Aaron Jones Stifled In Week 9 Loss

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was quiet in his team's 26-11 Week 9 loss. Coming off one of his better games of the year, the 24-year-old tallied only eight carries for 30 yards and caught just one of four targets for a loss of a yard. Jones likely would have been more involved […]

Adrian Peterson Excels On Ground Against Bills

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson ran surprisingly well against a tough Buffalo front on Sunday, racking up 108 yards on 18 carries. Peterson has established himself as a half-decent fantasy option over the last four weeks, albeit on a team that makes all of its players difficult to trust on a game-by-game basis. He […]

Jalen Richard Leads Team In Receiving Against Lions

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard received his largest workload of the season Sunday, catching three passes for a team-high 56 yards versus the Lions. He added two carries for 12 yards as he spelled off Josh Jacobs for a few plays in the third quarter. Richard was needed a bit more than usual with […]

LeSean McCoy Gets Stopped by Minnesota

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy was heading into Week 9 with three straight performances of 40 rushing yards or more. He was unable to get anything going during the Week 9 victory over the Vikings. McCoy rushed three times for nine yards and caught one pass for no yardage. Damien Williams finished with […]

Damien Williams Has Huge Performance Against Vikings

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has been tough to own in fantasy leagues this season because he hasn't done much since Week 1. Williams was able to run all over the Vikings in Week 9. He rushed 12 times for 125 yards and a touchdown in the win. However, most of the yards […]

Josh Jacobs Feasts On Lions In Week 9

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs picked up his third 100-yard rushing game on Sunday as he rumbled for 120 yards on 28 carries versus the Lions on Sunday. The rookie added a pair of short-yardage TDs for his third multi-score game of his career as he continued his dominant usage in the backfield. Jacobs' […]

Tarik Cohen Musters Only 16 Total Yards Against Eagles

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen caught two passes for nine yards and added only seven rushing yards in the Bears 22-14 loss to the Eagles in Week 9. The Bears offense was anemic once again and Cohen failed to gain yards on several red-zone opportunities. Cohen was so dynamic and explosive last season, but […]

Christian McCaffrey Totals Three Scores In Week 9

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was spectacular once again, finishing with 24 carries for 146 yards and two touchdowns to go along with three catches for 20 yards and another score during the win over the Titans on Sunday. It was another reliable performance for the 23-year-old who now leads the league with 10 […]

David Montgomery Scores Two Touchdowns In Loss

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 14 times for 40 yards with 36 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Bears 22-14 loss to the Eagles. The Bears offense was dormant in the opening half, but the rookie running back helped make things interesting in the second half. Montgomery ran smooth between […]

Frank Gore Rushes For 15 Yards In Week 9

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore had just 15 yards on 11 carries during the win over the Redskins in Week 9. Gore played the role of innocent bystander as rookie Devin Singletary had nine more attempts for an efficient 95 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in three receptions for 45 yards. It […]

Devin Singletary Arrives In Week 9

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary had 20 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown during the win over the Redskins on Sunday, The rookie received more touches than Frank Gore, who had 11 attempts for an abysmal 15 yards, while also catching three passes for 45 yards. It appears as if Singletary, who has […]

Le'Veon Bell Totals 121 Yards In Miami

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell rushed 17 times for 66 yards and added eight receptions for 55 yards in a loss to the Dolphins Sunday. Bell, who only had 12 touches last week at Jacksonville, was vocal about his lack of work and was fed the ball plenty today. Unfortunately for Bell, the […]

Dalvin Cook Totals 116 Yards In Week 9 Loss

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried 21 times for 71 yards in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He also caught 4-of-7 targets for 45 yards in what was a somewhat disappointing effort against a bottom-tier run defense. Sadly, third-stringer Ameer Abdullah stole a red-zone touchdown in the third quarter. Cook still had […]

Marlon Mack Is Average In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had a solid day in Week 9, as he finished with 21 carries for 89 yards, but he had no targets or touchdowns on the day. With starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett (knee) out early, the Colts had the opportunity to lean on him, but they opted against it. Mack has […]

Darren Sproles Handles Three Offensive Touches in Week 9

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (quad) handled three touches on offense in his return to the lineup. He ran the ball twice for seven yards and hauled in a catch for three more yards. Sproles committed a fumble, but the Eagles were able to recover it. He will continue in his role as a […]

Miles Sanders Handles 13 Touches in Week 9

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) looked healthy in Week 9, running the ball 10 times for 42 yards and adding three catches for 31 more yards. Sanders was forced to leave the game in Week 8 with a shoulder injury but he played well when given the chance this week. His 13 […]

Jaylen Samuels Catches 13 Passes In Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels rushed for just 10 yards on eight carries, while catching 13 passes for 73 yards in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. Samuels was very busy in the passing game for Pittsburgh, and did a great job creating space after the catch, however he did fumble in the fourth […]

Jordan Howard Scores Another Touchdown in Week 9

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard led the Eagles backfield again in Week 9. He scored a touchdown and gained 82 yards on 19 carries. He added another yard on his lone reception. Howard's touchdown was a 13-yard run in the third quarter. Howard out-touched Miles Sanders 20-to-13 and should continue to be the leader […]

Ryquell Armstead Involved In Passing Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead didn't have a single carry in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans, but he did catch five passes for 65 yards. Much of that production came late when the Jaguars' chances of winning were done, so don't rush out and grab Armstead in PPR leagues just yet, but it'll […]

Leonard Fournette Cools Down Against Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette had been on a hot streak lately, but on Sunday the Texans did a good job slowing down the third-year back. Fournette had 11 carries for 40 yards while also adding five catches for 32 yards. Not the greatest game for Fournette, but he's still one of the best […]

Duke Johnson Has Rushing Score In London

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson had seven carries for just 13 yards in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he did manage to find the end zone on one of those carries. Still, in classic Duke Johnson fashion, it was the receiving game where he made his impact, catching five passes for a […]

Jaguars Can't Contain Carlos Hyde

Sunday was an almost perfect day for Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde, minus a fumble that occurred just before he would have scored his only touchdown of the day. But even without finding the end zone, Hyde had 19 carries for 160 yards and the fumble, a solid outing for the veteran back. Sure, […]

Steelers Asked About Le'Veon Bell

The Pittsburgh Steelers inquired about the availability of New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell before the trade deadline when they feared that running back James Conner's (shoulder) injury was serious, according to sources. The Texans, Chiefs and Packers also discussed trading for Bell. When the Steelers learned that Conner's injury was just a week-to-week […]

Updated Week 9 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 9 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Dede Westbrook is officially inactive for Week 9. James Conner (shoulder) is reportedly unlikely to play in Week 9. Davante Adams is expected to return this week […]

James Conner Officially Inactive Against Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) is officially inactive for Week 9's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Conner suffered the AC joint injury near the end of last week's game, and could potentially miss several weeks. Expect Jaylen Samuels to take on the majority of the […]

James White's Injury Is Minor

New England Patriots running back James White's (toe) injury is described as very minor, according to a source. White was listed as questionable for Sunday night against the Ravens after popping up on the injury report on Friday, but he's expected to suit up for the team's toughest opponent yet this season. White has done […]

Fantasy Football Mailbag - Week 9

This article's content may vary week-to-week, but generally, it will be answering questions fielded from either the @RotoBallerNFL twitter account or my personal one (@RotoSurgeon). This week, the focus is on start/sit questions, and there were plenty. Every week, many of us struggle with which quarterback to start, or who to flex, and I am […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 9

Welcome to our Week 9 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Break The Slate: NFL DFS DraftKings Lineup Picks - Week 9

The NFL season continues to roll right along as we head into Week 9. With just 10 games on the DraftKings main slate - and only two with a projected O/U of over 50 points - we'll have our work cut out for us this week! Thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller, let's dig […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 9 - Daily Fantasy Football

We are already at Week 9 and with four teams on a bye, along with an early morning London game, the player pool will be smaller than usual, and as a result, you may have to take some chances to win big in tournaments. Tampa at Seattle leads the way with a projected overall score […]