Jamaal Williams Has Unclear Role In Week 15

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams started last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the start, he only saw four carries on the day. Most of the work was handled by running back Aaron Jones. Jones likely saw more carries because he has proven to be a much superior option at running back. However, […]

Sony Michel Could Be Held In Check Against Steelers

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel could struggle to rack up rushing yards against the Steelers in Week 15. The rookie running back has 706 rushing yards this season with five rushing touchdowns but only one score over his last five games played. Michel will go up against a Steelers defense that is allowing […]

James Conner Could Play Without Practicing

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said he doesn't think Conner needs to practice in order to play in Week 15 against the Patriots. Conner is a long shot to play if he doesn't at least practice on Friday. It's […]

LeSean McCoy Practices Thursday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. "Felt good. Out there with my teammates. Getting loose. Trying to get comfortable again," McCoy said. Shady was injured on the team's first drive last Sunday and finished with just two carries for one yard, completely disappointing fantasy […]

Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Sidelined Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) both remained sidelined at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Johnson looks likely to miss his fourth straight game, and Ellington looks unlikely for Week 15 against the Bills as well. LeGarrette Blount and Zach Zenner could split the […]

Derrius Guice's Rehab Delayed By Infection

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee), who suffered a torn ACL in the first preseason game, has dealt with an infection in his knee that has delayed his rehab. Guice required three additional surgeries to combat the infection. The No. 59 overall pick of the draft was expected to have a big role […]

Elijah McGuire Questionable For Week 15

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday against the Texans. McGuire was limited in practice to close out the week, so he should be able to suit up. With Isaiah Crowell (toe) out, McGuire should lead Gang Green in backfield touches and will be on the RB3/flex radar […]

Isaiah Crowell, Quincy Enunwa Ruled Out

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) and wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 15 against the Texans on Saturday. Elijah McGuire is likely to lead the backfield in touches now in a tough matchup with Houston. Consider him an RB3/flex option in deeper leagues. Rookie Trenton Cannon should […]

Isaiah Crowell Not Practicing Thursday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) is missing his third straight day of practice on Thursday. Crowell was spotted wearing a walking boot earlier this week and hasn't practiced all week, so we'd be surprised if he played in Week 15 against the Texans on Saturday. Expect Elijah McGuire and Trenton Cannon to […]

Ezekiel Elliott Will Practice Thursday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) was just receiving a rest day on Wednesday and will return to practice on Thursday. Zeke has been crushing it on the ground lately and is a top-three fantasy running back in Week 15 on the road against the Colts. He's a must-start.

Melvin Gordon Fighting An Uphill Battle

It will be a challenge for Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) to be active on Thursday night against the Chiefs, although the team won't make a final determination until pregame warmups. Gordon's injury was a two- to four-week ailment and it's been 18 days since he suffered the injury on Nov. 25. […]

Damien Williams Has Fantasy Value in Week 15

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams is expected to be the lead back for Thursday's game against the Chargers. Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) is doubtful for this contest and most likely is going to sit this one out. The Chiefs will likely use a committee approach to fill the void, but Williams is the […]

Spencer Ware Unlikely to Play on Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) was listed as doubtful on Wednesday and his chances of suiting up for Thursday's game versus the Chargers is unlikely. Ware has played well as the lead back and the Chiefs don't want to risk an injury heading into playoff time. Assuming Ware sits, the Chiefs […]

Navigating the Patriots Backfield During Fantasy Playoffs

For as long as I can remember there has always been a saying that Bill Belichick hates your fantasy team. Constantly changing the running back that is used means that some fantasy owners have tried to avoid it altogether, while some owners just put roll with the back du jour and hoped for the bets. […]

Todd Gurley Has A Great Matchup In Week 15

After facing one of the toughest defenses in the NFL in Week 14, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley gets a far easier matchup in Week 15. The Philadelphia Eagles are giving up 4.9 yards per carry this season. Coincidentally, Gurley is averaging 4.9 yards per carry. He also is a great threat out […]

Justin Jackson May Get His First Start

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson may get his first big chance on Thursday in Kansas City. First-stringer Melvin Gordon is questionable due to his knee injury, and second-stringer Austin Ekeler is out due to a concussion, so Jackson could be the man when LA faces their division rival in primetime. Jackson struggled […]

Nyheim Hines Has Increased Value In Week 15

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has been up and down all season long. His up coincided with the absence fellow running back Marlon Mack. With both of them active, Hines just doesn't have the same level of value unless the team gets into a major shootout when they're throwing a lot. Against a vastly […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 15

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Disaster Recovery Week 14: Worried About Gurley?

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking […]

Revisiting Alvin Kamara - Can He Help You Win A Championship?

Many fantasy owners of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara were panicking after his dud in Week 5 on Monday night against the Washington Redskins when he had a season-low nine touches (six carries for 24 yards and three catches for 15 yards). That game coincided with the return of Mark Ingram from his […]

Trusting Derrick Henry (or Not) in Fantasy Playoffs

Few things give me true pleasure in watching the game of football like watching a running back rip off a long run. Derrick Henry did just that in Week 14, running for 99 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He didn't stop there, posting a memorable 238 yards and four touchdowns on the day. That's the stuff of […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 15

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Ito Smith Lands On Injury Report

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (neck) is on the Week 15 injury report and was limited in practice on Wednesday. Smith should be able to play and will once again be an RB3/flex consideration in a great matchup with the Cardinals. The 23-year-old has seen more touches than Tevin Coleman in the last […]

Ben Roethlisberger, James Conner Miss Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ribs) and running back James Conner (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Roethlisberger missed most of the second half in the Week 14 loss to the Raiders, but he's expected to play in Week 15 against the Patriots. In what could be a shootout, Big Ben will be a high-end […]

Rashaad Penny Won't Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) won't practice on Wednesday due to a sore knee. Head coach Pete Carroll doesn't seem too concerned. Penny has shown flashes in his rookie year, but it's been a frustrating year for the first-round pick because of a lack of consistent touches. He ran eight times for […]

Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Absent

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) both missed practice on Wednesday. Both players seem destined to miss Week 15 against the Bills. Johnson has now missed the last three games and could sit out the rest of the year with nothing left to play for. LeGarrette Blount and […]

Christian McCaffrey Should Perform In A Tough Matchup

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey should have a good opportunity to perform in a tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints have been a great team at limiting the fantasy output of running backs so far this season- giving up an average of just 13.9 points to the position. McCaffrey is a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Sits Out Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. The Cowboys are likely just resting Elliott with the regular season winding down. He has rushed for over 100 yards in four of the last five games and has nine total touchdowns on the season. Elliott will be a top-three fantasy running back […]

Matt Breida Returns To Limited Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 14. Breida is on track for a return in Week 15 against the Seahawks, but the Niners could easily decide to limit him with nothing really on the line for their season. We could be […]

Spencer Ware Doubtful To Face Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring, shoulder) is doubtful to play on Thursday night against the Chargers. In perhaps one of the biggest games of the year for both teams, they could both be down to their third-string running backs. Damien Williams is in line to see the majority of touches in what […]