Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Out Against The Bills

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) is listed as "Out" for Sunday's game against the Bills, marking his fourth straight game missed. This will elevate LeGarrette Blount, Theo Riddick, and possibly Zach Zenner's status this week. Wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) is also going to miss the Week 15 road matchup with Buffalo. Ellington […]

Damien Williams Scores Two Touchdowns on Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was the lead back for Thursday's game versus the Chargers because Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) was unable to play. Williams rushed 10 times for 49 yards and two touchdowns with six receptions for 74 yards through the air. Williams has scored three touchdowns in the last two games, […]

LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory Questionable

Buffalo Bills running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Lions. McCoy was limited on Thursday and Friday, while Ivory practiced in full all week. Kicker Stephen Hauschka (hip) is also questionable and shouldn't be a fantasy consideration in a bad Buffalo offense. McCoy […]

James Conner Questionable Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 15 against the Patriots. Conner missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so his return on Friday at least gives him some hope of returning after missing Week 14. Rookie Jaylen Samuels would again handle most of the […]

Tarik Cohen Aims To Snap Packers Slump

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen is having a fantastic season, racking up 63 receptions, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, 1,063 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns this season. But the second-year running back has been dismal in three career games against the division-rival Packers, with only 99 total yards and zero touchdowns. Green Bay's […]

Jordan Howard Will Try To Keep It Rolling Against Packers

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will try to stay hot against a Packers team in Week 15 that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy point to opposing backs this season. Howard posted his first 100-yard rushing game of the season last week against the Rams and now has 177 rushing yards over his last […]

Detrez Newsome Excellent In Emergency Role

Fourth-string Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome got the call that he was going to be playing in the team’s biggest game of the season on Thursday night, and he ran with it. As the coaches used the standard two-headed approach that they’ve used all season with the regular starters, Newsome got the ball […]

Dion Lewis May See A Lesser Role In Week 15

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis could see a diminished role in the offense in Week 15 against the New York Giants following Derrick Henry's breakout performance last week. Lewis, who has been mostly unproductive as of late, has seen his touches slowly decrease over the last few weeks. Should the Titans fully commit to […]

Ito Smith Questionable For Week 15

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) was held out of practice on Friday and is now questionable to play in Week 15 against the Cardinals. It's a concern for fantasy owners that were hoping to use Smith as an RB3/flex this weekend in an excellent matchup. Smith has been out-touching Tevin Coleman of […]

Titans Need An Encore Performance From Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry exploded last week for a team record 238 yards and four touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While it is nearly impossible to imagine a similar performance this week when they take on the New York Giants, the Titans will need Henry to be effective in the running game. Expect […]

Chris Thompson, Josh Doctson Questionable

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (illness) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) are questionable to face the Jaguars in Week 15. We suspect that both will play, but their status shouldn't be taken for granted. In an offense now led by quarterback Josh Johnson going up against a tough defense, it's really hard to […]

Justin Jackson Strong In Starting Gig

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson carried the load on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Jackson was called on to be the starter after first- and second-string backs Melvin Gordon (knee) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) were sidelined with injuries. Jackson was comfortable in the backfield and carried the ball 16 times on the […]

Chris Thompson A Weak Play Against Jaguars

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson hasn't done anything in his two games back from injury that would instill confidence in his fantasy investors. His lack of production is as much a reflection of the offense as a whole unraveling around him as it is of anything, but expect more of the same in Week […]

Jets Put Isaiah Crowell On Injure Reserve

The New York Jets are placing running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) on Injured Reserve on Friday, according to a source. It will end Crowell's season. The 25-year-old will finish with 685 yards (219 of which came against Denver on Oct. 7) and six rushing touchdowns. Elijah McGuire and rookie Trenton Cannon will handle backfield duties […]

Adrian Peterson Carries Risk In Week 15

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to bounce back from one of his worst games of the season on Sunday in a road bout with Jacksonville. The odds would appear to be stacked against him in an offense marching out its fourth starting quarterback since Week 12 against a Jaguars defense that hasn't […]

Saturday NFL Matchups Analysis - Week 15

Welcome to the Saturday edition of our Week 15 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in, so check back often for the latest advice. This article will […]

Zach Zenner Could See More Carries Against The Bills

Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner garnered a season high 12 carries for 54 yards, while scoring his first touchdown of the season last week against the Cardinals. Before Week 14, Zenner had only registered four carries for 28 yards, so it was interesting to see a big jump in workload. This week against the […]

Theo Riddick Is a Desperation Flex In Week 15

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has been serviceable in the absence of Kerryon Johnson, catching 14 passes for 104 yards, while rushing for another 72 yards in three games. This week against the Bills, Riddick has a chance to see even more work in the passing game with Bruce Ellington (hamstring) not practicing so […]

LeGarrette Blount A Risky Option Against The Bills

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount hit a roadblock last week, and that was Zach Zenner, his own teammate. Zenner scored Detroit's only offensive touchdown, while also taking 12 carries away from Blount. However, the bruiser has been solid ever since rookie Kerryon Johnson got injured, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns over the […]

Rashaad Penny Out Again Thursday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) missed his second practice in a row on Thursday. His status for Week 15 against the 49ers is now in concern. If he doesn't at least get in a limited practice on Friday, Penny will be unlikely to play. As long as Chris Carson remains the lead […]

Ito Smith Worth Considering As A Flex

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith will welcome a struggling Arizona Cardinals run defense to town in Week 15. The rookie runner set career-highs with 14 touches and 74 all-purpose yards in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers. While he continues to play behind Tevin Coleman, Smith has some value as a flex play […]

Tevin Coleman A Low-End RB2 In Good Matchup

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman has fallen on hard times in recent weeks. The veteran runner has gained just 59 total rushing yards over his past three games. Coleman's Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals does offer a glimmer of hope for his fantasy owners. The Cardinals have been tough against the pass […]

Spencer Ware Officially Inactive

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) is officially inactive for Thursday night against the Chargers after initially being ruled doubtful to play. Ware just couldn't get clearance on a short week after being injured in Week 14. In his absence, Damien Williams should be KC's lead back, with rookie Darrel Williams and […]

Melvin Gordon Officially Inactive Thursday Night

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) is officially inactive for Thursday night against the Chiefs. Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) has already been ruled out, too, so rookie Justin Jackson should see the majority of backfield work in what could be a high-scoring game. Jackson has plenty of RB2 upside […]

Melvin Gordon Not Expected To Play

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) is not expected to play on Thursday night against the Chiefs. When Gordon shook his head no when asked if he was playing. With Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) also ruled out, it'll be rookie Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome taking backfield touches in a big divisional matchup […]

Chase Edmonds Has Minimal Value In Week 15

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has disappointed in his rookie year. Although he did score two touchdowns a few weeks back, Edmonds is still firmly behind fellow running back David Johnson in the team's depth chart. At this point in the season, Edmonds should not be on rosters outside of dynasty formats.

David Johnson Has Upside Against Falcons

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has largely underwhelmed this season. However, he will likely be a key focal point for the Cardinals against the Falcons in Week 15. Johnson is facing an underperforming run-defense and could capitalize with a solid performance. That being said, the anemic nature of the Cardinals offense makes Johnson nothing […]

Aaron Jones Faces Uncertainty And Difficult Matchup

The only thing that has been able to slow down Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones this year has been his own coaching staff. He has averaged 5.6 yards per carry but has struggled to see many looks this year. Just when it seemed that Jones had fully taken over the starting role, new […]

Dalvin Cook Set To Go Off Against Dolphins

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had 18 touches in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks, and in reality, he should have had more. Cook has also become a key member of the passing attack, totaling 13 receptions over the past two weeks. Now, with a new offensive coordinator, Cook is set to be unleashed […]

James White Has 'Bust' Potential In Week 15

New England Patriots running back James White has been fantastic this season, posting 76 receptions, 1,018 all-purpose yards and 10 total touchdowns. But he could struggle this week against a Steelers defense that is allowing the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. White has been peppered with short passes from quarterback Tom […]