Derrick Henry A Non-Factor In Week 1 Loss

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed only 10 times for 26 yards in the loss to the Miami Dolphins and was rarely on the field once they fell behind. Dion Lewis saw 10 more touches than Henry this game, but it is logical to assume that this trend was more game script dependent and […]

Dion Lewis Impressive In Loss To Dolphins

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis was one of the lone bright spots on the offense in the loss to the Miami Dolphins. Lewis rushed 15 times for 72 yards and a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 35 yards on eight targets, second on the team behind Corey Davis. Lewis was clearly more […]

Frank Gore Rushes for 61 Yards Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore rushed nine times for 61 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. He broke off a 21-yard scamper for a big chunk of his yardage, but Gore still averaged five yards-per-carry without that big run. He played better than Kenyan Drake, who gained 48 […]

Kenyan Drake Rushes for 48 Yards Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake rushed 14 times for 48 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards in the Dolphins 27-20 win over the Titans. Drake picked up 1/3rd of his yards on one 16 yard carry. He was out performed by Frank Gore, who ran for 61 yards on nine carries himself. […]

Carlos Hyde Scores In Browns Debut

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde carried the ball 22 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Hyde also added one catch for three yards in the game. The veteran running back struggled to find much room to run against Pittsburgh but he […]

T.J. Yeldon Catches Touchdown In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon was forced into action after starting running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) was ruled out of the team's Week 1 contest against the New York Giants. Yeldon ended up carrying the ball 14 times, gaining 51 yards on the ground and adding 18 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. […]

Alfred Blue Scores Touchdown In Week 1

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue carried the ball five times for 36 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. Though Lamar Miller saw the bulk of the carries for Houston, Blue made the most of his limited touches. Despite the impressive numbers for Blue, his role moving forward remains […]

Wayne Gallman Expects To Play Next Week

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (knee), who injured his knee in Week 1 against the Jaguars, said he will be ready to go in Week 2. Gallman had been working as rookie Saquon Barkley's backup before exiting. He had one carry for negative-one yard and two catches for nine yards before returning. Gallman […]

Lamar Miller Has Productive Day Against Patriots

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller played a key role for Houston in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots, carrying the ball 20 times for 98 yards and adding in 11 receiving yards. With Will Fuller (hamstring) out and quarterback Deshaun Watson struggling, Miller helped keep the Texans in the game. Though the team's […]

Leonard Fournette Thinks He'll Play Next Week

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) said he thinks he'll play in Week 2 against the Patriots. Fournette was a bust for fantasy owners in Week 1 because of yet another soft-tissue injury. He ran nine times for 41 yards and caught three passes for 14 yards before leaving. T.J. Yeldon needs to be […]

Alvin Kamara Delivers 141 All-Purpose Yards, Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara racked up 141 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. There was no sophomore slump for Kamara in Week 1, who caught eight passes for 105 yards and added 29 yards on the ground. His athleticism flashed all over the field as […]

James White Catches Touchdown On Sunday

New England Patriots running back James White had a solid performance on Sunday against the Texans. While Rex Burkhead is the starting back, White still saw solid playing time throughout the day. White finished the day with five rushes for 18 yards, along with four receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown. The running back […]

Saquon Barkley Dazzles With 68-Yard Touchdown

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley racked up 128 all-purpose yards and one touchdown in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. It was tough sledding early for the highly-touted rookie until he ripped off an impressive 68-yard run for his first professional touchdown. He finished the game with 106 yards on 18 carries. […]

Jordan Wilkins, Nyheim Hines Dominate Touches

Indianapolis Colts rookie running backs Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins dominated the backfield snaps with second-year man Marlon Mack nursing a hamstring injury. Against a fierce Cincinnati Bengals front, neither of them looked particularly effective. Mack was close this week, and he should be back next week. If he's not, Hines and Wilkins didn't do […]

Earl Thomas Active Against Broncos

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Earl Thomas is active in Week 1 against the Broncos. Thomas was expected to play in the season opener despite reporting last week after a contract holdout. His presence is good news for Seattle's secondary, but the Legion of Boom is no more and the Seahawks defense/special teams is now more […]

Samaje Perine Inactive Against Cardinals

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine is a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Cardinals. This isn't a huge surprise with Adrian Peterson starting and Rob Kelley backing him up on early downs for the Redskins in the season opener. Perine can be ignored in all fantasy leagues for now. Wide receiver Maurice Harris […]

Seantrel Henderson Suffers Broken Ankle

Houston Texans right tackle Seantrel Henderson (ankle) suffered a broken ankle in Week 1 against the Patriots, according to a league source. It's obviously terrible news and means Henderson will miss the entire season. It's bad news for Houston's running game and second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson moving forward.

Wayne Gallman Questionable To Return

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (knee) left the game early in Week 1 against the Jaguars and is questionable to return. Gallman had just one carry for negative-one yard and two catches for nine yards before leaving the game. Veteran Jonathan Stewart remains the primary backup to rookie Saquon Barkley.

Jeremy Hill Leaves Game

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill exited Sunday’s game against the Texans after injuring his knee in the third quarter. Hill went to the medical tent and then walked to the locker room soon after. With fellow running back Sony Michel already out the Patriots are down to just Rex Burkhead and James White […]

Eric Berry Officially Out In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) is inactive in Week 1 against the Chargers. Running back Darrel Williams is also a healthy scratch. Berry was never expected to play in this one after missing practice all week. He might be up against it to return in Week 2 as well. Without the veteran playmaker […]

Leonard Fournette Leaves Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette exited Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Giants during the second quarter with a hamstring issue. The team says that Fournette is questionable to return. T.J. Yeldon will likely lead the team in carries over the rest of the game if Fournette is unable to return and would be […]

Mark Walton, Cody Core Inactive

Cincinnati Bengals running back Mark Walton and wide receiver Cody Core (back) are inactive for Week 1 against the Colts. Wide receiver Auden Tate is also a healthy scratch for this one. With the rookie Walton inactive, Tra Carson should serve as the No. 3 back behind Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard. Core and the […]

Ronald Jones II Not Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II is inactive for Week 1 against the Saints. Jones was terrible in the preseason and lost out on the starting gig to Peyton Barber. Jones has plenty of talent and a lot of upside, but his role is murky to begin the season. With him being […]

Sony Michel, Jacob Hollister Out Against Texans

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and tight end Jacob Hollister (hamstring) are inactive for Week 1 against the Texans. Michel was never realistically going to suit up for the season opener, but he should be able to make it back in Week 2. With him out, Rex Burkhead and James White […]

Roc Thomas, Mike Boone Out For Week 1

Minnesota Vikings rookie running backs Roc Thomas and Mike Boone are inactive for Week 1 against the 49ers. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander is also out with an injury. The Vikings will go with only Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray in their backfield for the season opener. With slot corner Alexander out, expect rookie Mike Hughes to […]

DeVante Parker, Kalen Ballage Inactive

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) and rookie Kalen Ballage are inactive for Week 1 against the Titans. Parker is no surprise on this list, and he might even be questionable for Week 2. Kenny Stills should be the top receiver against the Titans, with Danny Amendola, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant also seeing […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Are Out

Per ESPN's Field Yates, Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is out for this week while he recovers from a hamstring injury. Starting left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) is also out for this week. With Mack out, rookie Jordan Wilkins is expected to lead this backfield in touches, but Christine Michael should also factor in. […]

LeSean McCoy Not Expected To Face Charges

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is not expected to face charges stemming from an alleged home invasion robbery at a residence that he owns in Georgia that left his ex-girlfriend hospitalized, according to a source informed of the situation. The police currently do not have enough evidence to charge McCoy with anything. McCoy doesn't […]

Steelers Not Considering Trading Le'Veon Bell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not considering a trade of running back Le'Veon Bell, according to a source. The Steelers plan to wait out his holdout, and some around Bell believe that he'll be back before the end of September. Bell was likely a top-three fantasy selection in most fantasy leagues, so the longer he holds […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Are Game-Time Decisions

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will both work out pregame to test their injuries on Sunday, and the team is expected to exercise a high level of caution with them. They need to show significant improvement in order to be active in Week 1 against the Bengals. […]