Red Zone Target Hogs and Potential Sleepers for 2018 Fantasy Football

Although volume and yardage are incredibly important for an NFL player's fantasy production, touchdowns and red zone efficiency are often the difference between winning and losing on any given week. Every fantasy team should have a game-breaker with touchdown upside on their roster and Rotoballer is here to help you find him! In this article, […]

Corey Grant In Line For Bigger Role?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to give running back Corey Grant a weekly package of run and pass plays after they released veteran running back Chris Ivory this week. Grant had just 32 attempts for 253 yards on the ground and caught six passes for 100 yards during the year, but he showed excellent burst […]

Brandon Bolden Signs One-Year Extension

The New England Patriots signed running back Brandon Bolden to a one-year, $880,000 extension through the 2018 season on Saturday, according to a source. The deal includes $170,000 in guarantees. Even with the possibility that the Patriots don't bring impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis back, Bolden is unlikely to have a big enough role […]

Jaguars Release Chris Ivory

The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran running back Chris Ivory on Friday, which will save them $3.75 million against the salary cap. Ivory played very little behind promising rookie Leonard Fournette last season and didn't even play in the final two regular season games as a healthy scratch. Ivory had just 821 yards and four touchdowns […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Free Agent Forecast

RotoBaller fantasy football writers Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano dive into the details of NFL free agency by discussing the top players searching for new teams in the 2018 season. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find […]

Colts Unlikely to Re-Sign Frank Gore

According to Mike Chappell of WTTV, Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent running back Frank Gore is unlikely to come back to the team for a fourth season. While Chappell's article is far from definite, the analysis he provides is sound. Gore has made it clear that he wants to play football in 2018, but a situation […]

Panthers Could Cut Jonathan Stewart

The Carolina Panthers could decide to cut veteran running back Jonathan Stewart in order to clear $3.7 million in salary cap room this offseason. Carolina ranked fourth in rushing in the NFL in 2017, but Stewart didn't really help all that much, running for a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and topping 100 yards just […]

Way Too Early 2018 Running Back Depth Chart Projections

It may be February, but the fantasy football minds at RotoBaller are still hard at work and bringing you research for the 2018 NFL season. Preparation is key to any fantasy owner's continued success, so taking a preemptive look at how the running back depth charts will shape up come September can be extremely helpful. With […]

Duce Staley Promoted to Assistant Head Coach

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted Duce Staley to assistant head coach. Staley had been working as running backs coach, and was interviewed for the offensive coordinator position that eventually went to Mike Groh. Staley has been with the Eagles in a coaching role since 2011, and should have a chance to coordinate an offense before long.

Steelers Expected To Tag Le'Veon Bell Before Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell before the March 6 deadline. While both sides are much more optimistic that a long-term extension will be worked out this time around, the $14.5 million one-year tag will buy the team time to come to an agreement […]

Buccaneers Release Doug Martin

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released running back Doug Martin on Tuesday. This move was totally expected, as Martin failed to reach 450 yards for the second straight season after being an All-Pro in 2015. The team will save $6.75 million on the salary cap with the move. As a rookie, Martin rushed for 1,454 yards […]

Dynasty Running Backs - Football Rankings Analysis

In dynasty leagues, running backs are always the most difficult position to gauge. They can be a great short-term investment, but can be a mind boggling issue when looking at their long-term value. The running back position is the most volatile due to injury and career length. Some of the best fantasy seasons from running […]

Dolphins Could Pursue C.J. Anderson

With Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson being a candidate to be released in the offseason to save money on the salary cap, it wouldn't be remotely surprising if the Miami Dolphins pursued him, two years after they signed Anderson to an offer sheet, which was matched by Denver. Anderson was upset when the Broncos […]

Eddie Lacy Not Expected To Be Back

Seattle Seahawks impending unrestricted free-agent running back Eddie Lacy is not expected to be back in 2018 with Chris Carson, Mike Davis and J.D. McKissic also in the mix. Carson has three years left on his deal, and the Seahawks see him as a big part of their future. Lacy was utterly useless for most […]

2018 NFL Draft Class Preview - Running Backs (Part 1)

In my last article, I introduced this series where I'll be providing shorter blurbs to help preview fantasy relevant prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Today, we'll be taking a look at the RB position. Not only is this a strong class at the very top, but it also is incredibly deep. It may not […]

Fantasy Bomb Dynasty Podcast - Early 2018 Values

RotoBaller fantasy football writers Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano get a jump on the early 2018 dynasty fantasy football rankings and ADP by breaking down recent drafts and trades. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every Saturday and Sunday between 5-7 PM EST. You can also find […]

Jon Gruden Hoping Marshawn Lynch Returns

Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden said that running back Marshawn Lynch is currently "our leading ball carrier. He's our back, and we're counting on him." Gruden further went on, saying, "Hopefully we get an opportunity to work together. that’s a man that has a lot of respect in this league as a player […]

NFL Coaching Changes - Which Players Will Thrive?

A new NFL season naturally means new head coaches across the league. There will be seven new coaches roaming the sidelines next season, with four of them--Matt Nagy for the Bears, Frank Reich for the Colts, Pat Shurmur for the Giants, and Jon Gruden for the Raiders--coming in with backgrounds as offensive coaches. We have […]

Rick Dennison Hired As Run-Game Coordinator

The New York Jets hired rick Dennison as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. The team also officially announced Jeremy Bates as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Steve Jackson as an assistant defensive backs coach. Dennison and the Buffalo running game was a disappointment in 2017 in his lone year there, […]

Eagles Re-Sign Taylor Hart

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed offensive tackle Taylor Hart. Hart spent his first three years in the NFL as a defensive lineman but was buried on the depth chart. He switched sides to offensive tackle, but did not appear in any games in 2017. He'll provide offensive line depth for the Eagles backing up Lane Johnson […]

Lions Could Make A Run At Dion Lewis

The Detroit Lions could make a run at New England Patriots impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis. Lewis is set to be a free agent and may be asking for more than the Patriots typically give their running backs. New Detroit head coach Matt Patricia is obviously familiar with Lewis, so he could enter the […]

Ty Montgomery May Move Back to Wide Receiver

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery may be moving back to wide receiver. Montgomery played receiver in college and started his NFL career at the position before transitioning to running back in 2016 following a rash of injuries at the position. Montgomery has been effective at running back, but his durability has been problematic, […]

Broncos Seem Intent On Making Devontae Booker Their No. 1 Back

The Denver Broncos seem intent on making running back Devontae Booker their No. 1 back moving forward, which means C.J. Anderson could be released in the offseason. It's a little bit of a head-scratcher, given that Booker hasn't really proved to be a lead back in his two years in the NFL. He ran the […]

Broncos Could Release C.J. Anderson

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson was one of the lone bright spots on offense in 2017, as he recorded his first 1,000-yard rushing season, but he was openly wondering what his future would be following the season, and the Broncos could wind up releasing him with two years remaining on his deal and no […]

Frank Reich to Incorporate Fast, No-Huddle Offense for Colts

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Tuesday that he plans to incorporate an aggressive "multiple attack, up-tempo offense" for the upcoming season that will feature a heavy no-huddle component, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Fantasy owners should be excited that Reich is sticking to what he knows from his time […]

Eagles Have No Plans to Hire an Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly have no plans to hire an offensive coordinator to take the place of the departing Frank Reich. Reich was hired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory as offensive coordinator. The Eagles appear to be going in house, possibly elevating both […]

Nick Sirianni Hired as Colts Offensive Coordinator

One day after hiring Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich to be their next head coach, the Indianapolis Colts have hired Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver coach Nick Sirianni to be the team's offensive coordinator, per NFL Reporter Field Yates. While Sirianni doesn't carry much name value, he has plenty of experience in the NFL […]

Kareem Hunt Involved In Off-Field Incident

A woman told police that Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt "shoved and pushed" her in a weekend dispute in downtown Cleveland, according to the police report. However, no charges have been filed as of Monday. There are varying accounts of the incident, with one report listing Hunt as a suspect and another report […]

Cardinals Extend GM Steve Keim's Contract

The Arizona Cardinals have extended general manager Steve Keim's contract to run through the 2022 season. This means that Keim's contract will line up with new head coach Steve Wilks. Keim's re-signing bodes well for the Cardinals, as the general manager has been instrumental in building the team's roster in recent times as well as […]

Frank Reich Emerging as Favorite to be Colts Head Coach

After the controversy surrounding New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the Indianapolis Colts may have found their next head coach. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich has emerged as the favorite to become the team's next head coach, per NFL Insider Adam Schefter. It seems that the Colts have committed to Reich barring any […]