T.J. Yeldon's Role Could Increase Against Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon could see more opportunities after producing 77 total yards with one touchdown in the Jaguars shocker win over the Steelers. The veteran has been in and out of the lineup all season due to injuries and ineffectiveness but seized his chance last week. With star rookie Leonard Fournette working […]

Mike Munchak Declines Second Interview With Cardinals

Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak has turned down a second interview for the job of head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. This has moved Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores back into the mix. Until this situation gets resolved, the fantasy values of the various Cardinals players will remain in flux. However, regardless of what […]

Leonard Fournette In Line For Heavy Workload For AFC Title Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (ankle), if healthy, will look to carry the Jaguars offense against a Patriots defense that has allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. Fournette has been limited in practice this week after tweaking his ankle en route to 109 yards and three touchdowns against the Steelers. […]

Leonard Fournette Limited In Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday. It's a great sign that Fournette is practicing this early in the week after aggravating his ankle in the Divisional Round against the Steelers. Fournette returned to the game last Sunday and ran 25 times for 109 yards and three touchdowns against […]

Tom Brady, Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee Limited

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) and running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee) were all limited in practice Wednesday. Brady's hand injury is unlikely to be serious, and he'll be out there for the AFC title game against the Jaguars. Brady picked the Titans apart in the Divisional Round, but it […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) is expected to take part in practice Wednesday, according to a source. It's a good sign for his availability against the Patriots in the AFC Championship on Sunday. Fournette was also involved in a minor car accident Tuesday, but he was uninjured. He aggravated his ankle injury […]

Dolphins Hire Eric Studesville As Running Backs Coach

The Miami Dolphins hired former Broncos assistant head coach/running backs Eric Studesville as their new running backs coach/run-game coordinator Wednesday. Studesville and head coach Adam Gase worked together with Denver under Josh McDaniels and John Fox. Studesville will get to work with promising runner Kenyan Drake and Damien Williams in 2018. Based on what Drake […]

Biggest Running Back Busts - 2017 Year in Review

I'm a firm believer that I know very little, and that taking my advice is generally the equivalent of asking someone on the street. I'm not referring to fantasy sports so much as everything else: how to cook a fish, how many quarts are in a cup, how to put together a desk, etc. When it […]

Corey Clement Not an Option for Championship Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement is not a DFS or playoff-pool option for the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. Clement did see more of the field last week than most people expected, showing up on a lot of third downs, but he still didn't do enough to promote any kind of […]

LeGarrette Blount is Touchdown-Dependent Again This Week

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is a low-ceiling option for the NFC Championship Game. He'll only be fantasy relevant if he scores a touchdown, as he's almost certain to not rack up too many yards. Given the struggles of the Philadelphia offense combined with the strengths of the Minnesota defense, the Eagles will again […]

Jay Ajayi an OK Option at Best This Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is an OK option this weekend in the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings boast an elite defense, so Ajayi might have a hard time finding room to run. That being said, quarterback Nick Foles likely won't be asked to carry the team, so Ajayi may […]

Running Back Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Conference Championships

For all the crazy finishes, dramatic moments, and early upsets, we're left with a 1-2 seed matchup in the NFC and 1-3 in the AFC. Unless the Jags pull off the ultimate upset by knocking off the defending champs this weekend, this year's playoffs may go down as many expected from the outset. The same […]

Brian Schottenheimer Hired As Seahawks Offensive Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new offensive coordinator Tuesday. Mike Solari was also named the new offensive line coach. Schottenheimer most recently served as the Colts quarterbacks coach the last two seasons, but he previously was an offensive coordinator with the Jets from 2006-2011, with the St. Louis Rams from 2012-2014 and […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Sleeper Upside For Championship Weekend

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon will look to make it two straight playoff games with a touchdown when the Vikings take on the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. McKinnon punched in a 14-yard score last week against the Saints but will go up against an Eagles defense that has allowed the second fewest […]

Latavius Murray To Face Stifling Eagles Defensive Front

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray will have a tough matchup Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC Championship game. It will be tough sledding against a defensive unit that has allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Up until the Cowboys' Ezekiell Elliott's 103 yards in Week 17, the […]

Cardinals Putting In Second Interview Requests

The Arizona Cardinals are putting in second interview requests for their head coaching position Tuesday. Among those expected to get a call are Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak and Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo. With so much still in flux, it is still uncertain what the fantasy values of the various Cardinals players will […]

Leonard Fournette Involved In Car Accident

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette was involved in a minor car accident Tuesday when his car was rear ended. Fournette was fine and was able to drive home after the accident. Of greater concern for Fournette's availability in the AFC title game against the Patriots is the ankle that he aggravated in the […]

Matt Eberflus Expected to Follow Josh McDaniels to Indianapolis

With news that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is likely to become the next coach for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Matt Eberflus is reportedly expected to follow as the team's defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. Eberflus just completed his seventh season with the Cowboys and is […]

Josh McDaniels Slated to be Next Colts Head Coach

It appears that the search for the next Indianapolis Colts head coach might be at an end. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reports that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has Indianapolis as his preferred destination and is expected to accept the team's offer when it comes. We are unlikely to hear much more about […]

"Circumstances" May Prevent Le'Veon Bell From Returning To Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell told reporters on Sunday that he wanted to stay in Pittsburgh but that circumstances may prevent that from happening. When asked about whether he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, Bell responded, "Of course. I never want to leave this city, but obviously, circumstances and things like that. But I […]

Jack Conklin Needs Surgery On Torn ACL

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) suffered a torn left ACL in the Divisional Round loss to the Patriots, and he'll need to undergo surgery. “He will be a possible PUP candidate once we get though training camp just based on the timing of the injury, which is unfortunate," head coach Mike Mularkey said. […]

DeMarco Murray Expects To Bounce Back In 2018

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray is hoping to bounce back in 2018 after dealing with several injuries and a down season in 2017. “I am very confident in myself and I am excited,” Murray said. “I am excited about the future, and my future. I know what kind of player I am.” Murray missed […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to a knee sprain, is expected to play against the Jaguars in the AFC title game next weekend, according to a source. A lot will depend on how much Burkhead does in practice this week, so keep an eye on […]

Mark Ingram Puts Up Dud in Playoff Loss

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram ended a stellar 2017 campaign with two massively disappointing games in the playoffs. Ingram carried the ball 10 times for 25 yards and added one reception for three yards against the Vikings, one week after totaling just 35 yards against the Panthers. Ingram found himself out-touched by rookie […]

Alvin Kamara Nearly Plays Hero with Late Touchdown Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in the divisional round of the playoffs. Kamara outrushed Mark Ingram for the second straight game, putting up 43 yards on 11 carries, and also caught four passes for 62 yards. Kamara's score came with just over two minutes […]

Le'Veon Bell Scores Twice In Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell turned in a huge performance in his team's 45-42 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round. Bell carried the ball 16 times for 62 yards while adding nine receptions for 88 yards. The star running back also scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Bell's […]

Jerick McKinnon Gets Vikings On The Board With Early Score

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon totaled only 40 yards from scrimmage but scored a 14-yard touchdown in the Vikings triumphant 29-24 win over the Saints. McKinnon again showed off his athleticism with some sharp cuts, complementing starter Latavius Murray's more bruising style. He was held to a quiet six yards in the receiving game […]

Latavius Murray Rushes For 50 Yards And One Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray rushed for 50 yards on 19 carries, including a red-zone rushing touchdown in the second quarter of the Vikings 29-24 last-second win over the Saints. Murray picked up the tough yards and again showed, as he has frequently has in the second half of the season, he has a […]

T.J. Yeldon Delivers 77 Total Yards, One Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon caught three passes for 57 yards and added 20 rushing yards with a touchdown in the Jaguars stunning 45-42 victory over the Steelers. Yeldon and Leonard Fournette pounded the Steelers defensive front the entire game and Yeldon came up huge in the latter stages. The veteran running back has […]

Leonard Fournette's Three Touchdowns Lead Jaguars To AFC Title Game

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette scored three touchdowns and racked up 199 all-purpose yards in the Jaguars dramatic win over the Steelers 45-42. Fournette tortured the Steelers for 180 yards in Week 5 and again was an unstoppable force from the get-go. He did seem to injure his ankle in the second quarter but […]