Bengals Coaches Very High on Chase Brown

Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein reports that Cincinnati Bengals coaches and players have been very high on running back Chase Brown this summer. "I think Chase Brown is going to, by the end of the season, be a household name," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said. "He's everything that Austin Ekeler was. I think that by the […]

Miles Sanders Looking Good in Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders reportedly looked good while playing with the first-team during Thursday's practice. According to Calvin Watkins, Sanders is running smoother than Javonte Williams in practice. It's early in camp, but it seems like Sanders is the favorite to be the lead back in Dallas. The 28-year-old hasn't done much on […]

Jaylen Warren Getting First-Team Reps

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was going through first-team reps during the beginning of Thursday's practice. It would make sense that Warren would get the first chance at the starting job in Pittsburgh. He has earned that opportunity after putting in solid work as the backup over the last few seasons. Most notably, Warren […]

8 Fantasy Football Sleepers: NFC East/NFC North Undervalued Draft Picks for 2025

The NFC East and NFC North have a plethora of fantasy-relevant football players that would be nice to target in fantasy football leagues. Of course, this isn't Pokemon -- you can't have them all, but you can help out your fantasy team quite a bit by targeting the undervalued players. There are always situations in […]

Quinshon Judkins Might Not Report to Training Camp for a While

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said on Thursday that he doesn't expect to see rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins on the field at training camp for a while. Judkins was arrested on July 12 in Florida on a charge of battery and domestic violence and remains unsigned. The Browns are in no rush […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Out With Undisclosed Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson (undisclosed) missed the team's first training camp practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Patterson is considered day-to-day, which means he should be able to rejoin his teammates soon. In his first year with the Steelers in 2024, Patterson carried the ball 32 […]

Jerome Ford's Injury Not Considered Serious

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) will miss another day of training camp practice on Thursday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Ford is dealing with something from the last couple of weeks but that "he'll be OK." Ford should join the rest of the team on the […]

D'Andre Swift Calls Kyle Monangai a "Great Addition"

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift said rookie Kyle Monangai is a "great addition" to the running back room. Monangai was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft following a productive final two seasons at Rutgers. The 23-year-old tallied at least 1,200 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his junior and senior […]

KaVontae Turpin Lining Up in the Backfield in Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back KaVontae Turpin is seeing an increased workload in the backfield during training camp, according to Patrick Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Turpin is an All-Pro return man, and Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wants to get the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. He logged 31 catches and 16 […]

Multiple Chiefs Running Backs Getting First-Team Reps

The Kansas City Chiefs have used running backs Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, as well as a "sprinkling" of Brashard Smith, with the first-team offense, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest. Pacheco is coming off an injury-marred season in which he played just seven games, rushing for 310 yards (3.7 yards/attempt) and one […]

James Cook Confident a Deal Will Get Done

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, who is entering the final year of his current contract in 2025, said he never thought about holding out at training camp and is confident a deal will be reached eventually. "I'm never gonna give up. I deserve what I want. ... It's gonna get done, wherever it happens […]

5 NFL Rookies To Avoid Drafting for 2025 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Rookies play a crucial role in fantasy football. In dynasty leagues, they are the draft. In redraft leagues, they can be season-defining selections—whether as late-round gems or key waiver wire additions. Despite the abundance of content available, I still believe the fantasy football market tends to undervalue rookies in redraft formats. Many drafters are hesitant […]

D'Andre Swift the Early Favorite to be Bears Starting RB

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is looking like the early leader to be the team's starter this season, according to team beat writer Jacob Infante. Swift ran for 959 yards and six touchdowns while adding 42 receptions in 2024, his first season with the Bears. That being said, the offense will look much different […]

Should I Draft Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan or Travis Hunter? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

With NFL training camps getting started, preseason football and fantasy football drafts are just around the corner. Dynasty league drafts are already rolling along, and it's time to start evaluating which rookies are ready to make the biggest splash both short-term and long-term as you build your team. The 2025 NFL Draft Class was stacked […]

10 College Football Bold Predictions for 2025: Clemson, Georgia, Indiana, Utah, Nebraska, and more

Believe it or not, the college football season is just a month away. That means that over the next month, hypothetical scenario talk will be at an all-time high until we finally kick the season off on August 23rd with Iowa State and Kansas State in Dublin. Making bold predictions is a given at this […]

Aging Fantasy Football Players: Should You Draft Aaron Rodgers, Adam Thielen, Travis Kelce, and more?

When it comes to fantasy football content in July, it's rare to find a topic that hasn't been covered by multiple analysts in the industry. But here at RotoBaller, we truly enjoy analyzing angles that you can't find from just any talking head on a sports blog or radio show. For the second year in […]

AJ Dillon Gets First Reps Over Will Shipley

Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon was seen taking first team reps during the first day of training camp on Wednesday. It's only the beginning of camp, but it is interesting to see Dillon getting first team snaps over Will Shipley. Dillon was brought in on a one-year deal this offseason to replace Kenneth Gainwell […]

Updated Fantasy Football Half-PPR Running Back Rankings: (2025) - De'Von Achane, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, Bucky Irving, J.K. Dobbins, Ray Davis

If you're about to take part in a fantasy football draft or are just getting ahead for your draft down the line, you have come to the right place. Check out our updated 2025 fantasy football half-PPR running back rankings for redraft leagues to see where key ball carriers De'Von Achane, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, […]

Kenneth Walker III "Looks Great," Not Limited at Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle) was limited during spring workouts with an ankle injury but was a full-go on Day 1 of training camp on Wednesday. "He looks great. He's in a great spot mentally. Awesome to see him do all the things we want him to do from the get-go. I […]

Jerome Ford Misses Practice on Wednesday

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's training camp practice with what sounds like a minor undisclosed injury, according to Scott Petrak. However, as Petrak notes, Cleveland's backfield is thin as it is with rookie second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned as he deals with domestic-violence charges off the field. With Ford dealing with […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. - 2025 Fantasy Football Busts and Overvalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking (half-PPR): RB32 Fantasy Draft Analysis: The biggest knock on New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. in his rookie season was his fumbling issues. Tracy fumbled five times across his 230 touches. Aside from that, though, the Purdue product showed a ton of great things on the field. He rushed for 839 […]

Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet Set for RB Battle in Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the 2025 season with a clear backfield competition. Kenneth Walker III has been outstanding across his first three years in the league, but recurring injuries have left the door open for third-year back Zach Charbonnet to push for more snaps. Charbonnet totaled eight touchdowns in 2024 despite starting just […]

James Cook Practicing in Full at Training Camp

Despite not having a new contract, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was a full participant in the first training camp practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Regardless of his contract situation entering the 2025 season, Cook cemented himself as Buffalo's clear lead back last year by rushing for 1,009 yards and a […]

Tank Dell, Dameon Pierce Placed on PUP List

The Houston Texans placed both wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) and running back Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Dell suffered a dislocated knee and tore his ACL, MCL and LCL last year in Week 16, so he's not expected to practice at […]

Braelon Allen Expected to be Regular Contributor in Committee

New York Jets beat reporter Nick Faria writes that running back Braelon Allen is a perfect fit for this type of offense and is expected to be a regular contributor in a committee approach. Breece Hall is the starter in the Jets offense in the backfield, but Allen and Isaiah Davis will be involved. Allen, […]

Texans Place Joe Mixon on Non-Football Injury List

According to ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime, the Houston Texans have transferred running back Joe Mixon (ankle) to the NFI list. The former Cincinnati Bengal was spotted in a walking boot earlier in the spring, though it appears to be unrelated to the issues he suffered in 2024. There doesn't seem to be much concern surrounding the […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys and Sells: Third-Year Running Backs

The running back position is one of the difficult ones to navigate in dynasty leagues because things change so quickly. It was at this time one year ago that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White was considered a top dynasty asset. He just finished as the RB4 in PPR formats and still had a […]

Fantasy Football All-Bench RB Strategy: Round Out Your Draft With These Backup Running Backs (2025)

Every year, I write about the merits of an #AllBenchRB strategy during the season. It is a strategy employed in fantasy football leagues that can lead to success for fantasy players if implemented correctly. Then I had an epiphany when @RealTalkRaph said to me, “Brett, your All-Bench RB strategy would work for the draft!” Mind […]

Superflex Rankings for Fantasy Football Drafts (2025) - Bo Nix, Justin Fields, Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Geno Smith, Jaxson Dart, Aaron Rodgers

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, it's not too early to get prepped for your fantasy football drafts. Superflex and two-QB leagues have become more popular every year, so let us help with our updated 2025 fantasy football Superflex/2-QB rankings. In the rankings set below, check out where key players such as Bo Nix, Justin Fields, […]

Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs for Zero-RB Builds (2025)

The zero-RB strategy, despite its flaws, will never cease to be one of the most popular team-building strategies in existence for fantasy football managers. It makes sense because most leagues have Point Per Reception, or PPR, scoring systems, in which a catch counts for a full point, the equivalent of gaining 10 yards. This makes […]