
Khalid Hill Waived, Likely Headed To Seahawks Injured List
The Seattle Seahawks waived undrafted free-agent fullback Khalid Hill on Monday due to a shoulder injury. As long as no one claims him, he'll be heading to Seattle's injury list as they seem to really like him. Hill was the team's third-highest paid UDFA with a $12 thousand signing bonus, and he got rave reviews […]

Tyler Ervin Looks Healthy In Training Camp
Houston Texans running back Tyler Ervin lost much of his 2017 season to a patellar tendon tear, but Ervin is back at training camp and has impressed the coaching staff. Ervin's main role on the Texans is as a return man, but the back did add eight catches for 38 yards last season in four […]

Chase Edmonds Has Chance to Contribute
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has a serious chance to contribute in his rookie year behind David Johnson. The team's fourth round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Edmonds has demonstrated his game-breaking ability so far in training camp and has been practicing as a compliment to fellow running back David Johnson. With a […]

Latavius Murray - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper
One of the true joys of fantasy football is the ability to find an undervalued asset from the depths of a league's draft pool or waiver wire that ends up becoming an absolute gem. These under-the-radar options usually have tantalizing upside and are only an injury or poor performance away from taking over a certain […]

Road to #1 Running Back - NFC South
Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Darren Sproles - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper
We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]

Road to #1 Running Back - NFC East
Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Running Back Rankings Debate
RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their RB rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

Darren Sproles Could Play a Significant Role on Offense in 2018
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could end up playing a significant role on offense in 2018. Originally expected to contribute mostly on special teams, Sproles is now rumored to be taking on a more fleshed out role on offense as well. With the Eagles reportedly considering limiting starting running back Jay Ajayi's carries in […]

Akrum Wadley Making Plays On The Second-Team Offense
Undrafted free-agent rookie running back Akrum Wadley received some work with the second unit during the Titans practice on Friday night. Wadley reportedly took advantage of the opportunity, turning in a few nice runs. Wadley is still behind veteran David Fluellen on the depth chart for the time being, but the rookie definitely has the […]

D'Onta Foreman Is "Heading In The Right Direction"
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien says that running back D'Onta Foreman is "heading in the right direction" as he works to return from a torn Achilles that cost him most of his rookie season, but remains unsure about when Foreman will be back with the team. In 2017, Foreman was a popular sleeper pick […]

Owner Predicts Big Things For Marlon Mack
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay thinks running back Marlon Mack will have a big year in 2018. “I think Mack has a chance to be a special guy this year,” Irsay said. “Depends on how many times you want to feed him the ball,16-20 touches on the ground (a game) and I could see him […]

Marshal Yanda Activated From PUP
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda (ankle, shoulder) passed his physical on Saturday and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list, although he isn't practicing on Saturday. Yanda fractured his ankle in Week 2 of last year but also had offseason shoulder surgery. He's the team's best offensive guard and should be ready […]

Boom or Bust that ADP
Last year I wrote about the seismic shift that took place amidst the RB renaissance and coined the concept #AllBenchRB. This year, I'm starting off with a new concept called #BBADP, which stands for Boom/Bust ADP. You see, I think rankings and ADPs are limited. The range of outcomes for two players juxtaposed in ADP […]

Road to #1 Running Back - AFC South
Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Fantasy Headliners - Tough Mid-Round Choices
Every year we all read articles or watch videos and find players that both end up falling to us in a draft and we have to make a tough decision. In this episode, I will help to make some of those tough mid-round fantasy football draft choices by talking you through my advice on how […]

Mike Boone, Roc Thomas Competing For Third-Down Role
Minnesota Vikings rookie running backs Mike Boone and Roc Thomas, both undrafted, will have a chance to take over the third-down role that Jerick McKinnon had last year. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Boone was one of the rookies that impressed him in the spring. Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray are the only two backs […]

Dalvin Cook Is Ready To Go
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is likely to get some repetitions in preseason games, but head coach Mike Zimmer isn't sure how much. Zimmer said the running back is ready to play right now. Cook played in just four games his rookie year before his knee injury, but he's looked good so far […]

Devante Mays Injured Friday
Green Bay Packers running back Devante Mays (leg) walked off the practice field with athletic trainer Kurt Fielding on Friday after pulling up with what appeared to be a leg injury. The severity of the injury is unclear, so check back for more updates. The 24-year-old had just four carries for one yard in eight […]

Kerryon Johnson Looking Good In Pass Protection
Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson looked solid in pass protection this week in training camp. Rookie runners often struggle with pass protection early on, so this is a great sign for Johnson in the long term as well as the short term. He might struggle for consistent fantasy value in 2018 with LeGarrette […]

Jeremy Hill Could Be Last Running Back On Roster
New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill has a better chance of securing the final running back spot on the roster over Mike Gillislee, in the opinion of NESN's Doug Kyed. Gillislee has had a tough time staying healthy. Rookie Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead are locks, and Brandon Bolden will likely make […]

Leonard Fournette Could Become Bigger Receiving Threat
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette could become more of a receiving threat out of the backfield in his second season. He's been a frequent target of quarterback Blake Bortles in 11-on-11 drills on screens. “I could always catch,″ said Fournette, who had 36 receptions for 302 yards last season. “It’s up to Nathaniel in […]

Le'Veon Bell - Deal Him or Deal With Him?
When it comes to fantasy football, there are a few names that we think of when we think of guys with risk. We all know the upside that comes with players like Josh Gordon or Martavis Bryant. The ones that offer big-time upside, but also come with some major risk. Possibly the guy with the […]

Road to #1 Running Back - AFC North
Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Kevin Zeitler Out A Few Weeks
Cleveland Browns guard Kevin Zeitler (calf) is dealing with a calf injury that will keep him out for "awhile" in training camp, according to head coach Hue Jackson. Jackson is hoping Zeitler can be back in "a few weeks." Zeitler was solid for the Browns last year and should be fine for the regular season.

Isaiah Crowell To Be Big Factor In Offense
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell is showing his speed in training camp and is a better receiver than head coach Todd Bowles expected. Crowell will be a big factor in the offense. With Elijah McGuire injured, Crowell's stock is slowly rising, especially in PPR leagues. He could be a decent RB3/flex type.

Leonard Fournette Feeling Better
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette said he feels better playing 15 pounds lighter this year. “I have been more consistent on my bursts and stuff, just a lot of conditioning I have been doing in the offseason…," Fournette said. Fournette was solid in his rookie year but faded down the stretch with nagging injuries. […]

Rob Kelley Has Slimmed Down
Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley, commonly known as Fat Rob, has slimmed down in the offseason and is playing lighter and faster at 221 pounds. He played in just seven games last year and struggled when on the field with 62 carries for 194 yards and three touchdowns. He took the lion's share of […]

Nyheim Hines Carving Out Role in the Slot
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Nyheim Hines is repeatedly being lined up in the slot in training camp, according to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star. Hines has plenty of experience as a slot receiver, as he was repeatedly used that way at North Carolina State. It appears as if Hines is a virtual lock […]

Colts Backfield Could Vary Game To Game
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to employ a running-back-by-committee approach, and who the lead back will be could vary on a weekly basis. The unit includes Robert Turbin, Christine Michael, Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins. “What keeps them on their toes right now is that they have to learn everything,” head coach Frank […]