Ito Smith's Season Is Over

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) will have knee surgery and will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Dan Quinn. With Smith out, Quinn said it's also "unlikely" that Devonta Freeman will return this year, which means it'll mostly be Tevin Coleman's backfield in the final two games. Smith was […]

Ito Smith Underwhelming Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had an underwhelming day against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Smith managed just 34 yards on nine carries and was comprehensively out gained by Tevin Coleman. Smith did salvage his fantasy day somewhat in PPR formats with two catches, but if you started Smith then you are likely disappointed […]

Tevin Coleman Has Monster Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman had an incredible day against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15. Coleman exploded for 145 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Falcons dominated. Coleman managed to have the success on just 11 carries and had a number of big runs in the game. Just when it looked like […]

Austin Ekeler Remains In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. Ekeler sat out last Thursday's game, but there is a decent chance he'll play in Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday if he can clear the protocol at some point this week. However, with […]

Melvin Gordon Will Be Limited Monday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that running back Melvin Gordon (knee) will be limited in practice on Monday. Gordon was close to playing last Thursday against the Chiefs. “If we would have played that game on Sunday, he probably would have played,” Lynn said. Barring a setback in practice this week, Gordon […]

Chris Thompson A No-Show Against Jacksonville

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson averaged slightly above two yards per touch in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. Since returning from injury three weeks ago, he has recorded 18 total touches for 72 yards and zero end zone visits. This is not the Thompson we're used to seeing, but considering the uncanny string of […]

Mike Davis Does Damage As A Receiver

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis has been the least talked about member of the Seahawks’ running back triumvirate, but he’s been dependable whenever his number has been called. With rookie Rashaad Penny out (knee) for the game, Davis was elevated to the No. 2 RB position, but his real impact came through the air […]

Chris Carson Great Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson may not like the outcome of the game, but he has to be happy with his performance. Carson ran the ball 22 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in the overtime loss to San Francisco. He also caught six passes out of the backfield to chip in an […]

Dion Lewis Once Again Overshadowed By Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis was once again phased out of the game plan in favor of fellow running back Derrick Henry. Lewis saw a measly seven carries compared to Henry's 33, although he was able to manage 35 yards. Henry has completely taken hold of the lead back role in Tennessee, and with […]

Kenyan Drake's Injury Not A Factor In Limited Touches

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said running back Kenyan Drake's lack of touches in Week 15 had nothing to do with his shoulder injury. Drake had just one carry in the game despite Frank Gore going down with a foot sprain that is expected to end his season. Rookie Kalen Ballage stepped in after […]

D'Onta Foreman Could Be Active This Week

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that the team "could" use running back D'Onta Foreman for the first time this year in Week 16 against the Eagles. Foreman was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list several weeks ago but has been inactive the past two games. However, they may need him alongside […]

Frank Gore Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (foot) is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing more tests on his sprained foot, according to a source. The ageless 35-year-old surprisingly saw more touches than Kenyan Drake this year and finishes with 156 carries for 722 yards (4.6 yards per carry), but he found […]

Adrian Peterson Tallies 51 Yards In Win

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson averaged just 2.7 yards per carry en route to a 51-yard, zero-touchdown Week 15 performance at Jacksonville. Remove the 90-yard touchdown run from Peterson's Week 13 stat line, and he has not provided a start-worthy outing since Week 11. Volume kept his fantasy value afloat for the first half […]

Leonard Fournette Had Carries Limited

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette rushed just 11 times for 46 yards in the Week 15 loss to the Redskins, and he had only one carry for 25 yards in the second half. Head coach Doug Marrone said the team wanted to see more of David Williams, who had a good week of practice. […]

Melvin Gordon, Keenan Allen Expected To Play Saturday

The Los Angeles Chargers feel that there is a legitimate chance that running backs Melvin Gordon (knee) and Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) and wide receiver Keenan Allen (hip) will be ready for the Week 16 game against the Ravens on Saturday night, according to a source. They will certainly need them in a big game […]

Leonard Fournette Rushes For 46 Yards

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was held to 46 yards on 11 carries in Sunday's loss to the Washington Redskins. He caught three passes for 18 yards. With the Jaguars passing game completely shut down, Fournette was unable to do much with the defense keyed in on him. Jacksonville faces Miami in Week 16, […]

Derrick Henry Delivers Another Monster Performance

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry did not disappoint following his record-setting Week 14 performance as he put together another monster game with 33 carries for 170 yards and two touchdowns. The Titans have clearly turned to Henry as the centerpiece of their offense in the last two games, and it has paid dividends. Henry's […]

Kenneth Dixon Has Solid Performance

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon garnered 48 yards on 11 carries to go along with one reception for two yards in Sunday's (20-12) victory over the Buccaneers. It marks another solid performance for the 24-year-old backup, who has accumulated 107 yards on 19 attempts over the last two games. His workload was the most […]

Gus Edwards Back Over 100 Yards Rushing Mark

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards racked up 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in Sunday's (20-12) victory over the Buccaneers. His 10-yard third quarter touchdown scamper gave the Ravens a 17-9 lead. It marked the first time in the past three contests that the rookie topped the 100-yard mark and the […]

Nick Chubb Hits Cold Patch, Looks to Bounce Back

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb had another high-production day during Week 15, as he ran the ball 20 times for 100 yards. Chubb's value was hurt in most leagues, as he struggled to find the end zone for the first time in what seems like an eternity and he did not haul in a […]

Duke Johnson Struggling to Find his Role in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson rushed for 28 yards and caught four passes for 25 more yards in a Week 15 matchup against the Denver Broncos. This was one of Johnson's better performances in recent weeks, but he barely put up flex numbers that most owners would be content with. The former lead running back […]

Wendell Smallwood Scores Two Touchdowns in Week 15

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood scored two touchdowns in Week 15. He ran the ball 10 times, gaining 48 yards. With starter Josh Adams struggling, Smallwood saw a lot more of the field than he had in recent weeks. He was able to vulture two short scores and may see an increased role going […]

Josh Adams Struggles but Scores a Touchdown in Week 15

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams had a hard time getting anything going on Sunday night, running the ball 15 times for just 28 yards. He was able to salvage his fantasy day slightly by running in a six-yard touchdown. After taking over the Eagles backfield all for himself a few weeks ago, Adams has […]

Todd Gurley Finishes Strong In Week 15

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley didn't have his best day on the ground due to the team falling behind big in Week 15. He did show off his dual-threat ability with 10 catches for 76 yards to go along with 12 carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Gurley is the engine that […]

Zach Zenner Scores In Week 15

Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner took 10 carries for 45 yards, while also finding pay dirt in the loss to the Bills on Sunday. The score was Zenner's second on the season and the second in consecutive weeks. He also caught three passes in the game, but didn't net any positive yardage. The 27-year-old […]

LeGarrette Blount Lays An Egg Against Bills

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount took seven carries for just nine yards in Sunday's loss to the Bills. This continues a trend downward for Blount, as both Zach Zenner and Theo Riddick have been receiving the bulk of the rushing work. The bruising back heavily relies on volume to produce, so on an offense […]

Theo Riddick Sees 10 Touches In Week 15

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick rushed for 47 yard on just eight carries, while also hauling in two passes for a paltry nine yards in the loss to the Bills on Sunday. Riddick has seen an increase in carries the past three games which typically would help increase his floor; however, it has taken […]

Peyton Barber Scores TD in Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber had one of his better rushing games of the season versus the Ravens in Week 15. Barber rushed 19 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in the 20-12 loss. This was a nice game for Barber, but he hasn't been reliable in fantasy football this season. Fantasy […]

Todd Gurley Injured Sunday Night

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) is questionable to return in the second half on Sunday night against the Eagles. The Rams offense runs through Gurley, so they'd be in trouble if this is a serious injury, as would his fantasy owners. The good news is Gurley had already carried the ball 11 […]

Jaylen Samuels Dominates Patriots In Week 15

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels turned in a dominant performance in a Week 15 win over the New England Patriots. Samuels carried the ball 19 times for 142 yards while adding two catches for 30 yards. The rookie runner was impressive, ripping off several long runs and breaking tackles with regularity. It all depends […]