Michael Carter Set to Take Over as Cardinals' Early-Down Back?

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter could be in line to take over as the team's primary early-down back with running backs James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee) both currently on Injured Reserve. Carter figures to split touches in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans with Emari Demercado and possibly Bam Knight, but earlier […]

Bucky Irving Expected to Miss Week 5, In Danger of Missing Week 6?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is expected to miss his team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and is "in danger" of missing Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers as well, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Irving is currently battling a mid-foot sprain that is not expected to be a long-term […]

Bhayshul Tuten Limited in Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, as he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for the last few weeks, but has suited up for each game since suffering the injury. He will have two more practice days to log full practice time to avoid missing […]

Trevor Etienne Set to See Additional Touches on Sunday?

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne is seemingly set to see some additional touches in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Etienne saw his snap percentage and workload increase in Week 4 with the Panthers getting blown out by the Patriots 42-13, but now with […]

Rico Dowdle in Line For an Increased Workload in Week 5

Carolina Panthers running back and former Dallas Cowboy, Rico Dowdle, is set to be the lead back in the Panthers' backfield in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Hubbard is considered week-to-week, so Dowdle isn't expected to be a hot commodity for a season-long play, but […]

Chuba Hubbard Not Expected to Go on Injured Reserve

According to Joseph Person of The Athletic, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) will miss Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins, according to a league source. The Panthers consider Hubbard to be week-to-week but do not plan to place him on injured reserve, the source said. The silver lining is that Hubbard's injury […]

Fantasy Football Injured Reserve (IR) Report: Week 5 Injury Updates for Malik Nabers, Tyreek Hill, Trey Benson, Cedric Tillman, Braelon Allen

Week 4 of the NFL season was a rough one on the injury front. Two wide receivers who were consensus early-round fantasy selections suffered season-ending knee injuries, and several intriguing youngsters went down with long-term ailments as well. Fantasy managers may have to make some difficult decisions heading into Week 5. Injuries will only continue […]

Chuba Hubbard Not Expected to Play on Sunday

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Rapoport noted that Hubbard has not practiced this week and is unlikely to turn the corner in time. As a result, the team's No. 2 running back Rico Dowdle […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Main Slate (10/4/25)

As we get further into fall, more of the marquee games start falling into the afternoon time slots. We have a dozen games in the main slate again, with some intriguing matchups. Kansas State in Waco is going to be fun for DFS. Clemson in Chapel Hill will likely be fun for no one. Kentucky […]

Running Back Snap Count Risers and Fallers - Fantasy Football Breakout Watch for Week 5

Turning the calendar to October, it is right around the time we start to trade patience for panic. Being so wildly unpredictable, every NFL slate shakes up the fantasy Etch-A-Sketch, rewriting team trajectories and our teams' futures with them. However, at the end of the day, some things do stay the same -- regardless of […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Friday Slate (10/3/25)

We have a nice four-game slate on DraftKings for Friday, but I have a bone to pick with them. Perhaps the best game of the night, Western Kentucky and Delaware, isn't on the slate. What gives? The game starts at the same time as the Charlotte/USF game. You guys put FCS teams on all the […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Vikings vs. Browns Sunday Showdown (London Game)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I think everyone was taken by surprise with the Rams, not showing up against the 49ers on Thursday night. The 49ers came out firing, and I think it even caught the Rams by surprise. They struggled to get much going until the second half, where they came up short in OT. This […]

Week 5 DraftKings NFL DFS Picks - Main Slate (2025)

Week 4 is behind us, and a plethora of high-end players have joined the walking wounded. Tyreek Hill's knee may never be the same, and Lamar Jackson and Bucky Irving are also in doubt this week. In addition, the Cardinals look like they're going to have to turn to Michael Carter and Emari Demercado at […]

College Football DFS Rankings for Week 6 - Daily Fantasy Expert Picks (Saturday, 10/4/25)

For perhaps the first time this college football season, there are no real slam-dunk matchups or plays in DFS. There are certainly some good teams to target and players who should hit value, but nothing stands out, which should make tournaments fun this weekend. In GPPs, it will be interesting to see how stacking works […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 5 (2025)

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who are the fairest running backs of them all? If you look at Week 4 of the NFL season, those backs were Ashton Jeanty, Josh Jacobs, and Kenneth Gainwell, who all posted 30-point fantasy performances. Justice Hill, not Derrick Henry, was right behind the pack with 28.7 fantasy points. Every […]

Christian McCaffrey Remains Dominant While Handling 30 Touches

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey rushed for 57 yards on 22 carries during Thursday's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He also caught eight of his nine targets for 82 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. The superstar running back handled 30 total touches, continuing to prove that he's the only […]

Kyren Williams Excels as Pass-Catcher, Snags Two Touchdowns on TNF

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams rushed for 65 yards on 14 carries during Thursday's overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5. He also converted 10 targets into eight catches, 66 yards, and two receiving touchdowns. It was a remarkable showing from the young running back as he delivered massive production […]

Joe Mixon's 2025 Return Looks Increasingly Unlikely

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) remains away from team facilities as he continues to recover from an offseason injury, and recent developments suggest a return this season is becoming less likely. The team has not indicated any expectation of seeing Mixon on the field in 2025, and rookie Woody Marks appears poised to […]

NFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 5) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2025)

Welcome back to our NFL Pick'em Pool Picks for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. The first wave of bye weeks is here, which will knock us down to 14 matchups this week. We have another international game again with the Vikings as they travel to London to face the Cleveland Browns, where rookie […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 5 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

We are now over a quarter of the way through the fantasy football regular season, with most leagues starting playoff matchups in Week 15. At this point, fantasy managers should have a pretty strong indication of whether or not their teams are built to win. 4-0 and 3-1 squads might want to make some minor […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5 (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season! After about a month of football, we're starting to see some players emerge for fantasy managers, and other players not live up to expectations. For example, some rookie running backs are figuring out […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kenneth Gainwell, Woody Marks, Matthew Stafford, Justice Hill, Romeo Doubs

There are still two Monday Night Football games to go, but Week 4 has already been a fun one. The Seahawks beat the Cardinals on Thursday in dramatic fashion, and the Giants earned their first win of the season in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's NFL debut. To cap off the Sunday slate, Green Bay and […]

Javonte Williams will Look to Continue Leading Cowboys' Backfield vs. Jets

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams continues to deliver for fantasy managers, stacking another strong outing in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. The veteran dominated touches with 20 carries, firmly cementing himself as the leader of the Dallas backfield. With a touchdown in three of the four games this season, Williams will look […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 5 Start, Sit

Every week should be viewed as a must-win matchup, and bye weeks and injuries are complicating lineup decisions this week. Use these Week 5 fantasy football rankings for 2025 to crush your start-sit calls. Below, you will see where key players such as Brian Thomas Jr., Ladd McConkey, Chase Brown, Woody Marks, A.J. Brown, Chuba […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr., Isiah Pacheco, Bhayshul Tuten: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Week 5 is upon us, and with roughly one-fourth of the season in the books, we can make some more informed decisions on who belongs in our fantasy football lineups. This is the first week where bye weeks are a factor, reducing the field of available players. Even with a shallower pool to select from, […]

Tyjae Spears Listed as a Limited Practice Participant on Thursday

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday. Spears spent the first four weeks of the season on Injured Reserve due to a high ankle sprain, but the team opened his activation window earlier this week. Spears may not be ready for […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 5 Start, Sit Running Backs

The running back position is starting to get ravaged by injuries, and bye weeks only further complicate things. To assist your start-sit calls at RB, we're back with our Week 5 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. Check out the running back rankings below to find out where key RBs like Woody Marks, Michael […]

Michael Carter Set for Prominent Role in Arizona?

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Thursday edition of his podcast that he thinks Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter will be "thrust to prominence" following injuries to fellow Cardinals backs James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee). Carter has been active for just one of Arizona's games so far in 2025 and opened the […]

Emari Demercado to Remain Cardinals' Third-Down Back?

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado will "be what he's always been, a third-down back," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Cardinals have plenty of available playing time in their backfield after losing James Conner (ankle) for the season and Trey Benson (knee) for four to six weeks due to a meniscus injury. However, Schefter […]

Bucky Irving "Week-to-Week," Unlikely to Play in Week 5

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is "week-to-week" with a mid-foot sprain, and it "doesn't sound like he'll play" in his team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. On the bright side, Schefter also said that Irving's foot injury "looks like it's not a long-term […]