Chris Johnson Announces Retirement

Free-agent running back Chris Johnson announced his retirement from football on his Instagram page on Monday. The 33-year-old was holding out hope to land with a team this year, but it never happened. Johnson earned the nickname CJ2K after rushing for 2,006 yards on the ground with the Titans in 2009, his second year in […]

Kenneth Dixon Not Cleared By League

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back Kenneth Dixon (knee), who has been on Injured Reserve all year, is "having issues behind our coach's control." The Ravens must wait for the league to clear Dixon to practice, and that has not happened yet. It doesn't sound like Dixon is going to return […]

Texans Unsure When D'Onta Foreman Will Return

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is "trending upwards" but isn't sure if the team is ready to activate him from the Physically Unable to Perform list yet. The Texans are on bye in Week 10, so they may wait to have him resume practicing in Week 11. […]

Leonard Fournette Going Through Drills Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) went through individual drills on Monday for the first time since aggravating his hamstring in Week 4. Tight end James O'Shaughnessy (hip) was also getting some work in. It's believed that Fournette will return in Week 10 to face the Colts, but it's not completely official. The fact […]

Paul Richardson, Two Offensive Linemen Out For The Season

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee), and offensive guards Brandon Scherff (pectoral) and Shawn Lauvao (knee) will all need surgery and will miss the rest of the season. It's a huge blow to a mediocre offense that definitely couldn't afford it. Left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) is also […]

Rashaad Penny Makes Another Appearance

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny got back in the mix this week after getting shut out against the Lions, and it wasn't just because starter Chris Carson left early. Penny made his first carry on the team's opening drive, showing that he was going to be included to some extent either way, but […]

Steelers Haven't Had Contact From Le'Veon Bell This Week

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't had contact with running back Le'Veon Bell this week. Barring a new development in the next few days, the team isn't expecting Bell to report for the game Thursday night against the Panthers. If Bell doesn't report by Nov. 13 ahead of Week 11, he cannot play the rest of the […]

Chris Carson Aggravates Hip/Groin Injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson aggravated his hip/groin injury on Sunday during the game against the Chargers, and it's now unclear what his status will be heading into the team's game against the Rams next week. Carson was a game-time start for the Seahawks, but he was pulled after eight carries due to the injury. […]

Mike Davis Hammers Out 62 Yards

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis was called upon when starter Chris Carson left the game on Sunday, and he pounded his way to 62 yards on the ground. It wasn't a stellar showing, as Davis was only able to average 4.1 YPC, but he was often tasked with running headlong into stacked boxes as […]

Giovani Bernard Back At Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) was back at practice on Monday for the first time since he sprained his ACL against the Falcons on Sept. 30. Coming off the bye, there's a decent chance that Bernard returns to action in Week 10 against the Saints in a good matchup, but it's not a […]

Marlon Mack Working On The Side Monday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) was working on the side with trainers on Monday during practice. The Colts have been cautious with Mack in practice lately after he missed the start of the season, but he shredded the Raiders on the ground in Week 8 before the team's bye and should be fine […]

Brandon Scherff May Have Torn Pec

Washington Redskins offensive guard Brandon Scherff (pectoral) is believed to have suffered a torn pectoral muscle based on the initial diagnosis, according to sources. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. Scherff would be done for the rest of the season if it's confirmed. That's especially bad news with left guard Shawn Lauvao suffering […]

Elijah McGuire Has Lackluster Season Debut

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire made his season debut in Week 9, but it didn't go perfectly. McGuire rushed seven times for 30 yards and caught three passes for 37 yards in the loss to the Dolphins. McGuire actually performed better than lead back Isaiah Crowell, but was given less opportunities. Crowell has […]

Austin Ekeler Forgotten In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was prepared to step into the lead role if starter Melvin Gordon was unable to play against Seattle on Sunday, but instead, he ended up being nothing more than a distraction. Gordon played with abandon, and Ekeler only ended up carrying the ball three times and snagging one […]

Isaiah Crowell is Quiet in Week 9

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell was projected to play fairly decent against the Dolphins defense that has been unable to slow down the running game this season. However, Crowell rushed 13 times for 49 yards and was held in check all game. He finished the first half with just 16 total yards. Crowell […]

Melvin Gordon Runs All Over Seattle

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was questionable coming into the game, but there was nothing questionable about his performance in the team's eight-point win over the Seahawks. Gordon was phenomenal in Sunday's game, racking up 113 yards on just 16 carries, averaging over seven YPC. He also found the end zone once again, […]

Spencer Ware Gets Involved in Passing Attack

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware has been quiet basically all season as the backup behind Kareem Hunt. However, Ware was able to do some damage against the Browns in Week 9. Ware rushed twice for 12 yards and caught four passes for 69 yards in the 37-21 victory. It was a decent fantasy […]

Kareem Hunt Scores Three Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was projected to do well on Sunday, but maybe not this well. Hunt rushed 17 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns then caught one pass for 50 yards and one touchdown. That 50 yard score was on the opening drive and nobody seem to be able to […]

Jamaal Williams Reliable And Unremarkable In Week 9

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams ran the ball seven times for 34 yards and had two receptions for 20 yards in a Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. The humble stat line was actually a marked improvement in his yards per carry. The best part of his day was simply not […]

Aaron Jones Impressive Despite Costly Fumble

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones ran for 76 yards on 14 carries and added two receptions for 10 yards in Week 9’s matchup against the New England Patriots. While the stat line wasn’t dominant, it was positive to see Jones get a majority of the touches at running back. The offense as a […]

Devontae Booker Records First Touchdown of the Season

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker saw just three carries on Sunday, one of which resulted in a 14-yard stroll into the end zone -- his first touchdown of the season. Booker went on to finish the day with 15 yards on the ground while adding just nine through the air (two receptions) which is […]

Phillip Lindsay Labors Through Tough Matchup

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay picked up 60 yards on 17 carries while adding 24 yards on two receptions in the Broncos 19-17 loss to the Texans Sunday. Lindsay finished the day with a season-low 3.5 yards per carry -- as he struggled to find running lanes amid Houston's stout front -- but continues […]

Lamar Miller Struggles Against Broncos

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller came into Sunday riding a pair of 100-yard games, but things fell apart against the Broncos run defense. Miller was held to 21 yards on 12 carries while adding in 27 receiving yards on two catches. With the potential return of D'Onta Foreman following the Week 10 bye, Miller's […]

Alfred Blue Leads Team In Rushing Yards Against Denver

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue rushed for a team-high 39 yards on 15 carries against the Broncos on Sunday as Houston failed to get anything going in the run game. Blue's carries had been trending downwards for a few weeks, but with Lamar Miller ineffective the team chose to turn to the veteran to […]

James White Scores Two Touchdowns In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back James White caught six passes for 72 yards while adding 31 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Patriots 31-17 win over the Packers. White now has six games of 80 yards from scrimmage or more this season and has 10 total touchdowns. He left the action briefly in […]

Todd Gurley is Slowed Down by Saints

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was not able to find much room to run against the Saints in Week 9. Gurley rushed 13 times for 68 yards and one touchdown. He also caught six passes for 11 yards in the Rams loss. Gurley was still able to find the end zone, but it's […]

Duke Johnson Explodes For Two Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Buoyed by new offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens calling the plays, Johnson caught nine passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, easily setting season-high marks across the board. The new coaching staff made it […]

Nick Chubb Scores In Week 9

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in another solid effort in his team's Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Chubb carried the ball 22 times for 85 yards and a touchdown while adding one catch for five yards in the game. The rookie running back now has four touchdowns on the season, […]

James Conner Runs Over Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner turned in a huge game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9. Conner carried the ball 24 times for 107 yards and added seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown in his team's win. The second-year running back certainly bounced back after he gained just 19 yards the […]

Mark Ingram Totals 33 Rushing Yards In Week 9

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram received nine carries for 33 yards in the Saints 45-35 thriller over the Rams. Ingram lost a fumble in the first half and appeared to have injured his elbow on the play but came back to finish the game. Ingram is seeing a decent amount of snaps in […]