Matt Breida A Game-Time-Decision

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s tilt against the Los Angeles Chargers. Breida, who turned in a full practice Thursday, was limited Friday. Breida was quoted as saying he’s a game-time-decision. It’s uncertain if the development is a setback or merely just dependent on how Breida feels […]

Rashaad Penny Waiting In the Wings

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny has been pretty useless so far, but Week 4 against Arizona may just give him the chance to shine. Penny logged 10 carries in Week 2 for just 30 yards, but he's facing a pretty forgiving run defense this time around. He also may get more chances because […]

Chris Carson Questionable, Expected To Play

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is officially listed as questionable, but head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Friday that he fully expects him to be ready to go for gametime. Carson is coming off a 32-carry performance against Dallas that was one of the best games of his career, and he's been dealing […]

Marlon Mack Questionable For Week 4

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is questionable for the team's Week 4 contest with the Houston Texans. Mack has been able to fit in a number of limited practices this week and odds are in favor of him starting for his second game this season. Fantasy owners should expect a full-blown committee with […]

Jalen Richard Continues To Provide PPR Value

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard has looked good in two of the three games this season, in terms of PPR. He has six or more catches in those two games and is in a fantastic spot this Sunday versus the Browns, as they come in with the 31st DVOA against running backs in the […]

Doug Martin Looking For First Touchdown Of The Season

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin is still searching for his first score of the year, which could come this Sunday versus the Browns. Martin has looked good so far this season, as he is averaging 4.4 yards per carry with 29 yards per game. He doesn't see a ton of work in the passing […]

Brian Hill Could See Touches Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill could see time in the Falcons backfield against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Hill has yet to register a carry in his two games with the Falcons but that could change Sunday. Interestingly, Hill did log some touches with the Bengals in 2017, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt rushing […]

Ito Smith Questionable For Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back is questionable to suit up on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to sore ribs. As recently as Thursday, Smith was wearing a no-contact jersey which is a bad sign for his availability on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman ruled out Smith was set to spend his third straight week as the […]

Tevin Coleman The Lead Back Again Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman will once again be the lead back against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman (knee) ruled out Coleman becomes one of the safer bets in the league to receive at least 15 touches. Coleman had success in the lead back role against the Panthers but struggled last […]

Devonta Freeman Will Not Play This Week

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will not suit up against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Freeman returned to practice this week but he is not ready to return to games quite yet. The Falcons plan to test Freeman out further next week with a view to him returning in Week 5. The Falcons […]

Austin Ekeler Should Still Shine As Change-Of-Pace Back

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler continues to stand out as an incredible talent who happens to be in a situation that prevents him from being the starter. However, he has taken to his second-fiddle role, and owners can expect that he'll likely get the chance to show off again on Sunday against San […]

Melvin Gordon Likely To Shoulder Large Load

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will likely be carrying a big load on Sunday against the 49ers, especially if star wide receiver Keenan Allen is out. Gordon has continued to rack up the scores this season as he's already got four touchdowns in the team's first three games. He's well on his way […]

Kareem Hunt Could Struggle in Week 4

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt might not be able to find room to run against a Broncos run defense that has been strong this season. Hunt has only rushed for over 50 yards once through three games. It appears he does not have the same ceiling that he did last season. The Chiefs […]

Frank Gore A Low-End Flex Option In Week 4

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore is nothing more than a desperation flex in Week 4 against the Patriots. New England has allowed the second most rushing yards in the league, but Gore has been atrocious on the ground the last two weeks. Between Week 2 and Week 3 Gore had 15 carries for 37 […]

Todd Gurley Performs As Expected on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was not expected to do much on the ground against a Vikings defense that held every other back to under 60 yards heading into Thursday. Gurley rushed 17 times for 83 yards and caught four passes for 73 yards and one touchdown. Even the best defenses in the […]

Leonard Fournette Is Full Participant In Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. Fournette is still listed as questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Jets, but he's trending in the right direction. It'll be worth monitoring to see if the team says anything about Fournette being on a […]

Dalvin Cook Held In Check In Week 4

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook only mustered 20 rushing yards on 10 carries in a Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Vikings said that Cook was on a pitch count after coming back from a hamstring injury which is why he did not see a single carry in the second half. […]

Deep Dynasty Pickups to Stash - Week 4

The 2018 Fantasy Football season is in full swing! We haven't seen a significant number of major injuries this year, yet we still have some names out there that are worth grabbing. If you're in dynasty leagues, you know just how tough it can be to pick up a free agent that ends up being […]

Stop The Slander and Buy Patriots

After another slow start in New England--specifically Tom Brady--people are saying the end is near. Stop The Slander! Buy up all the Patriots shares you can get, because the fantasy point train may be a bit delayed, but it is on its way. How many years of consistent productivity do you need? What assurances do […]

Lamar Miller Could Produce Against Colts

Time could be running out for Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller, who has seen his carries and yardage drop each week of the season so far. While a last-second touchdown reception saved Miller's Week 3 fantasy line, his 10 carries for 10 yards were a big part of Houston's failings in the loss to […]

Alfred Morris At Risk Of Unfavorable Game Flow

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris (knee) enters Week 4 with an established role but game flow could be a risk to his fantasy contribution. With second-year quarterback C.J. Beathard under center, the 49ers could struggle to consistently move the chains against the Los Angeles Chargers. Morris has handled at least 12 carries in […]

Death of the Workhorse RB

In a time, not too long ago, defense was king of the NFL. Pulverizing hits weren't just legal, they were glamorized. The rules of the game itself were slightly slanted in favor of those on the defensive side of the ball, and in order to find success, teams were forced to wear down the opposition […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 4 NFL Start/Sit With Ben Heir

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Ben Heir of The Fantasy Sports Gaming Network to share their thoughts on Week 3 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 4. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Latavius Murray Disappoints Again

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray ran for just two yards on two carries in the Vikings loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Though starting running back Dalvin Cook was on a "pitch count" and the Vikings were playing from behind all game, Murray only saw two targets in the passing game […]

Matt Breida Looks To Build Off Strong Start

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He should be ready to roll in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are ninth-worst in the NFL with 120.3 rush yards allowed per game. Breida is tied for the NFL rushing lead with 274 yards (8.6 YPC) […]

Todd Gurley Has Tough Challenge on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has a tough challenge ahead of him in his Week 4 matchup against the Vikings. Gurley has posted at least 105 rushing yards or more in two of the three games this season. However, he's facing a Vikings defense that has yet to allow 60 yards to a […]

Joe Mixon Misses Practice Again

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) is working on the rehab field for the second straight day in practice on Thursday. Mixon is getting close to a return, but it doesn't look like that will happen in Week 4 against the Falcons. That'll mean that Giovani Bernard will once again be the workhorse for […]

Marlon Mack Practicing on Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) practiced for a second consecutive day on Thursday. Mack appears to be well on track to play in his second game of the season on Sunday when the Colts take on the Houston Texans. Fantasy owners should put him in the conversation for a flex play, but the […]

Kenyan Drake A Solid RB Option

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is a solid option in Week 4 against the weak New England Patriots defense. The Patriots defense has allowed an average of 406 yard per game this season and coach Adam Gase will certainly want to exploit that with the talented Drake. Drake is coming off of a very […]

Chase Edmonds Has Chance In Week 4

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has a chance to contribute against an underwhelming Seahawks defense in Week 4. Surprisingly, Edmonds has been given some good opportunities in the first three weeks of the season. However, with running back David Johnson expected to handle the majority of the work in both the running and receiving […]