Raheim Sanders Limited By Backfield Committee in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders has seen an increased role in recent weeks after Browns RB1 Quinshon Judkins (leg, ankle) suffered season-ending lower leg injuries in Week 16. After Judkins went down, Sanders recorded 11 carries for 42 yards and looked like the team's lead back for the remainder of Week 16. However, Browns […]

Michael Carter Not a Great Fantasy Option in Split Backfield

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter disappointed fantasy managers in Week 17 with only seven carries for 29 yards (4.1 YPC) in Sunday's 37-14 blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Carter also added two catches for 14 yards on four targets. In a smash match-up, Carter and the Cardinals' offense came out flat. The Cardinals […]

Is Alvin Kamara Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 18)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) hasn't played a down of football since Week 13. In Week 12, early in the contest, he suffered a knee injury that had him pulled from the game. Kamara hasn't had a great season. Though he was seen as a safe pick around the fifth and […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Friday Slate (1/2/26)

This is the last day of regular bowl games. After today, only the College Football Playoff semifinals and National Championship remain. Where did this season go? It has been a fun ride, and I'm not going to leave you hanging on the last day of classic DFS for the 2025 season! We have a Texas […]

De'Von Achane Misses Second Straight Practice on Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) missed a second straight practice on Thursday due to a shoulder injury, per the team's official website. Achane is firmly up in the air to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, unless he can return to the practice field […]

Kimani Vidal Upgrades to Full Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (neck) upgraded to a full practice session on Thursday. Vidal started the week with a limited showing in practice on Wednesday. A full session on Thursday suggests that he's ready to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday in Denver against the division-rival Broncos. Meanwhile, rookie […]

Omarion Hampton Misses Another Practice on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Hampton spent time on Injured Reserve earlier this year after fracturing his ankle. The 22-year-old hasn't had a setback that we know of, so this could just be the Chargers being cautious as they […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared to Play in Week 18

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) was removed from the Week 18 injury report on Thursday and will play on Saturday night against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. McCaffrey has dealt with a bit of back stiffness in the final month of the regular […]

Blake Corum Working Off to the Side on Thursday

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (ankle) was seen working off to the side during the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Corum sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Monday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and never returned. The 25-year-old did not […]

Alvin Kamara Misses Practice Again on Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) remained sidelined from his team's practice on Thursday, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Kamara has missed five consecutive games after suffering a sprained MCL in Week 12 and appears unlikely to return for the team's Week 18 finale against the Atlanta Falcons. Across 11 games before getting […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Returns to Full Practice

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (illness) was able to practice in full on Thursday after he was held out due to illness on Wednesday. Croskey-Merritt had his second 100-yard game and two rushing touchdowns in last week's Christmas Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. out due to illness. Rodriguez […]

NFL Week 18 Motivation Index for Every Team

Week 18 is consistently the most unique slate of the NFL season. Motivations can vary wildly, as some teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs or battling for seeding, while other squads are either already locked into postseason spots or focusing on draft position. A team's level of motivation can also include contract […]

Chase Brown Not Seen on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (illness) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday due to an illness, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. It's the second straight day of practice that Brown has missed this week, leaving fantasy managers to wonder if he'll play in the Week […]

Kareem Hunt in Danger of Missing Week 18?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (illness) has yet to practice this week due to an illness after not practicing again on Thursday, according to Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. Hunt, who has ceded more backfield work to Isiah Pacheco in recent weeks, could be in danger of missing the Week 18 regular-season finale this […]

Rico Dowdle Cleared to Play on Saturday Against Tampa

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (toe) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday and has been cleared to play in Saturday's Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to the team's official website. Although Chuba Hubbard isn't going to go away in Carolina's backfield, the 27-year-old Dowdle […]

Breece Hall Back on the Field on Thursday

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) was seen on the practice field on Thursday after he missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. Hall picked up a knee injury in last week's blowout loss to the New England Patriots, but his return to practice […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Malik Willis, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Luther Burden III, Jayden Higgins, Jake Tonges

Welcome back to Fact or Fiction, RotoBaller's weekly look at some of the NFL's most shocking performances. If you're reading this in search of lineup advice for Week 18, I first want to say that I'm sorry your commissioner has your league playing in Week 18. If you're here because you're playing DFS this week or […]

Tank Bigsby Expected to Start with Eagles Resting Starters in Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby could be the starter in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders. Bigsby was traded from the Jaguars to the Eagles after Week 1 and has served as a handcuff to star running back Saquon Barkley this season. However, with the Eagles planning to rest their starters in Week 18, […]

2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit

Deciding between players with similar outlooks at different positions is never easy, so we're here to help you make those tough calls. Check out our Week 18 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to crush your final lineup decisions of the season. Below, you will see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs like Audric Estime, […]

Audric Estime to Lose Work in Week 18?

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime carried 14 times for 94 yards and a touchdown in Week 17's 34-26 victory over the Tennessee Titans. After a confusing Week 16, where tight end Taysom took most of the rushing attempts, Estime took over and had the best game of his young NFL career. With Alvin […]

2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 18 Start, Sit Running Backs

Running backs are often the anchors of fantasy teams, so hopefully, you have at least a pair of productive ball carriers ahead of Week 18. We're back with our Week 18 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025 to guide your close lineup calls. Check out the running back rankings below to find out where […]

Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 18 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Michael Mayer, Jalen McMillan, Luther Burden, Audric Estime, Michael Carter, Jayden Higgins, Devin Singletary

Week 18 is highly volatile, as we will have to wait until kickoff for NFL teams to determine who will play or rest ahead of the playoffs. For most fantasy leagues, the season is over, but there is still one week left to play in the 2025 NFL season. Some leagues play until the end, […]

Alvin Kamara Not Seen at Wednesday's Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) was not present for Wednesday's practice, according to Ross Jackson. Kamara is highly unlikely to return for the team's Week 18 regular-season finale this weekend against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons after missing the last five games with a sprained MCL in his knee that he suffered […]

Aaron Jones Sr. Held Out of Wednesday's Practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (hip) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury. Meanwhile, fellow RB Jordan Mason (ankle) returned to a limited session after missing the Week 17 Christmas Day win over the Detroit Lions. With Mason injured the last two weeks, Jones has handled 44 touches for […]

Omarion Hampton Sits Out Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury. Hampton played 83% of the offensive snaps in last Saturday's loss to the Houston Texans, touching the ball 22 times for 60 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. The 22-year-old first-rounder didn't appear to […]

Kyren Williams Estimated as Limited on Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, according to Adam Grosbard of the Los Angeles Daily News. Williams suffered a minor ankle injury in Monday night's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was able to return to the game. Meanwhile, fellow RB Blake […]

Blake Corum Misses Practice With Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report, per the Los Angeles Daily News' Adam Grosbard. Corum sprained his ankle in the second quarter of Monday night's upset loss to the Atlanta Falcons and never returned. On a short turnaround going into the Week 18 […]

De'Von Achane Held Out With Shoulder Injury

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) was a non-participant during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Achane didn't appear to get injured in Sunday's upset win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but his status is now worth watching going into the Week 18 regular-season finale this […]

Javonte Williams Not on the Week 18 Injury Report

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (shoulder) was initially expected to be limited in Wednesday's practice. However, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports that Williams isn't included on the Week 18 injury report, suggesting he put in a full practice on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Malik Davis (calf, eye) was a non-participant. Williams has been a top-10 […]

Chase Brown Out With Illness on Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (illness) did not take part in practice on Wednesday because he was under the weather, according to the team's official website. Brown should be feeling better by the weekend and should be able to suit up for the Week 18 regular-season finale versus the division-rival Cleveland Browns. The Bengals […]