LeGarrette Blount Remains Atop the Depth Chart for Week 2

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount is expected to be the Lions running back to start the game in San Francisco on Sunday. The NFL's worst rushing offense from one year ago didn't do much in last week's abomination of an opener against the Jets to suggest improvement is on the way. Per Lions beat […]

Jack Conklin, Taylor Lewan Miss Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans offensive tackles Jack Conklin (knee) and Taylor Lewan (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday. Conklin was limited on Wednesday, so this isn't a good sign for his status heading into Week 2 against the Texans. The Titans offensive line is in bad shape if they miss their left and right tackles this weekend. […]

Trai Turner Remains Out

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) didn't practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's looking doubtful that Turner will be able to play in Week 2 against the Falcons. Carolina's offensive line is already without left tackle Matt Kalil and right tackle Daryl Williams, so losing Turner for a game will be […]

C.J. Anderson Returns To Full Practice

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson (illness) returned to a full practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Anderson should be fine for Week 2 against the Falcons. He had only seven carries for 35 yards (5.0 yards per carry) and didn't have a single target in the passing game. While his efficiency was […]

Tarik Cohen Is Boom-Or-Bust Against Seahawks

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will try and bust loose for a big play against the Seahawks in the Week 2 matchup on Monday night. Cohen was active in the first half of the Bears loss to the Green Bay in Week 1 but disappeared in the second half. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky missed a […]

Jordan Howard Should See Increase In Touches

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard is coming off of a strong Week 1 after posting 107 yards from scrimmage against Green Bay. Howard made some excellent cuts in the running game and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. Howard and the Bears will face a Seahawks defense on Monday night that is undergoing an overhaul […]

Christian McCaffrey To Maintain Heavy Workload

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the goal is for running back Christian McCaffrey to run between 15 to 20 times per game and to catch between six and 10 passes per game. With tight end Greg Olsen (foot) out for an extended time, McCaffrey could be even more utilized in the offense as […]

Leonard Fournette Could Be Game-Time Decision

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) said he could be a game-time decision for Week 2 against the Patriots. “I started running on it today (he didn’t practice). It feels good. So that’s progress. We’ll see. It’s a gametime decision... I like my chances more and more as the day has gone on," Fournette […]

David Johnson Looks Fine

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (back), who was limited in practice on Wednesday, was hitting the blocking sled pretty hard in the early portion of practice on Thursday. Despite his injury and somewhat disappointing performance in the season opener, Johnson should play and should be considered a top-five fantasy running back against the Rams.

James Conner - What To Do, What To Do?

Why is Le’Veon Bell making it so hard? It’s like he doesn’t even care about fantasy football or something! With his holdout moving into Week 2 of the regular season, Bell may be losing more than $853,000 each week. He may also be losing his grip on his starting job when and if he does […]

Darren Sproles, Shelton Gibson Miss Practice Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) and wide receiver Shelton Gibson (knee) both missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Mid-week practice downgrades are never a good sign, so consider both players questionable for Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Sproles will continue to mix in behind Jay Ajayi when he's healthy, but […]

Rex Burkhead Looks Limited Thursday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) appeared to be limited, at best, in practice on Thursday. The fact that Burkhead is practicing at all is a good sign after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but his status for Week 2 against the Jaguars is iffy right now. With both he and rookie […]

Devonta Freeman Out Again Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) missed a second straight practice on Thursday, and head coach Dan Quinn said the team will have a good idea of Freeman's status on Friday. Freeman will likely have to get in at least a limited practice in order to have a shot at playing in Week 2 […]

David Johnson Hopes To Do Better In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson will hope to improve on his solid performance last week in his Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson has shown that he is virtually matchup proof; however, he needs to do better in the receiving game to generate consistent fantasy returns. The veteran running back should […]

LeSean McCoy Wants To Take Pressure Off Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy would like to take pressure off rookie quarterback Josh Allen in his first ever NFL start in Week 2 against the Chargers. McCoy and the running game should continue to be the focal point of the offense with Allen under center. McCoy had over 1,100 yards in 2017 but […]

Latavius Murray Not A Viable Fantasy Option In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray only registered five fewer carries than fellow RB Dalvin Cook in Week 1, but most of those carries were late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings were trying to run out the clock. Murray was only on the field for 20% of the Vikings offensive snaps. He has […]

Dalvin Cook Has Great Matchup In Week 2

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was more dangerous catching the ball than running the ball in Week 1, but that should change in Week 2. He's taking on a Green Bay Packers front that allowed 137 rushing yards and a touchdown in their Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Cook was on the […]

Jeremy McNichols Cut From Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts released running back Jeremy McNichols from the practice squad on Thursday and added offensive tackle Will Holden to the practice squad in a corresponding move. McNichols was drafted by the Niners last year in the fifth round but never panned out and didn't record a single carry.

Sony Michel Preparing As If He'll Play

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) said he is preparing this week as if he'll play in Week 2 against the Jaguars. The Patriots may need Michel active if Rex Burkhead (concussion) can't play. Michel missed Week 1 and valuable time in the preseason and training camp, so his role is in […]

Rex Burkhead Took Part In Individual Drills Wednesday

Although New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) was listed as out in practice on Wednesday, he was on the field and in pads during the afternoon session and took part in individual drills. It's a good sign that Burkhead at least did something, but it's unclear if he's passed the concussion protocol at […]

Corey Grant To Be Used More?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone thinks the team should have gotten running back Corey Grant more involved in the Week 1 win over the Giants. “I think if we knew that early in the week [we'd be without Fournette], during the course of the game I think that’s a little bit different scenario for […]

Leonard Fournette Not Expected To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is not expected to practice on Thursday. This doesn't come as a surprise, as head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that Fournette will test his hamstring on Friday before they determine if he'll play against the Patriots. All indications point to Fournette playing on Sunday, even if he […]

#TrendingNow - Week 2 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It’s full steam ahead for Week 2 and welcome to the first #TrendingNow of the 2018 regular season. If you are new to this article, thanks for jumping in and taking some time to read it. This is the one article I keep each season that is strictly dynasty based. If you don’t play in […]

A.J. Green Ready For Baltimore

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green should be considered a must-start option on Thursday night when his team hosts the Baltimore Ravens. Green was as efficient as they come from a fantasy perspective in Week 1, catching six passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Colts. He is the favorite […]

Joe Mixon Making RB1 Case

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will look to repeat his Week 1 success on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Mixon was one of the most versatile fantasy backs during the opening weekend, rushing the ball 17 times for 95 yards and a score. He was also a favorite option of quarterback Andy Dalton […]

T.J. Logan Logs Full Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back T.J. Logan (ankle) logged a full practice on Wednesday. Logan didn't feature in the team's game last week and looks to be the third running back on the depth chart after David Johnson and Chase Edmonds. Logan has almost no fantasy value unless one or both of those players were to […]

David Johnson Has Limited Practice On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (back) practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Johnson was able to play the entire game last weekend with no concerns, and is likely just being rested this week in anticipation of a tough matchup against the Rams in Week 2. Hopefully Johnson is able to return to full […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 2)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 2 of the fantasy football 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) - every weekday morning between […]

Matt Breida Has Favorable Week 2 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida averaged 4.2 yards per carry in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Georgia Southern product handled 48 percent of the team’s backfield touches and will likely continue to share the workload with Alfred Morris. However, Breida looked like the more explosive runner and is the better receiver […]

Alfred Morris a Risky PPR Option

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris struggled in Week 1, rushing for just 38 yards on 12 carries, while also losing one fumble. This week he faces a Detroit Lions defense that allowed 32.8 fantasy points to the running back position against the New York Jets on Monday night. Even though the matchup is […]