Duke Johnson's Role Should Expand In Week 14

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson saw his most targets and tied for his most carries of the season against the Patriots in Week 13 while playing a season-high 67 percent of offensive snaps, a sign that the pass-catching back might be moving towards a larger role in this offense. That gives him some intriguing […]

Carlos Hyde Could Be In Trouble Against Denver

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is coming his worst performance of the season, a 10-carry, 17-yard outing against a strong Patriots Defense. Now, he's about to face a Broncos Defense that's allowing the eighth-fewest yards per carry to opposing running backs, which is bad news for Hyde, who's shown a tendency to struggle at […]

Playoffs Panic Room? Outlooks for Slumping WRs and RBs

As your fantasy football playoffs open, some of your projected starters have not performed up to expectations in recent weeks. But knowing their track records of production in the past and/or earlier this year, it may be hard to sit them. You want reassurance on some of these suddenly lackluster players before the postseason begins. […]

Alexander Mattison Is A Sneaky RB3 In Week 14

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has a chance to see an increased workload in Week 14's home matchup against the Detroit Lions. Starter Dalvin Cook (chest) was removed from the injury report and is in line to start, but the risk of re-injury certainly remains. The Vikings are favored by 13 points and have […]

Red Zone Usage Risers and Fallers - Week 14

We are at a crucial point in the season. Either your league is in playoff season, or it's just about to begin. Now is the week to get your team in shape before that final push! On a personal note, some of the fallers may have caused me some fantasy pain this season, see if […]

Inside the Tent - Week 14 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Joe Mixon Can Be Trusted Against Cleveland

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has started to show signs of life as the season heads into the final stretch and will look to stay on track against Cleveland on Sunday. While the Browns have been effective against the run over the last four weeks, at least on paper, by allowing a third-best 16.73 […]

Christian McCaffrey Hopes To Rebound In Week 14

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had arguably the worst performance of the season, at least as a runner, against the Redskins in Week 13. While he had a favorable matchup against one of the league's worst defenses, the 23-year-old had just 44 yards on 14 attempts to go along with an acceptable seven catches […]

Tevin Coleman Needs To Step Up

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman needs to prove his worth in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. Coleman helplessly watched backup Raheem Mostert notch 154 yards and a score in Week 13 as he managed just six touches for 15 yards. The de facto starter has struggled for six straight games, opening […]

Jamaal Williams A Good Flex Option In Week 14

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (knee) draws a great matchup against the Washington Redskins in Week 14. Williams was limited in practice this week but will play on Sunday against the Redskins' 27th-ranked run defense. The 24-year-old has been on a roll, with at least 13 touches and 50 scrimmage yards in each […]

Todd Gurley A Solid Second Option

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has turned a corner the last few weeks since the Rams started using him more. He's averaging 4.2 yards per carry after his average was under four for most of the season. He has a midrange matchup against the Seattle Seahawks this week. Gurley rushed 15 times for […]

Keep The Faith In Aaron Jones Against Redskins

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will face the Washington Redskins in Week 14. The 24-year-old has been hard to trust lately, as he's failed to score a touchdown or eclipse 50 scrimmage yards in three of his last four games. Jones may have been battling through a sore ankle against the New York […]

Jamaal Williams, Jimmy Graham Good To Go

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (knee) and tight end Jimmy Graham (calf, wrist) have no injury designations and will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Both players logged two limited practice sessions, though both are healthy enough to play. Williams has flex appeal against the Redskins' 27th-ranked run defense while Graham […]

David Johnson Not An Option

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson's rocky season has really taken a dormant turn. He didn't even receive a touch two weeks ago, and he had just six touches in a blowout last week. The door may not be closed on him because lead back Kenyan Drake isn't setting the world on fire, but Johnson […]

Kenyan Drake Has Tough Road This Week

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake was extremely impressive in his first game with the club, but the next three games have been a mixed bag. Since then, he has rushed 39 times for 133 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and caught 14 receptions for 39 yards. The receptions are great for point-per-reception leagues, but […]

Darwin Thompson Will See Increased Workload on Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson should see plenty of action during the Week 14 contest versus the New England Patriots. Both Damien Williams (ribs) and Darrel Williams (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday. Veteran back LeSean McCoy should be the lead back in this one. However, Thompson saw 11 carries in the […]

LeSean McCoy Should Start Against Patriots

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy is expected to be the lead back for the Week 14 matchup against the New England Patriots. Both Damien Williams (ribs) and Darrel Williams (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday. McCoy hasn't seen a heavy workload lately, but should be more involved in this one. However, the […]

Jaylen Samuels Not An Option Against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels has a solid matchup this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. However, the second-year back hasn't been very productive of late and shouldn't be considered for your fantasy lineups in Week 14. Over the last three games without James Conner (shoulder), Samuels has just 64 yards on 14 carries, while […]

Benny Snell Jr. Primed For Big Day Against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. scored his first career touchdown in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns. Since James Conner (shoulder) is ruled out again, Snell gets a matchup with the Arizona Cardinals Defense that allows 4.2 yards per carry. The Kentucky product should see the lionshare of carries, whereas Jaylen Samuels […]

Josh Jacobs Participates In Friday's Practice

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs participated in his first practice of the week on Friday, but head coach Jon Gruden noted that he "didn’t do much." It's encouraging that he got onto the field after revealing that he's played with a shoulder fracture since Week 7, but he's genuinely questionable for this weekend. It's […]

Bilal Powell A Good Start If Bell Sits

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell would be in line for a starter's workload if running back Le'Veon Bell (illness) misses the game. Bell missed practice Thursday and Friday with an illness and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's home date with Miami. Ty Montgomery would also likely see passing downs work in […]

Dalvin Cook Is An RB1 Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (chest) was not listed on the team's final injury report on Friday. The dynamic back will be in line for his typical huge workload in a mouth-watering matchup at home against the Detroit Lions. The Lions Defense ranks 20th in rush DVOA and they have given up the third-most […]

Le'Veon Bell Questionable With Illness

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (illness) was sent home from Jets practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. The Jets will have more information on Bell's status on Saturday, but Bilal Powell needs to be picked up immediately if he's available. Whoever starts in the New York backfield will […]

James White Has Fantastic Week 14 Matchup

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Chiefs Defense that has allowed the second most fantasy points to running backs this season. This matches up perfectly with White coming off his best game of the season. The Chiefs have allowed 16 different running backs to post nine or more fantasy […]

Sony Michel Has Appealing Matchup Against Chiefs

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will have a promising matchup against a Chiefs Defense that is allowing the second most fantasy points to running backs this season. Michel has been one of the most frustrating backs in the NFL this season and is averaging only 3.5 yards per carry in his second season. […]

Bo Scarbrough A Risky Start Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough has taken control of the Lions backfield, but he may not get too many opportunities in Week 14 with the Minnesota Vikings on deck. This game could get out of hand very quickly, which would mean limited touches for Scarbrough as he is not involved in the passing game […]

Marlon Mack Will Be Back for Week 14

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is expected to be back on the field for a Week 14 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mack hasn't played since Week 11 due to a broken hand, but according to Colts coach Frank Reich, Mack won't be limited or on any kind of a pitch count. While […]

Chris Thompson Not A Safe Week 14 Play

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson was a non-factor in his return from injury last week, and there is little evidence to suggest he'll see much of an uptick in Week 14 against the Packers. Dwayne Haskins is given minimal opportunities to throw the ball for obvious reasons, and it helps that Washington has been […]

Adrian Peterson Facing Favorable Matchup

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson continues to split backfield work with Derrius Guice, but the two of them proved together last week that they can both enjoy success in the right matchup. They'll get their second consecutive "right matchup" this week at Lambeau Field against a Packers Defense giving up the sixth-most rushing yards […]

Derrius Guice Could Go Off Again

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice couldn't have many better matchups in which to follow up on his excellent Week 13 outing. The Packers are allowing the sixth-most yards per game to running backs, and their 13 rushing touchdowns surrendered to RBs is the second-most. We know the Redskins would run the ball on every […]