ADP Showdown - Todd Gurley vs James Conner

Undoubtedly, the running back position will dominate the early rounds of fantasy football drafts this year. Which RB1 you hang your hat on could make or break your season. Last year's regular-season fantasy MVP, Todd Gurley, has been free-falling throughout the preseason based on health concerns. James Conner has had injury problems in the past, […]

Le'Veon Bell Apologizes To Fantasy Owners

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell issued an apology via Twitter to his fantasy owners after sitting out the entire 2018 season. Bell also added, "I'm sorry I couldn't pull through for y'all...but trust me, this year's about to be wayyyy different." The 27-year-old was one of the best backs in football during the […]

Alfred Morris Agrees To Terms With Cowboys

Free-agent running back Alfred Morris and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a deal Monday, according to his representation. Morris spent the 2018 season with the San Francisco 49ers, posting 428 rushing yards and 3.9 yards per carry with two touchdowns in 12 games. He averaged 4.8 yards per tote with the Cowboys in […]

Kareem Hunt Likely To Return To Practice Soon

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is likely to return to practice soon. Hunt opened camp on the non-football injury list with a groin injury, which he reportedly suffered while working out on his own. The Browns are off on Tuesday but there's a good chance that Hunt is on the field when they […]

Duke Johnson Unlikely To Be Traded Until Mid-Season At The Earliest

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not likely to be traded until mid-season, according to CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora. According to LaCanfora, "Don't hold your breath for a Duke Johnson trade anytime soon". Many onlookers assumed the team would honor Johnson's offseason trade request, which came after the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. That being […]

Mike Davis Could Be Early-Season Steal

Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis is impressing coaches through the first few days of padded practice. The team hopes that rookie running back David Montgomery will eventually become the featured runner by season's end but privately are gushing about the ability of Davis. The 26-year-old signed as a free agent in the offseason and […]

David Montgomery Lauded For Vision Despite Tough Day

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery was praised once again by head coach Matt Nagy for his vision during padded practice. The rookie running back had a tough first day in pads, whiffing on a pass-protection play and then failing to convert on a red zone drill. But Nagy once again lauded Montgomery for his […]

Jordan Howard "Dominating" Carries With First-Team Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard has been "dominating" carries with the first-team offense in training camp. According to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks, there is, "not even a close second." Reporters are starting to guess that Howard will lead the team in carries this season, with rookie Miles Sanders getting some work on early downs. […]

Devin Singletary Getting First-Team Reps

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Devin Singletary has been earning first-team reps at training camp. He's made some big plays and he's been actively involved in the passing game. This is extremely encouraging news as the Bills have a loaded backfield with LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon. Singletary appears to be ahead of […]

Alex Barnes Beginning To Make Waves In Camp

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Alex Barnes has been garnering attention with his play over the last couple of days in camp. He had a couple nice runs in Sunday's practice, including one where he made several players miss in the backfield. Barnes was a productive runner in college and tested as an elite athlete, […]

Damien Williams Leaves Practice With Hamstring Issue

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams left Sunday's practice early with a hamstring issue, though there's been no reports about the severity of the issue. It's possible this is a non-issue for Williams, in which case fantasy owners should just go about their day. If this does become an issue, Kansas City has veteran […]

D'Onta Foreman Not Lock For Number-Two Job

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman struggled last year in his return from an Achilles injury, but was expected to enter 2019 with a firm grip on the team's number-two running back job. But that talk might need to be cooled, as head coach Bill O'Brien said on Sunday that the only guarantee at running […]

Lamar Miller Is Houston's Starting Running Back

On Sunday, Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien reiterated that running back Lamar Miller is the team's unquestioned starter heading into the season. Miller is in the final year of his contract, so there were questions about D'Onta Foreman seeing an increased role, but O'Brien continues to assert that the job belongs to Miller. Miller's […]

Thomas Rawls Dealing With Hamstring Issue

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Thomas Rawls didn't practice on Sunday because of hamstring soreness. Rawls is in the mix for the final running back spot on the Jaguars' roster, but he's facing an uphill battle with Leonard Fournette, Alfred Blue, and rookie Ryquell Armstead seemingly entrenched atop the depth chart. Fournette's got a history of […]

Dalvin Cook Primed For Breakout Season

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has had an up-and-down start to his career. Drafted as a second-round pick out of Florida State, Cook played in just four games his rookie season before tearing his ACL, and his 2018 was plagued by nagging hamstring issues that cost him five games. Notably, Cook had just three […]

Dynasty Discounts - Cheap Veterans In Dynasty Drafts

Building a dynasty team is a lot like building literally any physical thing you can build. Whether we're talking about a house or a car or that model airplane that's been sitting in your garage for like 10 years now, you have the flashy parts that everyone sees and then the integral, invisible parts. No […]

Ezekiel Elliott Missing From Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was not present for Cowboys training camp on Friday. He missed his physical and the team's first conditioning run. Elliott was expected to hold out and this just confirms it, as the running back wants a new contract. Elliott is under contract, so he needs to report to camp […]

Cleveland Browns Sign UDFA A.J. Ouellette

The Cleveland Browns signed undrafted rookie free-agent running back A.J. Ouellette on Saturday. Ouellette rushed for 3,829 yards and 32 touchdowns in 50 career games at Ohio University. If he manages to make the final roster, the 209-pound running back will slot in behind Nick Chubb, Duke Johnson, and Dontrell Hilliard in the early part […]

Rashaad Penny Looking More Mature

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was gushing with praise for running back Rashaad Penny after camp opened up this week. Schottenheimer told reporters that Penny especially had a good day on Friday, and as he put it, "He's learning how to practice, I think I talked a little bit in the spring about him […]

Duke Johnson Dealing With Hamstring Strain

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in training camp practice on Saturday. Johnson is dealing with a hamstring injury, although it is not considered a major issue at this time. It sounds like the team wants to play it safe with the talented third-down running back. Johnson will open the season […]

Theo Riddick Released

The Lions are releasing running back Theo Riddick, who has played for Detroit since 2013. Riddick has had at least 53 catches in each of the past four seasons and was a solid late round PPR back, but with the release there's now a ton more uncertainty with him. In the right spot, he can […]

ADP Showdown - Leonard Fournette vs Damien Williams

In this ADP showdown, let’s take a look at two running backs on vastly different teams and in two completely different situations. On one hand, we have Leonard Fournette. A back on a Jacksonville Jaguars team who is known more for their defense rather than their offense. A team which has already voided the guaranteed […]

Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target Late in MFL10s

The popularity of Best-Ball leagues has skyrocketed in recent seasons. There are several reasons why this format provides appeal to a growing number of fantasy owners. This includes the ability to conclude all roster management for the season once your draft has been completed. But the elimination of all decision-making during the regular season also increases […]

Aaron Jones Focusing On Pass Catching

Green Bay Packers running Aaron Jones has been working on his pass-catching this offseason. Jones has been considered by many to be the bell-cow running back in this Green Bay offense, but last season he was limited in the receiving game. During the offseason, Jones worked on his conditioning and returned to the team lean- […]

Josh Jacobs Needs To “Earn” Starting Role

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reiterated Friday that Josh Jacobs will not simply be handed the starting duties as the team’s lead running back. He comes into camp as the odds-on favorite but Gruden stated that he has to “be one tough guy and do it down after down when you are tired.” From […]

Jamaal Williams Good Value As Handcuff

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams seems to be a great late-round handcuff running back for fantasy owners this season. Currently, it seems as though Aaron Jones is the lead back for the Packers, but there should be enough opportunity to give some value- especially if Jones misses time. The Packers ran the ball […]

Aaron Jones Working On Pass Catching This Season

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been working on his pass-catching this offseason. Jones has been considered by many to be the bell-cow running back in this Green Bay offense, but last season he was limited in the receiving game. During the offseason, Jones worked on his conditioning and returned to the team […]

Kenyan Drake Not Starting In Camp

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake was not the starter in training camp on Friday. Kalen Ballage was given the start and was taking the first and second down reps with the starters, while Kenyan Drake worked the third downs. Through the first two days of training camp, it certainly looks like Ballage is entering […]

Kalen Ballage Taking Starting Reps Again Friday

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage was seen practicing with the starters again on Friday. Though training camp has just started, the 6'2" 238lb running back looks like he has overtaken Kenyan Drake as the primary running back. It will obviously take more time in camp to figure out the roster, but it's worth noting […]

Derrick Henry Leaves Practice And Doesn't Return

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry left practice Friday following the team stretch and did not return. When asked about his status, head coach Mike Vrabel called Henry "day to day" and mentioned that it was not a concern for the team. It sounds like nothing more than a precautionary rest day for Henry, who […]