Elijah McGuire, Trenton Cannon Return To Practice

New York Jets running backs Elijah McGuire (ankle) and Trenton Cannon (toe) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after sitting out on Tuesday. It puts both on track to play on Saturday against the Texans. It's important with Isaiah Crowell (toe) seemingly unlikely to suit up this weekend. McGuire is a candidate for a […]

Isaiah Crowell Out Again Wednesday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) remained out of practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Crowell was seen wearing a walking boot on Tuesday and seems unlikely to play on Saturday against the Texans. Don't plan on using him in the fantasy semifinals. Elijah McGuire and Trenton Cannon should split the […]

LeSean McCoy, Steven Hauschka Won't Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and kicker Steven Hauschka (hip) will not practice on Wednesday. McCoy injured his hammy early in the Week 14 game and barely put up any numbers as a result. It seems unlikely that he'll play in Week 15 against the Lions, but his practice participation the rest of […]

Josh Adams a Risky Option in Week 15

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams will be hard to trust in a Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Adams is a rushing-only type of back, rarely seeing any targets in the passing game. With the Eagles defense struggling to do anything, the Rams could jump out to a big lead in this […]

Ezekiel Elliott a Prime Option for Week 15

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is an excellent starting option in any Week 15 lineup. Elliott was solid enough when he was just running the ball, but since the Week 8 bye, he has made the second most catches among running backs. He's also led the league in yards from scrimmage since then. Truly […]

Stevan Ridley A Touchdown-Or-Bust Flex Option

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stevan Ridley saw just five touches in Week 14, despite James Conner being inactive with a knee injury. He was able to salvage his afternoon with a short touchdown but the Week 14 game plan showed that the Steelers plan to feature Jaylen Samuels, not Ridley, while Conner is injured. Ridley […]

Jaylen Samuels Should Be Busy In Week 15

With James Conner (knee) injured, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels led his team's backfield in Week 14, handling 18 of 23 running back touches against the Oakland Raiders. Provided Conner is ruled out again in Week 15, look for Samuels to lead the way against the New England Patriots. The Patriots have struggled to […]

Duke Johnson Can't Be Used In Week 15

After a huge game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9, Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has seen just seven total touches over his past three games played. The pass-catching specialist will take on the Denver Broncos on Saturday night in Week 15. Denver's defense has struggled against running backs in the passing […]

Nick Chubb A Low-End RB1 vs. Denver

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb continues to impress as the team's lead back, scoring a touchdown in six of seven games since the Carlos Hyde trade. Chubb will travel to Denver to face the Broncos in Week 15 in what shapes up as a somewhat difficult matchup for him. The Broncos have been solid […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 15

Those fantasy owners who started Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, despite the tough matchup on paper, were heavily rewarded last Thursday. After failing to eclipse 60 yards on the ground in a game this season, he exploded to the tune of 238 rushing yards and four touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an effort […]

Mark Ingram Has Chance To Find End Zone Against Carolina

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram in Week 15 will go up against a Panthers defense that has allowed six touchdowns to opposing running backs over their last five games. The Panthers defense is allowing the sixth fewest fantasy points to running backs but the wheels have come off on their season and have […]

Alvin Kamara Looks To Snap Slump Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will try and snap a three-game scoreless streak against the Panthers in Week 15. The Panthers allow the sixth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs but have surrendered six touchdowns to the position over their last five games. The return of teammate Mark Ingram has eaten into […]

Saquon Barkley Matchup-Proof For Week 15

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will go up against a Titans defense in Week 15 that is allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs. But at this point in the season, tough matchups no longer scare fantasy owners of the fantastic rookie. Barkley has least 100-plus yards from scrimmage in […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once again we have encountered a sudden change in direction regarding which Raven backs will be involved in touch distribution. First, Alex Collins owners endured weeks of frustration while watching Javorius Allen siphon opportunities. Then, Gus Edwards emerged from a region far beyond the fantasy radar to requisition the […]

Damien Williams (RB, KC) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has now collected 20 touches in the last two weeks, after receiving 13 against Baltimore in Week 14. He generated 38 total yards and two touchdowns during the contests, even though Spencer Ware performed as the Chiefs' RB1 while […]

Chris Ivory (RB, BUF) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This recommendation is largely based upon the premise that LeSean McCoy might be unable to perform this week. While that will require you to monitor McCoy's status as the days unfold, he was forced to depart Buffalo's Week 14 matchup with the Jets due to a […]

Austin Ekeler Still Sidelined At Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day Tuesday. Ekeler is unlikely to be cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play on Thursday against the Chiefs. With Melvin Gordon (knee) also highly questionable, the Bolts backfield is hurting in advance of their biggest […]

Melvin Gordon Limited Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Gordon sat out on Monday and has missed the last two games with a knee sprain, but he's hoping to be a game-time decision for Thursday against the Chiefs. A limited practice gives Gordon a real shot to play, although he's […]

Corey Clement Placed On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Corey Clement (knee) and defensive end Josh Sweat (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Boston Scott and defensive end Daeshon Hall to the active roster in a corresponding move. Clement had been serving as the main pass-catching back behind rookie Josh Adams in recent weeks, […]

Isaiah Crowell Wearing Walking Boot

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) is wearing a walking boot on his left foot, and he said that "the pain was excruciating" on Sunday after he was injured against the Bills. Crowell didn't practice on Tuesday and is looking unlikely to face the Texans on Saturday in Week 15. Elijah McGuire could […]

All Three Jets Running Backs Miss Practice

New York Jets running backs Isaiah Crowell (toe), Elijah McGuire (ankle) and rookie Trenton Cannon (toe) missed practice on Tuesday. That's not good news with the team playing this Saturday in a tough matchup against the Texans. Crowell had just two carries last week and could be in danger of sitting out in Week 15, […]

Melvin Gordon Hopes To Be Game-Time Call

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) said he is feeling much better and will push to be a game-time decision for Thursday's big divisional matchup with the Chiefs. Gordon didn't practice Monday and has missed the last two games with a sprained knee. There's even more urgency for him to return with Austin […]

John Kelly (RB, LAR) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you added Malcolm Brown as a late-season handcuff to Todd Gurley, you must now pivot to the rookie John Kelly. Brown is on IR, leaving Kelly as the most valuable backup in the league despite not having a single touch all season. He was highly-touted out […]

D'Onta Foreman (RB, HOU) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Just to clarify Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman's status, he has been activated from the PUP list and is eligible to play but was kept inactive for Week 14 as the team brings him along slowly. He's been practicing in full so there's […]

Stevan Ridley (RB, PIT) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The guarantee of seeing carries on a top offense while facing one of the worst defenses in the league led some to add Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stevan Ridley in advance of Week 14. Those owners were rewarded with a touchdown on a goal-line […]

Isaiah Crowell Sitting Out Tuesday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) missed practice on Tuesday. While Crowell typically plays through injuries, his fantasy owners should really be worried with the team's Week 15 game on Saturday this week and because of the fact that Crowell had only three touches in the Week 14 win over the Bills. Expect […]

Spencer Ware Won't Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring, shoulder) will not practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Ware was beat up in Week 14 against the Ravens but finished the game and is expected to be available for Thursday's big game against the Chargers. His fantasy owners would be much more comfortable if […]

James Conner Could Return In Week 15

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) had a productive week of rehab and head coach Mike Tomlin is leaving the door open for his potential return in Week 15 against the Patriots. However, a lot would have to go right for Conner to play this weekend. That means that you shouldn't plan on having […]

Latavius Murray Picks Up Four Yards Against Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray had four yards on three carries during a 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Murray has four or fewer carries in three of the past four weeks. He is an afterthought on the Vikings' offense that is usually only utilized in chew-clock situations. Murray was solid […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]