Inside the Tent - Week 16 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Rashaad Penny Will Be Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee), who is questionable for Week 16 against the Chiefs, will be a game-time decision. Penny missed his first career game last week and seems unlikely to suit up again this weekend. If he sits out, Chris Carson will be in line for […]

Le'Veon Bell Eyeing Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, who is expected to become a free agent on March 13 of next year, "has his eyes on" the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source familiar with Bell's plans. The Jets are expected to make a big push to sign Bell, who is holding out in 2018, but the […]

Rashaad Penny Questionable Against Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) is listed as questionable to face the Chiefs in Week 16. It's looking like Penny might miss his second straight game. If that's the case, it's good news for Chris Carson, who will see even more work in a game that should feature plenty of offense. Carson […]

Austin Ekeler Doubtful In Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (neck) was limited in practice on Friday but is doubtful for Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. Ekeler missed practice earlier this week, so he's likely to miss his second straight game. The good news is that he has passed through the concussion protocol, so he could […]

Kenny Golladay, Matthew Stafford, LeGarrette Blount Questionable

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (chest), quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) and running back LeGarrette Blount (calf) were all limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 16 against the Vikings. Receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) has been ruled out for the second straight week. Golladay is really the only skill player on this […]

LeSean McCoy Not On Injury Report For Week 16

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) practiced in full the last two days and was taken off the final injury report for Week 16 against the Patriots. Backup Chris Ivory (shoulder) also got in full practices on Thursday and Friday but is listed as questionable. It means that both running backs should return after […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Lamar Miller, Keke Coutee Questionable

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), running back Lamar Miller (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) were all limited in practice on Friday and are all listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Eagles. They were limited in practice all week. Head coach Bill O'Brien said Miller could play against Philly […]

Spencer Ware Doubtful To Face Seahawks

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) is doubtful to play in Week 16 against the Seahawks. It will be Ware's second straight missed game after he injured himself in Week 14 against the Ravens. It means that Damien Williams will be the main back for the second straight game against Seattle. He had […]

Top College Prospects - Dynasty League Scouting (Bowl Season - Week 2 Edition)

The first week of bowls is past and it was a mixed bag of results. Some games were competitive while others turned into blowouts quickly. This week continues the matchups of non-traditional power programs, but also features some of the better offenses in the country. Today, we'll take a look at three prospects, including one […]

C.J. Anderson Could Start Sunday

Los Angeles Rams running back C.J. Anderson, who was signed earlier this week, would be expected to start in Week 16 against the Cardinals if Todd Gurley (knee) is unable to play. Justin Davis is also questionable but isn't expected to play, and Gurley has yet to practice this week and will be a game-time […]

Todd Gurley To Be Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Todd Gurley (knee) will have a pregame workout on Sunday before a decision is made as to whether he'll play in Week 16 against the Cardinals. Backup Justin Davis is also questionable and isn't expected to play, so C.J. Anderson would be the next […]

James Conner Out; Jaylen Samuels Draws Another Start

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially ruled James Conner (knee) out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. There was some hope last week that Conner would be ready to return for Week 16 but he was unable to practice all week and, as a result, will miss his third straight game. With Conner out at […]

LeSean McCoy Ready To Go

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that it looks like running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is good to go for Week 16 against the Patriots. McCoy returned to a full practice on Thursday, suggesting he'll return after sitting out in Week 15. Backup Chris Ivory is expected to play, too. With Buffalo's offense so […]

Kalen Ballage Looking At Increased Role Week 16

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage should be in line for a larger role in Miami's Week 16 matchup against Jacksonville. Ballage took over for an injured Frank Gore last week and took advantage of the opportunity by rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Ballage doesn't draw the easiest matchup; the […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast: Week 16 NFL Start Sit With Kyle Richardson

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by RotoBaller expert Kyle Richardson to provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 16 fantasy championships. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, and Sunday Game Day from […]

Kenyan Drake A Dicey Flex Play Week 16

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is a risky flex option in Week 16 against the Jaguars. In theory, Frank Gore's injury should create more opportunities for Drake, but Kalen Ballage's 123 yard performance last week probably gives Ballage the edge in playing time. Drake only received one carry last week against Minnesota, as the […]

Frank Gore Won't Need Surgery, Eyes 2019 Return

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (foot), who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot sprain in Miami's 41-17 loss to Minnesota in Week 15, will not require surgery. Gore told reporters he hopes to return to Miami in 2019. Gore will be 36 by Week 1 of next season, but he's proven […]

Dion Lewis Not An Advisable Play In Week 16

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has fully surrendered his hold on the backfield to fellow running back Derrick Henry over the last two games. Henry has seen a whopping 33 more carries than Lewis in that time span, and the effectiveness of the team's running game has skyrocketed. Lewis should act mostly as a […]

Derrick Henry A High-Volume RB1 Play In Week 16

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has taken the NFL by storm over the last two weeks with a combined 50 carries for 408 yards and six touchdowns. Now Henry gets to face a struggling Washington Redskins defense at home in a must-win scenario. Nothing from the Titans coaching staff this week has suggested any […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 16 Preview

Welcome to Week 16 of the NFL and the final Running Back Touches and Efficiency Breakdown of the 2018 season. I decided to put this piece together a week after the season started and I am glad for that. What turned out to be a shot in the dark at some data I didn’t see […]

LeGarrette Blount Added To Injury Report

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (calf) was added to the Week 16 injury report and was limited on Thursday. Blount could be questionable to face the Vikings this weekend. Despite finding the end zone five times this year, Blount is averaging an embarrassing 2.8 yards per carry and has lost touches to Zach Zenner […]

Ito Smith Undergoes Knee Scope

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) had a knee scope, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Smith is expected to have a full offseason. With Tevin Coleman likely to leave in free agency and Devonta Freeman coming off an injury-riddled campaign, Smith could be in line for some serious touches to begin the […]

Jamaal Williams To Be Big Part Of Game Plan

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (toe) is expected to be a big part of the game plan in Week 16 against the Jets, according to interim head coach Joe Philbin. Williams has been limited in practice this week with a toe injury, but obviously it's not serious enough to limit him this weekend. […]

LeSean McCoy Says He'll Play

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring), who returned to a full practice on Thursday, said he will play in Week 16 against the Patriots. Backup Chris Ivory also got in a full practice after missing Week 15. It appears both backs will return against New England, making Shady an RB3/flex in a dysfunctional and […]

Austin Ekeler Doubtful To Face Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) is listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. Ekeler looks primed to miss his second straight game. With Melvin Gordon (knee) set to return this weekend, rookie Justin Jackson will serve in the change-of-pace role and will only have value as an […]

Todd Gurley Has Yet To Run This Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) has yet to run and test his knee in practice this week, and he might not be able to play in Week 16 against the Cardinals. “I think I’ll be fine, man,” Gurley said. “Just taking it day-by-day recovering, resting, trying to feel better.” Gurley doesn't plan […]

Melvin Gordon Will Play Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that running back Melvin Gordon (knee) will play in Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. "Melvin's practiced all week and he's doing fine. I don't know that he's himself but he's going to play," Lynn said. Gordon will be returning after a three-game absence. He might […]

Jamaal Williams On Week 16 Injury Report

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (toe) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Williams should be fine for Week 16 against the Jets. With Aaron Jones (knee) out for the final two games, Williams' fantasy value goes up significantly, and he'll have RB2 upside against New York this weekend as the […]

Frank Gore Placed On Injured Reserve

As expected, the Miami Dolphins placed running back Frank Gore (foot) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a foot sprain. The 35-year-old curiously touched the ball more than Kenyan Drake in Miami's frustrating offense this year and ran the ball 156 times for 722 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. He added 12 […]