Derrius Guice Expected To Make Big Impact Early

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is expected to make a big impact in the backfield right away, and ESPN.com's John Keim thinks it'd be surprising if Guice didn't open the year as the starter over the likes of Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine. The Redskins specifically drafted Guice in the early second round […]

Nick Chubb Could Win Starting RB Job

According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Cleveland Browns rookie Nick Chubb could win the starting running back job coming out of training camp. Many have expected veteran running back Carlos Hyde to open the season as the starter with Chubb spelling him as needed and possibly taking over in the second half of the season. According […]

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers Closer On Contract Extension

According to a report from NFL.com's Chris Wesseling, the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell are "a lot closer than last year" in their contract talks. Bell himself told reporters that he is optimistic about reaching a contract, which would allow him to arrive at training camp on time after sitting out of the […]

Five Questions About 2018 You Wish You Knew The Answer To

The 2018 NFL season is slowly approaching. Organized team activities are happening. Free agents have mostly decided where they'll play. Fantasy drafts are even underway in some parts of the fantasy world. Even if you haven't drafted for a league yet, you've already been up to your ears in mocks, right? RIGHT? It isn't just […]

Royce Freeman Has Chance To Be Featured Back

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman, a third-round pick in April's draft at 71st overall, has a chance to become the team's featured back in his first season. As of now, Devontae Freeman is atop the depth chart as the lead back, but Freeman and De'Angelo Henderson will push him for work. Freeman showed […]

ADP Arbitrage - Mid-round Players to Target in Redraft

You can and probably will do mock drafts every week until the cows come home, but based on the likes, dislikes and sometimes erratic decisions of your league mates, you can never be certain just how your particular situation will end up on draft night. That means that there is a chance that you miss […]

Rob Kelley's Roster Spot May Be In Jeopardy

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley's roster spot may be in jeopardy, as he's behind rookie Derrius Guice, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine on the depth chart, and NBC Sports Washington's Rich Tandler thinks that lineup is 95 percent locked in. Kapri Bibbs and Byron Marshall are breathing down Kelley's neck. Kelley played in just […]

Orleans Darkwa Has Been Cleared

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (leg) announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities as he searches for a job ahead of training camp. Darkwa led the Giants in 2017 with 171 carries for 751 yards (career-high 4.4 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, but he hasn't generated […]

Browns To Ride The Hot Hand At RB

Cleveland Browns running backs coach Freddie Kitchens mentioned on Friday that the offensive staff plans to ride the hot hand at the running back position this upcoming season. The Browns have depth and versatility in the backfield with Carlos Hyde, Nick Chubb, and Duke Johnson all on the roster. Kitchens stated, “Ultimately, all three of […]

Le'Veon Bell Is the Undisputed Top Player in Fantasy Football... Again

The sky is blue, water is wet and Le'Veon Bell is the top-ranked fantasy football player in standard and PPR formats... again. In the last three years, including 2015 (Bell played just six games that year due to a suspension to start the year and a torn MCL to end the year), no other running […]

Panthers, Daryl Williams Not Close To Extension

The Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams face a "monster gap" financially in contract negotiations, according to a source close to the process. A league source said Tuesday that it would be "shocking" if the two sides agreed to an extension before training camp begins in July. Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2015, played […]

Jaylen Samuels Flashing Versatility

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is turning some heads during the offseason, mostly due to his skills in the passing game. The rookie running back played all over the field in college at North Carolina State, lining up as a running back, wide receiver, and a tight end with the Wolfpack. Steelers head coach […]

Billy Price Cleared to Participate

According to his own Twitter account, Cincinnati Bengals rookie center Billy Price (pectoral) has been fully cleared to participate. Of course, the team is on summer break until late July, so it will be a while until Price is back in team drills. Price is expected to be the team's starting center next season and […]

Best-Ball Sleepers - Who to Target After Round 10 in MFL10s

Here at RotoBaller, we are aware that many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion. As a result, we have dedicated our efforts toward ensuring that you have abundant resources to boost your chances for success. Our Best-Ball rankings are included with the extensive ranking options that are available to you regardless of […]

Ronald Jones Could See 15-20 Touches Per Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones, a second-round pick, could see 15 to 20 touches per game in his first season. It's a bit of speculation from the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, but it's clear that Jones has the most upside out of the group between Peyton Barber, Charles Sims and Jacquizz […]

No Timetable For D'Onta Foreman

Although Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is optimistic he'll be ready to go in training camp, he remains without a timetable to return and is unlikely to be full go for the start of training camp. Foreman showed flashes in his rookie season, rushing for 327 yards and two touchdowns before rupturing his […]

2018 PPR Mock Draft Review - Rankings vs Reality

Rotoballer's first mock draft of the 2018 fantasy football season is in the books. You may think that our results would closely mirror our own early PPR rankings, but that isn't always the case. There were quite a few surprises, to say the least, as some owners threw the concept of ADP right out the […]

Here Comes the Breakout - Joe Mixon

One of the most debated players this off-season has been Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon. Selected in the second round of the 2017 draft, he was widely considered one of, if not the best, running backs in the draft last season. Fantasy owners bought into the running back as well, helping boost his ADP […]

Colts Have "Big Designs" for Nyheim Hines

Following this week's minicamp, Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star believes it's "clear" the Indianapolis Colts have "big designs" for rookie running back Nyheim Hines in offense. From his hands to his kick return skills, Hines' name seems to keep popping up. Keefer added Hines was "among the most active players on offense" in spring […]

Elijah McGuire Expected To Be Third-Down Back

New York Jets running backs coach Stump Mitchell expects running back Elijah McGuire, who had 492 yards from scrimmage and 3.6 yards per carry as a rookie, to be the team's third-down back in 2018. “Eli looks fantastic to be perfectly honest,” Mitchell said. “I’ll tell you who I see Eli as — and he’s […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Just like loyal fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I had high hopes for the team entering 2017. They had made some key free agent acquisitions including DeSean Jackson, had a defense anchored by Kwon Alexander and Lavonte David and franchise quarterback Jameis Winston had another year to grow. Everything seemed to be in place […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis - Running Backs (Half-PPR)

Aside from quarterbacks, no other position has more depth than running backs. Even in half-ppr formats, workhorse and satellite backs alike can thrive on the fantasy gridiron. Because fantasy owners have been treated with a plethora of talented options at this position, you can find top talent after the first few rounds of the draft […]

Robert Turbin To Have "Important Place" in Colts Offense

According to the Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin will have an "important place" in the Colts offense for 2018. “I think [Turbin] brings an element of size and power and strength to the mix,” head coach Frank Reich said. Turbin appeared in only six games last season, eventually being placed on Injured […]

David Johnson Likely To Receive Extension

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim has stated that running back David Johnson is expected to receive a contract extension in the near future. This comes in after Johnson sat out of the three-day mandatory minicamp. Because of the positive outlook for these contract talks, it is safe to say that Johnson will be involved […]

Kareem Hunt Will Be Fine For Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said running back Kareem Hunt (hamstring) "will be okay" for the start of training camp. Hunt was held out for most of organized team activities and minicamp, but it looks like it was just a precaution. Hunt led the NFL in rushing last year and will be a […]

Trent Williams Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (knee) said he is "very close" to being himself again after five months of rehab and recovery following offseason knee surgery. “I got the go-ahead to kind of do whatever I can without obviously being too aggressive on it,” Williams said in his first interview since the end of […]

Mike Gillislee Feels Great

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, who will be battling with Jeremy Hill for a roster spot in training camp, feels healthy, has improved in the passing game and is playing at 216 pounds, which is up slightly from the 212 pounds he was at last fall. Gillislee was signed last year to be […]

Let It Go - Players To Drop In Dynasty Leagues

Sometimes we can get a bit carried away as fantasy owners, especially in dynasty. Building a roster that sustains success over a period of years can blind our vision of what truly is. Dynasty owners need to dig deeper and take more risks. The biggest risks can be holding onto players for too long. Maybe […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - #SFB8 Preview

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano preview this year's Scott Fish Bowl 8 (SFB8) by breaking down the updated rules, settings, and draft strategies for this unique format. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Saints Signing Terrance West

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Terrance West on Wednesday, according to a source. West dealt with injuries last season and ran just 39 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns in five games for the Ravens. He'll compete for a backup role to give the Saints depth with Mark Ingram suspended […]