Kenyan Drake The Workhorse

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake rushed 24 times for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. He also had three receptions for 18 yards. Drake has performed like an RB1 the last two weeks, and he could carry a heavy load again next week against the Los Angeles Rams. […]

Boston Scott Totals Just 19 Yards in Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott totaled just 19 yards in a Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Scott ran the ball three times, gaining 12 yards. He added six catches, somehow gaining just seven yards total. Scott was the flavor of the week a few weeks ago, but proved to be a flash […]

Miles Sanders Has Another Strong Game in Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders had another excellent game in a huge Week 16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Sanders ran the ball 20 times for 79 yards and a touchdown, adding 77 more yards through the air on five catches. Sanders has thrived since taking the backfield for himself after Jordan Howard […]

Kerryon Johnson Quiet In Return

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson returned to action in Week 16, posting 42 yards on 10 carries along with one catch for an additional yard in the Lions loss to the Denver Broncos. It was a bit curious to see Johnson activated, seeing as the Lions are out of playoff contention, but he looked […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 17 Lightning Round

While many wrapped up their fantasy season with a Week 16 championship, we know there are many of you with Week 17 title games, or championships that span both Week 16 and 17. Don't worry, we're not leaving you out in the cold, but do note the volatility of playing time in Week 17! As […]

Tony Pollard Fumbles in Week 16

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard recorded just two carries in Week 16, not gaining a yard and losing a fumble. After a great Week 15, Pollard was useless in fantasy championship week, coming up with negative points in most fantasy formats. In a must-win matchup against Washington in Week 16, Pollard should be […]

Ezekiel Elliott Goes For Just 84 Yards in Week 16

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott totaled just 84 yards from scrimmage in Week 16. The Cowboys offense in general had a hard time getting anything going against the Eagles Defense. Elliott ran the ball 13 times for 47 yards and added seven catches for 37 more yards. Elliott actually led the team in catches […]

Chris Carson Out For The Remainder Of Week 16

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson injured his hip during the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals. He will not return. Carson suffered the injury before halftime and was seen limping to the locker room. Prior to his premature exit, the 25-year-old had 40 yards on only eight carries to go along with a catch […]

Joe Mixon Disappoints Despite Favorable Matchup

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon ran for just 50 yards during the overtime loss to Miami in Week 16. He also had two receptions for 23 yards. Although Mixon was going up against a Dolphins Defense that allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing backs over the last month, the 23-year-old had a disappointing […]

Gus Edwards Rushes For 66 Yards In Relief

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards rushed 12 times for 66 yards in a win over the Browns Sunday. Edwards added one catch for seven yards through the air. Edwards got more usage than expected with Mark Ingram (calf) leaving with an injury in the second half. This win wrapped up the top seed in […]

Justice Hill Scores First Career Touchdown

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill rushed three times for 19 yards and his first career touchdown Sunday in Cleveland. Hill added 32 receiving yards on three receptions. Hill got more involved in the offense after Mark Ingram (calf) went down with an injury. Baltimore wrapped up home-field advantage with this win so expect Gus […]

Mark Ingram Has Calf Strain

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram rushed for 55 yards and caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a calf injury Sunday. Ingram left the game with a non-contact injury, but seems to have avoided the worst. He is scheduled for an MRI Monday to gather more information. As of […]

Mark Ingram May Have Avoided Serious Injury

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) left the game early in the Week 16 win over the Browns, but the initial feeling is that he avoided structural damage. Head coach John Harbaugh said that Ingram, who was in a protective boot after the game, will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. The hope is […]

Leonard Fournette Finishes With Over 100 Scrimmage Yards

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette managed to make the most of a rough game for his team in Week 16, taking his 15 carries for 71 yards and adding 34 receiving yards on three catches. He was the most productive member of the Jaguars by far in this one and continued his strong presence […]

Latavius Murray Stifled By Titans

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray carried the ball seven times for 14 yards and caught two of three targets for 11 yards in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Murray couldn't find any room to run against Tennessee, though teammate Alvin Kamara had no such trouble. He's now failed to exceed 50 […]

Alvin Kamara Busts Out Of Slump With 110 Yards, Two TDs

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara picked up 80 rushing yards with two touchdowns on 11 totes and caught six of seven targets for 30 yards in a 38-28 win over the Tennessee Titans. Kamara's nine-week touchdown-less streak is no more, as he explosively broke free for a 40-yard scamper in the third quarter. […]

Le'Veon Bell Bottled Up Versus Steelers

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell rushed 25 times for 72 yards and caught all four of his targets for an additional 21 yards in a win vs the Steelers Sunday. The Jets fed Bell all the touches he could handle vs his former team, but there was no room to run vs a […]

Mark Ingram Questionable To Return With Calf Injury

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) injured his calf in Week 16 against the Browns and is questionable to return. This could be a serious injury, and if it is, it's bad news for an explosive offense entering the postseason. The good news is that Baltimore will have a first-round bye and can rest […]

Jordan Howard, Nelson Agholor Out Against Dallas

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) are both officially inactive for Week 16 against the Cowboys. This comes as no surprise. Howard has missed the last six games and Agholor will miss his third straight contest. If the Eagles lose this battle for the NFC East title, expect […]

Bo Scarbrough Active Against Broncos

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough (ribs) is active for Week 16 against the Broncos. Scarbrough is returning after a one-week absence, but he won't be fantasy relevant for the fantasy finals with Kerryon Johnson (knee) coming off Injured Reserve. Johnson could have his snaps limited after a two-month absence, but his presence alone in […]

James Conner Injured In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (thigh) is questionable to return in Week 16 against the Jets with a thigh injury. It's not a huge surprise, as Conner has been a disappointment to fantasy owners this year because of injuries. Conner ran the ball six times for 32 yards before departing, and he wasn't targeted […]

Doug Marrone, Dave Caldwell Have Chance To Stick Around

There is a "good chance" that both Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone and general manager Dave Caldwell return in 2020 following the firing of executive vice president Tom Coughlin, according to sources. Heading into Week 16, Jacksonville sits in last place in the AFC South with a 5-9 record. Free-agent signing Nick Foles broke […]

Derrick Henry Officially Out Against Saints

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) is officially out for Week 16 against the Saints. Things were trending this way when Henry was downgraded to questionable on Saturday, and now fantasy owners will be without the most productive running back in the second half of the season for the fantasy finals. That's a really […]

Joe Mixon Has Stomach Bug

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is dealing with a stomach bug, and while he's expected to play against the Dolphins in Week 16, there are questions about how much of a workload Mixon will get. Fantasy owners who are starting Mixon in their fantasy championships might still want to roll the dice with Mixon […]

Alexander Mattison Not Expected To Play In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) is unlikely to play on Monday night against the Packers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With Dalvin Cook already ruled out, this would leave control of the Vikings backfield to Mike Boone, who scored a pair of touchdowns last week. Boone should be considered an RB2 due to […]

Kerryon Johnson Should See Significant Work In Return

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is back from the IR, and reports indicate that the Lions plan to give him a significant workload in his first game back. It's a bit of an odd choice considering the Lions don't have any postseason hopes and Johnson's long term health should be a priority, but expect […]

Jordan Howard Expected To Be Inactive

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) is expected to be inactive against the Cowboys in Week 16. Howard hasn't played since Week 9, and with Miles Sanders and Boston Scott playing well, the team doesn't need to rush Howard back to the field. Sanders in particular should be set for a strong performance against […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 16

Welcome to our Week 16 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every single contest from the Sunday slate in one convenient location, helping you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. Be sure to check back regularly because this article will be updated as news comes in regarding injuries and other […]

Updated Week 16 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 16 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 16 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: LeSean McCoy is officially inactive for Week 16. David Njoku is officially inactive this week. Derrick Henry (hamstring) will miss Week 16. Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander […]

The King's Fantasy Super Bowl Winning Performers

There is a clearly identifiable core group that has led you to your fantasy football Super Bowl. You know who your must-starts and essential players are as you head into the big game. But as with any championship team in any sport, there are “role players” that support your nucleus of standouts. In fantasy football, […]