Rashaad Penny Will Keep Getting Opportunities

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny had a rough pro debut when he carried the ball seven times for just eight yards in Week 1, but offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told reporters that he has no concerns about Penny's long-term outlook. He made it clear that Penny will continue to get looks even though Chris […]

Chris Carson Could Have Bigger Week Against Bears

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson was quite successful in his limited carries in Week 1, and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer told reporters this week that he'll have to work on balancing the offense more. This supposed recommitment to the run game would almost certainly benefit Carson, whose performance against the Broncos clearly established that […]

Marcus Cannon Unlikely To Play

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (calf) will take an impressive improvement in order to play through a calf injury in Week 2 against the Jaguars, according to a source. The team is preparing LaAdrian Waddle to play this week if Cannon can't suit up. If Cannon doesn't play on Sunday, it'll be a […]

Week 2 Consistency Report

Finding consistency in fantasy sports is hugely important if you want to have a shot at winning your leagues. Players with high variability week-to-week have their purpose, but if you rely too much on them you are going to find yourself frustrated some weeks. If fantasy football had roto style leagues like baseball, or you […]

Ahead of The Game - College Devy Prospects (Week 3 Edition)

Week three is here and we're starting to get into the matchups that will decide the playoff, this year. We have big-time non-conference games and some conference openers between meaningful teams. As an admitted Ohio State homer, I'm excited to see the top 15 matchup between the Buckeyes and TCU. But I'm also very intrigued […]

Joe Mixon To Have Surgery Saturday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) is scheduled to have a cleanup procedure on his knee on Saturday, and he is expected to be sidelined for two weeks, according to a source. Mixon is dealing with a small particle in his knee that was dislodged on Thursday night. Cincinnati is set to face Carolina […]

Phillip Lindsay Should Be Fine To Play

Denver Broncos rookie running back Phillip Lindsay (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Friday, indicating that he should be fine to play for Week 2 against the Raiders. Alongside fellow rookie Royce Freeman, Lindsay was the more impressive back in the season opener, running 15 times for 71 yards and catching […]

DeAndre Washington, Dwayne Harris Questionable

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington (knee) and wide receiver Dwayne Harris (foot) were limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the Broncos. Both players are buried on the depth chart and wouldn't even be locks to be active if they were fully healthy.

Marshawn Lynch, Brandon LaFell Not On Injury Report

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and wide receiver Brandon LaFell (back) both practiced in full on Friday and were taken off the final injury report for Week 2 against the Broncos. Lynch will typically show up on the injury report, but he usually plays. He'll be a volume-based RB2/3 against Denver. LaFell was […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Taken Off Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) practiced in full on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 2 against the Patriots. ASF will play this weekend but isn't a recommended starting fantasy tight end after catching only three passes in the season opener in an excellent matchup. Running back T.J. […]

Joe Mixon May Need Surgery On Knee

The Cincinnati Bengals are fearful that running back Joe Mixon (knee) will need arthroscopic surgery to clean up the knee that he injured in the Week 2 win over the Ravens on Thursday, according to sources. Mixon will receive a second opinion first. The team's top back would obviously miss some time if he has […]

Leonard Fournette's Status Not Looking Good

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette's (hamstring) status for Week 2 against the Patriots isn't looking good. The Jaguars are listing him as questionable for this weekend, but he seems unlikely to play. Fournette was unable to get in a practice all week. This is likely to come down to a game-time decision, but with […]

Devonta Freeman Will Not Play In Week 2

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will not play on Sunday in Week 2 against the Panthers, according to head coach Dan Quinn. The Falcons are hoping this isn't a long-term injury, but nothing structurally wrong was found in Freeman's knee. You can officially bench Freeman this week, and there's […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Questionable For Week 2

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee) were both limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the Jaguars. With both backs putting in multiple days of limited practice, our best guess is that they will both be active, alongside James White. Burkhead remains the preferred […]

LeGarrette Blount, Ezekiel Ansah Questionable

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (shoulder) and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the 49ers. Blount played very few snaps in a blowout loss in Week 1. He should be able to suit up and should be more involved, but both […]

David Johnson Practices In Full

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (back) practiced in full on Friday and labeled himself "100 percent" after being limited earlier in the week. All signs are pointing toward him being active against the Rams in Week 2. As long as Johnson is on the field on game days, he'll be a must-start for fantasy […]

Andre Smith Won't Play In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals right tackle Andre Smith (elbow) has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Rams. This is bad news for the Cardinals offense all around against a strong pass rush of the LA Rams. While running back David Johnson remains a top-five play at his position, the Cardinals could have to abandon the […]

Taylor Lewan, Jack Conklin Both Out

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (concussion) and right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) have both been ruled out for Week 2 against the Texans, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. It's never good news when both your left and right tackles are out, especially when they are as good as both Lewan and Conklin. It's […]

Frank Gore A Low-End Flex Option In Week 2

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore will work in a split with Kenyan Drake in Week 2 against the Jets. The Jets are a tough run defense and they ranked number 11 in rush defense DVOA last season. They also allowed just 39 yards on the ground in Week 1. Gore rushed for 61 yards […]

Kenyan Drake A Borderline RB2 in Week 2

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is facing uncertainty in the amount of touches he will receive in Week 2. He got 17 touches last week (14 carries, three catches) but only tallied 66 total yards and was outperformed on the ground by Frank Gore. Drake is the younger and more versatile back, but the […]

Trai Turner, Curtis Samuel Ruled Out

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 2 against the Falcons. Wide receiver Damiere Byrd (knee) was also ruled out. With Turner out, the Panthers are also missing left tackle Matt Kalil and right tackle Daryl Williams. […]

C.J. Anderson, Luke Kuechly Off Injury Report

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson (illness) and linebacker Luke Kuechly (knee) both practiced in full on Friday and are off the final injury report for Week 2 against the Falcons. Both players were never in any danger of missing action this weekend. Anderson is the clear No. 2 to Christian McCaffrey and is a […]

Marlon Mack Questionable For Week 2

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday but is questionable for Week 2 against the Redskins. Everything points to Mack making his season debut this weekend, but he could still be a game-time decision. It's unclear how Indy's backfield will shake out if he returns, but Mack should see decent […]

Sterling Shepard, Wayne Gallman Off Injury Report

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (back) and running back Wayne Gallman (knee) were taken off the final injury report for Week 2 against the Cowboys. Shepard is a WR4/flex play in a much better matchup against a beat up Dallas secondary. Gallman will split backup repetitions with Jonathan Stewart behind rookie Saquon Barkley. […]

Joe Mixon Describes Injury As Tweak

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) described his knee injury as "some weird tweak" after being injured in Week 2 on Thursday against Baltimore. He played only 51 percent of the offensive snaps after leaving the game two separate times, but he was still able to carry the ball 21 times for 84 yards […]

Darren Sproles, Alshon Jeffery Ruled Out

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Jeffery was never expected to play this weekend and might be questionable for Week 3. In his absence, Nelson Agholor is a fine WR3 play against a leaky Tampa secondary. Sproles is […]

Peyton Barber Faces Tough Test Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber will match up against a daunting Eagles front seven this coming Sunday. Tampa Bay enters this game looking to start their season undefeated after two games for the first time in over a decade and it could depend a lot on the run game. Barber blocked well in […]

Bench Your Bills? LeSean McCoy and Kelvin Benjamin Outlooks

Insane blowouts can be fun when you're not a fan of either team, but sometimes it reaches a point where you just feel bad. That's how it felt watching the Ravens obliterate the poor, poor Buffalo Bills 47-3. Beyond the real-life ramifications of things like "How on Earth did they start Nathan Peterman?" and "Josh […]

Austin Ekeler Could Have A Big Day In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers alternate running back Austin Ekeler has made his living as a change of pace from starter Melvin Gordon, but he may get to play a more central role against Buffalo in Week 2. LA blew out the Bills last year, and Buffalo looked even worse in Week 1 of this season as […]

Jalen Richard Has Upside Despite Tough Matchup

Oakland Raiders third-string running back Jalen Richard is in a sneaky good spot this week versus the Broncos. Richard is coming off a nine reception game against the Rams, which could be his level of production again. The Broncos are elite vs the run but come in with the 22nd DVOA vs running backs in […]