Chris Thompson Limited Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Thompson sat out in Week 6 but could return to face the division-rival Cowboys this Sunday. If he does, he'll remain in play as an RB3/flex in PPR leagues as the team's pass-catching back. Thompson's return would also slightly […]

Sony Michel Could Struggle Against Bears

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will head into the team's Week 7 matchup against the Bears with plenty of steam. The rookie has been a stud over the last three games, racking up 318 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He continues to split time in the backfield with veteran James White but Michel […]

Adrian Peterson, Jamison Crowder, Paul Richardson Sit Out

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle, knee, shoulder) and wide receivers Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Paul Richardson (knee) all sat out of practice on Wednesday. Peterson has been banged up for a few weeks now but continues to play. He'll remain a high-volume RB2, but his ceiling will be lowered a bit with the […]

Pump The Breaks On Raheem Mostert

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Raheem Mostert over Alfred Morris isn't a permanent situation. Mostert worked out better on Monday night against the Packers and ran extremely well. Morris shockingly played zero snaps in the loss, while Mostert combined with Matt Breida in the backfield and ran for 87 […]

Tarik Cohen A Solid Flex Option Against Patriots

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen continues to impress heading into Week 7's action. Over his last two games, "The Human Joystick" has 14 catches for 211 yards with 84 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. His playing time is on the rise and he currently is the best home-run threat on the Bears offense. […]

Jordan Howard Lacks Upside In Week 7

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will look to get his season on track in Week 7 against the Patriots. Howard has been a frustrating fantasy asset to this point in the season and has lost touches to speedster Tarik Cohen. Howard is averaging 15.6 carries per game but has only 272 yards to show […]

Darren Sproles Still Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) remains out of practice on Wednesday. The Eagles claim that Sproles is day-to-day, but he hasn't played since getting injured in the season opener. Sproles should remain on most waiver wires, but he'll have some role when he's healthy enough to return, which could leave this backfield as […]

Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon Won't Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and T.J. Yeldon (ankle, foot) are not expected to practice on Wednesday. While Fournette has a chance to return this week against the Texans, but it's not a good start to the week. There is still a chance that the team plays it cautious with him and holds […]

Ezekiel Elliott is Always a Strong Fantasy Option

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is always a strong fantasy option, and Week 7 is no different. The Cowboys are taking on Washington, and despite ranking seventh in rushing yardage allowed (69.4 yards per game), they haven't taken on a running game close to Elliott's. Elliott has one of the highest floors among running […]

Wendell Smallwood an Unexciting Week 7 Option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood makes for an unexciting Week 7 fantasy option against the Carolina Panthers. Smallwood is certainly in the Flex conversation, but his fellow running back, Corey Clement, seems like the better option. Smallwood is averaging just 5.4 yards after the catch, good for 38th among 39 qualifying running backs. Meanwhile, […]

Corey Clement the Best Bet in the Eagles Backfield

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement is the best bet in the Eagles backfield for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. He and Wendell Smallwood will continue to share work, but now that Clement seems fully healed from his early season quad injury, he's the more talented player. He is currently fourth among all running […]

Corey Clement (RB, PHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues OWNED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement, along with Wendell Smallwood, will likely be counted on heavily for the foreseeable future with starter Jay Ajayi (torn ACL) out for the remainder of the season. Versatile and valuable veteran back Darren Sproles (hamstring) has missed […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 7

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 […]

Nick Chubb Still Not Getting Enough Touches

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable Week 7 matchup against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that is allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. That being said, it is unlikely that Chubb will see the required touches to take advantage of this plus matchup. Cleveland continues to let the […]

Duke Johnson Hoping To Stay Involved In Week 7

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is coming off of his best game of the season, which saw him gain 109 all-purpose yards in Week 6. The veteran running back has been mostly ignored by offensive coordinator Todd Haley this season, seeing just 33 total touches through six games. He will face off against a […]

Alvin Kamara - Sell Now or Buy-Low?

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a beast in his rookie season despite sharing the workload with Mark Ingram. The third-round pick out of Tennessee compiled 728 yards and eight touchdowns on 120 rushing attempts (6.1 yards per carry) while adding 81 receptions (100 targets) for an additional 826 yards (10.2 yards per […]

Carlos Hyde A Low-End RB2 In Week 7

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde is coming off of his slowest game of the season, which saw him rush for 34 scoreless yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. He suffered from poor game script, which forced the Browns to throw often in the second half after falling behind. Look for Hyde […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 7)

It’s hard to believe that this week will mark the halfway point of the fantasy football season for most leagues. It’s time to make the moves that will put your team over-the-top to dominate the remainder of your league. As a fantasy owner, you’ll need to examine all of the circumstances around the players you […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 7

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. […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 7 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 […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Last week it was the vulture, this week it's the no-names. The phrase "that doesn't help anybody" is well-known by fantasy owners and was uttered repeatedly in Week 7. We saw touchdowns from Marcus Johnson, David Moore, Jaron Brown, Paul Richardson, Ito Smith, Erik Swoope, Chris Herndon IV, and Nick O'Leary. That was just in […]

Week 7 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter planning for Week 7, with many of you contending with an agonizing collection of lingering injuries, or disconcerting results from the backs that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers.  While this has been frustrating, it is essential that you manage your emotions, avoid making impulsive decisions, and utilize […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 7)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

As a resident of New England, football Sundays and autumn weather just makes for a beautiful combination. Another great combo is RotoBaller’s waiver-wire workforce and winning. We’re always looking to get you the swiftest intel to act on, so consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early […]

Theo Riddick Is A Dart Throw In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick has a chance to make an impact against the Dolphins in Week 7. Riddick is the fourth most targeted player on the Lions with 30 looks. He's hauled in 23 of those for 138 yards. While he hasn't found the end zone yet, the Dolphins have allowed the third […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 7

The last Thursday Night Football battle featuring two NFC East squads was clearly a one-sided affair. The Philadelphia Eagles completely outpaced the New York Giants in a game where quarterback Carson Wentz threw for three touchdowns, including two to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, and new lead rusher Corey Clement managed to punch in a touchdown […]

LeGarrette Blount Not On The Radar In Week 7

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount scored his first two touchdowns of the season in Week 5. The Lions short-yardage back is as touchdown dependent as it gets as he only has 117 yards to go with his two scores this season. In Week 7, he draws a tough matchup with the Dolphins front seven. […]

Kerryon Johnson Has Flex Appeal Against Dolphins

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson faces off against a tough Miami defense in Week 7. After leaving the Week 5 game against the Packers with an ankle injury, he did not return. Having a bye week to recover, Johnson gets to face a Dolphins defense that allows 118.2 yards per game. He's had almost […]

LeGarrette Blount (RB, DET) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has magically maintained fantasy relevance for what feels like six decades and no one understands how. He's the prototypical bowling ball style running back who brings real life value to NFL teams. In a weird, infuriating way for […]

Devonta Freeman To Have Groin Surgery

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (groin) will undergo surgery on his groin in Philadelphia on Thursday, according to a source. Freeman was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and will be out for at least the next eight weeks. It means he's unlikely to contribute much to close out the year if he even […]