Jordan Wilkins Is A Dart Throw In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins showed some of his potential last week when he averaged roughly six yards per carry against the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately for Wilkins, he remains buried on the depth chart behind Marlon Mack, who is more explosive, and Nyheim Hines, who is a better pass catcher. This week against the […]

Nyheim Hines Hoping For Better Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines looked poised for a big rookie season early on with his pass-catching ability. However, last week's domination of the Buffalo Bills showed that he can be affected by game script when the Colts get up big. If they are in a shootout or trailing the majority of the game, […]

Marlon Mack Has A Good Matchup In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack burst onto the scene against the Buffalo Bills last week with an impressive game. He was a major force in the running game, and he has the opportunity to do that again this week. The Oakland Raiders defense has struggled this season, and the Colts offense is starting to […]

Kerryon Johnson Is Flex-Worthy In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is fresh off his second 100-yard rushing game of his rookie season. While Miami, the Lions Week 7 opponent, is more forgiving to opposing running backs, Seattle allows the 18th most fantasy points to opposing backs. Keep in mind that LeGarrette Blount has vultured three rushing touchdowns so far, […]

Early Week 8 Rankings - Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

It's just about the half-way point of the season, and we're here to help you through those bye-week blues. Below are our early Week 8 standard scoring (non-PPR) rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Dalvin Cook Could Be Out Through Bye Week Keke Coutee, Ryan Griffin Ruled Out […]

Dalvin Cook Could Be Out Through Bye Week

Multiple league sources have indicated a belief that Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) will miss the team's next two games against the Saints and Lions and remain out through the Week 10 bye. Cook just hasn't been able to stay healthy so far in his career after missing most of last year after […]

Bilal Powell's Career In Jeopardy

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (neck), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, will have season-ending surgery on his neck. The injury could also be career-threatening, according to head coach Todd Bowles. The 29-year-old Powell will be a free agent after this season, so he may struggle to find work. He'll finish […]

Ronald Jones II Sees First-Team Reps Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said rookie running back Ronald Jones II "got the majority of everything today" in Wednesday's practice with Peyton Barber (ankle) sitting out. The Bucs aren't giving out much information on Barber's injury, so he might be in danger of sitting out in Week 8 against the Bengals. If […]

Isaiah Crowell Practicing In Full

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) is practicing in full on Wednesday for the first time in three weeks. It's good news, especially since Bilal Powell (neck) is having season-ending surgery. Crowell's workload might increase slightly, but rookie Trenton Cannon should help on passing downs until Elijah McGuire (foot) returns from the Physically […]

Rashaad Penny, Ed Dickson, Nick Vannett Limited In Practice

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger) and tight ends Ed Dickson (quadriceps) and Nick Vannett (back) were all limited in practice on Wednesday coming off their bye week. Penny may have suffered a setback from his finger injury he suffered in training camp, but there's no indication it'll keep him out this weekend […]

Backfields to Avoid - Rest of Season

I’m not ashamed to admit that there are certain things in life that, frankly, I’m just simply too good for. Fast food restaurants inside of gas stations, for example. No, thank you. Strong pass every time. In the same breath, gas stations in the hood. Nope. Overly corny chick flicks that give women unrealistic, fairytale […]

Disaster Recovery Week 7 - Can David Johnson Be Saved?

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 […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 8

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 […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 8)

As we head into the heart of the bye weeks, it’s important as ever for fantasy football owners to set up their rosters for success. We need to make sure that we’ve planned for our stars to be on bye and even pick up players a week or two in advance that will help your […]

Marlon Mack Limited With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Mack seems to always be dealing with some sort of injury this year, but he should be good to go in Week 8 against the Raiders after a season-best performance in Week 7. With Mack the clear lead back over […]

Golden Tate, Ameer Abdullah Limited Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (ankle) and running back Ameer Abdullah (ankle) were both limited in practice on Wednesday, as was defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder). Tate's injury is worth monitoring, but we suspect he'll be fine for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Tate has had two mediocre games in a row and hasn't […]

Theo Riddick Still Missing From Practice

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) did not practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 7. The fact that Riddick was inactive coming off the bye week is not a good sign, and he doesn't look likely to play again in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Riddick will likely be found on most […]

Saquon Barkley Has Stingy Week 8 Matchup

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has lived up to the preseason hype, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, 49 receptions, 905 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns this season. The young superstar continues to dominate despite the Giants disappointing 1-6 start. Barkley will go up against a Washington defense that has allowed the eighth […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) are sitting out of practice on Wednesday, as are left tackle Joe Staley (knee) and cornerback Richard Sherman (calf). It's looking unlikely that Breida and Garcon will play in Week 8 against the Cardinals. With Raheem Mostert playing well in Week […]

Kenjon Barner Could See 10-Plus Touches In Week 8

New England Patriots running back Kenjon Barner is in line to serve as a complementary piece in the backfield against the Bills in Week 8. Veteran James White should see most of the snaps but Barner will try and fill the shoes of injured rookie running back Sony Michel. Barner came off the bench to […]

Christian McCaffrey Faces Tough Matchup Against Ravens

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey faces a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens this week. McCaffrey has struggled to reach the highs he reached before his bye week. The Ravens are one of the best teams in defending against running backs, giving up the fewest points to the position so far this season. McCaffrey […]

Kenyan Drake A Low-End Flex In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is a low-end flex option in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Drake had a nice bounce back in Week 7, totaling 87 yards and a touchdown, but he made most of his day on one 54-yard touchdown run. He only got ten touches in that game and didn't […]

James White Rises To RB1 Status Against Bills

New England Patriots running back James White is enjoying a renaissance start to his season, totaling 569 yards from scrimmage with 45 receptions and seven touchdowns. The injury to running back Sony Michel should increase White's touches even higher coming into Week 8 against a vulnerable Bills run defense. Buffalo is allowing the 10th most […]

Doug Martin The Team's Feature Back

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden called running back Doug Martin a "feature back" with Marshawn Lynch (groin) on Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old Martin hasn't done much of anything this year, rushing 27 times for 99 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. There's nothing to suggest he'll be more effective with a larger […]

Royce Freeman Not Practicing Wednesday

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday. Although the Broncos are optimistic that Freeman may not have to miss any time, he's dealing with a high ankle sprain, which usually keeps players out several weeks. Fantasy owners should not be expecting Freeman to play against the Chiefs in Week […]

Giovani Bernard Not Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) remains on the rehab field during practice on Wednesday. Bernard remains out with a sprained MCL, and he doesn't look close to returning in Week 8 against the Buccaneers. He's worth a stash for running-back needy fantasy owners, but he'll only be Joe Mixon's change-of-pace back when he […]

No Practice For Wendell Smallwood, Darren Sproles

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Wendell Smallwood (undisclosed) and Darren Sproles (hamstring) are not practicing on Wednesday. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and hasn't practiced since either, so there remains no timetable for his return. Smallwood has been forming an uninspiring tandem with Corey Clement since Jay Ajayi was lost for the season. If […]

Ryan Grant, Robert Turbin, Adam Vinatieri Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ryan Grant (ankle), running back Robert Turbin (shoulder) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) are all missing practice on Wednesday. Grant and Turbin both sat out in Week 7 and could miss another game. Grant is waiver wire fodder with T.Y. Hilton returning to action last Sunday. Turbin is fourth on the […]

No Practice For Peyton Barber

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday. Barber picked up an ankle injury in Week 7, and it's unclear if it's serious enough to keep him sidelined in Week 8 against the Bengals. If he's forced to sit, it'd mean bigger workloads for rookie Ronald Jones II and Jacquizz […]

Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel Not Practicing

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) are not practicing on Wednesday. Gronk missed Week 7, but his back injury isn't believed to be serious and he has a good chance of returning on Monday night against the Bills. It'll ease his owners' minds, though, if he […]