Nyheim Hines Solid In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines took advantage of quarterback Andrew Luck's 59 passing attempts with seven catches on nine targets for 45 yards. Hines was also able to contribute well in the running game. While he only averaged three yards per carry, he finished the night with 15 carries for 45 yards. He didn't […]

Chris Thompson Should Perform Against Saints

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson was held in check the last time we saw him in Week 3, going for just 17 yards on seven total touches. It was an odd game in which the Redskins took an early lead against the Packers, then clearly set out to keep Aaron Rodgers off the field […]

Adrian Peterson A Volume-Based RB2

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has made good on two games in which the team was able to lean on him, rushing 45 times for 216 yards and three touchdowns in such contests. There will continue to be weeks going forward when the Redskins have the ability to do that, but Week 5 in […]

Todd Gurley Should Run Wild in Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has scored in each game while posting at least 147 yards on three occasions, according to Yahoo. He'll head into a matchup against the Seahawks that have allowed 100 yards to three RBs this season. It's hard to imagine Seattle having much success trying to stop Gurley. He's […]

Chris Carson, Doug Baldwin Limited Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) and wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) were limited in practice Thursday. It's a good sign for Carson after he missed practice Wednesday, although he was limited all of last week and was still inactive. If Carson returns, he'll now have to split carries with Mike Davis and Rashaad […]

Kareem Hunt Should Be Decent Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt finally had a strong fantasy game in Week 4 after three below-average performances on the ground. Hunt rushed for 121 yards in the victory over Denver. He'll play against a Jaguars defense that has been strong through the air, but weaker on the ground. It's unlikely we see […]

LeSean McCoy May Keep Sliding Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy may continue to struggle Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. McCoy, who hasn’t found the end zone this season, will go against a defense that hasn’t allowed a rushing touchdown all season. The Bills have handed the ball to McCoy 21 times this year, which has only resulted in 85 […]

Patriots Release Kenjon Barner Thursday

The New England Patriots released running back Kenjon Barner on Thursday in order to make room on the 53-man roster for wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is returning from a four-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Barner has already been released twice by the Pats this year. With Rex Burkhead on Injured Reserve, rookie Sony Michel […]

Alvin Kamara, Cameron Meredith Limited

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) and wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday. Both players should be good to go for Monday night against the Redskins. Even though Mark Ingram's return from a four-game suspension will eat into Kamara's touches a bit, he remains a must-start as […]

Jamaal Williams Could Still Produce In Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams has seemingly lost his role as the team's top back with the return of a more productive Aaron Jones. That said, double digit touches could be enough to produce solid statistical day against a Lions run defense that has routinely made average running backs look like LaDainian Tomlinson […]

Alex Collins' Missed Practice Was Precautionary

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins' (knee) missed practice on Thursday was precautionary, according to a source. Collins should be able to play this Sunday against the Browns. However, his 3.5 yards per carry and two lost fumbles make him more of a low-end RB2 for fantasy owners. The fact that Javorius Allen continues to […]

Derrick Henry Might Have a Decent Game in Buffalo

Titans running back Derrick Henry has been a disappointment this season. After the departure of DeMarco Murray in the offseason, the expectation was for Henry to become the backfield's bell-cow. Henry showed flashes last season that set up some reasonable expectations, but with the addition of Dion Lewis those flamed out fairly quickly. The Titans […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Practice In Full

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) all practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. All three will play in Week 5 in what could be a shootout against the Steelers. Freeman will return from a three-game absence and should be a […]

Marshawn Lynch Back At Practice Thursday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday for the first time this year. Beast Mode ranks fourth in rushing yardage with 300 after four games, and he'll remain a volume-based RB2 for fantasy owners in Week 5 against the division-rival Chargers.

Aaron Jones Gets Worst Run Defense In Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is in a prime spot against a Lions run defense that has made Isaiah Crowell and Matt Breida look like All-Pros, allowing 60-plus-yard touchdown runs to both in back-to-back weeks to open their season. Last Sunday, the alarming trend continued when Zeke Elliott gained 240 total (152 rushing) […]

Chase Edmonds Has No Value In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has had his role significantly reduced in the past few weeks following the team's reliance on fellow tailback David Johnson. Edmonds is a favorite of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, but has found limited success in the past few weeks. Therefore, in a match where Johnson should get the majority […]

David Johnson Will Be A Work Horse In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is projected to have a heavy workload against a poor 49ers defense this week. Johnson, who has been targeted less than he arguably should be this season, is still the team's most productive weapon. However, the offensive woes of the Cardinals mean that Johnson is merely a high-end RB2 […]

Dalvin Cook Questionable For Week 5

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is calling running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) questionable for Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook has yet to practice this week, so as of now he looks to be on the wrong side of questionable. The second-year back just hasn't looked good so far and had only 10 carries […]

LeGarrette Blount Starter In Name Only

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount remains listed as the starter on the depth chart for Week 5. However, over the last two weeks, it has been clear second-round pick Kerryon Johnson is becoming the Lions number one running back. Last week, he started the game with a 32 yard run, and was the guy […]

Kerryon Johnson Should Continue As Top Lions Back In Week 5

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has undoubtedly been the most impressive player coming out of their backfield this season. Negative game script has been an issue for the Lions running game in three of their four games this season, entering three fourth quarters in a double digit deficit. If the Lions offense can start […]

Kenyan Drake A Tough Play In Week 5

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake has been a huge letdown to fantasy owners so far this season. Drake is a talented huge player who could certainly provide a boost to the Dolphins offense but has only touched the ball 10 times over the past two weeks. However, coach Adam Gase has mentioned multiple times […]

Dalvin Cook, Trae Waynes Still Out

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and cornerback Trae Waynes (concussion) remain out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It doesn't bode well for their chances of suiting up in Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook continues to be bothered by his hamstring and had just 10 carries for 20 yards […]

Alex Collins Misses Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) did not practice on Thursday. It's a downgrade after he practiced on Thursday, and it now puts his status for Week 5 against the Browns in doubt. Collins was already becoming an unappealing RB2 with Javorius Allen stealing valuable goal-line and red-zone touches. If Collins sits this weekend, […]

Adrian Peterson, Paul Richardson Practicing

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) were both seen practicing on Thursday. Coming off their bye week, both players should be good to go on Monday night against the Saints. Peterson blew up in Week 3 and remains a volume-based RB2 against his former team. Richardson has […]

Corey Clement, Darren Sproles Out Again

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Corey Clement (quadriceps) and Darren Sproles (hamstring) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's looking like Clement will miss his second straight game and Sproles will miss his fourth straight game this Sunday. That means that Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams would back up Jay Ajayi […]

LeGarrette Blount Returns To Practice

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (illness) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Blount should be fine to play in Week 5 against the Packers, but he's losing fantasy appeal quickly. The bruising back had only seven carries for 12 yards (1.7 yards per carry) in Week 4 and is averaging […]

Devonta Freeman Will Play Against Steelers

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will play in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed three games with a knee contusion, but he will start and should see most of the work in the backfield on Sunday in what could be a high-scoring game. Pencil him […]

Broncos Want To Get Royce Freeman More Touches

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he wants to get rookie running back Royce Freeman more touches moving forward. "He needs more opportunities because he is playing good football," Joseph said. Freeman is averaging a healthy 5.0 yards per carry on 44 attempts through four games, and he also has touchdowns in each of […]

What To Do With Your San Francisco 49ers in Fantasy?

The season-ending injury to Jimmy Garoppolo triggered a somber mood for the San Francisco 49ers season, especially from a fantasy perspective. C.J. Beathard is by no means a top-32 starting quarterback in the NFL, but he does have some familiarity with this offense in his second year. Still, the questions remain. Who can you realistically trust on […]

Devonta Freeman Feels Great

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) said he's comfortable to return in Week 5 against the Steelers after missing the last three games with a right knee contusion. Head coach Dan Quinn expects Freeman to be a full participant in practice all week, although Freeman was limited on Wednesday. "I'm in-tune with my body […]