Jeffery Wilson Plays Up-And-Down Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson rushed seven times for 46 yards in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks. With Matt Breida (ankle) healthy, Wilson returned to a complementary role. Despite some flashes, he hurt his own cause by coughing up a fumble, dropping an easy pass and committing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Wilson […]

Matt Breida Retakes Lead Role

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) grinded out 50 yards on 17 carries and caught five passes for 46 yards in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks. After missing one game with a nagging ankle injury, Breida did not appear limited and led the backfield in snaps and touches by a wide margin. […]

Ezekiel Elliott Makes the Only Noise for the Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was the only watchable player on the Cowboys offense in Week 15. His team was held scoreless, but Elliott ran the ball 18 times for 87 yards and caught seven passes for 41 more yards. The Cowboys only got near the end zone once and Elliott was stuffed on […]

Jalen Richard Hauls In Five Catches During Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard posted decent fantasy numbers in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. Richard ended with five receptions for 67 yards, both of which were second highest on the team, but was unable to find the end zone. Richard did lose a fumble in this game, which was one of two lost […]

Doug Martin Unable To Produce In Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin was held in check all day against the Bengals and unable to post solid fantasy numbers against the Bengals. Martin had touchdowns in three straight games coming into this week but was unable to extend that streak. He ended with only nine carries for 39 yards, which is the […]

Jamaal Williams Moves Into Starting Role

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams assumed starting duties following an injury to running back Aaron Jones (knee) in a Week 15 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Williams began the season as the starter but was underwhelming and eventually ceded most of his touches to Jones. Jones is feared to have sprained his MCL […]

Chase Edmonds Plays In Backup Role In Week 15

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds saw a fair bit of action despite the team losing to the Falcons in Week 15. Edmonds had eight carries for 22 yards and caught two passes for another 22 yards through the air. Edmonds has shown in flashes as a rookie but still has minimal fantasy value because […]

David Johnson Is Mediocre In Week 15

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Johnson had a mediocre Week 15 performance. Johnson rushed just 11 times for 33 and a touchdown on the night and also had three catches for 68 yards on six targets. Although this is better than Johnson has performed in recent weeks, he is still playing on an anemic offense and […]

Aaron Jones Believed To Have Sprained MCL

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) is believed to have sprained his MCL in a Week 15 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The injury is not thought to be serious, but it may spell and end to Jones’ season. Jones suffered the injury early in […]

Tarik Cohen Racks Up 52 Total Yards, One Touchdown

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen caught five passes for 31 yards, including a fantastic 12-yard catch-and-dive for a touchdown, in the Bears win over the Packers in Week 15. Cohen added 21 rushing yards as the Bears clinched the playoffs with the victory. Cohen displayed an excellent change of direction in the second quarter, […]

Jordan Howard Scores Sixth Touchdown Of Season

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard carried the ball 19 times for 60 yards in the Bears 24-17 win over the Packers. Once again, Howard did most of his damage in the first half, punctuated by his sixth touchdown of the season in the first quarter. The Bears tend to veer away from the running […]

Nyheim Hines Quiet In Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts won 23-0 in Week 15, but rookie running back Nyheim Hines didn't get a ton of love in the action. He finished with six carries for 19 yards to go with four catches for 45 yards. When fellow running back Marlon Mack is running effectively, Hines sees a very limited workload, which […]

Marlon Mack Leads Team In Week 15 Win

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had a tough matchup in Week 15. He didn't care, as he ran all over the Dallas Cowboys to the tune of 27 carries for 139 yards with two touchdowns along with one catch for 10 yards. When the Colts are able to get a lead and control the […]

Latavius Murray Bounces Back With Strong Performance

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray picked up 68 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries during a Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins. Murray was out-touched by Dalvin Cook in the game, but he still made his presence known. It was his best fantasy performance since Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints […]

Royce Freeman Receives Just Five Touches

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman picked up eight yards on five touches -- four carries for seven yards and one reception for one yard -- in the Broncos 17-16 loss to the Browns Saturday night. Freeman has now received single-digit touches in four of five games since returning from his ankle injury and should […]

Saquon Barkley Shut Down By Titans

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was held to only 31 yards on 14 carries in the Giants 17-0 loss to the Titans. Barkley added four receptions for 25 yards but the rookie laid a fantasy egg at the wrong time. Barkley had posted over 100 yards from scrimmage in 12 of his first […]

Kalen Ballage Explodes In Week 15

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage had the best game of his young career in the Dolphins' 41-17 loss to Minnesota. Ballage took on a larger role after Frank Gore left with a foot sprain, and Ballage rushed for 123 yards on 12 carries, including a 75-yard touchdown run. Prior to this game Ballage had […]

Kenyan Drake Has Just Four Touches In Loss

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake took a backseat in the Dolphins' 41-17 loss to Minnesota. Drake rushed once for six yards and caught three passes for 28 yards. Frank Gore suffered a foot sprain earlier in this game, but the Dolphins elected to use Kalen Ballage as their primary ball-carrier in Gore's absence. Ballage […]

Dalvin Cook Picks Up 136 Yards, Two Touchdowns In Week 15

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook tallied 136 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries during a blowout 41-17 over the Miami Dolphins. He also had one reception for 27 yards. It was the most running yards Cook has had in a game during his young career. It was also his first multi-touchdown game […]

James Conner Officially Inactive

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) is officially inactive in Week 15 against the Patriots. Wide receiver/returner Ryan Switzer (ankle) is active. Conner wasn't expected to play in this one, but he has a chance to return in Week 16 against the Saints after missing the last two games. Rookie Jaylen Samuels should lead […]

Matt Breida, Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin Active

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receivers Dante Pettis (foot) and Marquise Goodwin (calf) are all active in Week 15 against the Seahawks. Breida will return after a one-game absence, but he won't necessarily be the workhorse in this one. Jeffery Wilson could steal valuable touches, making Breida more of an […]

Frank Gore Suffers Foot Sprain In Week 15

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (foot) suffered a foot sprain in Week 15 against the Vikings and was ruled out for the rest of the game, according to a source. X-rays on his foot came back negative, but his availability for the final two games of the season will be up in the air. […]

Aaron Jones Injured Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of the Week 15 game against the Bears and was ruled out after halftime. Jones had only four carries for eight yards and didn't have a target in the passing game before going down. That'll hurt badly for his […]

Marcus Murphy Doubtful To Return Versus Lions

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy (arm) is unlikely to return to Sunday's game against the Lions. Murphy came off the field holding his elbow on his last carry of the second quarter. The rookie earned the first start of his career as LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) are inactive for the game. […]

Week 15 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

The Carolina Panthers (6-7) looked like a lock to make their second-straight postseason appearance a little over a month ago, but have since lost five-straight games and now find themselves outside of the club arguing with the bouncer over how they belong on the guest list. But, aren't. Conversely, the New Orleans Saints (11-2) have […]

Updated Week 15 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 15 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 15 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: James Conner is officially inactive. T.Y. Hilton is officially playing. LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory are both officially out. Josh Lambo is out, Kai Forbath will replace […]

Lamar Miller's Injury Not Serious

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller's ankle injury that he suffered on Saturday against the Jets is not considered major, according to sources. There is a chance that Miller can play in Week 16 against the Eagles, but either way he should be ready for the playoffs. Miller hurt his fantasy owners in the semifinals […]

James Conner Expected To Return In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle), who is expected to miss his second straight game in Week 15 against the Patriots, is expected to return in Week 16 against the Saints. Conner has been dealing with a high ankle sprain. With him out again this weekend, rookie Jaylen Samuels will again lead this backfield. […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To Be Back In Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee), who has missed the last three games, is expected to be back in Week 16 against the Ravens. Rookie Justin Jackson carried the load last Thursday with Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) also out and held his own. With Gordon expected to return, though, both Ekeler and Jackson […]

Carlos Hyde, Josh Lambo Inactive Against Redskins

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde and kicker Josh Lambo (groin) are both inactive in Week 15 against the Redskins. With Hyde a healthy scratch, TJ Yeldon and rookie David Williams will serve as the backups to workhorse Leonard Fournette. It's clear that Hyde doesn't have much of a role in this offense with Fournette […]