Jordan Howard Scores In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard was able to find the end zone during the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. He rushed eight times for seven yards with one touchdown. Both Matt Breida and Myles Gaskin were involved in the rushing attack as well. None of them stood out, but Howard got […]

Tony Pollard Touches The Ball Four Times In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard touched the ball four times in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pollard ran the ball twice, gaining 10 yards and added two catches for 22 more yards. Pollard operated clearly behind Ezekiel Elliott, but showed a lot of the same burst he impressed with last […]

Matt Breida Looks Invisible Versus Patriots

Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida was unable to get anything going during the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. He finished with 22 rushing yards on five attempts. The Dolphins leaned on Jordan Howard and Myles Gaskin more in the running game. This offense is already pretty bad, so it's going to […]

Ezekiel Elliott Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored two touchdowns on Sunday Night Football, essentially operating as the entire Dallas offense. "Zeke" ran the ball 22 times for 96 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 31 yards and another score. Elliott's rushing touchdown came on a one-yard plunge while his receiving score came on […]

Zack Moss Scores Touchdown During NFL Debut

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss has been trending in the right direction over the last few weeks. Moss was impressive during camp and should continue to see a solid workload going forward. He rushed for 11 yards on nine attempts with three receptions for 16 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 victory […]

Devin Singletary Gets It Done Versus Jets

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary had some trouble finding room to run during the Week 1 victory over the New York Jets. Singletary rushed nine times for 30 yards with five receptions and 23 yards in the passing game. It was a decent outing for Singletary in PPR leagues, but the threat of Zack […]

Frank Gore Has Uninspiring Performance

New York Jets running back Frank Gore was given extra touches with the loss of Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) during the first half. Sadly, Gore finished with 24 rushing yards on six attempts in the 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The 37-year-old running back is starting to look his age, but could see an extended […]

Le'Veon Bell Departs Early Versus Bills

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) was expected to bounce back with a revamped offensive line, but that didn't quite happen during his first game of the 2020 season. He rushed six times for 14 yards and had two receptions for 32 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. Bell injured his […]

Cam Akers Is Stifled In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers was just a few carries behind teammate Malcolm Brown, but he was far less efficient. He had 14 totes for 39 yards to go with one catch for four yards. That's an average of just 2.87 yards per touch. Even behind an offensive line like the Rams, that's […]

Malcolm Brown Has A Big Week 1

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown was the lead back in Week 1 against the Cowboys, and he held a firm grasp on that role. He had 18 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns to go with three receptions for 31 yards. There was some mystery about who would be the lead running […]

Latavius Murray Plods For 48 Rushing Yards

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray had a forgettable game in a Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Murray carried the ball 15 times but picked up just 48 rushing yards, as Tampa Bay's strong front picked up where they left off last year. Fortunately, the 30-year-old retained his role in the offense from […]

Alvin Kamara Finds The End Zone Twice In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scored two touchdowns- and nearly had a third- en route to a 34-23 victory over the Buccaneers. His potential third score was overturned. It was a rough day for Kamara on the ground against Tampa Bay's strong front, as he picked up just 16 yards on 12 carries, […]

Tevin Coleman Nets Just 24 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman wasn't heavily involved in the offense in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Coleman carried the ball four times for 18 yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. Raheem Mostert was the focal point of the team's running game as he carried the ball […]

Jerick McKinnon Catches Touchdown In 49ers Debut

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon made his long-awaited debut with the team in Week 1 and helped give the offense a bit of a spark. McKinnon carried the ball three times for 24 yards and reeled in three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown. McKinnon signed with the 49ers prior to the […]

Joe Mixon Has Rough Outing In Loss

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for 69 yards off 19 carries during the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also added a catch for two yards. The former Sooner couldn't get any momentum on Sunday, as evidenced by his shoddy 2.0 YPC, which could be blamed partially on the offensive […]

Raheem Mostert Tallies 151 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was the team's offensive focal point in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Mostert carried the ball 15 times for 56 yards and caught four of his five targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. No other 49er earned over four carries in the game. Mostert's five targets […]

Jonathan Taylor Catches Six Passes In Debut

Indianapolis Colts rookie running Jonathan Taylor back demonstrated his pass-catching skills in Week 1, grabbing six balls for 67 yards. Taylor also had nine carries for 22 yards. It was an encouraging sign that Taylor was able to be an asset in the passing game considering it was one of the main parts of his […]

Nyheim Hines Finds The End Zone Twice In Week 1

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines found the end zone twice in his Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was plenty busy, getting seven rushing attempts for 28 yards and catching eight balls for 45 yards. Hines is primarily used as a pass-catching back, so he has value there. However, it is difficult […]

Chase Edmonds Catches Touchdown Pass In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds saw a good amount of action in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Edmonds carried the ball six times for 26 yards and caught three of five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown. While he was out-touched by the team's lead back Kenyan Drake 18 to nine, […]

Leonard Fournette Receives Only Five Carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette finished his debut with five carries for five yards and one reception for 14 yards. After coach Bruce Arians promised a solid role for the new RB in Week 1, it was quite disappointing that Fournette couldn't muster much of anything while also getting a very limited amount […]

Kenyan Drake Gains 65 Yards, Scores Touchdown

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake was the team's primary ball-carrier as expected in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Drake rushed the ball 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also added two catches on two targets for five yards. Chase Edmonds emerged as the team's top pass-catching option out of […]

Ronald Jones II Leads Team In Carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was able to keep the role coach Bruce Arians promised for Week 1, which was being the lead back. Jones got 17 carries and turned it into 66 yards while also chipping in 16 receiving yards. What was more encouraging for this RB was the fact that […]

Joshua Kelley Has Productive Debut

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley ran for 60 yards and a touchdown off of 12 carries during the win over the Bengals in Week 1. The rookie was productive in his first game as a professional, maintaining an efficient 5.0 YPC on the day. Unsurprisingly, he conceded touches to Austin Ekeler, who had […]

Austin Ekeler Racks Up 84 Yards In Win

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler ran for 84 yards on 19 attempts in the tight win over Cincinnati on Sunday. He also added a catch for three yards. This was a respectable performance from the veteran despite conceding attempts to 2020 fourth-round selection Joshua Kelley, who managed to run for 60 yards and […]

Josh Jacobs Scores Three Times In Win

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs got off to a strong start to his 2020 season, scoring three touchdowns in a win versus the Carolina Panthers. Jacobs had 25 carries for 93 yards on the ground and four catches for 46 yards. Jacobs had a great rookie campaign, and today's game against Carolina was […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

After two weeks of the regular season, some of the running backs that were drafted in the early and middle rounds have performed effectively for anyone who selected them. Hopefully, you are among the fantasy GMs that have received favorable results from your backs. Unfortunately, other runners have not delivered the results that were expected. That applies […]

Dalvin Cook Punches In Two Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried the ball 12 times for 50 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings 43-34 loss to the Packers in Week 1. It was tough sledding at times for the dynamic runner but still converted on two short-yardage chances for two scores. Cook was the touches timeshare over teammate […]

Carlos Hyde Finds The End Zone In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde didn't see a ton of volume with just seven carries for 23 yards, but he did manage to get into the end zone on a one-yard run. With the other injuries in the running back room, it's likely that Hyde will get some work on an every-week basis. However, […]

Aaron Jones Notches Touchdown Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones racked up 76 all-purpose yards with one rushing touchdown in the team's 43-34 triumph over the Vikings. Jones led the team with 16 touches from the backfield and was an excellent complement to a dynamite vertical attack. It was a fantastic start for the Packers offense and a […]

Kareem Hunt Sees 17 Touches In Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt out-touched starter Nick Chubb in a 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Hunt carried the ball 13 times for 72 yards and added four receptions for nine yards in the lopsided loss. Meanwhile, Chubb only logged 11 touches and lost a fumble along the way. While […]