Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has finished as the RB9 or better in each of the past three seasons, even cracking the top six in a 2023 season in which a high ankle sprain limited him to only 12 games. With 2024 third-round pick Blake Corum becoming a popular breakout candidate following his […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was the fantasy RB11 in 2025, with his 54 missed tackles forced ranking seventh in the league and reminding dynasty managers of the elite tackle-breaking ability he demonstrated throughout his collegiate career and as a second-round rookie in 2021. Now more than three seasons removed from the devastating knee […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson was a third-round pick in a 2025 NFL Draft billed for its running back talent, and while several players from his class were able to deliver promising rookie campaigns, Johnson's was one to forget. The most memorable moment of his first season was arguably a kickoff return blunder early […]

As we inch closer toward the 2026 NFL season, it's time to check in on the latest Superflex rookie rankings for dynasty fantasy football leagues. Superflex has become the most popular dynasty format, and this year's quarterback group features several later-round players who could see action right away. We're back to help you sort through the top […]

As a rookie in 2025, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson was the only back on the roster to play in all 17 games, but he saw the field on fewer than 46% of the team's offensive snaps. Despite the limited opportunities, he still led the team with 1,132 yards from scrimmage and 10 […]

Last season, the RB1 tier of running backs consisted of many of the usual suspects, including Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, De'Von Achane, James Cook III, Chase Brown, Derrick Henry, Kyren Williams, and Ashton Jeanty, none of whom were surprise additions before the start of the season. The only running backs fantasy […]

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) was seen doing drills on Monday for the first day of mandatory minicamp, eight months after fracturing his ankle, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick last year out of Arizona State said last month that his goal is to be fully ready […]

When asked if there is anything that new running back Kenneth Walker III can improve at, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy pointed to pass-blocking and receiving, according to Nick Roesch of Heavy.com. The Chiefs made a big splash in free agency by signing Walker, the Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks to […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (foot) had a procedure on his left foot following an injury earlier in the offseason program, but he's expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July, a team source told Ryan O'Halloran of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. Rodriguez, who signed a two-year deal […]

The fantasy football offseason is a time of reflection, and part of that reflection involves revisiting the season that was and re-evaluating the previous season's rookie class. Looking back at a talented rookie class, we had some stud performers in Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton (I refuse to include him as a breakout candidate), Tyler Warren, […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson earned first-team All-Pro honors for his work in 2025, as he finished the year with a league-leading 2,298 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns on 366 touches across 17 games. Robinson had his most efficient year as a rusher (5.1 yards per carry) while also setting career-highs in targets (103), […]

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Houston Texans running back Woody Marks finished his rookie year with 911 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 220 touches across 16 games (eight starts). After starting the season in a secondary role behind veteran back Nick Chubb, Marks gradually assumed the RB1 job over the course […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan is "right in the thick" of his team's RB2 battle after a productive showing at OTAs, per Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated. A seventh-round pick out of the University of Kentucky, McGowan recorded 851 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 184 touches across 12 games in his […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has yet to take part in any of the team's organized team activities as he deals with an undisclosed injury, and in his absence, second-year runner Bhayshul Tuten has reportedly been picking up steam. With the team yet to don pads, it's important not to read too much […]

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter appeared in just five games and did not record a single carry during his rookie season. With Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum both appearing in all 17 games for Los Angeles, Hunter never had an opportunity to […]

A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue spent most of his rookie season as a healthy scratch on game days. The 22-year-old appeared in just five games and finished the year with 134 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 34 touches, about half of which came in a […]

"It's not a stretch to speculate" that Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could have a larger pass-catching role in 2026, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. The 29-year-old recorded 37 catches for 273 yards and two touchdowns on 50 targets across 17 games in 2025 and has not topped 300 receiving yards in […]

Early on in the pre-draft process, Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman was in conversation to become the second running back selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. In falling to Denver in the fourth round, he ultimately became the fourth back off the board, and while the draft capital may be difficult to get overly […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell brought energy and excitement to the field throughout his three-year stint with the Ravens, but injuries and a 191-pound frame have limited him to only 144 total opportunities across those three seasons. Regularly showcasing his game-breaking speed, he averaged a whopping 6.8 yards per touch on that minimal […]

Expectations around Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks continue to rise, with NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe recently appearing on The Insiders Podcast and stating that if healthy, Brooks could handle lead back responsibilities over veteran Chuba Hubbard. Wolfe noted that the team allowed 2025's leading rusher, Rico Dowdle, to walk in free agency in […]

It won’t be long until NFL teams are kicking off their training camps heading into the 2026 NFL season. That means fantasy drafts are just around the corner. There are many ways to attack a fantasy draft. The current trend for many is to load up on running backs early to try to identify players […]

With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) sidelined during OTAs this offseason, newcomer Kenneth Gainwell is standing out and "making the most of his extra reps," according to Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. Gainwell is serving as Tampa's RB1 with Irving sidelined, and not Sean Tucker. The 27-year-old has proven to be "reliable […]

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that it's hard to get much of a read on the Jacksonville Jaguars running back room during OTAs this offseason because they are not in pads, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (undisclosed) hasn't been with the team during the offseason program so far. With that said, Shipley also notes that Tuten […]

After averaging six yards per carry across his three seasons at the University of Notre Dame, running back Jadarian Price was selected 32nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. With Seahawks RB1 Zach Charbonnet (knee) recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in mid-January, Price could be in a position […]

My 2026 fantasy football season recently started early, as I completed two rookie/free-agent drafts in existing leagues on the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) high-stakes league platform. I share the results of one draft here to give you my thought processes and insights during a 10-round draft, where I was slotted with the second overall […]

A second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) has yet to get his career off the ground. Brooks entered the NFL recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in college, and then re-tore the same ACL just three games after making his pro debut. The 22-year-old missed […]

After spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons, running back Tyler Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.25 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals this past March. At the time of signing, Allgeier looked like the RB1 in Arizona. However, the Cardinals used the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (undisclosed) has not been taking part in OTAs due to an undisclosed reason, according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. The Jags' backfield has plenty of uncertainty heading into the 2026 season after Travis Etienne Jr. joined the New Orleans Saints in free agency, and Rodriguez's absence during […]

After spending the first three seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers, running back Emanuel Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2026 season in March. The 27-year-old was productive in a backup role behind Josh Jacobs in Green Bay, recording 1,145 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns on 254 […]

Across 15 games as a rookie in 2025, Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson recorded 446 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 98 touches. While fellow Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins (ankle) emerged as the team's clear lead rusher, Sampson established himself as a pass-catcher out of the backfield by hauling in 33 receptions for […]