Dante Pettis, Joe Staley Don't Have Serious Knee Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) and offensive tackle Joe Staley (knee) aren't facing long-term knee injuries. Both Pettis and Staley suffered injuries in the first half of the Week 4 loss to the Chargers and didn't return. Both players were expected to undergo MRI exams on Monday, but […]

Dalvin Cook Still Not 100 Percent

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) said he isn't yet "100 percent" with his injury. Cook is preaching patience with his injury and with the team's overall running game. The second-year back suited up last Thursday but didn't do much and didn't even touch the ball in the second half, running only 10 times […]

Robert Turbin's Role Would Be "Very Limited" vs. New England

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin will return from a four-game suspension in Week 5 when the team takes on the New England Patriots, but Mike Chappell of CBS Sports believes Turbin's role "will be very limited" if he does play. If Chappell is right and Turbin's role is relegated to "third-and-short" scenarios, his fantasy […]

Aaron Jones Is The Best Option For The Packers

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones looked good in their Week 4 contest against the Buffalo Bills. Jones rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries. He should gradually begin to get more carries as they work him back into action. Jones also added on one catch for 17 yards. With […]

Mark Ingram's Suspension Is Over

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram's four-game suspension came to an end on Monday, and he surprised the team by meeting them at the airport, according to a source. NBC Sports' Peter King reported that Ingram hugged head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis. Ingram was suspended four games for violating the […]

Marlon Mack Limited on Monday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) was listed as limited on the team's Monday injury report. Mack did not play in Week 4 after putting in a number of limited practice sessions leading up to the game. With a short week to get ready for the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football and […]

Le'Veon Bell To Report To Steelers During Week 7 Bye

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with star running back Le'Veon Bell. He's expected to report to the team during their Week 7 bye. If Bell does report, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll start Week 8. That decision should become more clear as the time comes. There's […]

Ito Smith Finds The End Zone Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith found the end zone for the first time in his career against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. In total, Smith rushed seven times for 35 yards and his touchdown, adding another 13 yards on three receptions. Short-term Smith is unlikely to be able to build on this as Devonta […]

Tevin Coleman Struggles To Make Impact Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman once again failed to make the impression he would have hoped for in the Falcons loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Coleman rushed the ball 14 times for 51 yards with a longest rush of just nine yards. He did manage to add three receptions for 26 yards […]

LeSean McCoy Keeps Sliding

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy had another lackluster outing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Shady ran for 24 yards on only five carries, he also caught the ball three times on six targets for 13 yards. To say McCoy has been underutilized this season would be an understatement. It was very interesting to […]

Rashaad Penny Runs Well In Backup Role

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny performed well against the Cardinals on Sunday, even if it was from a backup role. With usual starter Chris Carson out due to a hip injury, it seemed likely that Penny would get the start because he's served as the No. 2 back all season. However, head coach […]

Mike Davis Was A Stud In Arizona

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis was a surprise starter against the Cardinals on Sunday after usual starter Chris Carson was a late scratch, but Davis did the job like it was always his to begin with. Davis hauled the ball 21 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and he snagged […]

Austin Ekeler Bottled Up, But Scores Touchdown

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wasn't able to shine in the backfield like he normally does, but to make up for it, he snagged a critical touchdown pass to keep LA in the game against the Niners. Ekeler usually operates as the big gainer when he subs in for Melvin Gordon, but the […]

Melvin Gordon Wins The Day Against 49ers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon carried the team to its first home win on Sunday by racking up an impressive 159 yards from scrimmage along with scoring a touchdown. Gordon now has five touchdowns in four weeks, and he even ran wild against the SF defense, logging 6.9 YPC in the game and […]

Ronald Jones Sees First NFL Action on Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II played 20-of-63 snaps (32 percent) in Week 4 versus Chicago, according to Yahoo. Jones saw 10 carries for 29 yards and caught one pass, but for negative yards. He out-touched lead back Peyton Barber which is a good sign for Jones' fantasy value moving forward. Barber has […]

Peyton Barber Continues to Struggle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber is somehow still the lead back in Tampa, but has failed to find any success through four games. Barber rushed seven times for 24 yards in the blowout loss to Chicago. Second-round rookie Ronald Jones II was active and could quickly take over as lead back for Tampa […]

Leonard Fournette Ineffective Before Exiting

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette's return from a hamstring injury didn't end well for the second-year back, who exited the game after re-aggravating the injury. Fournette carried the ball 11 times for 30 yards while also adding a five yard reception during his time on the field. His status for Week 5 should be […]

Giovani Bernard Scores Twice On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was productive during Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, rushing the ball 15 times and racking up 69 yards along with two scores. Though he wasn't targeted heavily like in previous weeks, catching all four passes from quarterback Andy Dalton, he still had an efficient game. With running back […]

T.J. Yeldon Scores Pair Of Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon once again found himself thrust into a key role when Leonard Fournette exited Sunday's meeting with the Jets with hamstring issues. Yeldon responded by finding the end zone twice, once on the ground and once through the air, finishing with 52 rushing yards on 18 carries and 48 receiving […]

Robert Turbin (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You may have grown weary of even putting any thought to the situation surrounding Indianapolis running backs, as opportunities have been distributed between rookies Jordan Wilkins and Hines, while Marlon Mack has only been available to register 11 touches. Despite Hines’ value as a receiver, none of the […]

Alex Collins Hits Paydirt Once Again

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins reached the end zone for the third time this season in Week 4. His three-yard receiving touchdown gave the Ravens an early 13-0 lead over the Steelers. Baltimore would ultimately go on to win 26-14. It was Collins' first touchdown catch of his career. Collins finished the game with […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Forecasting the workload for any of Philadelphia's four running backs (Jay Ajayi/Darren Sproles/ Corey Clement/Wendell Smallwood) has become an arduous task. However, injuries to Sproles (hamstring) and Clement (quad) have presented Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood with the chance to accrue 21 touches […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson was considered a droppable commodity in this column after Week 2, but that was before Baker Mayfield’s ascension into the starting role. The rookie signal caller has ignited Cleveland's offense, passing attack, which has created additional space for the […]

Ronald Jones (RB, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones had been inactive for Tampa Bay's first three games, then produced 28 yards on 11 touches in Week 4, may not inspire confidence in his ability to become a prolific scorer anytime soon. […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I will admit my surprise upon noticing that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has seen his ownership percentage had fallen below 50%. Some frustration was understandable when he received just three touches in Week 3 after averaging 10.5 touches per game in Weeks […]

Mike Davis (RB, SEA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When news emerged that Chris Carson would be inactive in Week 4 due to his hip injury, the expectation was that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny would operate in a sizable role. Instead, it was fourth-year back Mike Davis who commandeer 25 touches, while Penny was only allotted […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This has been an extremely frustrating situation for Leonard Fournette owners, who have received a grand total of 71 scoreless rushing yards on 20 carries in exchange for their first-round investment during the draft process. The entire experience during Jacksonville’s first four games […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even though the 5’9” Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines is not a feasible candidate to function in a feature back role, he continues to present evidence on a weekly basis that he should be included on rosters in PPR leagues. He has now […]

James Conner Slowed By Ravens On Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner struggled to get much going on the ground in his team's Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Conner carried the ball nine times for 19 yards and added three catches for 25 yards in the 26-14 loss. He did suffer from poor game script as the Steelers came […]

Lamar Miller With Another Forgettable Outing

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller had another mediocre game in Sunday's victory over the Colts, carrying the ball 14 times for 49 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. The more concerning issue for Miller was that teammate Alfred Blue saw 13 carries as the Texans inch closer towards a full running back […]