Kenyan Drake Remains Mostly Irrelevant

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake did little in a 31-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, rushing nine times for 44 yards and no scores. He also caught 3-of-5 targets for 29 yards as the Miami offense actually moved the ball well in the first half, with Drake busting a 19-yard screen […]

Dexter Williams (RB, GB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: Opportunity trumps all else in fantasy football. With Jamaal Williams on the receiving end of a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit on Thursday night, it seems likely that Dexter Williams will now find himself with an opportunity for playing time this coming Sunday. While the […]

Jeffrey Wilson (RB, SF) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We shouldn't lie to us by hailing Jeffrey Wilson as the next big thing. He isn't such a player, far from it. But he could be on his way to be the ultimate vulture and fantasy weapon if San Francisco keeps using […]

Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Bad for supporters of the #FreeAaronJones movement, but great for fantasy GMs, Green Bay's backfield looks like it'd showcase an even split between Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams weekly. Through three games that was the case, and although Williams had to leave […]

Joe Mixon Totals 63 Yards As Offense Sputters

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon carried 15 times for 62 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and hauled in four of five targets for one yard in Monday's 27-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bengals offense had a really tough night, as they were only able to generate 175 total yards and were forced […]

Jaylen Samuels Receives 18 Touches, Scores Touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels received 10 carries for 26 yards and a touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 57 yards in Monday's 27-3 win over Cincinnati. After being almost non-existent in Week 3, Samuels was one of the most involved players on the offense in Week 4, including taking several direct snaps […]

James Conner Scores Receiving Touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushed for 42 yards on 10 carries, while also hauling in all eight targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Monday's win over the Bengals. Conner was a pretty important piece of the gameplan in Week 4, but the run game still had a tough time getting going […]

Alexander Mattison Quiet In Week 4 Loss

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison rushed two times for five yards in Week 4's loss to the Chicago Bears. He added one catch for eight yards on his only target. Mattison only played 6-of-62 (10%) offensive snaps with the Vikings playing from behind for the majority of the contest. The rookie out of Boise […]

Dalvin Cook Productive Despite Offensive Struggles

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook delivered a solid fantasy performance on Sunday, rushing 14 times for 35 yards and a touchdown and catching six-of-eight targets for 35 yards in a 16-6 loss to the Chicago Bears. Though Cook didn't deliver a monster rushing line, fantasy owners will surely take his six receptions and a […]

Marlon Mack, Parris Campbell To Be Monitored This Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack (ankle) and wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) will be monitored throughout the week in practice. Mack tweaked his ankle in the Week 4 loss to the Raiders, but it was game script late in the game and not his injury that kept him […]

Rashaad Penny Listed As Full Participant Monday

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the team's estimated practice report on Monday, and he's expected to play on Thursday night against the Rams. After missing the last two games, Penny should be able to play against the Rams this week, where he'll be an RB3/flex in […]

Tony Pollard (RB, DAL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There's been a rather clear trend in the usage of Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard through four games this year. When the Cowboys have blown out opponents, Pollard has earned ten-plus touches. When the Cowboys have won close but comfortably, Pollard […]

Ryquell Armstead (RB, JAX) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead earned his first significant opportunity in an NFL game in Week 4. He carried the ball eight times for 42 yards and caught his only target in the passing game for seven yards. The team's […]

Rashaad Penny Expected To Play This Week

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) "will be ready to go this week" against the Rams after missing the last two games with a hamstring strain. The Seahawks face the Rams this Thursday night, so it still remains to be seen if Penny will actually be active. Even […]

Davante Adams, Jamaal Williams Miss Practice Monday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) and running back Jamaal Williams (head, neck) both missed practice on Monday after being injured last Thursday night. Both Adams and Williams are questionable, at best, to suit up in Week 5 against the Cowboys. Making things even more difficult for fantasy owners is the fact that […]

Saquon Barkley Considered Week-To-Week

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) "is eager and champing at the bit to get back," but the coach still considers Barkley "week-to-week." Barkley is already out of his walking boot and thinks he'll return on the short end of his four- to eight-week timetable, but it remains […]

Saquon Barkley Already Out Of Walking Boot

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) is already out of his walking boot. Barkley said this weekend that he thinks he can be back sooner than his four- to eight-week timetable for a high ankle sprain, and this news seems to confirm that sentiment. However, the Giants will be extremely cautious with their […]

C.J. Prosise Squeaks In A Touchdown

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise got the call with Rashaad Penny declared inactive once again on Sunday, and this time Prosise found his way into the end zone. Prosise got tagged for a carry from nine yards out and squeezed through a nearly non-existent hole to slip all the way through the defense and […]

Chris Carson Pounds The Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson didn't have any fumble issues on Sunday. After suffering a terrible string of fumbles so far this season, Carson and a host of Seattle teammates were peppered with questions about them all week. Everyone steadfastly told reporters that the team was committed to Carson, and they wanted him to […]

Troymaine Pope Snags TD On Sunday

In a rare opportunity, Los Angeles Chargers running back Troymaine Pope got the chance to see some offensive snaps when Justin Jackson wasn't able to go against the Dolphins. Pope was immediately integrated into the offense like he'd always been there, carrying the ball 10 times and grabbing both passes sent his way, one of […]

Austin Ekeler Lights Up The Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler went off on Miami, racking up two touchdowns and 122 all-purpose yards on Sunday afternoon. Ekeler was getting one of his final chances to start after Melvin Gordon ended his holdout this week, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Ekeler finished with 60 yards on the […]

Malcolm Brown Does Very Little

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed five times for 14 yards in the Week 4 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown has done very little since his two-touchdown effort in Week 1. At this point, he's just a handcuff to running back Todd Gurley and shouldn't be considered for your lineups Thursday […]

Todd Gurley Scores Twice

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed just five times for 16 yards, but he was able to reach the end zone twice against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also caught seven balls for 54 yards. While the rushing numbers are discouraging, he made the most of them with the two scores. He had […]

David Johnson Has Solid Performance

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson rushed 11 times for 40 yards and caught eight passes for 99 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He's still having issues finding holes on the ground, but he continues to find ways to contribute. This time he did it without reaching the end zone. […]

Tony Pollard Doesn't Record an Offensive Stat in Week 4

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard did not record an offensive stat in a Week 4 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys gave running back Ezekiel Elliott 18 carries, and he picked up just 35 yards against a tough Saints Defense. Pollard was able to score a touchdown and gain over 100 yards […]

Ezekiel Elliott Slowed Down by the Saints in Week 4

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown but didn't do much else in a Week 4 loss against the New Orleans Saints. Elliott ran the ball 18 times for just 35 yards. His touchdown came on a third quarter plunge from the one-yard line. He was able to add 30 yards on six […]

Latavius Murray Finishes With Five Touches in Week 4

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray has been unable to make much noise since his Week 1 performance. Losing quarterback Drew Brees may have changed the gameplan for the Saints, but Murray looks lost right now. He rushed four times for 14 yards in the 12-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He caught one […]

Alvin Kamara is Held in Check by Cowboys

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was held in check during the 12-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Kamara rushed 17 times for 69 yards, but was unable to find the end zone. He also caught three passes for 20 yards in the passing game. He's seen less production with Teddy […]

Royce Freeman Continues Recent Struggles

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman started the 2019 season with hopes of slowly taking teammate Phillip Lindsay's starting job. Unfortunately for Freeman, the opposite has progressed throughout the season and Lindsay is continuing to lead in offensive volume. Freeman had a disappointing performance this week, as he only had six carries for 16 yards […]

Phillip Lindsay Disappoints In Week 4

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay had a disappointing game on Sunday afternoon, as the entire run game struggled against a stout Jacksonville defensive line. Lindsay was the feature back for the offense for the second week in a row, as he led the team with nine carries for an efficient 53 yards. The sophomore […]