Bengals Comfortable With Joe Mixon's Week 1 Workload

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he liked running back Joe Mixon's number of catches (four) in Week 1 against the Colts and thinks the runner can carry the ball 22 times a game. Week 1 established that Mixon is the clear workhorse back for this team, with Giovani Bernard just picking up scraps […]

Kenneth Dixon Expected To Miss Time

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon (knee) doesn't have a definitive diagnosis on his injury yet, but he's expected to miss some time after limping off the field in the final two minutes of the Week 1 blowout win over the Bills. Dixon actually carried the ball more than starter Alex Collins, but it was […]

C.J. Anderson Second Fiddle In Backfield

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson looks to have picked up where he left off in the preseason. Anderson finished the game with 35 yards from 7 attempts. Going into Week 2 his fantasy value will continue to be that of a handcuff running back. Cam Newton has continued being the dual-threat quarterback that he […]

Christian McCaffrey Leads Team In Receptions In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey led the team in receptions in his Week 1 encounter against the Dallas Cowboys. McCaffrey's box score highlights his importance to the offense, finishing with a team-high 6 receptions for 45 yards added to his 50 yards on the ground. McCaffrey wasn't able to score a Touchdown, fumbling an […]

Mike Gillislee (RB, NO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee may have fumbled in Week 1, but his fumble that wound up being returned for a touchdown didn't cost the Saints the game - their defense is to blame for that. It doesn't help his stock, […]

Chris Carson Shows Off His Ups

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson led the way on the ground against the Broncos on Sunday, and his performance included a highlight-reel run and lowlight-reel fumble. Carson averaged more than seven yards per carry, but the coaching staff limited him to just seven carries on the day for unknown reasons. His hurdle of Brandon […]

Latavius Murray Sees Clock-Killing Duties In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray had 42 yards on 11 carries in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Murray was sparsely used by the Vikings until later on in the game when the team was attempting to run out the clock. It was evident that Dalvin Cook is the primary […]

Dalvin Cook Looks Perfectly Healthy In Week 1

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook dominated Sunday's snap count, dispelling all the claims that he would be eased back into regular playing time. Cook was on the field for 57-of-71 snaps in the 24-16 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He only garnered 40 rushing yards on 16 carries, but a portion of that […]

Seantrel Henderson's Season Is Over

Houston Texans right tackle Seantrel Henderson (ankle) is out for the season after breaking his ankle in Week 1, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. Henderson will have surgery on Tuesday. While Henderson wasn't an elite right tackle, his loss hurts an already shaky offensive line. It's bad news for Houston's ground game and quarterback […]

Mike Gillislee Struggles In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee struggled in Week 1. In a negative game script where the Saints were playing from behind, Gillislee only totaled three carries for nine yards and a fumble. It is possible for Gillislee to get more touches in the future, but he remains nearly irrelevant in all fantasy formats. […]

Phillip Lindsay (RB, DEN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While rookie Royce Freeman garnered 15 carries and assembled 71 yards, the fact that fellow newcomer Phillip Lindsay replicated those numbers in both categories was completely unforeseen. Lindsay also manufactured a 29-yard touchdown with one of his two receptions, which made his NFL debut exceptional. […]

James White (RB, NE) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back James White was included among the Week 1 recommendations, as the continuing delay to Sony Michel’s involvement with the Patriot offense appeared to provide the fifth-year back with a massive opportunity to accumulate targets, receptions, and fantasy points. […]

Jordan Wilkins (RB, IND) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Owners were encouraged to seize Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins during last week's waiver wire, yet his ownership percentage remains surprisingly low. The level of skepticism regarding his workload and his ability to take advantage of his touches should diminish after his performance […]

Darren Sproles (RB, PHI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Offseason discussion surrounding Philadelphia’s backfield was dominated by opinion on Jay Ajayi’s ability to reward owners for their investment of a fourth-round draft pick, and Corey Clement’s potential for confiscating a respectable workload. However, the 35-year old Darren Sproles surprisingly performed on 29 snaps (39%), […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins should garner more attention among potential owners as a result of his Week 1 production, fellow first-year back Nyheim Hines should also commandeer a larger presence within the fantasy landscape after he collected seven of his […]

Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While he did generate five touchdowns as a dual-threat back during his 2017 rookie season, Los Angeles Charger Austin Ekeler only averaged 4.6 touches per game, understandably leading to reluctance in adding him. However, the incentive of procuring Ekeler may have expanded beyond […]

Ty Montgomery (RB, GB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery was also a recommended option prior to Green Bay’s Week 1 matchup with Chicago, and there is nothing that occurred during the Packers initial contest that should discourage you from pursuing him. While he will not […]

Giovani Bernard (RB, CIN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Mixon capitalized on his 22 touches by amassing 149 yards and a touchdown, while displaying the proficiency that anyone who had drafted him in 2017 had yearned for throughout the year. So why look at Giovani Bernard as a roster addition? Because he is […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While there has been divergent opinion concerning the potential for Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon to supply stand-alone value for owners who had not drafted Fournette, his stock now elevates dramatically after yet another Fournette injury (hamstring). Yeldon carried 14 times for […]

Ty Montgomery Gets Small Workload in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery saw plenty of action on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. However, that only amounted to two carries for seven yards and two receptions for 21 yards. He saw over a third of the snaps with running back Jamaal Williams getting the nod the rest of the time. […]

Jamaal Williams Inefficient in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams had a slightly deflating performance in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. He ran for 47 yards on 15 carries. He had no receptions on two targets. Williams has never been the most efficient runner, but there was still optimism that volume and goal line carries might result […]

Devontae Booker the Odd Man Out

After a preseason running back "battle" which wasn't really a battle, Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker stood out as the odd man out as he watched rookies Royce Freeman and Phillip Lindsay steal the show in the Broncos 27-24 win over the Seahawks. Booker saw just two carries in the game, picking up four yards, […]

Royce Freeman Solid in Debut

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman picked up 71 yards on 15 carries Sunday afternoon in the Broncos 27-24 victory over Seattle. His preseason touchdown streak came to an end, but it's only a matter of time before he's dancing following his first career NFL TD. Freeman saw zero targets in the game, decreasing his value in […]

Phillip Lindsay Finds the End Zone in First Career Game

Denver Broncos rookie running back Phillip Lindsay vindicated former Broncos great Terrell Davis' decision to allow him to don his No. 30 this season late in the first quarter on a 29-yard touchdown reception which put Denver on the board en route to a 27-24 victory over the Seahawks on Sunday. Lindsay finished the day […]

Chase Edmonds Plays Well In Limited Role

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Chase Edmonds played well in the snaps that he received as a complementary option to David Johnson. Edmonds ended up with four rushes for 24 yards as well as four receptions for an additional 24 yards through the air. Edmonds looks to play a complementary role during the year and […]

David Johnson Saves Day With Touchdown

In a game where his team trailed for almost the entire game, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson was only able to muster nine carries for 37 yards. Although he did score a touchdown and had five receptions for 30 yards on nine targets, Johnson will certainly be hoping that he could've had more touches […]

James White Enjoys Active Week 1 Performance

New England Patriots running back James White racked up 53 all-purpose yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans in Week 1. White caught four passes out of the backfield for 38 yards and added 18 rushing yards on five carries. With Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel and Jeremy Hill on the opening day roster, […]

Ezekiel Elliott Has a Mediocre Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a mediocre first week, running the ball 15 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He added three catches on four targets for 17 more yards. It was a decent fantasy game for "Zeke" thanks to the touchdown, but the Cowboys offensive line was struggling to hold back […]

LeSean McCoy Rushes For Just 22 Yards

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy was expected to commandeer a massive workload in Week 1, as he is the centerpiece of Buffalo’s offense, and weather conditions appeared to favor an extensive commitment to the ground game. But 33 running backs and four quarterbacks all carried the ball with greater frequency, as his seven attempts […]

Rex Burkhead Registers 64 Rushing Yards In Win

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball 18 times for 64 yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Burkhead also caught one pass for five yards and was an active part of the offense. He did fumble once in the game but it was recovered by New England and split […]