5 Tough Fantasy Football Playoff Schedules: Big-Name Players With Difficult Matchups (Weeks 15-17)

It is hard to imagine that the fantasy football playoffs are already slowly creeping up on us. It felt like yesterday we were all drafting our fantasy squads with the one goal of bringing home a fantasy football championship. With the playoffs right around the corner, we will dive into five fantasy football superstars that […]

Rico Dowdle Leads Panthers in Rushing and Receiving in Loss to 49ers

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle recorded six carries for 38 yards to go along with four receptions (four targets) for 36 yards in Monday night's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Dowdle was one of the few players who the Panthers could rely on to move the ball. The Panthers ran just 43 plays […]

Christian McCaffrey Erupts For 142 Yards, Touchdown in Monday Night Win

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled another massive workload in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers, recording 24 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown to go with seven catches (seven targets) for 53 yards in the pass game. McCaffrey now has 298 touches on the season after another 31 in […]

Isiah Pacheco Targeting a Return on Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) is targeting a return to the lineup this Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in Week 13, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Pacheco has been out with a sprained MCL in his knee since Week 8 (he's missed the last three games), but he […]

Michael Carter Maximizes His Opportunities in Week 12 Loss

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter had five carries for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. Carter also had three catches for 30 yards on three targets. The 26-year-old had his most efficient rushing game of the year in Sunday's matchup, gaining 5.6 yards per carry. Carter […]

Bhayshul Tuten Worth a Look for Week 13

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was unable to find much success in the running game during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tuten rushed the ball seven times for 17 yards in the overtime victory. It's worth noting that Tuten did carry an ankle injury into this game, so possibly that impacted his performance […]

Bam Knight Scores a Rushing TD to Salvage Week 12 Fantasy Performance

Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight had 10 carries for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. He added four catches on five targets for 20 yards through the air. Knight was able to tough out an ankle injury that had limited him in practice […]

Isiah Pacheco Listed as Full Participant on Monday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday on the team's estimated injury report, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pacheco was listed as a full participant last Wednesday as well, before being limited on Thursday and Friday. The 26-year-old was then ruled inactive for the […]

Josh Jacobs Listed as Limited on Monday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee), who missed his first game of the year in Week 12 due to a knee contusion, was listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In Jacobs' absence in Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings, Emanuel Wilson stepped […]

Samaje Perine Trending Toward a Return in Week 13

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (ankle) has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, but he was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report, per SI.com's Jay Morrison. It's notable since rookie Tahj Brooks was already ruled out for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Baltimore Ravens due to […]

Greg Olson to Serve as Interim Offensive Coordinator in Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks coach Greg Olson will take over as the team's interim offensive coordinator to replace Chip Kelly, who was fired on Sunday night, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Olson served as the team's offensive coordinator in 2013 and 2014 and again from 2018-21. In addition to calling offensive plays […]

Ashton Jeanty's Ankle Injury isn't Severe

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that the ankle injury that rookie first-round running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) picked up late in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns isn't severe, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. Jeanty should have a chance to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Los Angeles […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - Devin Neal, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Rodriguez Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

Thanksgiving week has arrived, and fantasy managers who scooped Emanuel Wilson off the waiver wire in Week 12 have plenty to be thankful for, unless you were going against Jahmyr Gibbs. Week 13 is another big week for waiver wire pickups with the fantasy playoffs just two weeks away. In this article, we'll highlight three […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Bhayshul Tuten, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

Thanksgiving week brings zero byes and a feast of football. It also means it's time to prepare your roster for the fantasy football postseason. You may not be looking for a league-winning running back this week, and that's okay. But you can ensure a starting running back on your roster, and that's where some of […]

Tahj Brooks Ruled Out for Week 13 With Concussion

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has ruled out rookie running back Tahj Brooks (concussion) for this Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 13, according to Jay Morrison of SI.com. Brooks suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots, and on a short week, the 23-year-old won't […]

David Montgomery Logs Single-Digit Touches for Second Straight Game in Week 12

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was held in check by the New York Giants in Week 12, recording 37 scrimmage yards on eight touches in his team's overtime win. The 28-year-old played just 34% of Detroit's offensive snaps against New York, the third time in four games since the Lions' Week 8 bye that […]

Top Players To Cut for Week 13 Lineups - Alvin Kamara, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jordan Addison, Dalton Schultz, Darius Slayton, J.J. McCarthy, Jayden Daniels, Kyle Pitts

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. In Week 12 of the NFL season, managers saw several players continue to lose fantasy value, including J.J. McCarthy, Jordan Addison, Rhamondre Stevenson, Chris Godwin, and Darius Slayton. In addition, over the past week, several players suffered […]

Jaleel McLaughlin to be "Important" Down the Stretch?

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back Jaleel McLaughlin had a number of good runs in the team's big Week 11 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and pointed to him "being important down the stretch," per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. McLaughlin played only 13% of the offensive snaps before the […]

Bucky Irving Set to Practice All Week, Status for Week 13 Undetermined

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will practice all week before the team re-evaluates him on Friday, according to the Pewter Report. Irving hasn't played since Week 4, but he has practiced the last two weeks and is expected to make his return in […]

Who Should I Trade For or Trade Away? Tee Higgins, Justin Jefferson, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Michael Pittman Jr., George Pickens, D'Andre Swift

Who Should I Trade For? Who Should I Trade Away? Some common Week 13 fantasy football trade decisions are regarding players like Tee Higgins, Justin Jefferson, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Michael Pittman Jr., George Pickens, D'Andre Swift. But not to worry, we are here to help make these trade decisions and build winning lineups in […]

Devin Neal Set to Take Over as Saints Lead Back?

New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal rushed for 18 yards on seven carries in Sunday's 24-10 home loss to their division-rival Atlanta Falcons. He added 43 yards through the air on 5-of-7 receiving. The rookie took on an elevated workload in Week 12 in the wake of backfield mate Alvin Kamara's (knee) injury. Neal […]

Kenneth Gainwell Boasting Increased Backfield Role

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell posted another solid fantasy effort in Week 12's loss to the hosting Chicago Bears, making the team's backfield situation less clear than it was a few weeks ago. Gainwell might not have had as much success as a receiver on Sunday as he did in Week 11's win, though […]

Who Should I Trade For or Trade Away? TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Emeka Egbuka, Breece Hall, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, Ashton Jeanty

Who Should I Trade For? Who Should I Trade Away? Some common Week 13 fantasy football trade decisions are regarding players like TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Emeka Egbuka, Breece Hall, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, and Ashton Jeanty. But not to worry, we are here to help make these trade decisions and build winning lineups in […]

Kyle Monangai Emerging as a Trusted Weapon in Chicago

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai recorded 12 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown in his team's 31-28 Week 12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. After veteran Bears back D'Andre Swift coughed up a fumble early in the game against Pittsburgh, Monangai worked as the team's feature back for much of the remainder […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. Set for Lead Rushing Role in Washington Coming Out of Bye Week?

In his final game before his team's Week 12 bye, Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. recorded 79 rushing yards on a season-high 15 carries against the Miami Dolphins. The Commanders have operated with a committee backfield of Rodriguez Jr., Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Jeremy McNichols for most of the 2025 season. However, Rodriguez Jr. […]

Trey Benson Could Dominate Backfield Touches in Arizona Upon Return from Injury

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) has been on Injured Reserve since Week 4 due to a knee injury. However, Benson was able to practice in a limited capacity heading into Week 12 and could be on track to make his return in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Benson is cleared […]

Kareem Hunt to Maintain Lead Role in Kansas City Backfield Going Forward?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was an absolute workhorse in Week 12, recording 30 carries for 104 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 26 yards in his team's overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. With Isiah Pacheco (knee) sidelined by a knee injury, the Chiefs have leaned on Hunt as their […]

When Is Joe Mixon Coming Back? Injury Update and Fantasy Football Outlook (Week 13)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has yet to take the field this season and has shown no signs of progress. With the season nearing the final stretch, managers need their bench players to contribute, and given Mixon's status, it may be time to cut him. Will Mixon play again this season? Should fantasy […]

Emanuel Wilson Scores Twice Against the Vikings

Green Bay Packers third-year running back Emanuel Wilson had a career day on Sunday against the Vikings, rushing for a career-high 107 yards on 28 carries and punching in two touchdowns. Both of his rushing touchdowns were from one yard out. He chipped in another 18 yards on two receptions through the air as well, […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Jameis Winston, Emanuel Wilson, Chimere Dike, Kenneth Gainwell, Dylan Sampson

Week 12 gave football fans a lot to enjoy. It started with a dramatic duel between the Texans and Bills on Thursday Night Football, and the action continued into Sunday. The Chiefs, Lions, and Cowboys all pulled off thrilling comeback victories, and the Jaguars defeated the Cardinals in a back-and-forth overtime affair. Two of the […]