Emmett Johnson the Handcuff to Roster in Kansas City?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson will open his career in a depth role, but his every-down skill set makes him an intriguing handcuff in case prized free agent signing Kenneth Walker III misses any time. Johnson doesn't have game-changing speed, but he does have a proven track record as a ball-carrier and pass-catcher […]

Is Jonathan Taylor Still a High-End Dynasty Option?

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was playing at an elite level for most of last year, but his production took a hit after quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury. Taylor ranked as the RB1 in PPR leagues from Week 1 to Week 10, and it wasn't particularly close; he was a full […]

Saquon Barkley Still a Capable League-Winner at a Sunken Dynasty Cost

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley turned in one of the best fantasy seasons in recent memory in 2024, topping 2,000 rushing yards while garnering MVP consideration. Even with regression all but a foregone conclusion following the 482-touch campaign, his second season in Philadelphia was still considered a disappointment, with his rushing yards and touchdowns […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Superflex Rankings (2026 May Updates): Ty Simpson, Denzel Boston, Jadarian Price, Carson Beck, Zachariah Branch

Superflex leagues have become the most popular dynasty fantasy football format. Although the 2026 class wasn't loaded with quarterback talent, there are a few later-round players who could see action in their rookie or sophomore seasons. We're back with our updated 2026 dynasty rookie superflex rankings for 2026 to help you crush your rookie drafts. These […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts: Overvalued Picks to Avoid (2026)

Now that the NFL Draft is over and the destinations for many of the incoming rookie class have been determined, it’s time for fantasy football managers to start preparing for their rookie drafts. This year, more than any other in recent memory, fantasy managers need to be informed heading into those draft rooms. Outside the […]

Bigger Role Could be Coming for Ashton Jeanty in Year 2

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hinted that second-year running back Ashton Jeanty could have a much bigger role in his offense in his second year in the league, according to Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com. "It's important to have a quality second back, but the best player has got to play, and we've got […]

De'Von Achane Dealing With Injury at OTAs?

The Miami Dolphins signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. this week after RB De'Von Achane (undisclosed) missed at least one OTA practice session with an unknown injury, according to C. Isaiah Smalls II of The Miami Herald. It's unclear how serious Achane's injury is at this time, but with over a month until training camp […]

James Cook III Absent From OTA Practices This Week

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III has not been present for the team's OTA practices this week, according to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com, and third-year RB Frank Gore Jr. has stood out in his absence. Gore looked "explosive and decisive" while running through holes. Although OTAs are voluntary in the offseason, it's notable that […]

Giants Offense to be a Run-First Unit?

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart thinks the offense will be a run-first unit in 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, according to Ryan Dunleavy of The California Post. "It sounds like we're not going to be throwing the ball a lot," Dart said. "We're going to keep giving it to Skatt until they […]

Does DJ Giddens Carry Dynasty Buy-Low Appeal into 2026?

After being drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens spent most of his rookie year as an afterthought in his team's offense. Giddens spent a significant portion of the season as a healthy scratch on game days and finished the year with just 96 yards from […]

Is Josh Jacobs at the Peak of His Dynasty Value?

Across two seasons since signing with the Green Bay Packers, running back Josh Jacobs has collected just under 2,900 yards from scrimmage and 30 touchdowns. Green Bay has leaned on Jacobs as its workhorse back, and he's delivered in a big way. Jacobs could play an even larger role in the Packers' offense in 2026, […]

Quinshon Judkins Taking Part in 11-on-11 Drills

Cleveland Browns second-year running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was seen working in 11-on-11 drills during the team's offseason workout on Wednesday, according to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Judkins only played in 14 games for Cleveland in his first year in the league after being selected with the 36th overall pick in the […]

Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. a Sneaky Dynasty Buy?

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects as the team's No. 2 option out of the backfield in 2026, but there may be a path for him to maintain value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Fueled by a big second half after Cam Skattebo (ankle) went down, Tracy finished as the overall RB28 […]

Updated Dynasty Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: Top 75 RBs

It's one of the best times of the dynasty fantasy football season, as start-up drafts are taking place, and the trade market is often active. To help you see the updated landscape of the RB position, check out these top 75 dynasty fantasy football running back rankings. Below, you'll see where Quinshon Judkins, De'Von Achane, TreVeyon Henderson, […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (2026 May Updates): Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Fernando Mendoza, Kenyon Sadiq, Germie Bernard, more

Rookie drafts for dynasty leagues will take place all offseason long, and we're here to help with our freshly updated rankings. It's not the most star-studded rookie class in recent memory, but there are always late-round sleepers who surprise us in Year 1 and beyond. Below, check out these 2026 dynasty rookie rankings for fantasy football […]

5 Fantasy Football Sleepers on New Teams: Redraft Values

We don't need to see players thriving in new situations after their ADP fell due to some poor seasons anymore to know what we now know -- NFL players can get big bumps in production thanks to moving to a new offense. We saw it in 2024 with Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, for example. […]

Chase Brown a Short-term Dynasty Buy Whose Value Could Extend Beyond 2026

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown finished 2025 as the fantasy RB8 after an RB12 finish in 2024. At 26 years old, he enters the final season of his rookie contract as RotoBaller's dynasty RB13, but should he and the team reach an agreement on a potential contract extension before the 2027 season, that ranking […]

J.K. Dobbins Becoming an Underpriced Starting Running Back

Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was a late free agency addition in the 2025 offseason, but he came into the year as the clear lead back in Denver, and he held that role until a Week 10 foot injury ended his season. Across his seven starts to finish the year in Dobbins' place, 2025 second-round […]

Eagles Offense to Borrow From Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay in 2026?

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane writes that new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to implement some concepts that are prevalent in both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay's offenses with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, respectively. The Eagles' offense was extremely disappointing in 2025, ranking 17th in the league in […]

Is Tank Bigsby a Worthy Dynasty Stash Entering 2026?

After being acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in September, Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby played a minimal role in his team's offense in 2025. With star Eagles back Saquon Barkley dominating touches, Bigsby finished the year with 58 carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns across 16 games with Philadelphia. As long as Barkley […]

Cam Skattebo Says he'll be Ready for Week 1

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) said that he will be ready to go for the team's Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 13 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys after breaking his right fibula and dislocating his right ankle in his rookie campaign in 2025, according to Steven Whyno of The Associated Press. […]

De'Von Achane Present for Start of OTAs This Week

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that running back De'Von Achane, who is fresh off signing a four-year, $68 million contract extension last week, is present and will be out at Tuesday's OTA session, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Hafley said that the feeling around the team is one of […]

Seth McGowan in the Mix for Playing Time as a Rookie?

Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan could be in the mix for playing time as a rookie, in addition to being an intriguing long-term stash for dynasty fantasy football. Selected in the seventh round of this year's NFL Draft, McGowan should compete for the backup role behind Jonathan Taylor. He's not the favorite to back […]

Audric Estime Droppable in Dynasty Leagues?

New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime is buried on the depth chart, and fantasy managers can justify dropping him in most dynasty leagues. Estime didn't get onto the fantasy radar until late last year, when he earned some touches due to injuries to Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal, and Kendre Miller. He had 41 touches, […]

Have Timeshare Concerns Sunk Kyren Williams' Dynasty Value Too Low?

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has finished as the fantasy RB9 or better in each of the past three seasons, but before even turning 26 years old, he has fallen to RB17 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. With second-year back Blake Corum seeing his usage rise down the stretch of the 2025 season, much […]

Javonte Williams' Unusual Career Path Has Left Him Undervalued in Dynasty Leagues

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was once pegged as the next great dynasty back, rising all the way to RB2 in consensus rankings following a 2021 rookie season in Denver in which he forced the second-most missed tackles in the league on barely over 200 carries. Unfortunately, a devastating knee injury and a painstaking […]

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft for Fantasy Football: Five Rounds, TE Premium

The 2026 NFL Draft felt like one of the least exciting in recent memory from the moment the class was finalized in January … and that feeling has only solidified into fact as rookie drafts begin this May. While five top-end prospects would all go in the first round of most rookie drafts in this […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Outlooks: Sleepers, Stashes, Draft Targets

The 2026 NFL Draft is officially completed, and with it, rookie fever is officially in full bloom. Rookies, by virtue of never having played a down in the NFL yet, have never had the chance to disappoint any fantasy manager. That often leads to eternal optimism. Fantasy managers often ask, what could be? Being optimistic […]

Cam Skattebo's Dynasty Stock Rising Following NFL Draft

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) had his rookie season cut short by a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8. However, the 24-year-old began to emerge as the lead back in New York before getting injured, recording 617 yards from scrimmage, seven touchdowns on 125 […]

Kaleb Johnson Logging First-Team Reps in OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson was seen lining up in the backfield with the first team offense during an OTA team period on Monday, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor. A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson recorded just 78 scrimmage yards on 29 touches across 10 games as a rookie. Johnson enters 2026 […]