Packers Have Confidence in Chris Brooks as RB2

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said there's nothing that running back Chris Brooks can't do and also expressed confidence in Brooks as the team's RB2 behind Josh Jacobs with both Emanuel Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd out with injuries currently at training camp. Brooks and Wilson stepped up behind Jacobs in 2024 with Lloyd […]

Rams, Kyren Williams Agree to Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and running back Kyren Williams agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension on Tuesday, including $23 million in guarantees, according to agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Williams gets rewarded with a new deal after topping 1,000 yards rushing in each of the last two seasons with the rams. Last year in […]

Jordan Mason a "Massive" Part of Minnesota's Offseason Plan

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was viewed as a "massive" part of Minnesota's offseason plan, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. During the spring, the Vikings acquired Mason via a trade. During the 2024 campaign, Mason emerged as a key contributor to the San Francisco rushing attack when Christian McCaffrey was sidelined. On a […]

Jaylen Warren Listed as Steelers Starting Running Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was listed as the top running back on the team's initial preseason depth chart. Veteran Kenneth Gainwell is listed behind only Warren, while rookie Kaleb Johnson is the third back on the depth chart. Johnson has been struggling with pass coverage, according to reports, which could limit his role […]

College Football Big Ten Power Rankings: Preseason Projections for All 18 Teams

It is now August, which means it is football month. The college football season kicks off in just a few weeks, meaning we can move from speculation season to full-blown on-the-field analysis. In the meantime, speculation season continues. The Big Ten was a fun conference last season. From one of the top games of the […]

Tyler Goodson Opens Preseason As The RB2 in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson is listed as the RB2 behind Jonathan Taylor on the team's first unofficial depth chart. Fifth-round rookie DJ Giddens has reportedly been a standout in training camp practices, but he's listed behind Goodson as the RB3 for the time being. Goodson is entering his third year with the Colts. […]

5 Early Round Fantasy Football Targets: Undervalued Draft Picks to Chase

Hello, RotoBallers! If you are looking for fantasy football breakout candidates, you have come to the right place. In this article, I will discuss my top five breakout candidates for the 2025 fantasy football season. Breakout candidates, in my eyes, are those who not only exceed their ADP, according to NFFC projection, but also have the […]

Jordan James Back at Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James returned to practice on Monday after dealing with a knee injury, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The 2025 fifth-round pick returns to practice as Isaac Guerendo is expected to miss a few weeks with a shoulder injury, potentially opening a window for James to secure the […]

Antonio Gibson Returns to Practice

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday, according to Brian Hines of SBNation. Gibson was dealing with an undisclosed issue, but everything appears to be all good with him health-wise. The 2020 third-round pick had a solid first season in New England in 2024, averaging 4.5 yards per carry […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings (Top 400): Justin Jefferson, Ashton Jeanty, Jayden Daniels, Tetairoa McMillan, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Cam Ward

The new NFL season is slowly but surely nearing, and although redraft fantasy football formats are coming back soon, dynasty start-ups happen all year long. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings for the top 400 players. In the updated overall dynasty rankings below, check out where key fantasy assets like Justin […]

Dameon Pierce Activated From PUP, Returning to Practice

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (quadriceps) passed his physical for a strained quadriceps and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Pierce looked good while working off to the side at Monday's training camp practice, but now he'll officially be able to rejoin the […]

Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby Listed as Co-Starters

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby are listed as co-starters on the team's first unofficial depth chart this week. Etienne and Bigsby have shared first-team reps during training camp so far this summer, so this doesn't come as much of a surprise. Bigsby is expected to handle most of the physical […]

Jaydon Blue Standing Out "More and More"

The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue "has been standing out more and more, to the point he's been getting some first-team reps" at training camp. Blue has showcased his speed, athleticism and quality hands, all while taking care of the football. He appears to be getting more comfortable […]

J.K. Dobbins the RB1 for Denver?

Denver Broncos insider Benjamin Allbright says that both running backs J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey have looked good at training camp. However, Allbright suggests that Dobbins is the "RB1 and stays that way until Harvey gets better at pass protection." The 26-year-old Dobbins has gotten off to a good start heading into his […]

Cam Skattebo's MRI Exam Brings Optimism

The MRI exam on New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) was optimistic, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Skattebo will sit out of Monday's training camp practice, but Daboll said all the injured guys are "getting better." With Skattebo nursing a hamstring injury, Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary have seen more […]

Isaac Guerendo to Miss a Couple of Weeks

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) is expected to miss a couple of weeks, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports. Guerendo will miss time after getting injured during Saturday's training camp practice. While the 25-year-old still has time to get ready for the start of the regular season, he will miss important […]

Still No Timetable for Najee Harris at Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) is getting better and that Harris is walking laps around the field during training camp practices as part of his rehab process. However, there's still no timetable for his return, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Harris suffered a superficial eye […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Third Straight Practice with Foot Injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) missed his third-straight practice on Monday due to a sore foot. The 24-year-old did not appear to be dealing with any injuries during the start of camp, but has remained sidelined over the past few days. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Seen as Dangerous Part of Screen Game

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep four running backs for a committee approach in 2025 under new head coach Liam Coen. "They see Travis Etienne Jr. as a potentially very dangerous part of Coen's screen game." Tank Bigsby is viewed as more of a physical pounder between the tackles, which […]

Chase Brown Expected to be Used More in Passing Game

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is expected to see an uptick in his passing-game numbers in 2025 after he caught 14 passes for 156 yards a year ago, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brown has worked to improve his receiving abilities, and head coach Zac Taylor thinks it can be a strength for him. […]

Bucky Irving Expected to Have High-Volume Role

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that he is trying to take Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving pretty early in fantasy drafts. Graziano explains that the Bucs love Irving, and while they also have a role planned for Rachaad White, Irving is "viewed by people in the building as special enough to warrant a high-volume […]

Is Javonte Williams or Miles Sanders Starting for the Cowboys? Which Dallas Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Cowboys' running back room will look a bit different in 2025. After Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott manned Dallas' backfield a season ago, the team will feature a new set of running backs this year. Both Dowdle and Elliott are no longer with the team, and the Cowboys added four running backs this offseason.  […]

2025 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers List (QB, RB, WR, TE)

This premium article is part of our 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're not here to litigate the term "sleeper," […]

Another Heavy Workload Coming for Josh Jacobs?

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs looked like the best player on the field at training camp the day he visited, and "his explosion suggests another heavy workload is coming." Jacobs had 301 carries in his first year in Green Bay in 2024 and has averaged 18.6 carries per […]

Jordan Mason Could be "Co-RB1" in Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason could be the "Co-RB1" alongside Aaron Jones in the upcoming season. According to Jeremy Fowler, Mason could operate as the Co-RB1 in the offense. During their recent practice session on Friday, Fowler noted that Mason saw significant opportunities and is a good complement to the veteran Jones. Last season, […]

Keaton Mitchell Expected to Have a Role this Season

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a role in the upcoming season. After flashing immense big-play ability during his rookie season in 2023, Mitchell spent most of the 2024 campaign recovering from a knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. When he did eventually return to the field in […]

Tony Pollard Still the Featured Back in Tennessee

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards in 2024, his first season with the team. While many expected Tyjae Spears to siphon more work away from Pollard last season, the former only saw 84 carries in 11 games. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler visited Titans camp on Saturday and […]

Tyjae Spears Looks "Explosive" in Camp

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has looked "explosive during training camp." According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Spears has looked explosive when running through holes, and several members of the coaching staff believe he is in store for an uptick in carries. While veteran Tony Pollard is still expected to be the feature back […]

James Cook's Hold-In Continues on Monday

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is not practicing for a second-straight day as his hold-in continues. Cook was spotted walking out to practice on Monday morning, but was not in uniform as he continues to angle for a new contract. The veteran running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and […]

2025 Fantasy Football ADP Tracker: Rising and Falling Players to Watch Before Your Draft

The offseason is a time of change for fantasy football, as injuries, suspensions, and new players and coaches can all impact the fantasy landscape. A result of this uncertainty is rising and falling draft values for different players. For example, take Rashee Rice last season. The Chiefs wide receiver, who was expected to be suspended […]