Austin Ekeler Hauls In 11 Catches

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler put together a strong performance in Week 3 versus the Carolina Panthers. Ekeler rushed the ball 12 times for 59 yards and a touchdown. He also hauled in all 11 of his targets for 84 yards. It was the fewest rushing yards for Ekeler on the season, but […]

Antonio Gibson Scores Second Touchdown Of Season

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson ran for 49 yards on nine carries and added 11 yards on three receptions in a loss to the Browns on Sunday. The rookie running back lost a fumble early in the game, but head coach Ron Rivera stuck with Gibson who was given the goal line work, […]

J.J. Taylor Gets 11 Rushing Attempts

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor saw an increased workload against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. He saw five total rushes during the first two games, but doubled that on Sunday. Taylor rushed 11 times for 43 yards in the victory over the Raiders. It was surprising that he saw that many […]

Dion Lewis Has Just Two Touches In Week 3

New York Giants running back Dion Lewis had just one carry for no yards and one catch for 10 yards in a loss to the 49ers on Sunday. None of the Giants running backs could get going in this one, but it was discouraging for fantasy to see Lewis so sparsely used. No Giants running […]

Rex Burkhead Scores Three Touchdowns

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead looked unstoppable versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. He rushed six times for 49 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also added seven catches for 49 yards and another touchdown in the victory. James White (personal) was inactive, so Burkhead stepped in and played well in […]

Derrick Henry Finds End Zone Twice

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry carried the ball 26 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns in the team's week three win over the Vikings. He also added two receptions for 11 yards. Henry topped 100 yards for the second time in his first three games. He also has five receptions early on this […]

Sony Michel Rushes Over 100 Yards

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel was able to run all over the Las Vegas Raiders defense in Week 3. He rushed nine times for 117 yards in the victory. He also caught both of his targets for 23 yards in the passing game. It was a great performance by Michel, but fantasy owners […]

Wayne Gallman Sees Four Carries In Week 3

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman ran for seven yards on four carries in a loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Gallman added seven yards on two receptions. Gallman was a healthy scratch before Saquon Barkley (knee) was injured in Week 2 and the team signed Devonta Freeman, so Gallman wasn't expected to carry […]

Dalvin Cook Explodes For 199 All-Purpose Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was fantastic in Week 3, rushing for 181 yards, one touchdown and adding 19 receiving yards in the Vikings 31-30 loss to the Titans. Cook was running hard from the jump and took one carry to the house for a 39-yard score. The Vikings are now 0-3 but Cook […]

Mekhi Becton Won't Return To Jets/Colts Game

New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton (shoulder) exited Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts and will not return. The Jets offense is already in a precarious position due to injuries, and Becton -- who already was dealing with the shoulder issue before this game -- is another piece they can't afford to lose. The […]

David Montgomery Totals Only 50 Yards Against Falcons

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 14 times for 45 yards and added two catches for nine yards in the Bears comeback win over the Falcons in Week 3. It was a tale of two halves for Bears and Montgomery, with the latter producing only seven rushing yards on his first 10 […]

Tarik Cohen May Have Torn ACL

Chicago Bears running Tarik Cohen may have suffered a torn ACL against the Falcons in Week 3, per ESPN's Adam Shefter. Cohen was returning a punt when a Falcons defender collapsed onto his right leg. The speedster was helped off the field hopping and was carted to the locker room. Cohen recently signed a three-year […]

Brian Hill Scores 35-Yard Touchdown Run

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill looked impressive despite his team's gut-wrenching, 30-26 loss in Week 3. Hill saw a season-high 10 touches and looked explosive, hauling in a 22-yard reception and ripping off a 35-yard touchdown run, en route to 80 scrimmage yards. Unfortunately, Hill is the backup unless Todd Gurley II gets hurt. […]

T.J. Yeldon Gets Three Carries

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon had a minor role in the Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He actually saw playing time this week because rookie Zack Moss (toe) was unable to play. However, Devin Singletary started the game and saw a majority of the carries. Yeldon rushed three times for 18 […]

Devin Singletary Takes Advantage Of Starting Opportunity

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary was asked to be the workhorse in the running game for Week 3. Rookie running back Zack Moss (toe) was unable to suit up for this matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Singletary rushed 13 times for 71 yards in the victory. He also caught four passes for 50 […]

Todd Gurley II Picks Up 82 Scrimmage Yards, Scores Once

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II carried the ball 14 times for 80 rushing yards and a score while catching both targets for two receiving yards in a heartbreaking loss to the Bears. Gurley II ran well, picking up good chunks of yards, including a long of 16 yards. It's worth wondering whether Atlanta […]

Another Disappointing Outing For Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon had another miserable performance, this time it was against the Eagles on Sunday. The former Sooner ran for just 49 yards on 17 carries while catching just two of his three targets for 16 yards. Mixon has had an underwhelming season throughout the first three weeks, racking up only […]

Tarik Cohen Possibly Tears ACL In Week 3

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (knee) may be out for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Cohen was injured during the fourth quarter of Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, and with the team fearing a torn ACL for the 25-year-old, he may have a long road of rehab […]

Devonta Freeman Falls Flat In Big Blue Debut

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman rushed for 10 yards on five carries in his first game with the team. Freeman was not targeted in the passing game. The small silver-lining for fantasy managers is Freeman's five carries was tied for the team lead, but New York was not able to run the ball […]

Boston Scott Only Gets Three Touches In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott only touched the ball three times in a Week 3 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals. Scott was targeted once in the passing game but did not make the catch. He ran the ball three times, gaining only five yards in the process. With the Eagles offense struggling besides Miles […]

Miles Sanders Runs For 95 Yards In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders ran the ball 18 times in Week 3, gaining 95 yards. He added four catches on eight targets for 12 more yard through the air. Sanders averaged 5.3 yards per carry despite barely anyone else on the Eagles offense getting much done at all. Sanders has been the lone […]

Anthony McFarland Jr. Rolls Up 49 All-Purpose Yards In Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. saw his first game action in a 28-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 3. McFarland carried the ball six times for 42 yards and added a seven-yard reception in the win. The rookie looked explosive, ripping off a 20-yard run in the game and could be […]

James Conner Tops 100 Yards, Finds End Zone In Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner carried the ball 18 times for 109 yards and a touchdown while adding four receptions for 40 yards in a 28-21 win over the Houston Texans in Week 3. Conner came up big for the Steelers for a second straight week as he has found the end zone in […]

JaMycal Hasty Sees Three Touches In NFL Debut

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back JaMycal Hasty made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the New York Giants. He carried the ball two times for nine yards and caught his only target, gaining nine yards on the reception. Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson Jr. were the two primary backs for the team in […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 3

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. had a fantastic fantasy game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. Wilson carried the ball 12 times for 15 yards and a touchdown and added three catches on three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown. Wilson saw extended opportunities with both Raheem Mostert (knee) […]

Darrell Henderson Has A Big Week In Week 3

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson had a big game in Week 2, and he followed it up with another great performance in Week 3. He finished the week against the Buffalo Bills with 20 carries for 114 yards and a touchdown. He also caught one of his three targets for six yards. Henderson […]

David Johnson Salvages Day With Touchdown

Houston Texans running back David Johnson averaged just 1.8 yards per carry in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with his 13 carries resulting in 23 yards. He also added 23 receiving yards on two catches. It would have been a rough day for fantasy managers, except one of those carries resulted in a touchdown […]

Kareem Hunt Hauls In TD Pass In Week 3

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt found the end zone for the second straight week in a 34-20 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 3. Hunt carried the ball 16 times for 46 yards and added two receptions for 18 yards and a score in the win. The touchdown reception was a nine-yard […]

Jerick McKinnon Tallies 77 Yards, Scores Touchdown In Week 3

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had a strong game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. McKinnon took on a heavier workload with both Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) out in the game. He rushed the ball 14 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for […]

Nick Chubb Punches In Two TDs In Week 3

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had a big game in a 34-20 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 3. Chubb carried the ball 19 times for 108 yards and two touchdowns while adding a two-yard reception in helping his team improve to 2-1. The third-year back found the end zone on an […]