Alexander Mattison Is Inactive On Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is officially inactive for Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. This news sets the stage for Mike Boone to lead the backfield and handle the majority of running back touches against a Packers Defense that ranks 25th in rush DVOA and fantasy points allowed to the position. […]

Jordan Howard To Return In Week 17

The Philadelphia Eagles will get running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) back in Week 17 against the Giants. As a result, the Eagles are releasing running back Jay Ajayi, according to a source. Howard has missed six straight games, but the Eagles will have him back in the regular season finale. If they win, they win […]

Derrick Henry Expected To Return In Week 17

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 17 against the Texans, and he'll be as healthy as he's been in a long time for the must-win game. Henry's hamstring injury didn't get worse last week, but the Titans simply chose to rest their stud running back for the most […]

Josh Jacobs Has A Chance To Play In Week 17

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) has a chance to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Broncos. Jacobs left his fantasy owners out to dry in the finals in Week 16, but he could return for those that are still playing for something against Denver. The 21-year-old has been […]

Myles Gaskin Not Expected To Play In Week 17

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that rookie running back Myles Gaskin (ankle) isn't expected to play in the Week 17 season finale against the Patriots. With nothing to play for in Miami, it makes sense to rest the 2019 seventh-round pick. Gaskin will finish with just 36 carries for 133 yards (3.7 yards […]

Mark Ingram Should Be Good For Playoffs

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf), who suffered a strained left calf in Week 16 on Saturday, has not been ruled out for the playoffs and has a good chance to play in the Divisional Round after the team's first-round playoff bye. He will not play in Week 17 against the Steelers with a […]

Texans Don't Plan To Rest Starters In Week 17

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he has no plans to rest players in the Week 17 finale against the Titans despite likely being the AFC's No. 4 seed for the playoffs. "We are playing to win," O'Brien said. It's good news if you own Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins or Carlos Hyde, but depending […]

Chris Carson Officially Out For Season

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) suffered a fractured hip in Week 16 and is out for the season. It's a particularly crushing blow for Seattle after they also lost C.J. Prosise (arm) for the season in the same game. Rashaad Penny (knee) tore his ACL two weeks ago, leaving just Travis Homer in […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

If you're still playing fantasy football for any purposeful reason in Week 17, first of all, bless your soul. If there is any week that the waiver wire is not just useful but essential, it's this one. Several high-profile players will be rested, unknown names will emerge for a one-game showcase before crawling back into […]

Marshawn Lynch An Option For Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks and running back Marshawn Lynch are open to a reunion, and Lynch has told people that he plans to meet with the team on Monday, according to sources. The Seahawks lost running backs Chris Carson (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) to season-ending injuries in Week 16, and Rashaad Penny (knee) tore his […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 17

Winning a fantasy championship has been your goal since you began preparing for your draft. It has also remained the driving force behind every roster decision that you have made throughout the regular season. Regardless of whether you have been competing against friends, family members, long-time rivals, or a group of owners that you do […]

Nick Bellore Hauls In Second Career TD

Seattle Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore was the lucky recipient of the team's only touchdown on Sunday when he hauled in a three-yard lob pass in the first quarter. Bellore, who has been in the league for nine seasons but just joined Seattle this year, has recorded just two catches all season. This is his first […]

Travis Homer Takes Over

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Travis Homer got a rough reminder of the fact that anyone can play on any given Sunday. Homer was thrust into the starting role when both Chris Carson (hip) and C.J. Prosise (arm) went down with injuries against the Cardinals. To further compound his pressure, it appears both backs are […]

Austin Ekeler Excels In The Passing Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler shined more as a receiver than a runner again on Sunday, racking up 58 yards through the air on five catches while he only tallied 11 yards on four carries on the ground. The catches brought Ekeler up to 950 receiving yards on the season, and he could […]

Melvin Gordon Scores Two Short TDs

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon put up a Jerome Bettis-like line on Sunday as he carried the ball nine times for just 15 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Gordon did catch six passes out of the backfield, but those only tallied 32 yards as well. The 15 rushing yards was Gordon's worst […]

Monday Night Fantasy Football Starts/Sits - Week 16

In a divisional game, this one is a great finale for Monday Night Football. Not just for real football, but especially for fantasy. There are a ton of stars in this game. Despite Dalvin Cook looking extremely unlikely to play, the rest of the rosters are stacked and should provide a fantasy bonanza. With that […]

FanDuel, DraftKings MNF DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy Football for Week 16

Monday Night Football is here, and the Green Bay Packers (11-3) are heading West to take on the Minnesota Vikings (10-4). This is a matchup that could lock up the division for the Packers, or it could make Week 17 a lot more important for each team. However, we're not here for that. We're here […]

Spencer Ware Isn't Effective in Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (shoulder) was not able to get much going against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. He went down in the fourth quarter due to a shoulder injury, but wasn't able well before that. He rushed five times for 14 yards and caught two passes for 22 yards through […]

Darwin Thompson Does Little in Limited Role

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson was not much of a factor during the Week 16 victory over the Chicago Bears. He didn't see any action in the game until Spencer Ware (shoulder) left in the fourth quarter. Thompson rushed fives time for 14 yards in the 26-3 win. Damien Williams is back healthy, […]

Damien Williams Returns in Style

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams returned in Week 16 after missing the previous three games and didn't miss a beat. He rushed 16 times for 65 yards and caught three passes through the air for 27 yards and a touchdown. Williams was part of a three back committee in this one. Veteran LeSean […]

DeAndre Washington Productive In Start

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington filled in admirably for the injured Josh Jacobs (shoulder) on Sunday during the win over the Chargers. The 26-year-old received 23 carries, racking up 85 yards and scoring a touchdown midway through the third quarter off of a five-yard run. He also added two catches for 21 yards and […]

Tarik Cohen Catches Three Passes In Defeat

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen caught three passes for 25 yards in the team's 26-3 loss to the Chiefs in Week 16. The entire offense struggled from the jump and Cohen saw only four targets in the game. After posting 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage last season, Cohen's production in 2019 has been cut in […]

David Montgomery Totals 57 Rushing Yards

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards in the Bears 26-3 loss to the Chiefs in Week 16. The rookie busted out some impressive runs but, once again, was able to produce a big play. The offense as a whole, once again, sputtered early and played from behind […]

Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Likely Done For Season

The Seattle Seahawks fear that running back Chris Carson (hip) suffered a season-ending hip injury in the Week 16 loss to the Cardinals. Left tackle Duane Brown (knee) will have surgery on Monday for an injury that has bothered him for much of the year. Head coach Pete Carroll said that Brown could be back […]

Jordan Wilkins Runs Well In Week 16

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins got some garbage-time snaps on Sunday, and he took full advantage in Week 16. He had nine carries for 84 yards and a touchdown on the afternoon. Wilkins is still firmly buried on this team's depth chart, but in big wins like this he tends to get a fair […]

Marlon Mack Runs Well In Week 16

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack took advantage of a great matchup in Week 16 en route to a big day. He had 16 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown, and he caught both of his targets for six yards. Mack cleared the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career, and this […]

Devonta Freeman Scores Twice On Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his best game of the season during the win over Jacksonville, finishing things up with 53 yards and a score off of 13 carries while adding nine catches for 74 yards and another touchdown. Though the 27-year-old is having one of the worst seasons of his career, he […]

Kareem Hunt Catches Four Passes in Week 16

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt caught four passes for 33 yards in a 31-15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. Hunt also received three carries but was held without a rushing yard in the loss. It was a quiet afternoon for Hunt, who was suspended the last time these two teams met […]

Nick Chubb Bottled Up in Week 16

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 15 times for 45 yards in a 31-15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 while failing to haul in his lone target. Chubb struggled to get going against a Baltimore run defense that he torched for three touchdowns when these teams met back in […]

Adrian Peterson Bailed Out By Late Touchdown

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson turned in his least-lucrative fantasy outing in several weeks on Sunday, accumulating just 36 rushing yards on 15 carries. Luckily, Peterson found the end zone in the fourth quarter to keep from totally torpedoing the championship hopes of his fantasy owners. Week 16 marked Peterson's fourth straight game with […]