Michael Carter Listed as RB1 on Cardinals Depth Chart

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter is listed as the RB1 on the team's depth chart going into a Week 6 clash against the Indianapolis Colts on the road on Sunday. Emari Demercado is listed as the No. 2, with Bam Knight following him. James Conner (ankle) is out for the rest of the season, […]

Chargers Signing Nyheim Hines for More Backfield Depth

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back Nyheim Hines to their practice squad on Tuesday after working him out, a source told Kris Rhim of ESPN. Hines was with the Chargers during training camp in the summer, so he has some familiarity with their offense already. He will have a chance to serve as […]

Hassan Haskins the "Next Man Up" in Chargers Backfield

With both running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles) on Injured Reserve, Los Angeles Chargers RB Hassan Haskins is the "next man up," writes Daniel Popper of The Athletic. For his career, Haskins has 195 rushing yards with a 3.0 yards-per-carry average. Behind him, the Bolts have Kimani Vidal and Amar Johnson on […]

Time to Drop Tyrone Tracy Jr.? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) missed his second game in a row in Week 5 due to a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 3. Tracy has been a fantasy disappointment so far through 2025, with zero games of double-digit PPR fantasy points. The Giants selected running back Cam Skattebo in […]

Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 6 Early Updates

Injuries and bye weeks will be factors for fantasy managers to consider for the next several weeks, so let us help set your lineups with our Week 6 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. To see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Stefon Diggs, Quentin Johnston, Cam Skattebo, Quinshon Judkins, Jaylen Warren, Ricky […]

Giants Optimistic Tyrone Tracy Jr. Will Return on Thursday Night

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is optimistic that running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) will be able to make his return in Week 6 on Thursday night against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. Tracy suffered a dislocated right shoulder in the Week 3 loss to […]

Kendre Miller's Snap Count on the Rise

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller has seen his snap share increase every game this season, and in Week 5, he was on the field for 26 of the Saints' 66 offensive plays. He saw double-digit carries for the second straight week and out-touched Alvin Kamara on the ground for the first time this […]

Positive Buzz Around Jaylen Warren's Week 6 Availability

In addressing the media on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin included running back Jaylen Warren (knee) in a group of players for which he said the "arrow [was] pointed up" going into Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Warren was off to an excellent start to the season, due in large part to […]

Chiefs to Continue Expanding Brashard Smith's Role in the Offense?

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith recorded just one carry for four yards in his team's 31-28 Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Smith recorded three catches for 32 yards on three targets, his second straight game with at least three receptions. It's a baby step in the right direction for […]

Michael Carter In Line for Extended Stretch as Cardinals' RB1?

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter dominated backfield touches in Week 5, the team's first full game without running backs James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee). Carter recorded 73 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 23 total touches in Week 5, while fellow Arizona backs Emari Demercado and Bam Knight combined for just […]

More Clarity on Joe Mixon's 2025 Availability Coming Over the Next Few Weeks?

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the team will have clarity on running back Joe Mixon's (foot/ankle) health status for the "duration of the year" at some point "over the next few weeks." Mixon has not played yet in 2025, and the team has provided little to no information about a possible return timeline. […]

Kenneth Gainwell to Get More Opportunities After the Bye Week?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell "looked like a lead back" in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings and "has earned more time," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. With Steelers RB1 Jaylen Warren (knee) missing the team's final game before their bye week, Gainwell logged 134 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 25 total […]

Rico Dowdle Dominates in Week 5; Earns More Time?

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had one of the best fantasy performances by any player this season in Week 5, racking up 206 rushing yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against the Dolphins while also catching three passes for 28 yards. Dowdle stepped up with Chuba Hubbard (calf) out, and Hubbard starts Week […]

Biggest Fantasy Football Busts of the Week - Fantasy Outlooks for James Cook, Woody Marks, Jameson Williams, Mark Andrews, Juwan Johnson

The fifth Sunday of the 2025 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Taking Over the Commanders' Timeshare

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped up in Week 5 against the Chargers, taking 14 carries for 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The other running backs were less involved, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. only getting five carries for seven yards and Jeremy McNichols only one carry for six yards. Croskey-Merritt played a season-high […]

Should I Pickup Hassan Haskins or Kimani Vidal? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) had two massive games in Week 3 and Week 4 after a slow start to his first season in the NFL. But on Sunday, he exited his team's loss to the Washington Commanders after an ankle injury. Unfortunately, it was recently announced that Hampton would be […]

Kareem Hunt Scores Two Touchdowns in Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt had seven carries for 49 yards and two touchdowns while catching his only target for eight yards in Monday night's loss to the Jaguars. Hunt plunged his way to a 5-yard and 2-yard touchdown with both coming in the fourth quarter. Hunt played 33% of the snaps compared […]

Jaylen Warren Does Individual Drills on Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) was back in individual drills during Monday's practice after he missed the Week 4 win in Dublin, Ireland, over the Minnesota Vikings, according to Brian Batko. Warren was a surprise inactive in Week 4, leading the way for backup Kenneth Gainwell to be featured heavily in Pittsburgh's offense […]

Antonio Gibson Out for the Season With Torn ACL

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (knee), who was quickly ruled out in the Sunday night win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 5, suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport after Gibson had an MRI exam on Monday. It's a hit to […]

Kimani Vidal a Waiver-Wire Target Heading into Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins are now in line for the bulk of the backfield load with rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) going on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com. Najee Harris (Achilles) is also out for the season. Vidal had 18 rushing yards on four carries […]

Hassan Haskins' Role About to Increase in Chargers Backfield

The bulk of the Los Angeles Chargers' backfield will now likely fall to running backs Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal, writes Eric Smith of Chargers.com. The Chargers placed rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after they already lost veteran Najee Harris (Achilles) for the season. Haskins had five carries for 13 […]

Omarion Hampton Could Only Miss Four Games

Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Hampton has a "good chance" to miss the minimum of four games. If Hampton only needs […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Listed as Limited Practice Participant on Monday

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's injury report. Tracy Jr. dislocated his shoulder in Week 3 and has missed each of the Giants' last two games, but he was reportedly making good progress ahead of Week 5. Tracy Jr. could be available on […]

Tyjae Spears' Role Set to Increase Going Forward

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears made his return in Week 5 from a high-ankle sprain that kept him out for the first four games of the season. Spears saw limited usage in his first game back, playing 17 total snaps and recording four carries for 14 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. However, Titans head […]

Javonte Williams has Earned "Bell-Cow" Status in Dallas

If it wasn't already clear that Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is the team's lead back after his big game in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer reiterated it on Monday when he said, "Javonte's the bell-cow. He's earned that." Williams dominated the Jets in […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

No matter the occasion, there are always backup running backs on the waiver wire list. This week, backups to the backup are even being considered. With the starter sidelined with an injury, some third-string runners are now one play away from a healthy workload. Should fantasy managers add Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, or Tyjae Spears […]

Saquon Barkley Dealing With Knee Injury, Expected to Play on Thursday

The Philadelphia Eagles listed running back Saquon Barkley (knee) as a non-participant on their estimated injury report on Monday due to a knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that Barkley had general soreness in his knee coming out of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, but […]

J.K. Dobbins Dominates Backfield Touches in Win Against Eagles

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins had another solid outing in Week 5 while earning a win versus the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. With his largest workload of the season, he would lead the team in rushing yards and touches with 79 yards on 20 rush attempts. His lone touchdown was a two-yard rush to bring […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 6)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has remained on the non-football injury/reserve list since the start of the regular season and has yet to return to practice. While he could have returned to practice before Week 5, Mixon has yet to make any progress, further suggesting he is still several weeks away from a […]

Omarion Hampton Placed on Injured Reserve with Ankle Injury

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Chargers are placing rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the injured reserve. Hampton suffered this ankle injury during their loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hampton departed this contest early and was seen with a walking boot after the contest. As a result, […]