Derrius Guice A Non-Factor Against Eagles

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice carried the ball just 10 times for 18 yards in his regular-season debut. It's not incredibly surprising to see him struggle on the road against a tough Eagles team to start his career, but it is somewhat puzzling that he didn't see more touches when the Redskins jumped out […]

Christian McCaffrey Takes Care Of Business

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a day despite his team falling to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. McCaffrey was splendid all-around, finishing with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in addition to 10 receptions for 81 yards. McCaffrey picked up right where he left off from last season and […]

Ryquell Armstead Barely Used In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead had one carry for seven yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also failed to bring in his only target. It's clear that the Jaguars drafted Armstead to be a handcuff option for running back Leonard Fournette and not as a player who'll […]

Jordan Howard Runs the Ball Six Times in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard carried the ball six times in Week 1, gaining 44 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 yards through the air. Howard trailed Darren Sproles (9) and Miles Sanders (11) in carries, but averaged the most yards per carry in the Eagles backfield with 7.3. Howard was efficient, […]

Darren Sproles Heavily Involved in the Offense in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles was heavily involved in the offense in Week 1. The veteran back led the Eagles in rushing, running the ball nine times for 47 yards. He added three catches for 16 yards through the air. Sproles' role was uncertain heading into the game, but he was the most effective […]

Miles Sanders Carries the Ball 11 Times in His Debut

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders led the Eagles in carries in Week 1, running the ball 11 times. He gained 25 yards on the ground, adding one catch for two yards. Sanders looked like he'd scored his first NFL touchdown, but the play was called back due to a penalty. Overall, Sanders looked […]

Le'Veon Bell Handles 23 Touches, Scores Touchdown

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell rushed for 60 yards on 17 carries and caught six passes for 32 yards and a touchdown in his Jets debut Sunday. Bell also added a two-point conversion catch to cap off a good day for fantasy owners. Bell told head coach Adam Gase to not hold back […]

Leonard Fournette Is Clear Bell Cow Based On Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette had 13 of the 14 running back carries for the Jaguars in the team's season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing with 66 yards and a fumble. Fournette was also targeted six times, bringing in four passes for 28 yards. Any questions about how rookie Ryquell Armstead would […]

Dontrell Hilliard Being Evaluated For Concussion

Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion in Week 1 against the Titans. Hilliard rushed for a four-yard touchdown early in this game while also catching one of two targets for a 14-yard gain. Unless Nick Chubb is injured in the first half of the season, Hilliard is unlikely […]

Melvin Gordon Will Report In 6-8 Weeks

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who missed all of training camp and the preseason while holding out for a new contract, plans to report in the window that spans from Week 6 through Week 8, according to sources. He must report by Week 10 to have the 2019 season count toward free agency […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should See 20-25 Snaps

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to play 20 to 25 snaps in the regular season opener on Sunday against the Giants. Previous reports suggested Elliott could see a full workload in Week 1 after the team was impressed with his conditioning after a contract holdout that lasted through training camp and the […]

Adrian Peterson A Healthy Scratch In Week 1

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Eagles. The Redskins are instead going with running back Wendell Smallwood, who also contributes on special teams. Peterson won't always be a healthy inactive in 2019, but it's not a good sign for the team's leading rusher a year ago. […]

LeSean McCoy To See 15-20 Snaps

The plan is for Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy to see around 15 to 20 snaps in his team debut against the Jaguars in Week 1 on Sunday. Shady should operate as the No. 2 behind Damien Williams this year, but it looks like he'll be eased into the game plan in the […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 1) - Targets and Avoids

It’s that time of the year again. You can smell it in the air, football is back. Some are excited about fantasy football, but I'm ready for all the pools that come with it, including survivor pools. Week 1 is always a tough week because there’s no prior games for these teams except for bogus […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every contest from the Sunday slate, 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 important information. I will start […]

Week 1 NFL Matchups Analysis: Start/Sit Advice (Part 2)

Welcome to our Week 1 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every game on Sunday to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also update this as injury reports come in, so be sure to check back often. This article will cover the […]

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

Welcome to Week 1, RotoBallers! Below you will find some of my spotlight plays and tough lineup decisions for Week 1 of the fantasy football season. These are based off my Premium Weekly Lineup rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller Seasonal Premium Fantasy Football Package. Enter promo code KING at checkout and get access […]

Week 1 Woos and Boos - Contrarian Lineup Decisions

With the Week 1 slate finally upon us, the fantasy football season is underway. Even though you have already completed your drafts, that is only part of the process. Putting together the best possible lineup is key to getting your season off on the right foot. But never fall into the "always start your studs" […]

Under-The-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 1 Lineups

The NFL season is here, which means the fantasy football season is here, too! One of the key ways to winning championships in fantasy football leagues and money in one-day fantasy contests is by finding under-the-radar players who have big weeks. Another way to win is to avoid the under-the-radar players who look like they […]

Week 1 Busts - Overvalued Players To Avoid In Fantasy Football

It's finally here. That moment all of you fantasy football fanatics have been waiting for. Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. No longer will we have to sit through meaningless preseason games and training camp babble. You can finally see if your prized draft-pick selections will pay off. Throw your special jersey on, kick […]

Running Back Sleepers You Missed on Draft Day

I recently identified some draft-day sleepers that won't pan out as expected. Now, it's time to take the other side and find some running back sleepers that you didn't even know were sleepers. Whether you believe in handcuffing at RB or not, we must always keep an eye on backup running backs in fantasy football. […]

Break The Slate: DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Picks - Week 1

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! Are you guys pumped? I'm pumped! I'm so excited to share my DraftKings DFS picks with you every week this season here at RotoBaller and I look forward to this journey that we have in front of us. There is always so much hope in Week 1 and it will be my […]

Peyton Barber Best Left on Bench

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber is basically a lame-duck running back waiting to get replaced. He is the incumbent starter by default due to Ronald Jones II's atrocious rookie year but now faces a more motivated Jones II and potential breakout RB Dare Ogunbowale. Ogunbowale likely sees plenty of third-down work and two-minute drills, while […]

Ronald Jones II is a Risky Start for Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is in a timeshare/running-back-by-committee for the foreseeable future and should be benched in most leagues against the 49ers. Although the matchup is awesome and could present a breakout opportunity for the second-year RB, he just is not guaranteed enough touches to warrant taking on the risk outside […]

Week 1 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Like every season, we have a double-header to start Week 1 of Monday Night Football. And like every season, one of those games involves the Raiders. But we will get to their game second. The first game of the night will pit a new-look Houston Texans team against the New Orleans Saints. We will have […]

Gus Edwards To Play With Something To Prove Sunday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has been locked in as the second running back on the depth chart going into Sunday's matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Just because he's second on the depth chart doesn't mean he's locked into touches, though. The Ravens offensive coordinator said Thursday, "We'll probably see who has the hot […]

Justice Hill Will Look To Exploit Running Style Against Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Justice Hill is in a favorable position to get a lot of touches this season. The fourth-round pick is labeled as the team's third running back on the depth chart going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins but offers a uniquely different running style than Mark Ingram and Gus Edwards. […]

Phillip Lindsay Possibly Hurt By Antonio Brown Release

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay may have been hurt by the Oakland Raiders decision to release Antonio Brown on Saturday. Heading into the season, the Broncos coaching staff has been adamant that there would be more of a timeshare between Lindsay and Royce Freeman. Lindsay averaged 5.4 yards per carry last year and figured […]

Damien Harris Ready To Contribute

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris will make his NFL debut against the Steelers on Sunday night. Harris has played some solid football in his first training camp but has been held back, at times, with a sore wrist. Harris should certainly see a handful of snaps in Week 1 but his playing time […]

Cowboys Release Alfred Morris

The Dallas Cowboys released veteran running back Alfred Morris on Saturday, according to a source. The move was made in order to make room on the roster for Ezekiel Elliott, who ended his long contract holdout by signing an extension on Wednesday. Rookie Tony Pollard will be Zeke's direct backup in 2019, but Pollard won't […]