Doug Martin The Clear No. 2 Running Back This Season

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has his role set coming into Week 1 versus the Rams. Martin was brought in during the offseason to back up Marshawn Lynch, but we don't know what role he will play in the offense. Martin saw limited action in the preseason with only seven carries over two games, […]

Marshawn Lynch Set For Solid Workload Versus Rams

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will be in line for consistent carries Monday night versus the Rams. Last season, Lynch had double-digit carries in 11 of his 15 games, while averaging over four yards per carry. The passing matchup for the Raiders is tough this week, so Lynch should see good volume, as the […]

Jack Conklin Ruled Out

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Dolphins. Conklin was recently activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and may not make it back until around Week 4. He's one of the best right tackles in the NFL, so the longer he's out, the worse […]

Corey Clement May Not Be A Big Backfield Weapon

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson cautioned that the team is wary of using running back Corey Clement that much in the backfield because he is a special teams player as well. "Start with Corey (Clement): We gotta be careful giving him a lot of extra touches from the standpoint that he’s also a special […]

Jay Ajayi To Be Used More

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said the team will use running back Jay Ajayi more going forward after he saw just three carries in the first half on Thursday. "Jay was nursing a little bit of a lower body (foot) injury for a couple weeks and I just wanted to make sure he as […]

Devonta Freeman Is Fine After Injury Scare

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is fine, according to a source. Freeman injured himself in the fourth quarter against the Eagles on Thursday, but he should be good to go for Week 2 against the Panthers. The 26-year-old had six carries for 36 yards (6.0 yards per carry) and three catches for 14 […]

Marlon Mack Practices Friday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) practiced with the team on Friday. This makes it the second practice in a row for Mack, who could potentially make an appearance when the Colts face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Still, his workload would likely be put on a pitch count and fantasy owners would […]

Daryl Williams Questionable

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Williams has made a fast recovery from a gruesome knee injury, but don't be surprised if the team holds him out as a precaution. With left tackle Matt Kalil already out, Carolina's offensive line will be very shaky […]

Falcons Red-Zone Struggles Continue Into Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons red-zone struggles from 2017 continued in Week 1 on Thursday night in an 18-12 loss to the Eagles. In five red-zone trips, the team had a touchdown, field goal, interception turnover on downs and ran out of time at the end of the game. The Falcons ran 17 plays in the red […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Be Top Ball Carrier

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is expected to be the team's top ball carrier in Week 1 against the Texans, in the opinion of NESN's Doug Kyed. Burkhead will be active this Sunday, but the question is how much work will he see? There have been reports that he'll be eased into […]

Week 1 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

After months of painstaking preparations toward determining how to draft your collection of running backs, you may have initially believed that you had successfully navigated the unpredictable flow of the live draft process. But when you reviewed your roster, that optimism faded, as you realized that this critical position had not been completely addressed. Maybe […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker may not be a great option at first glance. Whether you reviewed Denver’s numbers during the preseason, watched video of the team's games, or allocated time toward doing both, the results repeatedly confirmed that Royce Freeman should be the […]

James White (RB, NE) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Amid the offseason focus on first-round pick Sony Michel, and the versatile Rex Burkhead, New England Patriots running back James White has not garnered the degree of attention that his numbers should warrant. He quietly finished ninth among all backs in targets (72), and 10th in […]

FanPicks Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Week 1): NFL DFS Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to the show. This year we're partnering with our friends from FanPicks. We'll be running all sorts of promos and fun DFS contests, including weekly freerolls, so stay tuned. In this column, you will find my recommended FanPicks DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 1 of the NFL season. The goal is to identify […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC East

There may be no more exciting division for fantasy football production than the NFC East. It's true today and it was true in 2017, though the headlines have changed slightly. The Dallas Cowboys looked like the favorite after handing over the reigns fully to Dak Prescott, the Washington Redskins were finally going to unleash Josh […]

Get Off My Lawn - Choosing Veteran RBs Over Rookies

After an unprecedented year for rookie running backs, lightning will not strike twice. The rooks will have a big regression and veterans will retain their position at the top of the heap in fantasy football. Typically, when one analyzes the fantasy football field, rookies are viewed like the shrimp at an all you can eat […]

Devonta Freeman Sidelined With Knee Injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was sidelined with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the Falcons opening game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Freeman did not head inside, instead remaining on the sideline pacing about and seeming to test his knee. However, it was noted that he was not carrying his helmet, meaning […]

Tevin Coleman Ineffective Rushing The Ball

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman was ineffective rushing the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Coleman had 19 yards on nine carries, averaging just 2.1 yards per rush. His fantasy line was salvaged by a short yardage touchdown and a a 26 yard reception. Coleman and Devonta Freeman appeared to be splitting drives […]

Devonta Freeman Effective With Ball In Hand Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was effective when on the field on Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Freeman had six rushes for 36 yards and three receptions for 14 yards. His receiving numbers were not helped by a big loss on a screen play which was blown from the beginning. An issue for Freeman […]

Darren Sproles Leads the Eagles Backfield in Snaps

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles led the Eagles backfield in snaps on Thursday night. He ran the ball five times for 10 yards and secured four catches for 22 yards. Sproles looked as good as ever in this one despite the putrid quarterback play from Nick Foles. Jay Ajayi did end up with more […]

Corey Clement Gets Five Carries on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement ran the ball five times on Thursday night, gaining 26 yards. Almost all of Clement's yardage came on a huge 21-yard run, he was bottled up otherwise. Mixing into the backfield for hurry up work, Clement did what he was supposed to do. He seemed to be operating behind […]

Jay Ajayi Scores Twice on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi scored two touchdowns on Thursday night, running the ball 15 times for 62 yards. Ajayi got off to a slow start and ceded plenty of snaps to Darren Sproles and Corey Clement, but he ended up scoring two huge touchdowns, helping the Eagles win 18-12. He may not stay […]

Dion Lewis A Safe Flex Play Week 1

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis is in play as a low-end RB2 Week 1 when the Titans travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. The Dolphins allowed 19.6 fantasy points and 44 receiving yards to running backs in 2017, which should give Lewis a solid floor in PPR leagues. Mariota also showed a […]

Derrick Henry Ready To Make An Impact In Week 1

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry spent the majority of his first two seasons in the NFL sitting behind DeMarco Murray, but with Murray no longer with the team, Henry knows it is his time. Henry stated, "I am ready to go out there and make the impact any way I can." Henry is expected […]

Lamar Miller Possesses Upside In Week 1

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller was a top-10 running back in 2017 in games where the Texans started quarterback Deshaun Watson. He'll look to continue that success on Sunday as the Texans take on the New England Patriots. In 2017's matchup, Miller carried the ball 14 times, gaining 56 yards and failing to find […]

Seahawks Won't Force Touches For Rashaad Penny

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said that he wants all of his running backs to see work against the Broncos in Week 1, but the team won't force touches for anyone, including rookie Rashaad Penny. "We don't necessarily have, 'OK, gotta get this guy so many carries, gotta get this guy so many touches.' […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Thursday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) was limited in the non-padded practice on Thursday. He has been practicing lately while wearing a resistance band around his quadriceps. Deandre Washington (knee), who recently had a knee procedure, did not practice and isn't expected to play in Week 1 on Monday against the Rams. There isn't […]

Todd Gurley Should Play Well Against Oakland

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley will take on the below-average Oakland Raiders defense in Week 1. The Raiders run defense was decent last season, they gave up the 15th most fantasy points, according to Yahoo. Gurley is an elite running back and someone that should start in every fantasy league. This might not […]

Le'Veon Bell Might Return Saturday

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport stated on Thursday that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell could report to the team on Saturday. Rapoport said, "From the best I can tell, from people involved in this, their estimate is, their guess is that Bell will show up on Saturday." If Bell does report on Saturday, he would […]

Ty Montgomery Has Surprising Upside Despite Being Second Back

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery figures to be the second running back at least until Aaron Jones returns from suspension. Montgomery is a great receiving back, and will see a lot of third down looks. However, he has done well against the Chicago Bears in the past while running the ball as well. […]