Matt Breida Limited In Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback this week, Breida should be good to go in Week 5 against the Cardinals in a great matchup. Arizona allows the second most fantasy points per week to running backs. Breida had a […]

Christian McCaffrey Set To Resume Breakout Season

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has totaled at least 95 all-purpose yards in each of his first three games in 2018. Even more impressively, there doesn't seem to be a way for opposing defenses to render him ineffective. He ran the ball just eight times for 37 yards in Week 2, but accounted for […]

Marcus Mariota, Blaine Gabbert Practice In Full

Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (elbow) and Blaine Gabbert (concussion) and running back David Fluellen (groin) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Mariota appears to be past his elbow issues after going 30-for-43 for 344 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 4 win over the Eagles. He also ran for his first […]

Bucs Work Out Charcandrick West

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent running back Charcandrick West on Wednesday, according to a source. West had 18 carries for 72 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 27 receptions for 150 yards and two more scores in 2017 with the Chiefs. Tampa's running back situation hasn't looked good through four weeks with […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should Be a Top Option in Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should be among the top running back options again in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Elliott has the most reliable workload in the NFL, and he finally saw the increased usage in the passing game last week that was promised throughout training camp and the preseason. Elliott is […]

Marshawn Lynch, Jalen Richard Miss Practice Wednesday

Oakland Raiders running backs Marshawn Lynch (groin, shoulder) and Jalen Richard did not take part in practice on Wednesday. It's the first missed practice for both players this year. Lynch hardly practices during the week to begin with, so this shouldn't be much of a cause for concern. He's looked like the Beast Mode of […]

T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack, Jack Doyle Ruled Out

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring), running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and tight end Jack Doyle (hip) have all been ruled out for Thursday night against the Patriots. Hilton leads the team with 21 catches for 294 yards on 38 targets through four weeks. That leaves the Colts criminally short-handed against New England. […]

Joe Mixon Will Play Against Dolphins

Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) practiced on Wednesday and will play in Week 5 against the Dolphins, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. Mixon had arthroscopic surgery on Sept. 15 and missed two games. While Mixon could be eased back in, he immediately returns to the RB2 map for fantasy […]

Giovani Bernard Misses Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Bernard's injury coupled with the likely return of Joe Mixon (knee) in Week 5 against the Dolphins means that Bernard's value is dropping after he served as an RB1 the two weeks that Mixon was out. At best, Bernard might be an RB3/flex […]

Dalvin Cook, Trae Waynes Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and cornerback Trae Waynes (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Cook admitted Monday that his hamstring is still bothering him after he had only 10 carries (none in the second half) for just 20 yards last Thursday. Even when healthy, he's averaged just 2.7 yards per carry and […]

Jay Ajayi Could Be Disappointing in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi could disappoint in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings defense has allowed the sixth-fewest points to opposing running backs, and have not allowed a touchdown to the position yet. Ajayi is dealing with a pain tolerance related back injury, but he was still able to collect 18 […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Limited

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) were limited in practice on Wednesday. Freeman is set to make his return after injuring himself in the season opener. In a favorable matchup against the Steelers, he should be penciled in as an RB2, even if he's […]

Will Fuller, Lamar Miller Limited In Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (chest) and wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (ankle, hamstring, thumb), Will Fuller (hamstring), Keke Coutee (hamstring) and Sammie Coates (hamstring) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Fuller aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 4 and could be questionable this Sunday night against the Cowboys. If he's out, Coutee, who […]

LeGarrette Blount, Michael Roberts Miss Practice

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (illness) and tight end Michael Roberts (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Blount should be fine to suit up in Week 5 against the Packers, but he's not a recommended fantasy play. The burly running back continues to lose touches to rookie Kerryon Johnson and Theo Riddick, and he's […]

Alex Collins, Hayden Hurst Limited Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) and rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Collins should be fine for Week 5 against the Browns, and his fumbling issues may be a much bigger problem than his injury. While he is still technically the team's lead back, Javorius Allen […]

Ezekiel Elliott Good For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) said "this is the freshest I felt after any Wednesday practice I've had." He has no doubts that he will play in Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night and said "I'm good." Keep Elliott, the NFL's leading rusher after four weeks, locked in as your […]

Latavius Murray Is Not A Viable Fantasy Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray should see plenty of carries with Dalvin Cook (hamstring) still questionable for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. That is not necessarily a good thing, as the Eagles have only allowed 63.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. Murray, along with the Vikings entire run game, has […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Avoided In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) remains questionable for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if Cook does play, it seems likely that he will end up splitting carries with Latavius Murray to help ease the workload. At this point in the season, the Vikings' running game should be avoided until they find […]

Adrian Peterson, Trent Williams Not Practicing Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) and left tackle Trent Williams (knee) were both out of practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Josh Norman was working with trainers on the side. All three players should be just fine in Week 5 against the Saints on Monday. Peterson has a minor sprained ankle, while Williams had a […]

Joe Mixon Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) is practicing in full pads on Wednesday. Mixon said earlier that he hasn't yet been cleared to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins, but it looks like he will be eventually unless he suffers a setback. It's good news for Mixon owners, as he should be back […]

Darren Sproles, Corey Clement Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Darren Sproles (hamstring) and Corey Clement (quadriceps) are not practicing on Wednesday. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and remains day-to-day. It's not a good start to the week for either running back. If both players are inactive in Week 5 against the Vikings, Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams […]

Ezekiel Elliott Likely To Be Limited Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) will likely be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Elliott isn't in any real danger of missing Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night, but his nagging injuries are definitely worth keeping an eye on as Dallas' only real offense so […]

Fantasy Bomb - Risers and Fallers for Week 5

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) discuss which players could see their fantasy value rise or fall most heading into Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) […]

Joe Mixon Not Yet Cleared For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) said he has not yet been cleared for Week 5 against the Dolphins but hopes to be. If he's not cleared, he will "for sure" play in Week 6 against the Steelers. It's looking like the Bengals will hold Mixon out for at least one more week to […]

Leonard Fournette, D.J. Hayden Ruled Out

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) have been ruled out in Week 5 against the Chiefs. Fournette could wind up missing multiple games, as head coach Doug Marrone said he doesn't know how much time the running back will miss. The loss of Hayden will make it tougher to […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Return This Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is back at practice this week and is expected to return in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed the last three games after suffering a knee injury late in the season opener against the Falcons. Freeman could have his snaps […]

Darren Sproles Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) remains day-to-day. The team is also monitoring quadriceps injuries affecting running back Corey Clement and offensive tackle Jason Peters. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and doesn't look particularly close to returning as a change-of-pace back behind Jay Ajayi. He's strictly a […]

T.J. Yeldon Expected To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is expected to practice on Wednesday. Yeldon should be fine for Week 5 against the Chiefs, and he'll one again be in the RB2 conversation with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) already ruled out. Kansas City's defense has been their weak point all season, and they allow the most fantasy […]

Mark Ingram To Be Worked Into The Mix

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is ready to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Redskins on Monday night after a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. "He wasn't gone for a year and a half or been a castaway on an island," head coach Sean Payton said. […]

Disaster Recovery Week 4: Jordan Howard's Sour Day

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 […]