Jalen Richard's Role Likely To Decrease In 2019

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is coming off a successful 2018 campaign which saw him accumulate 55 rushes and 68 catches for 866 all-purpose yards. With the team using a first-round pick on Josh Jacobs, Richard finds himself third on the depth chart this season with a question mark surrounding his usage for this […]

Nick Chubb Not Expected To Play In Preseason Game Saturday

According to the Cleveland Browns pregame show, running back Nick Chubb is not expected to play on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts in his team's second preseason game. Chubb saw minimal work last week in the preseason opener as he played on the first series with the team and took one carry. Cleveland has little […]

Ito Smith Having Good Preseason

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is having a strong preseason and ran five times for 19 yards and added three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown in the team's third preseason game on Thursday against the Jets. The 23-year-old had 90 carries for 315 yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season, including […]

Devonta Freeman Shaking Off The Rust

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had one carry for two yards in the opening series of the preseason game on Thursday against the Jets. After missing all but two games in 2018, the Falcons are easing Freeman back into action this preseason as their No. 1 running back. He was one of the biggest […]

Duke Johnson Still Hasn't Practiced With Texans

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson has yet to practice with his new team. Johnson missed the last few weeks of practice with the Browns before he was traded to Houston with a hamstring issue. Johnson is expected to see a significant role as a third-down back and a slot option for the Texans, but […]

Leonard Fournette Is Jacksonville's Best Receiving Back

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has never been much of a receiving threat, but based on the current construction of the roster, that looks likely to change this upcoming season. Of the four backs currently projected to make the roster -- Fournette, Ryquell Armstead, Alfred Blue, and Thomas Rawls -- only Fournette has had […]

Unorthodox Draft Strategies

One of the biggest factors left out of the draft-day discussion is the makeup of your league. Analysts often mention the importance of understanding league scoring, but then fail to mention how important it is to understand your competition. There are many reasons why your competition is important. Does your league love RBs? Do they […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Play Against Colts

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt could see "meaningful action" during Saturday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Hunt struggled with a groin injury early in camp and did not take the field last Thursday in the team's preseason opener against Washington. Hunt saw a lot of reps in this past Thursday's practice and only […]

Dexter Williams Has Chance To Make Impact This Season

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams has a chance to make an impact this season. Fellow running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams have struggled with fitness during the offseason and are yet to take the field. Dexter Williams may have fumbled in the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, but given the struggles […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Must-Have Players for 2019

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano list their favorite draft targets, or must-have players, for 2019. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Dare Ogunbowale Gets 16 Touches Friday

Buccaneers rookie running back Dare Ogunbowale rushed the ball 13 times for 36 yards and caught three passes for 54 yards Friday against the Dolphins. This was the second week in a row that Ogunbowale saw heavy usage and that could bode well for his chances of making the final 53-man roster. In week one, […]

Andre Ellington Fumbling Preseason Opportunities

Buccaneers running back Andre Ellington has carried the ball 10 times for just 24 yards and caught five passes for 20 yards throughout these past two preseason games. On top of disappointing yardage totals, he also fumbled away the ball on Friday against Miami. Ellington's disappointing showing thus far could play into whether he makes […]

Bruce Anderson Does Not Do Much With Four Touches Friday

Buccaneers rookie running back Bruce Anderson amassed three yards on three carries Friday and one catch that went for six yards. Anderson was a popular late-round dart throw in fantasy circles prior to the preseason but there has been hardly anything to work with through these first two games (one target and no other stats […]

Devin Singletary Disappoints in Preseason Win

A popular sleeper pick so far in 2019, Buffalo rookie Devin Singletary couldn't build on his success from the Bills' first preseason game, as Buffalo defeated Carolina 27-14 in Friday night's preseason action. Singletary only carried the ball twice this week, collecting just six yards but did add 25 yards receiving on three catches, while […]

LeSean McCoy Rushes for Touchdown, Doesn't Get Hurt

Perennially injured Buffalo running back LeSean McCoy played the first two possessions of Buffalo's 27-14 preseason victory over the Panthers on Friday. McCoy rushed four times for only six yards, adding 11 receiving yards on two catches and left the game after scoring a touchdown on his final present. With the presence of backup Frank […]

Alvin Kamara Suits Up For Joint Practice With Chargers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara returned to the practice field for Day 2 of joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. Kamara sparked mild concern earlier in the week after missing two days of camp and being spotted on Wednesday doing individual drills with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. There should […]

Wendell Smallwood Could Be Left Off the Roster

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood could be left off the final roster before the season begins. Smallwood set a career high in touches last season, but he was average at best. With the Eagles drafting Miles Sanders and trading for Jordan Howard, Smallwood was pushed down the depth chart and will need to compete […]

Darren Sproles Should Have a Role on Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles should have a somewhat consistent role in 2019. He'll work on special teams as a returner, but should also see playing time on offense, splitting passing downs with Corey Clement. Sproles and Clement will eat into one another's fantasy value, but either back would be a solid option if […]

Josh Adams on the Roster Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams might not make the final Eagles roster this season. Adams led the team in rushing last season after joining the team as an undrafted rookie, but shoulder surgery combined with the additions of Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard have left Adams on the outside looking in. Sanders, Howard, Corey […]

Corey Clement Has Competition in the Backfield

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement could have some competition for passing downs from veteran Darren Sproles. Jordan Howard and rookie Miles Sanders seemed locked into early downs, and Clement and Sproles should handle passing situations. Given their ages, Clement should take the larger role, but Sproles could act as a vulture to Clement's fantasy […]

Ryan Nall Adds 44 Total Yards Against Giants

Chicago Bears running back Ryan Nall racked up 44 total yards from scrimmage in the Bears preseason loss to the Giants. Nall caught four passes for 21 yards and added 23 rushing yards on seven carries. It was an unspectacular effort but Nall is seeing a steady amount of playing time in the preseason. Nall […]

Taquan Mizzell A Non-Factor In Preseason Loss

Chicago Bears running back Taquan Mizzell totaled negative yardage on four carries in the Bears 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants. The second-year running back also failed to catch his two targets in the game. Mizzell is expected to serve as a fourth running back on the team but has seen limited action. Mizzell is […]

Kerrith Whyte Jr. Punches In Touchdown

Chicago Bears running back Kerrith Whyte Jr. mustered only 10 rushing yards on six carries but stretched out to score a one-yard touchdown in the Bears preseason loss to the Giants. Whyte Jr. was unable to get anything going on the ground but got the ball in the red zone in the first half. The […]

Jordan Howard Should Have a Consistent Role in 2019

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard should have a consistent short-yardage role in 2019. While rookie Miles Sanders has taken training camp by storm, Howard has remained solid and will play a significant role on the offense. He and Sanders will share early downs, with Sanders playing more often between the 20-yard lines and Howard […]

Alfred Morris Could Surprise in 2019

Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris could be a surprising source of fantasy value in 2019. It all depends on Ezekiel Elliott of course, as if he's on the field, Morris will be almost exclusively on the sidelines. If Elliott sticks with his holdout, however, Morris will be the one to take the ball on […]

Ezekiel Elliott About 50-50 for Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, currently holding out for a better contract, is "a coin flip" to play in Week 1, according to former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Elliott is reportedly in "the best shape of his life" and weighs 220 pounds, his lowest weight since his rookie season. Elliott's holdout was not taken […]

Nyheim Hines Getting Work as a Returner

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines represents a solid flex running back in PPR scoring leagues. During recent practices, he's been getting a lot of work with the return unit. He's an explosive young player, and he ran a 4.38 second 40-yard dash prior to the combine. He had 63 catches last season, and that […]

Marlon Mack Poised for a Big Year With Increased Size

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was just 92 yards away from a 1,000-yard season last year. If he had played the four games he missed, he would have easily hit that mark. Throughout training camp, he's looked large and in charge with his added bulk. Running behind an offensive line that was arguably the […]

Rex Burkhead Enjoying Healthy Camp

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead enjoyed an active day in the passing game during the team's joint practice with the Titans this past week. For the first time in several seasons, Burkhead is trending towards the regular season healthy. After racking up eight total touchdowns in 2017, Burkhead was in line for bigger […]

James White May Rest Against Titans Saturday

New England Patriots running back James White is not in line to play Saturday against the Titans in the team's second preseason game. The veteran White doesn't need preseason reps to get ready for the season. White last season made a huge impact for the Patriots offense, catching 87 passes for 751, rushing for 425 […]