Is Travis Etienne Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne was probably taken in the first or second round in most of the fantasy football drafts held before the start of the season. Now he is not even the best back on the Jaguars, let alone the fantasy squads he is rostered on. Etienne, like most of the 1-4 […]

49ers Won't Open Christian McCaffrey's Practice Window This Week

The San Francisco 49ers won't open the practice window for running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey is ramping up his football activities as he deals with bi-lateral Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs, but he won't return to practice next week or be available to play […]

Jerome Ford A Low-End RB2 In Week 6

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has seen his workload fluctuate throughout the first five games of the season. He saw the majority of the work in Weeks 1, 3, and 4 while operating in a timeshare with D'Onta Foreman in the other two weeks. With Nick Chubb (knee) already ruled out for Week 6 […]

Joe Mixon Expected To Return In Week 6

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) practiced again on Friday for the second day in a row and is expected to play in Week 6 on Sunday against the New England Patriots. League sources expressed optimism that Mixon will be ready to take on a solid workload against the Patriots, barring an unexpected setback. […]

Alexander Mattison - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison was deployed as the lead runner last week with Zamir White (groin) held out of the lineup. In this game, Mattison logged a season-high 15 carries but ran for just 38 yards. He added 23 yards on […]

Rachaad White Will Be A Game-Time Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Rachaad White (foot) will be a game-time decision for the Week 6 clash against the division-rival New Orleans Saints on Sunday. If White is unable to gain clearance on Sunday, rookie Bucky Irving will have clear RB2 upside on the road in New Orleans […]

Devin Singletary Officially Questionable For Week 6

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (groin) is officially listed as questionable to play in the Week 6 game on Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Singletary missed the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks and is looking like a game-time decision this weekend, which is bad news for fantasy managers hoping to […]

Saquon Barkley A Clear RB1 Against Cleveland

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will face off against the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. The 27-year-old will no longer have to carry this offense with the return of A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) and should be open for bigger plays with fewer defensive players stacked inside the box. Barkley compiled four […]

Bijan Robinson Ready To Go For Week 6

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) was a full participant during Friday's practice. That is great news after Robinson popped up on the injury report on Thursday due to a hamstring issue. It appears to have been a minor issue as Robinson has already been cleared for the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina […]

James Cook Misses Friday's Practice

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (foot, toe) was unable to suit up for Friday's practice session. Cook hasn't been able to practice all week, which puts him on the wrong side of questionable ahead of the Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets. It's worth noting that the Bills do play on Monday, […]

Is James Cook Injured or Playing In Week 6? Should I Start Ray Davis For Fantasy Football?

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is currently dealing with a foot/toe injury that has kept him out of practice this week. If Cook misses his team's Week 6 contest against the New York Jets, should fantasy managers trust backup running back Ray Davis as a fantasy option? Read on for the latest injury update […]

Nick Chubb Ruled Out Against Eagles

Cleveland Browns running backs Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) have both been ruled out for the Week 6 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both Chubb and Hines opened their 21-day practice windows last week but remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will not make their 2024 debuts this weekend. There […]

Is Rhamondre Stevenson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was "benched" in Week 5, which really just meant that he didn't play the first drive after he entered the week with four fumbles. He still played 47% of snaps. But Stevenson hasn't practiced all week due to a foot issue, putting his status for his team's Week […]

James Conner Is A Low-End RB1 In Week 6

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is a must-start and is valued as a low-end RB1 as the team travels to Green Bay to take on the Packers. Conner is coming off of an impressive outing where he totaled 100 yards from scrimmage to help the Cardinals win. Since joining the Cardinals, Conner has been […]

Is Alvin Kamara Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is coming off a game against the Chiefs, where he was held to a season-low 26 rushing yards, though he added six receptions for 40 yards. However, Robinson popped up on the injury report on Wednesday, as he sat out with a hip/hand issue. Will Kamara be available for […]

Jaylen Warren To Be Questionable, Steelers Optimistic

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) logged a full practice on Friday and is on the "upswing" with his trajectory. Warren will be listed as questionable to play in Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but the Steelers are optimistic about his status. Earlier in the week, head coach Mike Tomlin […]

Is Bijan Robinson Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is coming off a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which he ran the ball 12 times for 61 yards while adding three catches for 16 yards, However, Robinson popped up on the injury report on Thursday, as he was limited in practice with a hamstring injury. Will […]

Jonathan Taylor Ruled Out For Week 6

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will not play in Week 6 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. It will be Taylor's second straight missed game after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Taylor's ankle sprain is considered to be […]

Jonathon Brooks Could Return To Practice Next Week

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) said he thinks there's a chance he could open his 21-day practice window next week. Brooks acknowledged there's really no reason to rush back as much as he wants to play. The running game is currently in good hands with Chuba Hubbard. At the very least, Brooks […]

Devin Singletary Still Dealing With Groin Injury, Remains Uncertain For Sunday

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (groin) is still dealing with his groin injury, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Raanan further reported that head coach Brian Daboll said "we'll see" regarding his running back's status heading into the weekend. Fantasy managers should monitor Friday's injury report, as it should provide clarity on Singletary's […]

Zack Moss, Chase Brown Set To Play On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running backs Zack Moss (foot) and Chase Brown (quadriceps) are both expected to play on Sunday against the New York Giants, according to Kelsey Conway of USA Today. Moss left last weekend's game early with an injury and was unable to practice on Wednesday but did return on Thursday in a limited capacity. […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could See More Opportunities Later In The Season

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott could see more opportunities later in the season, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Meirov reported that Dallas owner Jerry Jones expressed that the team is "saving him" on 105.3 The Fan when asked about his lack of opportunities. After seeing double-digit rushing attempts in the opening […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Not Expected To Miss Significant Time

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is not expected to miss a long period of time, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. Stevenson did not practice earlier in the week and was also not seen at Friday's practice. Fantasy managers should monitor Friday's injury report, as it will likely provide clarity on his […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Likely A Game-Time Decision

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) will likely be a game-time decision on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Robinson battled a knee injury heading into last week's game but was able to suit up. This week, he did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a similar knee injury […]

The Good News Bears? Have Caleb Williams and the Chicago Offense Turned the Corner?

The Chicago Bears ushered in a new era with the use of their No. 1 overall pick to draft quarterback Caleb Williams from USC. The Heisman Trophy winner had an illustrious college career, throwing for over 10,000 yards and scoring 120 total touchdowns. He authored some legendary moments in CFB history. He did not start […]

Jordan Mason Suffers Potential Sprained AC Joint

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (shoulder) is believed to have suffered a sprained AC joint during Thursday's night game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter further noted that the 25-year-old will undergo further testing later on Friday. Mason left Thursday's game in the first half and was only able to see one […]

Austin Ekeler - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Austin Ekeler returned from a concussion in Week 5 and posted a season-best 67 rushing yards in their victory over the Cleveland Browns. In this game, Ekeler saw six carries, his second-highest total of the campaign. Through the early part of the season, Ekeler […]

Kenneth Walker III Finds The End Zone And Earns Eight Targets in Week 6

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was inefficient on the ground in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers. However, Walker earned eight targets for the second straight game. Walker is not known as a pass catcher. That is a role that typically falls to backup running back Zach Charbonnet. Even so, the new […]

Ezekiel Elliott Off Fantasy Radar For Week 6

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has seen his role diminish in the past few weeks. Elliott has taken a clear step back to Rico Dowdle, who had 22 touches compared to his six last week. This week, Dallas draws a tough running back matchup against Detroit. With Elliott's diminished workload along with a tough […]

Rico Dowdle Grades As Risky RB2 Option For Week 6

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has asserted himself as the workhorse running back over the past two weeks, most recently taking 65% of rushing attempts in Week 5's win. Although Dowdle should see a heavy workload in Week 6 against Detroit, the matchup is one of the toughest on paper. Detroit has allowed the […]