Still No Practice For Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) continues to sit out of practice on Wednesday. Johnson is dealing with a multi-week injury and hasn't seen the field since Nov. 18. In another lost season, Detroit has no reason to rush their star rookie back. LeGarrette Blount will remain a low-end, touchdown-dependent RB2 in standard-scoring […]

Josh Adams Limited To Start Week

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Josh Adams (shoulder) was limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Adams had a hip injury last weekend but played through it and should be fine for Week 14 in an important divisional showdown with the Cowboys. He's had at least 20 touches in the last two games, but […]

Christian McCaffrey A Must-Start This Week Against Browns

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is a must-start running back against the Cleveland Browns this week. The Browns give up an average of 22.8 points to the position, and McCaffrey is the lead back for the Panthers. McCaffrey is in great form, having scored 10 touchdowns in his last six games and given the […]

Isaiah Crowell Misses Practice Wednesday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) missed practice with a toe injury on Wednesday. It's unknown if this injury will keep Crowell out for Week 14 against the Bills, so we'll have to see if he returns to practice later this week. He's had a few big games this season but is mainly […]

Jaylen Samuels Says He'll Start Against Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Samuels said he will start in Week 14 against the Raiders, but that he and Stevan Ridley will split time in the backfield without James Conner (ankle). Head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that the team will use a committee approach with Conner out, and this confirms that. […]

Joe Mixon Lands On Injury Report

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) is on the Week 14 injury report and was limited in practice on Wednesday. It's an injury that shouldn't keep him out against the Chargers, but it's worth watching. Mixon remains the team's clear lead back, but his carries have been down in recent weeks with the team […]

Doug Martin's Status For Week 14 Is Uncertain

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (knee) is dealing with an injured knee, and head coach Jon Gruden says Martin's status for Week 14 against the Steeler is uncertain. It makes more sense as to why the team signed C.J. Anderson this week. Martin has scored on the ground in back-to-back games, but he'll just […]

Duke Johnson Out For Personal Reasons

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not practicing on Wednesday for a personal reason. Even with Carlos Hyde being traded to the Jaguars, the Browns have failed to get Johnson involved in the offense. He hasn't had more than three carries since Oct. 7 against the Ravens, and aside from a nine-reception game against […]

Gus Edwards Expects To Play In Week 14

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Gus Edwards (ankle) said he's keeping up with treatment for his ankle and feels fine and will be ready for Week 14 against the Chiefs. Even though Kenneth Dixon and Ty Montgomery are slight threats to his touches, Edwards is the team's primary back with Alex Collins on Injured Reserve. […]

Josh Adams Faces a Real Challenge in Week 14

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams faces a tough challenge in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. Adams has had two games in a row go almost the exact same way, touching the ball 22 times for 84 yards in one and 20 times for 85 yards in the other. He's only had one ball […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should Put Up Strong Numbers in Week 14

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should be able to run all over the Eagles defense in Week 14 and is one of the top running back plays for the first week of the fantasy playoffs. Elliott has averaged almost 156 yards per game over his past five outings, and he's caught 28 passes after […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 14

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 […]

Disaster Recovery: The Playoff Panic

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 at all […]

Stevan Ridley Has Some Flex Appeal

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without running back James Conner in Week 14, which means they are expected to turn to a committee featuring Stevan Ridley and Jaylen Samuels. While Samuels has more upside based on his skills in the passing game, Ridley is on the map as a low-end flex play in Week 14. […]

Jaylen Samuels An RB2 In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is expected to see an increased workload with James Conner ruled out for Week 14's matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Samuels projects to be the lead back in Pittsburgh while Conner is sidelined, a position that has been very productive from a fantasy standpoint over the years. While it […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 14)

Congratulations to those that have made the playoffs and to those that are still trying to make it to the dance for a Week 15 playoff, good luck. Now are the weeks where the money is made and championships are won. In most circumstances, there are a few core players on your roster that have […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

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. […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 14

In what might be one of the greatest upsets of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys found a way to take down a red-hot New Orleans Saints squad last Thursday in a 13-10 win. Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara didn't do much to impress while Ezekiel Elliott passed 100 all-purpose yards for the eighth time […]

Justin Jackson (RB, LAC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Austin Ekeler has proven that he possesses unquestionable talent, he struggled while operating as the Chargers’ lead rusher in Week 13, Ekeler only manufactured 21 yards on 13 attempts, before Justin Jackson was inserted into the Los Angeles lineup. The rookie proved to be the […]

Jaylen Samuels (RB/TE, PIT) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The sight of Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner clutching his lower leg in the late minutes of Sunday Night Football likely had some owners running to the computer to put in a claim for Jaylen Samuels. The fact that he immediately took a crossing route […]

Raiders Sign C.J. Anderson

The Oakland Raiders are signing free-agent running back C.J. Anderson on Tuesday, according to a source. It's been a lost year for the former Bronco, as he had just 24 carries for 104 yards in nine games for the Panthers behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey. The Raiders are without Marshawn Lynch for the rest of the […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny ripped off a 20-yard touchdown run and averaged a hefty nine yards per carry against the Niners. Reports that Penny had earned more playing time were a bit misleading though. He carried the ball seven times for 65 […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It turns out Marlon Mack cleared the concussion protocol in time to play Week 13, limiting Hines to four carries for five yards. There is a role for him in full PPR leagues, as Nyheim Hines made nine receptions on the day for 50 yards. […]

Jeff Wilson (RB, SF) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Breida owners can only shake their collective heads. While Breida ran five times for six yards while limited by an ankle injury (what else is new?), San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson operated as the lead back and carried the ball 15 times for […]

Damien Williams (RB, KC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The new RB2 on the most potent offense in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was scooped up by several owners in deep leagues after the Kareem Hunt news hit. Williams wasn't heavily involved, carrying five times for 38 yards and catching […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon is fantasy-relevant. Alex Collins is on IR and Javorius Allen was last seen on the back of a milk carton, making Dixon the RB2 in Baltimore. The Ravens will be a run-heavy team as long as Lamar Jackson is at […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Rex Burkhead ranks just fourth on the New England Patriots in carries on the year (31), fourth in rushing yards (106), and third among New England running backs with five receptions out of eight targets for 52 yards, all without a single […]

Texans Activate D'Onta Foreman From PUP

The Houston Texans activated running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, according to a source. He is no eligible to begin playing in games as soon as Week 14 against the Colts. Foreman hasn't played in a regular season game in well over a year and is unlikely […]

Malcolm Brown Out For Rest Of Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (clavicle) is out for the rest of the regular season after having surgery on Monday, according to sources. Head coach Sean McVay called it a "huge loss." Brown could be available in the playoffs, but it's not a sure thing. Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will […]

James White Looks To Dominate Dolphins One More Time

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Dolphins defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. White, in particular, enjoyed a strong performance against Miami in Week 4, posting 44 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards on eight receptions and two total touchdowns. That […]