Dameon Pierce Getting First-Team Work

In one of the more interesting backfield situations in the league, Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is now seeing first-team reps, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC in Houston. The status of Joe Mixon (foot) is up in the air as the season approaches, while new addition Nick Chubb (head) has also missed time, […]

James Cook Viewed by GM as Three-Down Back

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is officially back in the fold after signing a four-year contract extension with his team on Wednesday. Soon after the signing was announced, Buffalo GM Brandon Beane told reporters that he views Cook as a three-down back. Beane said, "We do feel he can take more, but we like […]

Should I Draft Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, or Kaleb Johnson? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs

There's no doubt that rookies can single-handedly win your fantasy football league. Those who took a chance on Brian Thomas Jr., Brock Bowers, and Jayden Daniels in the middle-to-late rounds last year were rewarded with a league winner. All three players finished top five at their respective positions in 2024.  As a result, fantasy managers should […]

James Cook, Bills Agree on Four-Year Extension

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension on Wednesday. Cook had been holding-in throughout training camp but returned to practice on Tuesday as the two sides were apparently getting close to a deal. The contract extension has a $30 million guarantee and will keep Cook in Buffalo as their […]

TreVeyon Henderson to Split Running Back Snaps in New England?

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson will "get half of the running back snaps this season," according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Graff writes that Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has "publicly backed (running back) Rhamondre Stevenson several times and seems inclined to at least try out a running back committee." A […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Rankings and Analysis: The King's Favorite Draft Targets

It’s already a busy season for fantasy football analysts, as I have completed over six drafts to this point while regularly adjusting my fantasy football draft rankings. In addition to my updated rankings below, the Fantasy Football Season Pass on RotoBaller is overflowing with tremendous amounts of articles and analysis to prepare you for a […]

Fantasy Football Early-Round Overvalued Draft Picks (QB, RB, WR, TE)

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Instant Impact Rookies - Projecting Every Week 1 Starter for Fantasy Football: Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, Tyler Warren, Travis Hunter, and more

Each NFL draft provides all 32 teams with an equal opportunity to improve their roster. Drafting great players consistently can help teams reach Super Bowl contention in a remarkably short time. Just look at Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the former No. 2 overall pick, who helped Washington, previously one of the league's worst teams, make […]

7 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Busts: Draft Targets, Avoids (2025)

The relentless pace of the offseason continues as we progress through August. News is emerging on a daily basis from all 32 training camps, while preseason matchups are underway. Those developments will continue to provide valuable information that can be utilized toward constructing your draft strategies. They also fuel the decisions that you make while […]

Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Rankings by Position - Easiest QB, RB, WR & TE Matchups (2025)

Every new fantasy football season means a thousand proposed ways to skin the cat without scratching its backside. We've all heard the time-tested adages before -- "Draft your guys," "Just pick good players on good teams," and my personal favorite, "ADP is comprised mostly by losers." While these macro strategies will generally set you on […]

Bhayshul Tuten Getting More Team Reps

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten has continued to see an increase in team reps in practice, per John Shipley of SI.com. Tuten logged another positive showing on Tuesday, ripping off "the best run of the day" on an explosive play up the middle. The fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech tied Tank Bigsby for […]

Matt Donnelly's 9 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions: Player Outlooks and Analysis (2025)

Sometimes, bold predictions are seen as "unrealistic predictions pulled out of one's backside," but if everything were predictable, where would the fun be in that? Fantasy football managers should have learned over the years to expect the unexpected. Year in and year out, one player exceeds expectations while another falls short of lofty goals. It's […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Stands Out on Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby are listed as co-starters on the team's unofficial depth chart. Nevertheless, it was Etienne who looked like the "top option" during Tuesday's practice, according to John Shipley of SI.com. Etienne broke some long runs and looked more comfortable as a receiver than the Jaguars' other […]

Fantasy Football All-Bust Team: 6 Overvalued Players to Avoid in 2025 Drafts

Selecting a bust in the early rounds of fantasy drafts is one of the worst feelings. These players are supposed to be the backbone of your team, yet they fail to exceed expectations for your fantasy roster. Those who drafted Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, C.J. Stroud, and Travis Etienne last year know that exact feeling.  […]

Nick Chubb Clears Concussion Protocol, Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) has moved through the league's concussion protocol and was not wearing a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Chubb entered the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head last week, but he looks to be fine […]

Najee Harris Does Some Jogging on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has made some progress and was able to do some jogging at training camp on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris has gotten off to a bad start with his new team, suffering an eye injury during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of […]

Omarion Hampton to Share the Backfield

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that even if running back Najee Harris (eye) isn't ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener, rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will rotate in with another back. Who the other RB is remains wide open, according to Roman. If Harris isn't ready for Week 1, it […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Dealing With Minor Shoulder Injury

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) did not take part in the scrimmage on Tuesday due to a minor shoulder injury that he picked up in the preseason opener last week against the New England Patriots, according to John Keim of ESPN. Keim adds that the Commanders were just taking precaution by holding […]

Miles Sanders Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee) was back at Tuesday's training camp practice in full pads, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Meanwhile, rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) remained out. Sanders returns to the gridiron after missing around two weeks due to a left-knee bruise, including Dallas' preseason opener on Saturday against the Los Angeles […]

Kenneth Walker III Alternating Practice Days

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) dealt with a sore foot in the first few days of August before returning to a full practice last week, according to The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell. Since last week, Walker has been alternating days off, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Walker will be fine […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Signs With Packers

Free-agent running back Tyrion Davis-Price is signing an undisclosed deal with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Davis-Price heads to the NFC North after he was released by the Tennessee Titans in th middle of July. The 24-year-old was originally a third-round pick (93rd overall) by the San Francisco […]

Fantasy Football RB Projections - Updated Running Backs Include Ashton Jeanty, Christian McCaffrey, Chase Brown, J.K. Dobbins, Jordan Mason, more

The 2025 NFL campaign will begin before you know it, which can only mean fantasy football season is almost here! Most fantasy gamers use rankings and cheat sheets to aid their draft-day efforts, but use our fantasy football running back (RB) projections to get an idea of how the rankings are determined. In the table […]

Mike Boone Signs With Dolphins

Free-agent running backs Mike Boone and Aaron Shampklin have signed contracts with the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins wasted little time beefing up their running-back corps after they lost Alexander Mattison (neck) to a season-ending neck injury following their first preseason game on Sunday. Boone played in six games for the Carolina Panthers in 2024, handling […]

Alexander Mattison Moved to Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison (neck) was officially placed on injured reserve on Monday. Mattison injured his neck during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday and later went for surgery. It was announced on Monday that he would miss the remainder of the year, with the team placing him on IR […]

James Cook Expected to Practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is expected to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Cook has been holding in at camp for over a week while calling his absence a "business decision." He dressed for Buffalo's first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday but refused to take the […]

Adam Koffler's Fantasy Football League-Losing Picks: 5 Early-Round Draft Avoids for 2025

You can't win your fantasy leagues in the first few rounds, but you can certainly lose them. It's not always easy to be bold and go against the grain, but I'll try to do just that in this article. I've highlighted five players I believe are overvalued at their current average draft position (ADP). These […]

Aidin Ebrahimi's Fantasy Football/NFL Bold Predictions for 2025

Time flies. It feels like yesterday when I wrote my bold predictions article last year. In that article, I had some great predictions (such as Sam LaPorta's sophomore slump, the Saints going 5-8 through 14 weeks and starting Spencer Rattler, and Josh Allen's continued rushing dominance) and some truly terrible ones (like Kirk Cousins winning […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Running Back Rankings (August 2025): Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, J.K. Dobbins, Tyrone Tracy, Jaydon Blue

Fantasy football season is just around the corner, but those who play in dynasty leagues have never stopped making moves or keeping up with the latest news. Our NFL team just dropped its updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty running back rankings to assist your draft-day or trading efforts. In these top 147 dynasty RB rankings […]

Kyle Monangai Showing Workhorse Potential

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is emerging as the workhorse that the Bears envisioned when they selected him in the seventh round of this year's draft. He had a strong debut in Sunday's preseason game against the Dolphins, rushing for 30 yards on six carries while working primarily in the first half. The Rutgers […]

Ameer Abdullah Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers have placed running back Ameer Abdullah (ribs) on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Abdullah, who just joined the 49ers as a free agent on July 31, suffered a rib injury in a preseason-opening 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos this past Saturday. While the 32-year-old was unlikely to […]