Will Shipley Involved Heavily In Passing Attack In Preseason Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley took five carries for 15 yards and caught all four of his targets for 31 yards during the team's 14-13 win over the New England Patriots. Kenneth Gainwell again got the start Thursday night with the second-team offense but was replaced much earlier this week by Shipley, who saw […]

Chris Evans To Miss 2024

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chris Evans (knee) will miss the entirety of the 2024 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon at Thursday's practice. Evans was the fourth running back on Cincinnati's preseason depth chart. While he only received three touches last season, it had been reported that the fourth-year pro was having a solid […]

Florio's Football Show: The Biggest Mistake Fantasy Football Players Make!

Michael F. Florio used to make the same mistake that so many fantasy managers are still making today. Once he changed, he started having much more success. So what is that mistake and how can you make sure you do not make it? Tune in to find out! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Making Progress

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) appears to be in good shape after his incident a few days ago. The rookie back was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Now, Tracy was seen running and cutting on the field with the training staff on Thursday. This […]

Safest Fantasy Football Pick For Every NFC Team - CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts, Mike Evans, DK Metcalf, more

Identifying reliable players is the key to success in fantasy football. By deep-diving into the safest fantasy football options from each NFC team, I look to spotlight the players who offer the most stability and predictability for your roster. This article examines a range of players from across the NFC, from established veterans to emerging […]

Deuce Vaughn Returns To Practice

Dallas Cowboys second-year running back Deuce Vaughn (hamstring) returned to the team's joint practice on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams after being sidelined two weeks with a hamstring injury. Vaughn had several opportunities to carry the ball and be a receiver. The former sixth-round pick in 2023 should see notable playing time in the […]

Chuba Hubbard Dealing With Knee Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (knee) suffered a knee injury at training camp on Thursday. Head coach Dave Canales said the team had "big concerns (initially) but initial testing looks good." We'll have more information on Hubbard's injury once we know more, but it looks like he's avoided a serious injury that could keep […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Sleepers To Target in 2024 - Late-Round Discounts

There is no offseason when it comes to dynasty football. The draft has come and gone for the NFL, rookies have reported, and training camps are about to fire up. At this stage in the fantasy cycle, we have seen how the landscape has changed. We know which players landed where, and we are getting […]

Cleveland Browns Fantasy Football Team Preview - QB, RB, WR, TE Outlooks

Welcome to my 2024 fantasy football preview for the Cleveland Browns as part of my team-by-team fantasy football outlooks series. This new 32-part series will dissect each NFL team through a fantasy football lens. We'll look at each of the four primary positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end -- and identify each […]

Predicting the First Two Rounds of 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

Fantasy football drafts are right around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about those first few rounds. The first round is always the most exciting part of drafts because the player you choose here will lead your team throughout the year.  That's why fantasy managers really focus on that pick early in […]

Three 2024 Fantasy Football Committee Running Back Busts

When it comes to fantasy football, the allure of a high-upside running back can be irresistible. Yet, every seasoned manager knows the frustration that accompanies committee backfields. These backfields, often a staple in the NFL, can turn promising draft picks into week-to-week headaches.  The committee approach, where two or more running backs share the workload, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 Fantasy Football (8/15/2024)

Week 1 of preseason is in the books, and tonight we start Week 2 with a single-game slate between the Eagles and the Patriots. Philadelphia isn’t expected to play its starters, while the Patriots should give a little more extended run to their starting offense so Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye get work in with […]

Zamir White Continuing To Level Up His Play

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White continues his strong showing during training camp with his fast and physical running style. Showing that he's a great fit for new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's scheme, White has been bouncing off of defenders throughout practice on Tuesday. White received six carries for 23 yards and punched in […]

Emari Demercado Returns To Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (shoulder) has returned to practice and participated in Wednesday's joint session with the Colts. After missing the previous week of practice and the Cardinals' first preseason game against the Saints due to a shoulder injury—evident by the brace he wore—Demercado is now working to get back up to speed. […]

Zach Charbonnet Misses Practice With Tightness

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (undisclosed) missed practice due to undisclosed tightness. Head coach Mike Macdonald noted, "[Charbonnet] was tight this morning, so we're trying to figure out what's going on with him." While Charbonnet's availability for Saturday's preseason game against the Titans may be affected, it doesn't seem serious. Last season, Kenneth Walker […]

When Should I Draft Jahmyr Gibbs in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a memorable rookie season in 2023. Gibbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry behind a 945-yard, 10-touchdown season. His high involvement in the passing game -- 52 catches for 316 yards and one touchdown -- also helped the former Alabama product finish as the RB10 in PPR formats.  Gibbs […]

Jaylen Wright Expected To Have A Role

Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane are listed as co-starters on the team's latest preseason depth chart, but rookie Jaylen Wright's strong performance in training camp and in the preseason opener should give him a role in 2024. Wright led all players with 55 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Should Be Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) didn't suffer a significant hamstring injury in training camp practice on Monday night, according to sources, but the Lions will be very cautious with his rest and rehab to make sure he's 100 percent healthy. Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz says that his understanding is that Gibbs […]

Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The Carolina Panthers have had one of the more underwhelming running back units in the NFL since trading Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers. After rolling with Chuba Hubbard and D'Onta Foreman to end the 2022 season, the Panthers signed Miles Sanders to a significant contract last offseason. Unfortunately, Sanders was a massive bust […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Fantasy Football Dynasty Trade Targets: August 2024

For hardcore dynasty fantasy football gamers, trading is a year-round activity. There are always deals to be made in active leagues. But if you're more of a casual dynasty player or find yourself in a league that loses some steam during the offseason, now is your time. With the NFL regular season less than six […]

Is Quinshon Judkins or TreVeyon Henderson The Starting Running Back for Ohio State?

Ohio State opens up the 2024 season on August 31 against Akron in Columbus. After seeing many draft-eligible stars return for their senior year, Ryan Day hit the transfer portal to add to a star-studded roster. Likely starting quarterback Will Howard (Kansas State), safety Caleb Downs (Alabama), and center Seth McLaughlin (Alabama) were just a […]

Dan Campbell Eases Concerns About Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated, "I think we're gonna be fine here," regarding the injury to running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) during a radio interview on Wednesday morning. There wasn't a timeline given on Gibbs' return to training camp, but Campbell's statements suggest it's not a long-term injury. The second-year running back is […]

Four Fantasy Football Veterans To Avoid In FFPC Best Ball Drafts

With training camps well underway and the first preseason game this week, we are starting to get our first looks at NFL players for the 2024 season. Based on what we see and learn over the next few weeks, many of our judgments will be confirmed or shifted in drafts still ahead. The same can […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Is "Week-To-Week," Not Long-Term Following Tuesday's Ankle Injury

Updating a previous report, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the injury New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) suffered is not "long-term," and Tracy's status is "week-to-week." Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after Tracy was carted off earlier in the day and diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain before […]

Carson Steele Gaining Trust From Coaching Staff

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Carson Steele had his most reps with the first- and second-team offenses on Tuesday out of all the days of training camp. The Chiefs are giving him a long look after his standout preseason game on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "What I like about him is, right now, […]

Alvin Kamara Exits Practice With Back Tightness

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) did not practice on Tuesday. Very little is known about the injury, but it is described as "back tightness". Kamara is in line for another large-volume season with the Saints. Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller are in line for touches behind Kamara. However, when healthy, Kamara dominates […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Suffers Low-Ankle Sprain

New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) was carted off the field at practice on Tuesday. Tracy was ultimately diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain which gives the Giants a sigh of relief. Tracy is currently listed as the Giants' No. 2 running back behind Devin Singletary. The fifth-round pick out of Purdue […]

Should I Draft Chase Brown? Fantasy Football Draft Outlook for 2024

Joe Mixon is out of Cincinnati. And with his departure, 309 touches are up for grabs. Opposite of the rest of the Zac Taylor era, there won't be one primary runner in the Bengals' backfield. Sophomore Chase Brown and free-agent addition Zack Moss are slated to split duties. Will either runner take the lion's share […]

Taysom Hill Could Play Up To Five Positions In 2024

The expectation is that New Orleans Saints super utility man Taysom Hill could play up to five positions this year -- fullback, running back, quarterback, tight end and wide receiver. It doesn't mean he'll play all those positions, but the Saints are keeping their options open. They want to get him traditional tailback/fullback work and […]

Saints Think They Can Get Alvin Kamara Back To Peak Performance

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamar's contract impasse hasn't affected his preparation for the 2024 season, and the Saints believe he can regain his peak performance. Kamara is still looking for his first 1,000-yard rushing season. "He's really embraced the change in the offense," head coach Dennis Allen said. "Fits his running style." The […]