Chris Carson Limited In Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (finger) was limited in practice on Thursday after dislocating his index finger in Week 13. The Seahawks expect Carson to play on Monday night in a tough matchup against the Vikings. He remains the team's lead back, but rookie Rashaad Penny, who had a good game last Sunday, could […]

Jeffery Wilson Takes The Reins

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson totaled 134 yards on 23 touches in Week 13 filling in for an injured Matt Breida (ankle). With Breida ruled out in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, Wilson should man the backfield again for the Niners. The undrafted rookie from North Texas rushed for 1,215 yards and […]

Marshawn Lynch Officially Out For Rest Of Year

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) is officially out for the rest of the season after the team designated right tackle Donald Penn (groin) as their second player to return from Injured Reserve. Beast Mode made it only six games in his second and final year with the Raiders, rushing the ball 90 times […]

Tarik Cohen Has Flex Appeal Against Rams

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will try and stay hot against the Rams in chilly Chicago weather for Week 14. Cohen dominated last week with backup quarterback Chase Daniel under center, posting 189 total yards against the Giants. The speedster will go up against a Rams defense that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy […]

Time For Jordan Howard To Ride The Fantasy Bench

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will go up against a Rams defense that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Fantasy owners have been waiting all season for the light to turn on for Howard this season but this, once again, will not be the week. The Rams have […]

Jonathan Stewart Won't Come Off Injured Reserve

New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart (foot) will remain on Injured Reserve for the rest of the season. J-Stew had six carries for 17 yards (2.8 yards per carry) in his three games this season. He'll turn 32 next March and won't even be an attractive handcuff to Saquon Barkley in his second and […]

Melvin Gordon Remains Sidelined At Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) remained out of practice again on Thursday. The Chargers were hoping that Gordon would be able to return in Week 14 against the Bengals after just one missed game, but that doesn't look like it'll happen. Austin Ekeler and rookie Justin Jackson should split the touches in […]

Saquon Barkley Maintains RB1 Status Against Redskins

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will look to once again deliver for fantasy owners in Week 14 against the Redskins. Washington's defense is allowing the 13th fewest fantasy points to opposing backs but Barkley still posted 111 all-purpose yards against them in Week 8. Barkley has posted more than 100 yards from scrimmage […]

Mark Ingram Has Chance Against Porous Tampa Defense

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram will have low-end RB2 value against a Buccaneers defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Tampa Bay's run defense has allowed a 100-yard rushing game to three different players in each of their last three games. Ingram's fantasy production has been a […]

Alvin Kamara A Must-Start Against Tampa Bay

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will have a dynamite matchup against a Buccaneers defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Kamara torched the Buccaneers for three touchdowns and 141 total yards in Week 1 against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers run defense has allowed a 100-yard rushing game […]

Latavius Murray Is Not A Fantasy Option In Week 14

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray was out-touched 17-6 by Dalvin Cook during a Week 13 loss to the New England Patriots. The Vikings have the most pass-happy offense in the league and Murray is no longer the lead back. Murray will face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14, who have allowed three 100-yard rushers […]

Dalvin Cook Seeking More Carries Against Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has not seen more than 10 carries in a game since returning in Week 9. Cook had 84 yards on nine carries during a loss to the New England Patriots in Week 13. He also had 22 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions. The Vikings reluctance to commit […]

Isaiah Crowell Still Not Practicing

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, putting his status for Week 14 against the Bills in jeopardy. Crowell could be legitimately questionable for this Sunday. If he plays, he'll remain a touchdown-dependent RB2 with a low floor. He had 21 carries for 98 yards […]

Duke Johnson, Denzel Ward Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (personal) and cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) are both missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Johnson may not play in Week 14 against the Panthers at this rate. Cleveland has failed to get him involved in the offense on a consistent basis, though, making him a very […]

Kerryon Johnson Out Again Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) remained out of practice for the portion open to the media on Thursday for the second straight day. Johnson has missed the last two weeks and doesn't appear close to returning for a Lions offense that continues to fade as the season progresses. LeGarrette Blount should once […]

Jamaal Williams Should Be Avoided In Week 14

Green Bay Packers No. 2 running back Jamaal Williams will have an excellent matchup in Week 14 when the Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons. Williams had seen his role reduced to almost nothing until Week 13 when he saw seven carries. This was the most work he had seen since Week 9. Williams is […]

Aaron Jones Has Favorable Matchup In Week 14

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will face the 29th ranked run defense by DVOA in Week 14 when the Packers take on an injury plagued Atlanta Falcons defense. Jones has had remarkable production since Week 8 when he took over the majority of the touches at running back. Fellow running back Jamaal Williams […]

Stevan Ridley Ready For Bigger Role

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stevan Ridley, who is six years removed from his first and only 1,000-yard season of his career, is ready for a larger role in Week 14 against the Raiders with James Conner (ankle) out. Ridley had his 1,000-yard campaign in 2012 and hasn't had more than 340 rushing yards in a […]

Chase Edmonds Has Some Upside In Week 14

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has some upside against the Detroit Lions in Week 14. Edmonds shined in a limited role in Week 13 with two touchdowns on limited carries. Although he is playing behind top-end running back David Johnson, Edmonds still has enough upside to warrant a flier flex option in deeper formats.

David Johnson Is An RB2 In Week 14

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had a rather poor performance last week, as he couldn't get it going through the air or on the ground. Outperformed by rookie Chase Edmonds, Johnson should re-take the lead back duties against the Lions. However, in a tough matchup, Johnson is a volume-based RB2 with some PPR upside.

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 14

This is arguably the most important week of the fantasy football regular season. Week 14 is the last week of the regular season in many if not most fantasy leagues. Postseason berths and playoff positioning are up for grabs during this week, and fantasy players do not have to worry about any of their superstars […]

Spencer Ware is Shaky Option Against Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware saw 14 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown in his first start of the season last week. Ware is going to have a difficult time finding room to run against the Ravens defense in Week 14. Baltimore ranks third in rushing yards allowed this season, according to […]

TJ Yeldon Has A Tough Matchup Versus Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back TJ Yeldon is coming off a solid Week 13 performance where he established himself as one of Cody Kessler's favorite checkdown options. However, with fellow running back Leonard Fournette returning to action in Week 14, Yeldon will see a decrease in snaps and targets. Yeldon is still the second option out […]

Leonard Fournette Returns Versus Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette returns to action in Week 14 following a one-week suspension for the team's game against the Colts. The second-year running back looks to continue his pre-suspension hot streak as he matches up against the sixth-best rush defense in the Tennessee Titans. Fournette will be the focal point of the […]

Red Zone Usage - Risers and Fallers for Week 14

The playoffs are upon us and it's more important than ever to know who has the best path to score. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide more scoring potential. Just like targets are the lifeblood of […]

Nyheim Hines Has A Good Matchup In Week 14

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines finally showed some signs of life in the team's Week 13 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hines doesn't present much value in the running game, but he has great value out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. In the team's Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans (this week's […]

Marlon Mack Faces A Difficult Matchup In Week 14

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack faces a difficult matchup in Week 14 against the Houston Texans. Houston ranks in the top five in the NFL in both yards per carry and rushing yards allowed this season. Mack has struggled to put up consistent production for the last several weeks after his mini breakout when […]

Todd Gurley Faces A Tough Defense In Week 14

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has been one of the most consistent running backs in the NFL this season. He has scored at least one touchdown in every game other than the team's Week 11 shootout with the Kansas City Chiefs. This week, he faces the NFL's best run defense in the Chicago […]

Doug Martin Expected To Face Steelers

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday and should be good to go in Week 14 against the Steelers, barring a setback. Martin has scored a touchdown on the ground in back-to-back weeks and is hoping to make it three games in a row this Sunday. He'll be a touchdown-dependent, […]

Melvin Gordon Still Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) remained out of practice on Wednesday. The Chargers are holding out hope that Gordon can return to face the Bengals in Week 14, but the star running back isn't off to a good start. LA probably won't even need Gordon to beat the hapless and injured Cincy […]