Kenneth Walker III Misses Practice Again

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was again absent from practice Sunday. The 24-year-old recently returned to practice after missing time earlier in training camp with a sore foot. Walker has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons, playing in only 11 games last year and posting a stat line of […]

Alexander Mattison Taken to Locker Room With Possible Concussion

Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison (head) was taken to the locker room after suffering a possible head and neck injury during Miami's first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old running back got spun around on a 21-yard reception, landing directly on his head as he was tackled into the turf. Mattison recorded […]

Sean Tucker to Be More Involved in Buccaneers Offense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles wants to see running back Sean Tucker get the ball more in 2025, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Tucker is entering his third year with the team and has logged 65 career carries in 28 games played. Tampa Bay has a clear top two […]

Tyjae Spears to Miss a Couple of Weeks

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) will miss a couple of weeks at least after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had to be carted off the field. This means that Spears should be considered questionable to play in […]

Is Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby Starting for the Jaguars? Which Jacksonville Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 season with a new head coach and a murky backfield, leaving fantasy managers with a crucial question: What is the hierarchy in the Jaguars running back room? Last year's production was lackluster, with starter Travis Etienne Jr. seeing a significant drop in production, while his counterpart, Tank Bigsby, flashed […]

Kaleb Johnson Bottled Up In Preseason Debut

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson turned eight carries into 20 rushing yards and hauled in one of two targets for six receiving yards in a 31-25 preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie handled RB1 duties for Pittsburgh in the first half before he was eventually replaced by Trey Sermon, Evan Hull, and […]

Kalel Mullings Leads Titans in Rushing on Saturday

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Kalel Mullings finished with a team-high 33 rushing yards on seven carries in Saturday's preseason-opening 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With starter Tony Pollard receiving limited work (four carries, nine yards) and Tyjae Spears suffering a high-ankle sprain, Mullings ended up serving as the Titans' lead back. Julius […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Not Practicing on Sunday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was absent from practice on Sunday, Evan Lazar of Patriots.com reports. It's unclear if Stevenson is dealing with an injury or getting a veteran rest day. The fifth-year man rushed seven times for 36 yards in the Patriots' preseason-opening 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Friday. […]

J.K. Dobbins Catches One Pass in Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins wasn't very involved in the team's preseason opener on the road on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers in a 30-9 victory at Levi's Stadium. Dobbins didn't see a single carry but caught his only target for a gain of four yards. Meanwhile, rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey carried the […]

Trey Benson Sees Nine Carries In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson received the most carries out of the backfield in the team's 20-17 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The second-year back out of Florida State finished with nine carries for 29 yards and one catch for 20 yards on his lone target. The efficiency on the ground wasn't […]

Emari Demercado Plays Big Role In Passing Game

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado finished as the high man in receiving yards during the 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. The third-year back saw three carries for seven yards, but did most of his damage through the air as he collected two receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown on […]

Zavier Scott Leads Vikings In Rushing

Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott finished with 40 yards on seven attempts to lead the team in rushing, and added one catch for 11 yards in a 20-10 victory against Houston on Saturday. The former Maine standout who went undrafted in 2023 has an uphill climb to make the 53-man roster, but certainly made […]

Sean Tucker Scores in Preseason Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker made some noise on the ground during Saturday's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. Tucker rushed the ball 13 times for 50 yards, including a touchdown in the first half. The Bucs sat a majority of their starters on Saturday, so Tucker and Owen Wright saw a majority […]

Cody Schrader Breaks Off Big Run Saturday, Scores Receiving Touchdown

Los Angeles Rams running back Cody Schrader rushed five times for 59 yards during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He also converted his lone target into a nine-yard touchdown reception. All in all, it was a productive outing for the 25-year-old. He averaged nearly 12 yards per carry, partly skewed by his big […]

Owen Wright Rushes for 87 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Owen Wright put together a strong performance on the ground during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Wright rushed the ball 18 times for 87 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown in the first quarter. It was the first preseason game, so a majority of the Bucs backups took the […]

Jarquez Hunter Leads Backfield in Carries Saturday

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 41 yards on 11 carries during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He was not targeted in the passing game, but he did add a 21-yard kick return to his stat line. Although we would've liked to see him average more than 3.7 yards per […]

Blake Corum Scores Two Touchdowns Against Dallas

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushed nine times for 32 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He also converted two targets into one reception for four yards. Although Corum was relatively inefficient in terms of yards, averaging just 3.6 per carry, his ability to find the end […]

Bhayshul Tuten Finds End Zone in First NFL Appearance

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten had a solid debut in a 31-25 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Jacksonville's first preseason game, Tuten was the third running back on the field behind more experienced backs Travis Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby. The 23-year-old amassed a total of 40 yards and scored an eight-yard […]

6 Fantasy Football Draft Targets, Sleepers for Deep Leagues (2025)

The 2025 Hall of Fame Game is in the books. That means the preseason has begun and football is officially back. As NFL fans prepare for the start of another season, fantasy football players are preparing for their annual fantasy football draft. Any experienced gamer knows that if you want to crush your competition, you […]

Who Should I Draft? Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, Jaydon Blue Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

When trying to determine who to take in your fantasy football draft at the running back position in the middle rounds between Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, and Jaydon Blue, it's important to weigh each player's role, potential workload, and team dynamics. Each running back offers different strengths. Warren is an elite pass-catching back, while Jordan […]

Corey Kiner Leads 49ers Backfield Against Broncos

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Corey Kiner had a solid day in his professional debut. In the 49ers' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, Kiner led San Francisco's backfield in touches and yards, taking 10 carries for 45 yards and catching one pass for a two-yard gain. He also served as a kick returner, […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. Scores Touchdown in Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. scored the team's first points of the preseason on Saturday. Taylor ran it into the end zone from five yards out to seal the deal on the Niners' first drive. The touchdown ended up being the 49ers' only offensive score in their 30-9 loss to the Broncos. […]

Carson Steele Leads Backfield In Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carson Steele led the running backs with 15 rushing yards in the 17-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Steele was involved in the Kansas City backfield following Isiah Pacheco's early season injury, but ultimately ceded work to Kareem Hunt. Steele will presumably remain third on the depth chart heading into […]

Kareem Hunt With 17 Yards In Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt totaled 17 yards on three touches, with 12 yards on the ground and five through the air. Hunt to a backseat to starting running back Isiah Pacheco, which will likely remain the case during the regular season. Pacheco was lighting the world on fire before his injury last […]

Isiah Pacheco Runs With Starters

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was on the field with the starters during the team's opening drive and had one carry for eight yards. His carry on the first drive was also his only carry of the game, but it was an encouraging sight to see. After a lackluster return from injury last […]

Braelon Allen Handles Eight Carries in Win

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen totaled 33 rushing yards on eight carries in his team's 30-10 win against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. He failed to bring in his lone target. Allen drew a carry on New York's first series with the starting offense and broke free for a nice gain of […]

Breece Hall Held in Check, Shares Field on Opening Drive

New York Jets running back Breece Hall rushed three times for nine yards in Saturday's 30-10 win against the hosting Green Bay Packers. He had a long run of four. The good news is that Jets running backs handled six touches on the team's opening drive. Unfortunately, running mate Braelon Allen outrushed him on one […]

Isaiah Davis Injures Ankle Saturday

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in his team's 30-10 win against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. The 23-year-old mixed in on the first drive with the starters and closed out the first half with running mate Braelon Allen in New York's victory. […]

Tyjae Spears Picks Up High-Ankle Sprain in Loss

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is reportedly dealing with a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Saturday's 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Spears toted the rock three times for a loss of one yard and caught his only target for a gain of 13 before being carted off the field in the […]

Keaton Mitchell's Injury Not Thought to Be Major

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) missed the team's practice on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. However, head coach John Harbaugh said it's not a major ailment for the third-year back, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Mitchell shined in Baltimore's first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, rushing for […]