Packers See Big Things For Jamaal Williams

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has confidence in running back Jamaal Williams as the lead back this year. "He's really poised to have a big year," McCarthy said this week. "Clearly without playing a game yet, I think we'll be talking about him at the end of the season as a second-year player […]

Analyzing Value in the Rookie RB Class (Beyond Saquon Barkley)

This article will take a look at the current state of the 2018 rookie running back class and determine which players are potential “value” draft picks in accordance with their average draft position (ADP).  A value pick is generally perceived as a player that will outperform his draft slot.  Last year, for example, Kareem Hunt […]

Frank Gore (RB, MIA) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~185 CURRENT ADP: ~215 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore has continued to play well. Despite being 35 years old, Gore's lowest yard total on the ground was 853 yards back in 2010. With nine 1,000 yard seasons in his career thus far and coming off of a 961 yard rushing year with the […]

Chris Ivory (RB, BUF) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~160 CURRENT ADP: ~190 ANALYSIS: The 30-year-old Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory makes a return to the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills, having previously played for the New York Jets. A stint in between with the Jacksonville Jaguars saw Ivory be replaced as the starting running back by rookie Leonard Fournette in 2017. Ivory […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Jason Katz

In my group of friends, I am known for making outlandish claims that, most of the time, even I don't believe. It antagonizes the hell out of them because they know I'm just complaining about how LeSean McCoy is going to finish with zero touchdowns because I'm annoyed it's Week 3 and he hasn't scored […]

Rashaad Penny Back On Practice Field

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (finger) was wearing a helmet and shoulder pads on the practice field on Monday for the first time since having corrective surgery for a broken left index finger on Aug. 15. Head coach Pete Carroll said Penny has a chance to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Oakland […]

Duke Johnson Likely To Sit In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not expected to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Detroit Lions. "I was not really looking forward to this game anyways," he said. "It is cool. I think that it helps us get ready." Head coach Hue Jackson will rest his starters and key personnel […]

Justin Jackson Expects To Play In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring), the seventh-round pick that has missed three preseason games with a hamstring injury, is expected to play in the preseason finale this Thursday against the 49ers. Jackson is Northwestern's career rushing leader, and he has impressed the coaching staff when he's been able to practice. With Melvin […]

Ameer Abdullah To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Finale

Thursday's preseason finale for the Detroit Lions may be running back Ameer Abdullah's final chance to prove he deserves a spot on the final roster. He has played more snaps (44) than any other running back on the team in the preseason except for rookie Kerryon Johnson. He rushed for 30 yards on seven carries […]

Ramon Foster Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (knee) is back on the practice field and is hoping to be ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Foster, 32 and in the last year of his contract, was carted off the practice field on July 28 during a team drill and was diagnosed with a right knee […]

Kareem Hunt Quiet in Saturday's Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has not done much during three preseason games. Hunt was held to just seven yards on three carries during Saturday's loss to the Bears. The Chiefs are obviously not going to run Hunt hard and risk an injury right before the regular season. However, Spencer Ware is back […]

Chris Ivory Productive in Limited Attempts

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory ran for 31 yards on just three carries against the Bengals in Sunday's 26-13 loss at New Era Field on Sunday. Ivory should provide the Bills a nice change of pace when his number is called. There is a chance that Ivory opens the season as the lead back […]

Shaq Mason Agrees To Five-Year Extension

New England Patriots offensive guard Shaq Mason agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract extension on Monday that includes $23.5 million guaranteed, according to a source informed of the transaction. He will earn close to $30 million over the first three years of the deal. Mason is regarded as one of the best run-blocking guards […]

Chris Thompson Expected To Play In Opener

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (leg) is expected to be ready for the regular season opener on Sept. 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. He has missed time during the preseason due to a leg injury, and head coach Jay Gruden said the plan all along was to take it slow. He said Monday that […]

De'Angelo Henderson May Be Roster Casualty

Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson may not make the final roster, and he's already generating interest from other teams if he becomes available on Saturday. He may lose out to Devontae Booker, Royce Freeman, Phillip Lindsay and Andy Janovich. Henderson had just seven carries for 13 yards in five games in his rookie season. […]

Sony Michel Makes Practice Appearance

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) made his first appearance at practice on Monday since Aug. 1. Michel had a knee scope done on his knee but should be ready for Week 1. However, he missed valuable repetitions in training camp and the preseason, so don't expect him to have much of […]

Saquon Barkley Returns To Practice Monday

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday and blew past linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong on a wheel route in seven-on-seven drills. Barkley is just fine and has plenty of time to be ready for the Week 1 opener. The talented rookie will be this team's bell-cow running back, and […]

Mike Boone Leading Vikings RB3 Battle

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone has been very impressive throughout training camp and preseason this year. Due to his performance, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune believes that Boone is currently winning the RB3 competition over Roc Thomas. Thomas had an explosive debut in the preseason opener, while Boone had a fantastic performance in […]

Jay Ajayi Is Dealing With a "Lower-Body" Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi hasn't practiced in eight days due to a "lower-body" injury. The team hasn't given more information than that, but any kind of injury below Ayaji's waist is a legitimate concern due to his history of knee injuries. The Eagles kick off the NFL season next Thursday, so the hope […]

D.J. Foster Has Torn ACL

Arizona Cardinals running back D.J. Foster (knee) was carted off the field during the preseason game against the Cowboys on Sunday and suffered a torn ACL, according to a source. That will end Foster's season. He wasn't on the fantasy radar after 13 carries for 43 yards and no touchdowns in 10 games with the […]

Denzelle Good Week-To-Week With Knee Injury

The Indianapolis Colts offensive line has left much to be desired for quarterback Andrew Luck's entire career. Right tackle Denzelle Good (knee) is considered week-to-week with his most recent injury in his much-maligned career. While the Colts weren't considered to have a top-end offensive line, Good represents a significant upgrade over the players behind him on […]

T.J. Logan and Chase Edmonds Feature At Running Back

In the absence of Arizona Cardinals veteran running back David Johnson, who was rested, young backs T.J. Logan and Chase Edmonds played well in their team's victory against the Dallas Cowboys. Logan had 11 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown with a long carry of 59 yards while Edmonds had 11 carries for 55 yards. […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Bill Dubiel

I mean, if you're not putting out absolute fire takes in the preseason, can you REALLY call yourself a fantasy football analyst? Some of Rotoballer's big dogs are bringing you their bold predictions for the 2018 fantasy football season, and we might as well kick it off with the biggest dog in the yard, right? […]

Rookie Roulette - Which First-Year RB Is #2 in Re-Draft?

Saquon Barkley will be the first running back drafted this year in re-draft leagues. There's no good faith argument I could make to convince you that some other running back deserves to be taken over Barkley, who will be a first round pick in most fantasy leagues. If you take a different rookie running back […]

Five Running Backs Who Are Being Overvalued in 2018

As draft season approaches, it is important to remember that each player has a certain value. Every player can become a good selection for fantasy owners if they provide good value relative to their ADP's entering the draft. Therefore, a common strategy among fantasy football players is to draft players who have fallen below their […]

Elijah McGuire Will Not Be Ready For Week 1

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (foot) will not be ready for the regular season opener, head coach Todd Bowles said over the weekend. The coach also added that he would not rule placing the back on the short-term injured reserve list to start the season. With McGuire falling by the wayside in the […]

Melvin Gordon Away From Team This Weekend

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon did not play in the team's third preseason game against the New Orleans Saints as he was away from the team tending to a family matter. Fantasy owners everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief, as his absence wasn't injury related. Austin Ekeler was solid in the blowout […]

Detrez Newsome Appears To Be Third In Line

Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome ran 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the team's preseason loss over the weekend against the New Orleans Saints. He was the team's only bright spot in an otherwise dreary offensive performance, and it is starting to look like Newsome is the clear-cut No. 3 […]

Peyton Barber Set As Bucs Starting Tailback

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber is the starter going into week one of the season. Head Coach Dirk Koetter removed him early from the team's last preseason game against the Lions because he had seen enough to justify the decision With five carries, for 34 yards and a touchdown, Barber provided the icing on the […]

2018 ADP Throwdown - Jamaal Williams vs. Aaron Jones

Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, two RotoBaller experts will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are […]