't been much chatter" about Taylor's workload as he heads into the final year of his contract in 2026. The 27-year-old was the RB2 in half-PPR fantasy points in 2025, behind only Christian McCaffrey, […]

Derrick Henry Continues to Face Minimal Competition

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry isn't getting any younger, but his lead-back role appears to be safe, given that he faces minimal competition in the Baltimore backfield. The Ravens allowed Keaton Mitchell to depart in free agency, leaving Rasheen Ali and Justice Hill as the lone ball-carriers behind Henry. Hill has flashed flex appeal […]

Jarquez Hunter Not Close to Having Fantasy Relevance?

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter is buried too far down the depth chart to justify rostering him in dynasty fantasy football leagues. When Hunter was selected as a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, there was some speculation that he could ascend into the No. 2 running back role behind Kyren Williams. […]

No Clear Frontrunner Between Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten?

Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com writes that "it'll be a while" before the Jacksonville Jaguars' backfield dynamic gains any clarity. Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency and replaced him with Chris Rodriguez Jr., who will compete for the lead-back role with Bhayshul Tuten. Although it might seem like Tuten has an early leg up […]

Packers Expected to Draft a Running Back?

The Green Bay Packers will likely bring in an external addition to fill the backup running back role in 2026, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Schneidman writes that he doesn't expect MarShawn Lloyd or Chris Brooks to be the No. 2 option behind Josh Jacobs in Week 1. He mentioned free agents Kareem […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. the Early Leader to be No. 1 Back in Jacksonville?

With running back Travis Etienne Jr. no longer in town, the Jacksonville Jaguars could be eyeing a timeshare in their backfield in 2026 with Bhayshul Tuten and newcomer Chris Rodriguez Jr. ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that "it'll be a while before it's determined what the workload share between Tuten and Rodriguez will be." Behind Tuten […]

Could Kenny McIntosh Lead the Seahawks' Backfield?

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) could be in the mix to lead the team's backfield in 2026. According to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, "McIntosh is as talented as any running back on the roster and should get an opportunity to be one of the two lead guys." This is an interesting development […]

Jeremiyah Love an Option for the Commanders at No. 7 Overall?

The Washington Commanders "would have no reason to hesitate" selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Washington already has Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White in its backfield, but Love is an entirely different breed of running back, offering […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart: Rankings Risers, Fallers (March Updates)

With the first wave of free agency now past, the dynasty landscape has seen significant changes in the market. Out with the old, and in with the new, as they say, as several new faces landed in new places, boosting their value as the NFL calendar officially rolls over into 2026. It’s not just the […]

Saquon Barkley to Benefit From New-Look Offense in 2026?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had another strong campaign in 2025, but it was admittedly a little underwhelming by his own standards. Fantasy managers who spent a first-round pick on Barkley after his overall RB2 campaign were also likely a little disappointed to see him drop to RB14 in 2025. Still, that's nothing to […]

DJ Giddens an Intriguing Handcuff Despite Minimal Standalone Value

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens was a popular selection in rookie drafts last year because of his role behind Jonathan Taylor. Managers saw that Taylor had missed 16 games over the last three seasons and believed that Giddens could end up starting some games if the star running back missed time. The logic was […]

Josh Jacobs Remains a Strong RB1 Option

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs continues to produce impressive results while handling a large workload. He has been the overall RB6 and RB13 in fantasy football through two seasons in Green Bay, and he shows no signs of slowing down in 2026. Last year, Jacobs totaled 929 rushing yards, 282 receiving yards, and […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers: Undervalued NFL Trade Targets (2026)

You get a Sleeper notification on your phone. A trade has been made in your dynasty league. As the league page loads, you wonder what it could be. Did someone pull off a blockbuster for Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Did a bottom-feeder commit to a rebuild and part ways with Christian McCaffrey? Oh, he traded for Chris […]

Does Quinshon Judkins Have RB1 Upside in Dynasty Formats?

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) quickly established himself as a workhorse in his rookie campaign in 2025, racking up 998 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 256 touches across 14 games. Judkins' season came to a premature end after he suffered a gruesome dislocated ankle and fractured fibula in Week 16. However, the […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time in New York

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2024, recording 1,123 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns on 230 touches across 17 games. On paper, the 26-year-old backed up his rookie showing with a solid sophomore campaign in 2025, racking up 1,028 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on […]

Chase Brown Profiles as a High-End Dynasty Running Back Heading into 2026

After a slow start to the 2025 season, Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown heated up in the second half and posted another year of quality production. Across 17 games, the 25-year-old recorded 1,456 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns on 301 touches. Like the rest of the Bengals' offense, some of Brown's success is […]

Bijan Robinson Finally Has the Falcons' Backfield All to Himself

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was already an undisputed high-end RB1, but his tremendous fantasy value is growing even larger following the team's offseason moves. The Falcons' new regime, led by head coach Kevin Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan, allowed Tyler Allgeier to depart for Arizona in free agency, leaving Robinson as […]

Najee Harris Remains on the Open Market

Free agent running back Najee Harris (Achilles) remains unsigned as of March 20. The veteran running back spent most of his one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on injured reserve, and it's possible that teams are being cautious with Harris' free agency due to the injury (or, at least, they don't feel any need […]

Nico Collins Has Yet to Reach His Full Potential

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has emerged as a low-end WR1 in fantasy football, but he still continues to fall a little short of his true ceiling. Collins has played five NFL seasons so far, and he has yet to play all 17 games in a single campaign. Injuries limited him to 15 contests […]

2026 Post-NFL Combine Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, Superflex

The 2026 NFL Combine is firmly in the rear-view mirror, so why not break down dynasty fantasy football mock drafts with the results of the NFL's biggest athletic testing event in mind? It's important to note that athleticism isn't everything, as we know, and sometimes, combine results can be a bit deceptive. Players train extensively […]

Ray Davis' Fantasy Managers Continue to Exercise Patience

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis is one of the most appealing handcuffs in fantasy football. Not only does he play for a highly productive offense, but he runs behind one of the game's highest-scoring running backs. However, managers who invested in Davis' upside as a handcuff have been forced to exercise extreme patience. We […]

Javonte Williams Still Penciled Into Workhorse Role

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams remains the workhorse option heading into the 2026 season. Williams enjoyed a career resurgence during his first season in Dallas, totaling 1,201 rushing yards, 137 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. He was the overall RB12 in PPR leagues, setting the best mark of his career to this point. For […]

Tank Bigsby to be Valuable Handcuff Going into First Full Year in Philly

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby began the 2025 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars but was traded to the Eagles after just one game played. In 16 games (one start) with Philly, Bigsby served as the direct backup to star Saquon Barkley, seeing 58 rushing attempts for 344 yards and two touchdowns while adding three […]

Eagles Agree on One-Year Deal With Dameon Pierce

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent running back Dameon Pierce. The 26-year-old was originally drafted in the fourth round (107th overall) by the Houston Texans in 2022 out of the University of Florida. He had 1,648 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on […]

Jaydon Blue Destined for More Volume in Second Season?

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue had a very underwhelming rookie season in the NFL. A healthy scratch more often than not, Blue finished his first pro campaign with just 134 scrimmage yards and one touchdown across five games. The bulk of his production came from a single game in Week 18, when he had […]

Keaton Mitchell Could "Thrive" in New Offensive Scheme in L.A.

The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that new Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell's "acceleration and threatening speed to the edge will thrive" in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme in 2026. The Bolts drafted Omarion Hampton in the first round last year, but the 24-year-old Mitchell runs with explosiveness and has been compared to […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Sleepers - 7 Undervalued Running Backs For 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft is a little over a month away. That means dynasty gamers are grinding film and crunching the numbers to learn as much as they can about the incoming rookie class. While scouting and preparing for rookie drafts is usually fun, this year feels a bit underwhelming. The 2026 rookie class is […]

TreVeyon Henderson Establishing Himself as a Fantasy RB1?

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson had an impressive rookie season, sparking optimism that he might be the best running back from the 2025 draft class. It took a little while for him to get going, but once he stepped into the lead-back role with Rhamondre Stevenson injured, Henderson broke out. In eight games […]

James Cook a Strong RB1 in Fantasy Coming Off Career Year

The Buffalo Bills are in win-now mode, and running back James Cook is one of their primary weapons on offense behind Pro Bowl quarterback Josh Allen. Cook made his third straight Pro Bowl in 2025 in his fourth year in the NFL and had a career year, leading the league in rushing yardage (1,621) with […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Post-Free Agency (2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The NFL Combine and the bulk of free agency are in the rear-view mirror, and it's time to start making moves for your dynasty teams. The NFL Draft is just over a month away, and it's a good time to buy and sell players before incoming rookies affect veteran values. Below, check […]