Brashard Smith's Ascension Put on Pause?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith may not take as big a leap as initially anticipated in 2026. The Chiefs recently signed running back Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million deal, locking him in as their primary ball-carrier through 2028. That move seems to put a damper on Smith's upside after it […]

Kyle Monangai Will Continue to Test Fantasy Managers' Patience

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai took on a significant workload during his rookie campaign in 2025, but he remains the No. 2 option behind D'Andre Swift ahead of the 2026 season. Monangai finished his first year in the NFL with 783 rushing yards, 164 receiving yards, and five touchdowns, ranking as the overall RB30 […]

Jaylen Wright a Handcuff Option With Upside Going into Year 3

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright only appeared in 10 games (one start) in his second year in the NFL with the Dolphins in 2025, carrying the ball a career-high 70 times for 288 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground. He added five catches on nine targets for 44 yards […]

Tyjae Spears Figures to be in Backup Pass-Catching Role Again in 2026

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears had a career-low 283 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 72 carries in 13 games (one start) in 2025 in his third year in the league. Despite the disappointing performance on the ground, Spears did contribute as a pass-catcher, hauling in 45 of his 50 targets for 264 yards […]

Emmett Johnson Could Develop into a Three-Down Workhorse in the NFL

University of Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson dominated college competition as a redshirt junior in 2025, collecting 1,451 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 251 carries across 12 games. Johnson contributed as a receiver out of the backfield as well, hauling in 46 receptions for 370 yards and three scores. Despite the standout college production, […]

Ollie Gordon II May Be Buried on Dolphins Running Back Depth Chart

Across 17 games as a rookie in 2025, Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II recorded 70 carries for 199 yards and three touchdowns. While Gordon II flashed upside at different points throughout the season, he was ultimately blocked off from playing time by superstar Dolphins back De'Von Achane. Gordon II also lost some playing […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts: Five Running Back Sleepers For 2026

Every season, there are running backs who come out of nowhere and break out. In 2024, running backs like De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Chuba Hubbard, and Bucky Irving all had breakout campaigns. In 2025, unexpected breakout running backs included Kenneth Gainwell, Javonte Williams, and even RJ Harvey. In this article, we will dive into five […]

2022 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2026 NFL Draft slowly approaching, let's take a look back nearly three years and re-draft the opening round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In this redo, we will give each "original" holder of the pick their respective slot back, as if any "Draft Day" trades had not occurred. On Draft Day, several trades […]

Jets Re-Sign Kene Nwangwu

The New York Jets re-signed running back/return man Kene Nwangwu to a one-year, $2 million deal on Saturday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Nwangwu will receive $1 million guaranteed and can earn up to $3 million with incentives. The 28-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of Iowa State by the Minnesota […]

Does Blake Corum Have Standalone Flex Value?

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum was PFF's third-highest graded running back over the final six weeks of the 2025 season, with only Derrick Henry topping his five rushing touchdowns over that span. With the Rams making a concerted effort to preserve Kyren Williams for an eventual playoff run, Corum saw his involvement rise […]

Omarion Hampton Has High Upside with New Offensive Coordinator

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton continues to trend upward ahead of the 2026 season. Hampton is coming off an impressive rookie campaign and should now benefit from playing in a system led by offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Under McDaniel's leadership last year, the Dolphins had the fourth-most rushing yards per carry, so we […]

Is Jonathan Taylor Being Undervalued in Dynasty?

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor finished 2025 as the RB2 despite a late-season injury to quarterback Daniel Jones that allowed defenses to stack the box against him for the final month of the season. He is currently valued around RB7 and coming off the board near the 3/4 turn in dynasty startups. Still only […]

Can Tony Pollard Keep the RB1 Spot for Titans?

Titans running back Tony Pollard has quietly strung together four straight 1,200-plus-yard campaigns while scoring no fewer than five touchdowns. While Tennessee was one of the most aggressive spenders in the early waves of free agency, the backfield remains relatively unchanged from 2025. Pollard's role heading into 2026 again looks to carry underrated fantasy relevance, […]

David Montgomery Has Contract Updated by Texans

Running back David Montgomery, recently acquired via trade by the Houston Texans, has had his contract upgraded by the team, with the two-year deal now worth up to $16.5 million. The revised contract, which features a $6.5 million signing bonus and heavy per-game active roster bonuses, signals that the Texans view him as their clear […]

Can LeQuint Allen Jr. Emerge as the Primary Receiving Back in Jacksonville?

A seventh-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. did well to carve out any sort of role in his team's offense as a rookie. While Allen Jr. logged only 33 touches across 17 games, he played double-digit offensive snaps in 15 contests and seemingly earned the trust of […]

Isaiah Davis Appears Buried on the Jets Running Back Depth Chart

Across 16 games in 2025, New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis recorded 422 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 64 touches across 16 games played. The 24-year-old appeared to have a golden opportunity to carve out a more significant role in the backfield after fellow Jets running back Braelon Allen (knee) suffered a season-ending […]

Commanders Agree With Jerome Ford on One-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders agreed with former Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford on an undisclosed one-year deal on Saturday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Ford will head to the NFC East after spending the first four years of his career playing in Cleveland, where he averaged 4.3 yards per carry for 1,463 […]

Top Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers: 2026 NFL Free Agency

Dynasty fantasy football is quite variable from year to year. Since managers hold onto most players each year, most dynasty players hope that they will experience similar production each year. As we know far too well, that is hardly the case. Changing circumstances, injuries, and age all factor into a player's ability to produce consistent […]

2023 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2026 NFL Draft slowly approaching, let's take a look back and re-draft the opening round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In this redo, we will give each "original" holder of the pick their respective slot back, as if any "Draft Day" trades had not occurred. On Draft Day, we saw the Texans trade […]

Kaleb Johnson a Cut Candidate in Dynasty Leagues?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson had an incredibly disheartening rookie season in 2025, tallying just 69 rushing yards and nine receiving yards. He was a healthy scratch seven times, and he didn't register a single return on special teams after Week 2. The Iowa product quickly became a non-factor on the Steelers' roster, which […]

Can Cam Skattebo Take on a Workhorse Role in 2026?

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2025, recording 617 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns on 125 touches across the first eight weeks of the season. Unfortunately for Skattebo and the Giants, the 24-year-old suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8 that cut his […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Returns to Denver on One-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday to re-sign running back Jaleel McLaughlin, a source told Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. In addition to McLaughlin, the Broncos already brought back J.K. Dobbins (foot), so they'll have a very similar backfield going into the 2026 campaign, depending on what they do […]

Ashton Jeanty Primed for Year 2 Breakout Behind Improved Offensive Line?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty finished as the RB13 in his rookie season, despite being first contacted less than 0.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage on average. By almost all metrics, the Raiders had one of the worst offensive lines in the league in 2025, an area they've made a concerted effort […]

How Far Will James Conner Fall on the Depth Chart?

Two-time Pro-Bowl running back James Conner (foot) and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him in the desert for the 2026 season. One day later, the team agreed to a two-year deal with Tyler Allgeier, adding depth to a running back room that already featured 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson. […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 300 (Free Agency Updates)

The 2026 fantasy football season will be here before you know it, and it's never a bad idea to take an early look at the redraft pecking order. This edition of our 2026 fantasy football rankings includes rookies and is updated after key free-agent signings. These top 300 fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, […]

Devin Neal Ticketed for Backup Role in Year 2

Saints running back Devin Neal was a popular late-season waiver pickup in 2025 when injuries pushed him into a starting role from Weeks 13 through 15, but with New Orleans' signing of Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal, he has to be viewed as one of fantasy's biggest fallers in the opening week of […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for 7 Players on New Teams: Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker, Mike Evans, Malik Willis, more

The NFL offseason has officially begun. Things started with a bang as we saw multiple big-name players change teams on Day 1 of NFL free agency. We saw the likes of Travis Etienne Jr., Kenneth Walker III, Mike Evans, and a handful of others all join new teams. It will be interesting to see how […]

Jeremiyah Love NFL Draft Rookie Film Breakdown: Notre Dame RB Scouting Report - Coach Knows Ball Series

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2026 class. I'm a college football coach with 11 years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

2024 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2026 NFL Draft slowly approaching, let's take a look back at a full year and re-draft the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In this redo, we will give each "original" holder of the pick their respective slot back, as if any "Draft Day" trades had not occurred. On Draft Day, the […]

Jonathon Brooks to Compete for Lead Role in Carolina?

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) could be an appealing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues as he works his way back from injury. Brooks missed the entire 2025 regular season due to a torn ACL that he suffered in 2024. Injuries have limited the once-promising running back to just three games through two NFL […]