Ezekiel Elliott Struggles to Get Going in Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a hard time finding any room to run in Week 5 against a tough Houston Texans defense. Elliott ended up running the ball 20 times for just 54 yards, adding seven catches for 30 yards. The whole Dallas offense looked rough again in this one, and they brought […]

Kyle Juszczyk Benefits From Niners Injuries

San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk netted six of seven targets for 75 yards in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, adding one rush for 12 yards. With Matt Breida (ankle) injured and the Niners trailing, Juszczyk was quarterback C.J. Beathard’s security blanket, finishing third in targets. He now has 14 catches on the […]

Alfred Morris Returns To Fantasy Relevance

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris mustered 61 yards on 18 carries, adding three grabs for 30 yards in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Morris took over as the Niners primary back after Matt Breida (ankle) exited in the first half, but averaged just a mediocre 3.4 yards per carry. He was also […]

James Conner Roars To Life With Two Scores

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner turned in a huge game in his team's 41-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Conner carried the ball 21 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns while adding four catches for 75 yards. It was a massive performance for the second-year back who had struggled in […]

Bilal Powell Rushes For 99 Yards

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell rushed for 99 yards off of 20 carries on Sunday in the win over the Denver Broncos. With fellow running back Isaiah Crowell rushing for 219 yards and a touchdown off of 15 carries, the rushing game was efficient overall. However, since the team will continue utilizing both […]

Jalen Richard Has Effective Day

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had another productive day in the passing game. He finished with six catches for 53 yards with no touchdown in Sunday's loss versus the Chargers. That stat line was good for second best on the team in both categories, proving yet again to be a valuable member of the […]

Doug Martin Does Nothing In Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin had no impact in Sunday' loss versus the Chargers. Martin finished with only one rushing yard on two attempts, with no catches in the passing game on one target. His role has been very limited over the first few weeks of the season and will continue to be limited […]

Marshawn Lynch Fails To Make An Impact

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch had his worst game of the season in Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Prior to this game, Lynch had posted a touchdown or 100 rushing yards in each of his four games this season, but that streak was snapped today. He was held to only 31 yards on nine […]

Isaiah Crowell Goes Off On Sunday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell had himself a day in the win over the Broncos on Sunday, finishing up rushing for 219 yards and a touchdown off of 15 carries. The Denver defense had no answers for the 25-year-old as he seemingly toyed with them all game long, even breaking out a massive […]

Wendell Smallwood Scores a Touchdown in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood ran the ball three times for 27 yards, adding three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown. With Darren Sproles (hamstring) out and Corey Clement (quad) active but not recording a touch, Smallwood ran well behind Jay Ajayi. He's mostly a replacement-level talent, but Smallwood could continue to get […]

Corey Clement Doesn't Touch a Football in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement was active for Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings, but did not record a touch in the game. Clement has been dealing with a quad injury and hasn't touched the ball in a game since Week 3. The Eagles play again on Thursday, and with Jay Ajayi (knee) also […]

Jay Ajayi Struggles and Gets Hurt in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi had a rough game on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, running the ball eight times for 29 yards. He also caught one pass for five yards, but hurt his knee and lost a critical goal-line fumble. Ajayi was out-gained by replacement level player Wendell Smallwood, 71-34. Ajayi hasn't seen […]

Joe Mixon Solid In Return

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) made his return to the lineup with a vengeance during Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins. Mixon, who got a full workload despite claims that he would be eased back into action, rushed the ball 22 times, finishing with 93 yards on the ground. He also got some […]

T.J. Yeldon Plays Well Against Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon put up strong numbers in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing with 53 rushing yards on 10 carries while also adding in 69 receiving yards and a touchdown on eight catches. Yeldon's ability to make positive plays as both a runner and receiver makes him an intriguing […]

Todd Gurley Scores Three TDs in Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had a fantastic week in terms of fantasy against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Gurley rushed 22 times for 77 yards and three touchdowns in the 33-31 victory over the Rams. He only averaged 3.5 yards per carry, but that doesn't really matter when you score three touchdowns. […]

X-Rays Negative For Matt Breida

X-rays turned up negative on San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) after he had to be helped off the field in the Week 5 loss to the Cardinals, according to a source. He is being listed with an ankle sprain. Breida could miss time, but it's not the worst-case scenario. If Breida is […]

Kareem Hunt Scores TD for Third Straight Week

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has not been as elite as many fantasy owners thought he would be this season. Although, Hunt has been able to find the end zone four times on the ground over the last three games. He rushed 22 times for 87 yards and scored one touchdown in the […]

Chase Edmonds Absent In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds had a minimal role in the team's victory in Week 5. With just one rushing attempt on the night (that went for a negative yard), Edmonds had no effect on the game and ceded the overwhelming majority of the work to David Johnson. Needless to say, this is Johnson's […]

David Johnson Has Two Touchdowns In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson was the main contributor to the team's first victory of the season, with two touchdowns along with 55 rushing yards on the night. Johnson also had two catches for 16 yards, and while his rushing efficiency was very low, the veteran running back more than made up for it […]

Lamar Miller Not Likely To Play

Despite being active for Week 5 Sunday night against the Cowboys, Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (chest) is "not likely to play," according to a source. Instead, Alfred Blue will get the start and serve as the lead back, making him an RB3/flex choice for those that have him handcuffed to Miller. With Miller […]

Alvin Kamara, Cameron Meredith Off Injury Report

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) and wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) were both limited in practice all week but were taken off the final injury report for Week 5 on Monday night against the Redskins. Both will play in the game. Despite Mark Ingram returning from his four-game suspension, Kamara remains an […]

Will Fuller, Lamar Miller, Keke Coutee Active Sunday Night

Houston Texans wide receivers Will Fuller (hamstring) and Keke Coutee (hamstring) and running back Lamar Miller (chest) are all active in Week 5 against the Cowboys on Sunday night after being questionable to play. Fuller has scored in all three games he's played in this year and is a favorite target of quarterback Deshaun Watson. […]

Dion Lewis Struggles In Week 5

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis struggled to get going in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Lewis rushed 12 times for 34 yards and caught only three passes for 14 yards. Not only was Lewis held in check, but he also fumbled the ball at a crucial point in the second half. […]

Derrick Henry Rushes 11 Times for 56 Yards In Week 5

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 11 times for 56 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. This was Henry's best game on the ground so far this season, but he was still held out of the end zone for the fifth straight game. Henry' value is beginning to creep lower […]

Corey Grant Likely Done For The Season

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (foot) likely suffered a Lisfranc injury in Week 5 against the Chiefs that is expected to sideline him for the rest of the year, according to sources. Leonard Fournette was out this weekend and isn't guaranteed to return in Week 6, so Jacksonville is now incredibly thin in the […]

Kerryon Johnson Says He's Fine

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (ankle) said "I'm fine" after the Week 5 win over the Packers when he suffered an ankle injury. "If I can walk, run, if I'm standing, I always want to go back in, so that's what I'm going to do," Johnson said. The rookie finished with 70 yards […]

Matt Breida Questionable To Return

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) is questionable to return in Week 5 against the Cardinals after suffering an ankle injury. The good news for fantasy owners is that Breida had eight carries for 56 yards and a five-yard touchdown catch before leaving. If he's forced to miss time […]

Phillip Lindsay Remains Productive in Week 5

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay rushed 12 times for 61 yards while adding three catches for 20 yards in the Broncos 34-16 loss to the Jets Sunday. A touchdown would have been nice but Lindsay has now put up at least 75 yards from scrimmage in every game this season (excluding his ejection-shortened Week […]

Ty Montgomery Used Sparingly Against Detroit

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery saw very little action in Week 5. Against the Detroit Lions he had four carries for 15 yards and one catch for 23 yards. He saw most of his action at the end of the game when Green Bay was in its hurry up offense. This usage is […]

Royce Freeman Efficient but Limited in Broncos Loss

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman averaged 6.2 yards per carry Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets. Problem is, Denver trailed 21-10 at halftime and Freeman saw just one carry in the second half - finishing the day with five carries for 31 yards and adding three receptions for 16. The lack of touches […]