Latavius Murray A Risky Option Against Tennessee

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray will face the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. At first glance, it appears to be a tough matchup, given Tennessee's ranking of 13 against the run. However, the Titans have surrendered a touchdown to a running back in four straight weeks. That's likely what fantasy owners are hoping […]

Alvin Kamara Could End Touchdown Drought In Week 16

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will square off with the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Kamara has posted at least 75 scrimmage yards in eight of 12 games this year but hasn't scored a touchdown in nine straight contests. Tennessee has allowed an opposing back to exceed 75 scrimmage yards in three of […]

Peyton Barber Not A Safe Week 16 option

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber should have played a bigger role in Week 15 without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (hamstring) in the lineup, but he only ended up seeing two targets on the day. That makes it very hard to believe Bucs head coach Bruce Arians who said earlier this week […]

Ronald Jones II A Risky Week 16 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II could be in line for more work after head coach Bruce Arians said the team is going to have to involve their running backs in the passing game against the Texans in Week 16. Without top receiving options Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Mike Evans (hamstring) in the […]

Kerryon Johnson Hoping To Play In Week 16

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), who remains on Injured Reserve, said he "hopes" to play in Week 16 against the Broncos. He's been getting stronger by the week, but the final decision on whether he'll be activated to play this weekend isn't up to him. All signs are pointing toward Johnson seeing most […]

Dion Lewis Added To Injury Report

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis (ankle) was added to the Week 16 injury report and got in a limited practice on Thursday. Somehow, Lewis has only 38 rushing attempts in 2019 for 134 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. He's been M.I.A. in the passing game, too, catching 24 passes for 145 […]

Carlos Hyde, Will Fuller Questionable

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (ankle) and wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Thursday and are questionable for Week 16 against the Buccaneers on Saturday. Both players should be fine to play, but make sure to check in Saturday morning just in case. Hyde posted his third 100-yard game […]

Joe Mixon Limited On Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (calf) was a limited participant in practice on Thursday after being a full participant on Wednesday. It's a mid-week setback, but Mixon still looks to be on track to suit up in Week 16 against the Dolphins. In one of his best matchups of the season, he'll be a […]

Qadree Ollison Not A Starting Option in Week 16

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison has three touchdowns over just 17 carries so far this year. That's as many rushing touchdowns as the team's top two running backs Devonta Freeman and Brian Hill combined and that duo has over 200 combined rushing opportunities on the year. Still, Ollison is nothing but a touchdown-or-bust running […]

Derrick Henry, Adam Humphries Not Practicing

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) and wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) both missed practice on Thursday. The Titans are likely just resting their workhorse running back after he practiced on Wednesday. Humphries seems unlikely to suit up this weekend against the Saints, and he wouldn't be on fantasy radars even if he were […]

Steer Clear Of Brian Hill In Week 16

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill earned just one touch in Week 15 against the 49ers. It was a surprising development after he'd compiled 16 touches the previous two games as the team's No. 2 back behind Devonta Freeman. It was Freeman's show alone in Week 15 as he had 12 of the 14 running […]

Devonta Freeman Is An RB2 Option In Week 16

It hasn't been pretty for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman this year, but he's still managed to deliver decent value through his workload alone. Freeman is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry this year and is yet to top 90 rushing yards in a game. However, he's a lock for double-digit carries on a […]

Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) are both absent from practice on Thursday. Cook is still holding out hope that he can play on Monday night against the Packers, but reports out on Thursday suggest that is unlikely. We'll get a better read on both his and Mattison's statuses later […]

Kerryon Johnson Expected To Return Against Broncos

The Detroit Lions haven't made anything official yet, but The Athletic's Chris Burke expects running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) to come off Injured Reserve and rejoin the lineup for Week 16 against the Broncos. Johnson would likely start if he were available, but he hasn't played in a game since Oct. 20 against the Vikings […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

The Atlanta Falcons delivered the biggest blow in Week 15 to whatever remains of survivor pools with a last-second win against the 49ers as 10-point road dogs. Just more than six percent of entrants took the Niners on Run Your Pool's site-wide distribution pick. That's because San Fran was the sixth-most selected team. There was only […]

Dalvin Cook Going Through Normal Preparations

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) said that he's going through his "normal preparation" for the week with hopes that he can play on Monday night against the Packers. "If I’m ready to go, I’m ready to go," Cook said. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier Thursday that it's unlikely Cook will suit up. Especially […]

Benching Star Players? Don't Dance With Who Brung Ya

The common adage is to "start your studs" or, in more folksy terms, "dance with the one who brung ya." The common thought between it all is simply that certain guys on your team have been solid for you all year and gotten you into the finals or 3rd place game, where you're playing for […]

Alexander Mattison Has A "Good Chance" To Play In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) missed his first game of the year in Week 15 and is currently questionable for Week 16 against the Packers. Mattison is yet to practice this week but appears to be nearing a return to practice in a limited capacity. Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters that he […]

Dalvin Cook Unlikely To Play In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) appears unlikely to play in Week 16, according to recent reports. Cook has played in all 14 games so far this year but suffered his shoulder injury in Week 15 and couldn't finish the game. He has 1,135 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns this year. Cook's backup, Alexander […]

T.J. Yeldon Likely To Be Inactive In Week 16

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon has been inactive for eight straight games, and that streak is likely to continue in Week 16 as the team's top two rushers -- Devin Singletary and Frank Gore -- are both healthy. Yeldon saw a little playing time earlier this year when Singletary was out, but the team has gone […]

Frank Gore Cannot Be Trusted In Week 16

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore has had three straight absolute duds. You can't blame the Bills as they've tried to get him involved. Gore has 23 carries over the past three weeks but has managed just 32 yards on those carries, amounting to less than 1.5 yards per carry. Devin Singletary is the clear […]

Devin Singletary Is A Worthy RB2 In Week 16

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary faces a tough matchup against the Patriots in Week 16, but his workload figures to be heavy enough that it will allow him to overcome it. Singletary has earned over 20 touches in three of his past four games and is averaging a stellar 5.4 yards per carry on […]

Damien Williams Returns To Limited Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) was a limited participant on Wednesday. He hasn't played since suffering a rib injury in Week 11 against the Chargers, but he was also limited last Wednesday and Thursday before missing his third straight game in Week 15 against the Broncos. Williams could be in line to […]

Tarik Cohen Is Touchdown-Dependent Against Chiefs

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will face a Chiefs Defense in Week 16 that is allowing the fourth most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Kansas City, at times, has been gashed by running backs this season but the Bears have failed to establish an identity in the run game. Cohen's season […]

David Montgomery Will Be Boom Or Bust In Week 16

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will have a favorable matchup against the Chiefs in Week 16. Kansas City is allowing the fourth most fantasy points to opposing running backs but the Bears offense has ignored the running game too often this season. The rookie running back has flashed his immense talent, at times, this […]

Trent Brown Sent To Injured Reserve

Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl right tackle Trent Brown (pectoral) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Brown has been a huge asset for Oakland's offensive line, mainly in pass protection, in his first year with the Raiders. His loss could prove costly in the team's final two games, starting […]

Bo Scarbrough Limited In Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough (ribs) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Scarbrough missed the Week 15 game against the Buccaneers, but he could be on track to return this Sunday in a matchup with the Broncos on the road. Even so, Scarbrough could be limited for a tanking Lions team in […]

Josh Jacobs To Be Held Out In Week 16

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) will be held out of Week 16 against the Chargers due to his lingering shoulder injury. It's a huge blow for owners that have gotten to the fantasy finals on the back of the impressive rookie, who is averaging 4.8 yards per carry with 1,150 rushing yards […]

James White Will Be Passing Threat Against Buffalo

New England Patriots running back James White will take on a Bills Defense that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to running backs this season. White caught eight passes for 57 yards against the Bills in Week 4 and heads into Week 16 with 65 receptions for 588 yards and four receiving touchdowns. White […]

Which Sony Michel Will Show Up In Week 16?

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will face a Bills run defense in Week 16 that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Michel posted 17 carries for 63 yards in Week 4 against Buffalo but has been an extremely inconsistent season for the second-year back. One week […]