Le'Veon Bell A Solid RB For Divisional Round

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell should be well-rested for his Divisional Round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Bell led all running backs this season with 406 touches during the regular season, despite not taking the field in Week 17. Despite the large workload, Bell has had two weeks to rest leading […]

Falcons Don't Have Any Injury Concerns

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is at full strength from an injury standpoint heading into the Divisional Round against the Eagles this weekend. Wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (knee) are on the injury report this week, but all three are fine and […]

NFL Rookies To Watch In The Divisional Round

Each week, we will look at rookies who have either performed well the previous few weeks or who have a favorable matchup in the upcoming week. These may be high-profile names or under-the-radar depth players; the only thing that matters is that they are first-year pros ready to make a name for themselves. Hopefully, by […]

Derrick Henry Looking To Continue Strong Performance

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is primed to get his third straight start this week against the New England Patriots. Henry is looking to keep it going following performances with 117 and 191 yards in back-to-back weeks. Henry has definitely passed the eye test as the new starting running back of the Titans, but […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Divisional Round Picks and DFS Advice

RotoBaller lead editor Pierre Camus is joined by writer Chris Mangano for DFS picks and fantasy playoff strategy for the Divisional round. We also decide if Jon Gruden is worth $100 million and whether the Bears are really the new Rams. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every […]

Matt Rhule Interviewed to be Next Colts Head Coach

According to ESPN Staff Writer Adam Rittenberg, Baylor coach Matt Rhule interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching vacancy sometime earlier this week. Rhule just completed his first season with the Baylor Bears in November after four years as the head coach of the Temple Owls, whom he transformed from a 2-10 team during his […]

Chris Hogan, James White Limited

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) and running back James White (ankle) were both limited in practice Wednesday. Both players are expected to play after sitting out in Week 17, although both are extremely risky options for fantasy owners. Hogan has played just once since Week 8 and had one catch. He'll have […]

Mike Gillislee, Malcolm Mitchell Absent Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee (knee) and wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Wednesday. Gillislee hasn't practiced since suffering his knee injury in Week 16, and he's highly unlikely to be active this weekend against the Titans with Rex Burkhead (knee) expected to return. Mitchell remains on Injured Reserve, and […]

Rex Burkhead Still Favoring His Knee

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee), who was limited in practice Wednesday, is still favoring his injured left knee. He missed the final two games of the regular season and is likely to be limited if he's active in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. He was sporting a brace on […]

Devonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu Limited In Practice

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (knee) were both limited in practice Wednesday. There's no reason to think that either player is in danger of missing the Divisional matchup with the Eagles this weekend. Freeman scored a touchdown in the Wild-Card game and remains Atlanta's lead back, but he'll […]

DeMarco Murray Ruled Out Against Patriots

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee), who missed practice again Wednesday, has been ruled out in the Divisional Round this weekend against the Patriots, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. Murray suffered a Grade 3 tear of his MCL in his right knee two weeks ago and hasn't practiced since. Derrick Henry, who had […]

Corey Clement Not a Strong Option for the Divisional Round

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Corey Clement is not a recommended option for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Clement flashed plenty of upside this year and gave Eagles fans and dynasty owners plenty to be excited about for the future, but right now he's just not getting enough playing time to be worth […]

LeGarrette Blount a Touchdown-Dependent Option for the Divisional Round

Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is a touchdown-dependent option for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The Eagles are almost certain to have their offense focus on the running game, but Jay Ajayi is shaping up to be the featured runner on the field. Still, Blount will have his opportunities to mix in […]

Jay Ajayi a Strong Divisional Round Play

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is a strong play for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. With the Eagles forced to start Nick Foles at quarterback after Carson Wentz went down with an ACL injury, it's a near certainty that the NFC's top seed will try to run their offense through the running […]

Dion Lewis Has Sneaky Tough Matchup Against Titans

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis heads into the Patriots playoff matchup against the Titans playing the best football of his career. He racked up a career-high 896 rushing yards this season and has scored in each of his last three games. Since taking over the lead running back duties 11 games ago, he […]

Rex Burkhead, James White, Chris Hogan Limited Tuesday

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and James White (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) were all limited in practice Tuesday. All three players are expected to return in the Divisional Round against the Titans this Saturday, which means running back Mike Gillislee (knee), who didn't practice Tuesday, will likely be inactive […]

Latavius Murray To Face Tough New Orleans Run Defense

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray will go up against a Saints defense that has not allowed a 100-yard rusher since Week 11. Murray, however, has dominated opponents at home over the past two months and will be counted on to carry the load for the Vikings. Over his last four home games, Murray has […]

Jerick McKinnon Will Need Big Play To Be Fantasy Viable Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon will again take on a complementary role behind Latavius Murray this Sunday against the Saints. McKinnon has seen a slow decrease in touches over the last month but should still see seven to 10 touches in the game. The Saints defense allowed the 17th most fantasy points to running […]

DeMarco Murray Not Practicing Again On Tuesday

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, and there is a small chance he will play against the Patriots on Saturday. Even if Murray returns after missing the Wild-Card game, it will be Derrick Henry's show in the backfield. Murray's injury may have been a blessing in disguise for the Titans, […]

Zack Martin Has Surgery on His Elbow

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin (elbow) had a clean-up procedure done on his right elbow. It will knock him out of the Pro Bowl, but he's fully expected to be ready for the start of the offseason program. Martin was a key part of the Cowboys offensive line and is slated for the same […]

Leonard Fournette Aims To Repeat Early Season Success Against Steelers

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette will be hoping for a repeat performance when he plays the Steelers for the second time this season. The Steelers defense has allowed the 14th most fantasy points to running backs this season and were absolutely destroyed by Fournette earlier this season to the tune of 181 yards and […]

Jay Ajayi Practices in Full on Tuesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, as were all the Eagles players outside of linebacker Dannell Ellerbee, who was limited. Ajayi got some rest last week during the Eagles' first-round bye, but there never seemed to be much concern regarding his availability for their first playoff game […]

Rex Burkhead Practicing Tuesday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is back at practice Tuesday. Burkhead returned to practice during the bye week, and he's been expected to return for the Divisional Round all along, so expect him to suit up this Saturday against the Titans. He should continue to mainly serve in a pass-catching role out […]

Running Back Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Divisional Round

The Wild Card games proved to be wild indeed, with a couple of underdogs advancing to the second round of the NFL playoffs. If you're in a one-and-done fantasy league, hopefully you didn't burn your RB picks on disappointing players like Mark Ingram or Devonta Freeman, as the limited pool of players makes each pick […]

Steve Wilks To Interview With Cardinals

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is interviewing with the Arizona Cardinals next week for their head coaching role. Wilks is one of the names in the running to take over Bruce Arians' job as the head coach for the Cardinals next year. With quarterback Carson Palmer already announcing his retirement and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald […]

Mark Ingram Completely Stifled by Panthers in Wild-Card Game

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram produced his worst statistical game of the season in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs. Ingram totaled 35 yards on Sunday -- 22 on the ground and 13 in the air. Ingram actually outperformed running mate Alvin Kamara by two yards but didn't find the end zone like Kamara. […]

Alvin Kamara Scores, Does Little Else in First Playoff Appearance

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara managed to salvage a horrible game by scoring on a two-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to seal the game for the Saints. The player who led the league in rushing average this season (6.0 yards per carry) was held to just 23 yards on 10 […]

Leonard Fournette Puts Up 78 All-Purpose Yards In Jaguars Win

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 57 yards and added 21 yards receiving in the Jaguars 10-3 win over the Bills. Fournette saw 21 carries in the game, but points were at a premium in this playoff matchup. Fournette managed to average only 2.7 yards per carry but ran hard for some tough […]

Jonathan Stewart Racks Up 51 Yards In Playoff Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards in the Panthers loss to the Saints 31-26. Stewart dashed for an impressive 29-yard run to prove he still has a little juice left in the tank. It has been a struggle for Stewart this season, as he averaged only 3.6 […]

Christian McCaffrey Shines In Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey caught six passes for 101 yards, including a dynamite 56-yard touchdown catch, in the Panthers 31-26 loss to the Saints. McCaffrey also added 16 rushing yards, but the Panthers never were able to move the chains on the ground. McCaffrey's rookie season certainly can be viewed as a success, […]