Chris Carson Scores Two TDs Against Cincy

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson struggled mightily on the ground for the majority of the team's Week 1 win against the Bengals, but he showed that the coaching staff's new passing plans have some real potential. Carson would finish with 46 yards and a score on the ground, but it took one big run […]

Jaylen Samuels Quiet Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels received just two carries for four yards, while catching one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 33-3 loss to the Patriots. For as long as Pittsburgh was behind, it was surprising that Samuels didn't see more action in the passing game. The Steelers' offense couldn't get anything […]

James Conner Garners 14 Touches In Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner took 10 carries for 21 yards and four receptions for 44 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Conner got taken out of the game plan early as the Steelers couldn't move the ball at all. The most consistent workload the 24-year-old received all evening was just before halftime […]

Ty Montgomery A Non-Factor In Jets Debut

New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery had two carries for four yards and didn't get a target in his first game as a member of the Jets. Coming into the game there was talk of Montgomery taking some work from Le'Veon Bell in Bell's first game back after a year out of football but […]

Giovani Bernard Steps In For Joe Mixon

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard assumed full-time running back duties after Joe Mixon suffered an ankle injury in the Bengals Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. In Mixon's absence, Bernard carried the football seven times for just 21 yards as the eight-year veteran struggled to find running lanes against a Seattle defensive front […]

Chase Edmonds Has One Touch In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds had only one rush attempt for five yards and missed his lone target in Week 1 against the Lions. The second-year man is nothing more than a backup to veteran David Johnson at this point. With the type of workload that DJ received in the game against the Lions, […]

Kerryon Johnson Quiet In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson ran just 16 times for 49 yards with two catches for 16 yards. Johnson touched the ball 18 times, which isn't terrible, but he was unable to make anything big of his opportunities. Of course, the expectations for Johnson were high in this weak defensive matchup against the Cardinals […]

David Johnson Of Old Returns

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson returned to his top-five caliber play against the Detroit Lions. Johnson finished with 137 total yards on 18 rushing attempts while hauling in six of seven targets. DJ had an impressive 27-yard touchdown catch at the end of the fourth quarter to help ignite the Cardinals comeback. The veteran […]

Dalvin Cook Goes Off Against Falcons

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had a huge game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, rushing 21 times for 111 yards (5.3 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns. He also added two catches for nine yards in the Vikings 28-12 victory. The Vikings offensive line was opening up holes all day for Cook, who routinely […]

Darrell Henderson Used Sparingly

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson rushed once for no yards in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Henderson should see more action in the coming weeks, but he's a distant third option behind running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown. Henderson isn't a starting option against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Malcolm Brown Breaks Out

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Brown was used early in the game, and running back Todd Gurley racked up 64 of his 97 yards in the fourth quarter. Brown was utilized as the goal-line back, but head […]

Todd Gurley Delivers Late

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, and 64 yards were tallied in the fourth quarter. He added a four-yard reception as well. Gurley was used sparingly early on, as running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and […]

Matt Breida Stuffed On 15 Carries

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida handled 15 carries for 37 yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Breida’s role didn’t change after Tevin Coleman (ankle) went down, with Raheem Mostert picking up the void in the rushing committee. Breida’s performance wasn’t great but the volume is encouraging. If Coleman can’t go […]

Saquon Barkley Can’t Carry Giants

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley looked great on Sunday, totaling 139 yards against a strong Cowboys Defense. Barkley ripped off large chunks of yardage and made defenders miss throughout the game. Unfortunately, there were defenders around him all the time. What’s more concerning is that Barkley only caught four passes for 19 yards […]

49ers Worried About Tevin Coleman

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he's concerned with running back Tevin Coleman's (ankle) injury that he suffered in the Week 1 victory over the Buccaneers. It sounds as if Coleman might struggle to be ready for Week 2, so you'll need to have other options ready. He ran six times for […]

Raheem Mostert Leads Niners In Rushing

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert tallied 40 yards on nine carries in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a catch for zero yards. Mostert was the main beneficiary of Tevin Coleman’s (ankle) injury, leading the backfield in yards. The Niners employ a systematic committee at running back so an extended absence […]

Tony Pollard Gets 13 Carries in His NFL Debut

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard received 13 carries in his first NFL game in Week 1. He wasn't able to find much room though, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry and totaling 24 yards on the ground. Pollard was ticketed for a much bigger role when starter Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Scores a Touchdown in a Week 1 Win

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown in Week 1, helping his team to a comfortable win over the New York Giants. Elliott ran the ball 13 times, gaining 53 yards on the ground. His touchdown came on a solid 10-yard run. He also caught a pass for 10 more yards through the […]

Derrick Henry Leads Titans To Win

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was productive during the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Henry was active all-around, running for 84 yards and a touchdown off of 19 carries in addition to a lone reception for 75 yards and a score in the third quarter. The 25-year-old, who had 13 total end […]

Nyheim Hines Quiet in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had a favorable game script in Week 1 with the team playing from behind for much of their overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He had four carries for 13 yards to go with four catches for four yards. During his rookie season, Hines did his damage in […]

Marlon Mack Shows Out in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was on a mission in Week 1. He finished with 25 carries for 174 yards and one touchdown. Despite the team playing from behind for much of the game, he stayed in and was involved frequently including scoring the 2-point conversion that sent the game to overtime. As long […]

Joe Mixon Questionable To Return In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was injured in Week 1 against the Seahawks and is questionable to return. Mixon ran the ball six times for only 10 yards while also catching two of three targets in the passing game for seven yards before departing, so his fantasy owners certainly hope he can return […]

Frank Gore Bottled Up For 20 Yards On Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore found little success against the Jets on Sunday, rushing the ball 11 times for just 20 yards. He was heavily outperformed by rookie Devin Singletary, who had 70 yards on just four carries. Singletary's performance is clearly the more noteworthy of the two, but Gore is still likely going […]

Mark Ingram Scores Twice In Ravens Debut

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram delivered two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 1 win against the Miami Dolphins. The 29-year-old back split carries with Gus Edwards but put doubts about his ability to perform to rest after rushing for 107 yards on 14 carries. On the first play of the game, Ingram burst through a hole […]

Devin Singletary Has 98 Yards In NFL Debut

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary made his presence known in his NFL debut against the Jets. He gained 70 rushing yards on just four carries and had 28 receiving yards on five catches. Frank Gore was the primary rusher for the Bills in the game, but he gained just 11 yards on ten carries. […]

Tevin Coleman Injured In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) was injured in Week 1 against the Buccaneers and won't return to the game. Coleman rushed six times for 23 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and also caught two of three targets in the passing game for 33 yards before departing. Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert will […]

LeSean McCoy Rushes for 81 Yards Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy had a solid game on the ground, but it didn't develop into many fantasy points. McCoy rushed 10 times for 81 yards and he did not score in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lead back Damien Williams only rushed for 26 yards on 13 attempts. It […]

Ito Smith Leads Anemic Falcons Run Game With 31 Yards

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had six carries for a team-high 31 yards in Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Vikings. Smith was more effective than starting running back Devonta Freeman, who gained just 19 yards on eight carries. Smith also caught his only target in the passing game for nine yards. This could be […]

Damien Williams Scores TD in Victory

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was not strong in the run game, but salvaged his fantasy day in the passing game. Williams rushed 13 times for 26 yards and a touchdown. He caught six passes for 39 yards and finished second on the team in total receptions. LeSean McCoy out-rushed him, but Williams […]

Kalen Ballage Gets Surprise Start Over Kenyan Drake

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage was thought to be the backup to Kenyan Drake but got the starting nod in Week 1, carrying the ball five times for negative-one yard in a 52-10 blowout loss to the Ravens. Ballage also caught his lone target for a 13-yard reception, while Drake had four carries and […]