D'Andre Swift Drops Game-Winning Touchdown

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift tallied only eight rushing yards, 15 receiving yards but had one touchdown in his NFL debut against the Bears in Week 1. Veteran Adrian Peterson was the lead back in this game and Swift did little with his scarce opportunities despite the goal-line score. His big chance came in […]

Adrian Peterson Shines In Lions Debut

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball 14 times for 93 rushing yards in the Lions 27-23 loss to the Bears. The veteran also added 21 receiving yards for an impressive debut. Peterson ran hard throughout the game and appeared to secure a role, at least for the next few games, in the […]

Tarik Cohen Delivers 47 All-Purpose Yards

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen carried the ball seven times for 41 yards and added six receiving yards in the Bears win over the Lions in Week 1. Cohen played plenty of snaps but lacked the touches, especially after the Bears went down by 17 points. The box score might not reflect it but […]

Chris Thompson Quiet In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Thompson had just two touches in a Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He didn't receive a single carry but caught both of his targets for six yards. Thompson played 12 snaps. Not a great showing for those who thought Thompson in a Jay Gruden offense would look like […]

Antonio Gibson Turns 11 Touches Into 44 Yards

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson had nine carries for 36 yards and caught two passes for eight yards in his NFL-debut Sunday vs Philadelphia. Gibson came into the season with plenty of hype, but was overshadowed by Peyton Barber in this game who had 17 carries and two touchdowns. While Week 1 wasn't […]

David Montgomery Posts 64 Rushing Yards Week 1

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 13 times for 64 rushing yards and added 10 receiving yards Week 1 against the Lions. The Bears went running-back-by-committee throughout and Montgomery was questionable heading into the game with a groin injury. But the second-year back notched some decent runs and was a contributor on […]

Corey Clement Takes Over In Week 1 After Injuries Strike

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement took over the Eagles backfield in Week 1. Starter Miles Sanders (hamstring) was out, giving the start to Boston Scott. Scott then had to leave with an injury of his own, leaving the backfield to Clement. He ended up running the ball six times for 19 yards and caught […]

Peyton Barber Leads Washington Backfield

Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber ran for 29 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns in a win over the Eagles Sunday. The 17 carries were more than rookie Antonio Gibson (nine) and J.D. McKissic (three) as the game-script heavily favored the steady, yet unspectacular, veteran in Barber. The backfield split was even […]

Boston Scott Has His Week 1 Cut Short

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, starting in place of the injured Miles Sanders (hamstring), ran the ball nine times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards in Week 1. He was forced to leave the game with an injury and the backfield was taken over by Corey Clement. There's a huge […]

Chris Carson Salvages His Day Through The Air

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson couldn't get much going on the ground, but he was able to salvage his day through the air. He finished his day with six carries for 21 yards to go with six catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Carson and the rest of the running backs just couldn't […]

Mark Ingram II Doesn't Do Much In Win

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II finished with 10 carries for 29 yards during the massive win over the Browns on Sunday. As expected, the veteran conceded carries to rookie J.K. Dobbins, who finished with 22 yards off of seven attempts while also finding the end zone twice from inside the red zone. Ingram's […]

Christian McCaffrey Continues To Showcase Elite Abilities

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey showed no signs of rust in the 34-30 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. The talented back ran for 96 yards and had two touchdowns on 23 carries. He also added three receptions for 38 yards. As the focal point of the offense, it was no […]

James Robinson Is Solid In NFL Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars undrafted free agent running back James Robinson came out of nowhere to become the starting running back for the Jags in Week 1. He responded with a solid game, carrying the ball 16 times of 62 yards and catching his only target for 28 yards. Robinson should have already been added in most […]

J.K. Dobbins Scores Twice In Debut

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins ran for two touchdowns against the Browns on Sunday. While the rookie's seven rushes for 22 yards wasn't the most impressive showing, his ability to get his number called inside the five-yard line should raise the eyebrows of fantasy managers. As expected, Mark Ingram II was involved. Still, his […]

Le'Veon Bell Suffers Hamstring Injury

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) left in the third quarter during Sunday's Week 1 encounter with the Buffalo Bills. The veteran didn't get much going before the injury, compiling just six carries for 14 yards and two catches for 32 yards. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his progress heading into Week […]

Marlon Mack May Have Torn Achilles

The Indianapolis Colts fear that Marlon Mack suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday. If so, his 2020 season will be over. Nyheim Hines took on a larger role with Mack gone, working as a receiving back as expected but also seeing goal line work. Both Hines and rookie Jonathan Taylor would see their value jump […]

Tevin Coleman Will Play In Week 1

There were concerns that San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman wouldn't suit up for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to concerns over the air quality in the Bay Area, but he'll officially be active for this matchup. With injuries all over their receiving corps, the Niners will likely rely heavily on the […]

Marlon Mack Suffers Non-Contact Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (foot) suffered a potential foot/ankle injury midway through the second quarter against the Jaguars on Sunday. The veteran was carted back to the locker room, and with this injury being of the non-contact variety, it certainly doesn't look promising for Mack's outlook for the foreseeable future. His status for […]

Marlon Mack Helped To The Sidelines With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) was helped to the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter of today's game. He had four carries for 26 yards and three catches for 30 yards before the injury. Early indications are that it's nothing major as he was taken to the bench first, […]

Lions Could Lean On Adrian Peterson In Week 1

Newly-added Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson could see a sizable workload in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Fellow running backs D'Andre Swift (leg) and Kerryon Johnson (knee) have been limited in practice and the team might be cautious with them to start the year. Peterson told the Detroit Free Press this week, “They’re […]

Qadree Ollison Inactive In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Brian Hill and Ito Smith will be the team's backups to No. 1 running back Todd Gurley for the game. Hill and Smith likely won't see more than about four or five touches each at most and have […]

Bryce Love Inactive For Washington In Week 1

The Washington Football Team running back Bryce Love is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team will go with rookie Antonio Gibson and veterans J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber as their only running backs. Gibson was projected to lead the backfield in touches this week even before this news came […]

T.J. Yeldon Among Bills Inactives

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon and quarterback Jake Fromm headline the team's inactive list for Week 1 against the Bills. Yeldon had promise when he first arrived in Buffalo, but has struggled to find a role with this team. Taiwan Jones will be the third active back behind Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, but […]

Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman has yet to decide if he'll play in Week 1's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals. There's concern over Coleman's pre-existing health condition and the potential air quality issues in the Bay Area caused by nearby fires. That uncertainty coupled with that game taking place in the afternoon slate […]

49ers/Cardinals Game Will Take Place As Scheduled

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers and Cardinals game will take place as scheduled on Sunday afternoon despite concerns about the air quality due to fires in the Bay Area. If you were concerned about playing 49ers or Cardinals players in your fantasy lineup this week because you were worried this game would need […]

Updated Week 1 PPR Rankings (Top 400)

Welcome to Week 1 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 1 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: 49ers/Cardinals Game Will Take Place As Scheduled Tevin Coleman's Week 1 Status Uncertain Kenny Golladay Inactive In Week 1 Mike Evans Likely To Play In Opener David […]

All NFL Coaches And Players Pass Week 1 COVID-19 Test

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network is reporting that all the players and coaches have passed the COVID-19 test from Saturday, which means we shouldn't see any last-minute scratches for Week 1 due to the virus. COVID-19 is going to be a looming threat to player health all season, but so far, the league has […]

David Montgomery Likely To Suit Up On Sunday

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (groin) is slated to play against Detroit on Sunday. Montgomery's outlook didn't look promising heading into Week 1. However, after logging some full practice sessions over the previous few days, he should be available to handle a full workload against the Lions. Tarik Cohen, who would have been the […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 1

We're officially back RotoBallers! Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back regularly for any updates on player injuries or other pertinent information. Frank Ammirante […]

The King's Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2020 season, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and possible replacement options for your injured starters. I also provide some of my favorite DFS targets. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller's NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo […]