Jordan Howard Hopeful For Bounce-Back Week

Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard was unable to get anything going on the ground during their Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. He rushed eight times for seven yards and one touchdown. He did handle the goal line carries, but Matt Breida and Myles Gaskin were worked into the mix as well. […]

Myles Gaskin Shows Promise In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was surprisingly the best option in the running game for the team during their Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. Gaskin rushed nine times for 40 yards and hauled in all four of his targets for 26 yards. The running back committee in Miami is horrendous. Both […]

Joshua Kelley (RB, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Joshua Kelley had an extremely promising NFL debut this past week, carrying the ball 12 times for 60 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kelley entered the game in a battle with Justin Jackson (quad) for the No. 2 […]

Corey Clement Could Have A Role In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement could suddenly have a role in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. Although both Miles Sanders (hamstring) and Boston Scott (undisclosed) are expected to play in Week 2, either or both could be limited or on a snap count, leading to opportunity for Clement. Even with the possible […]

James Conner Absent From Wednesday Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Conner left Monday night's win over the New York Giants during the second quarter after injuring his ankle and did not return. Head coach Mike Tomlin did indicate to reporters on Tuesday that they weren't ready to rule Conner out of Week 2's […]

Christian McCaffrey An RB1 Despite Tough Test Ahead

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be in every fantasy manager's lineup when he takes the field for a Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In all likelihood, McCaffrey will put up his normal, week-winning numbers. Still, this Tampa Bay run defense is one to fear. They ranked first in the league […]

Boston Scott Could Have Value In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (undisclosed) had to leave the game in Week 1 but was able to return. He's likely to run behind Miles Sanders (hamstring) in Week 2, although Sanders is no sure thing to play. Even if Sanders gets the start, he may be limited or on a snap count, giving […]

Miles Sanders Looks Ready To Go For Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday and should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams unless he experiences a new setback. The Eagles backfield was mostly a mess in Week 1 without Sanders. He'll bring a new element to the offense that should help […]

Frank Gore Named Starter For Week 2

New York Jets running back Frank Gore has been named the starter for their Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) has been placed on the injured reserve. That means, Gore, Josh Adams, and Kalen Ballage will be tasked with holding together the Jets rushing attack. The 37-year-old back rushed six […]

Devin Singletary Looks To Bounce Back

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary struggled in the opening week against the New York Jets. He rushed nine times for 30 yards and hauled in five receptions for 30 yards through the air. Singletary started over Zack Moss, but Moss saw most of the goal line work. The Bills have a favorable matchup against […]

Zack Moss Should Be More Effective In Week 2

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss was unable to get much going on the ground during their Week 1 victory over the New York Jets. He rushed nine times for 11 yards and had three receptions for 16 yards and one touchdown. It seems like the Bills are leaning towards using Moss in goal line […]

Tarik Cohen's Value Capped Heading Into Week 2

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen made some solid contributions in Week 1, picking up 41 rushing yards on only seven carries in Week 1. Cohen will face a Giants Defense in Week 2 that allowed 149 rushing yards to the Steelers last week and allowed a 74.7% completion percentage to opposing backs in the […]

David Montgomery A Risky RB2 Option

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will go up against a Giants Defense that allowed 141 rushing yards to the Steelers in Week 1. Montgomery came into the opener questionable with a groin injury but looked fairly healthy against Lions while leading the team with 13 carries for 64 yards. The Giants can certainly be […]

Jonathan Taylor Stepping Into Starting Running Back Role

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jonathan Taylor will be stepping into a starting role going forward, confirmed by Colts head coach Frank Reich. Taylor was not able to do much on the ground last week, picking up only 22 yards on nine carries. However, he was able to show that he can be an asset […]

Dalvin Cook An Easy RB1 Choice Against Colts

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will look to build off a solid, if unspectacular, Week 1 performance against the Packers this week against the Colts. Cook racked up only 50 rushing yards but punched in two touchdowns in the season opener. Cook can break loose at any moment but will go up against a […]

Adrian Peterson In Line To Be Lead Back In Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson should be in line to see the majority of the backfield touches Week 2 against the Packers. Peterson totaled 93 yards on 14 carries Week 1 and galvanized the offense at times with some tough, gritty runs between the tackles. The 35-year-old is no spring chicken but still has […]

D'Andre Swift Hopes To Put Debut Behind Him

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will try and put last week behind him when the team takes on the Packers in Week 2. It was an NFL debut to forget, posting only 23 all-purpose yards and dropping the game-winning touchdown with :06 left to play against the Bears. The drop cost the Lions the […]

Aaron Jones Has Favorable Week 2 Matchup

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will have an appealing matchup Week 2 against the Lions. Detroit allowed 149 total rushing yards to the Bears last week and allowed the seventh most fantasy points to running backs in 2019. Jones posted 66 rushing yards with one touchdown in Week 1 and will go up […]

Ezekiel Elliott Set To Pick Up Where He Left Off For Week 2

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is an excellent fantasy option in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. Elliott checks in as the overall RB2 for a matchup with a Falcons Defense that ranked 29th against the run. "Zeke" scored two touchdowns in Week 1 and could easily match that this week as well. Almost […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

This has been a weird year, to say the least, but at least we have our football Sundays again. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

After months of drafting and reshaping rosters, the long-awaited return of NFL matchups has finally occurred. This was the first opportunity to witness game action in any form, due to the absence of preseason contests. It was also the initial chance to evaluate your running backs as they performed during their opening day matchups. Some of […]

Miles Sanders, Lane Johnson On Track For Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) and left tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) are both on track to play in Week 2 against the Rams after missing the season-opening loss to Washington. The Eagles need both Sanders and Johnson back after they were upset in Week 1. The combination of Boston Scott, Corey Clement and […]

Phillip Lindsay Could Be On The Shelf For A Few Games

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toe) is still receiving a second opinion on his turf-toe injury, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him miss the next few weeks based on the nature of the injury and the position he plays. But the good news is that his injury isn't considered to be […]

Disaster Recovery - Stud Turned Dud

The first week of the NFL season is in the books. We weren't sure if the 2020 season would start on time. We weren't sure what the games would look or feel like. We still aren't sure if all 17 weeks will go ahead as planned and if the season will reach its normal conclusion. […]

Clearing Up Confusing Running Back Committees

Running back committees could be the most frustrating aspect of football for fantasy managers. For tailbacks to be viable in fantasy, they have to receive a steady amount of carries and targets. Sadly, many head coaches play games with their backfields, leaving fans pulling out their hair. Entering this season, this issue was even more […]

The Engel Eye: Key Fantasy Football Observations and Tips

Here are some of the King’s important observations as we move forward after Week 1. It is important not to overreact too much to opening week results. We help you deduce what could turn out to be for real and what may be illusions. These insights can certainly help you make some key roster decisions […]

The Operating Room Ep. 2: Running Back Committees to Watch

In the second episode of the operating room, host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) of RotoBaller discusses the state of several running back committees across the league. Backfields mentioned include the Rams, Cardinals, Browns and 49ers. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and […]

FAB Bidding - Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets

Joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Budget (FAB). In case you were not aware, several fantasy sports platforms are switching from FAAB to FAB in 2020, and […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

It was satisfying enough to see a full slate of regular-season NFL games being played on Sunday. Then, the level of play exceeded expectations, as we weren't subjected to sloppy play and didn't see a slew of injuries. For fantasy purposes, it was great to see a lot of high-scoring games. The stars did their […]

Thursday Night Football Week 2: DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings

Week 2 of the NFL season is underway and the Thursday night football showdown slate features the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns! This game has a low 43.5 point over/under with the Browns being favored by 6 points. Looking back at the 2019 season, the season series was split 1-1 as both Cleveland and […]