James Conner Gets In Limited Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) got in a limited practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It means that Conner has a shot to play in Week 13 against the Browns after sitting out in Week 12, but he's still not a guarantee to return this weekend. Unless we get confirmation that […]

Derrick Henry Returns To Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday after leaving early on Wednesday with a hamstring injury. It looks like Henry will be just fine to face the Colts in Week 13 unless he suffers a setback. The 25-year-old has been a beast for fantasy owners in recent weeks, and while […]

Damien Williams Not Practicing Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) was not present at practice for the portion open to the media on Thursday. It's his second straight missed practice coming off the Week 12 bye, so Williams doesn't look to be on track to suit up for Week 13 against the Raiders after getting injured in […]

Offensive Line Rankings Analysis: Week 13

Happy Holidays! Moving onto Week 13, the outcome of your season-long leagues is now taking shape and you know if you are in the playoff race or not. Therefore, who you can rely on becomes more and more important, with the games meaning much more with each passing week. However, many fantasy owners completely overlook […]

Fantasy Football Risers, Fallers - Matt Ryan, Deebo Samuel, D.J. Moore

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

Bo Scarbrough Could Be Very Busy In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough has performed very well over the last two weeks, rushing for 153 yards and one touchdown to take control of the Lions backfield. That's likely not going to change this week with backup quarterback Jeff Driskel (hamstring) unable to start and rookie David Blough getting the call. The Lions […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

Bye weeks are finally over and by now you likely know if you are a contender, a pretender or a bubble team in your fantasy leagues. At this point in the season, you can still benefit from the waiver wire though, whether you're looking for an injury replacement, high-upside flex play, or smart stash for […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets

Assisting our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much these free agent players will […]

Chase Edmonds Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Edmonds is on track to return for the first time since Oct. 27 against the Saints. However, Kenyan Drake remains the team's lead back with David Johnson battling injuries. Edmonds could be the No. 2 in the backfield this weekend against […]

Latavius Murray Comes With Risk Against Atlanta

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray is a risky flex start in a Thanksgiving matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. It's true, Murray has seen an uptick in carries, posting at least seven touches in three straight games after going under seven four times earlier in the year. Plus, the 29-year-old has out-touched fellow back […]

Alvin Kamara A Must-Start on Thanksgiving

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a must-start on Thanksgiving night against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old seems healthy and is back to a high workload, averaging 21.5 touches in his last two. Kamara wasn't good against Atlanta back in Week 10, though game script certainly limited his chances. Atlanta will not beat […]

Derrius Guice Has Week 13 Upside If Volume Is There

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice is the high-ceiling option in a frustrating backfield split with Adrian Peterson. Guice has taken a relative back seat to Peterson since returning from injury two weeks ago, but his youth and explosiveness make him the more likely candidate to go off despite a limited touch count. The Redskins […]

Adrian Peterson A Risky Play Despite Favorable Matchup

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson figures to split touches with Derrius Guice again in Week 13, which naturally limits his fantasy value in an otherwise great matchup against the Panthers. Carolina is allowing nearly five yards per carry to opposing backs, and no team has permitted more rushing touchdowns. Unfortunately for his fantasy owners, […]

Marlon Mack Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hand) remains out of practice on Wednesday. Mack is recovering from a fractured hand, but it's likely that he misses at least one more week. Plan to be without him again this weekend against the Titans. Jonathan Williams was the clear lead back on early downs in last week's […]

Derrick Henry Limited In Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Henry exploded for 159 yards and two touchdowns in the big win over the Jaguars in Week 12. That followed up a 188-yard, two-touchdown performance the week prior against the Chiefs, and Henry now has six total touchdowns (five rushing, […]

Emmanuel Sanders, Deebo Samuel, Matt Breida Limited

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) and Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and running back Matt Breida (ankle) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Kicker Robbie Gould (quadriceps) was also cleared to practice. At less than 100 percent the last two weeks, Sanders has just four catches for 48 yards. He hasn't done much […]

James Conner Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Conner has been out since the last meeting with Cleveland on Nov. 14, and so far this week he doesn't look like a candidate to face the Browns the second time around this Sunday. Unless he returns to practice later this week, you'll […]

Devonta Freeman To Return Against Saints

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) is set to return on Thursday against the Saints after missing the last two games with a foot injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman had 10 carries for only 38 yards in Week 10 in the first meeting with the Saints. New Orleans has been tough […]

Damien Williams Won't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) will not practice on Wednesday. Williams suffered his injury in Week 11, but it appears the week off in Week 12 didn't help him all that much. He could still play this Sunday against the Raiders if he returns to practice later this week, but as of […]

Jordan Howard Not Cleared For Contact

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Howard (shoulder) has not been cleared for contact as of Wednesday. Howard has missed the last two games with this injury, and he's off to a bad start so far as we head into Week 13. He'd be a very enticing RB2/3 if he's able to return against a bad […]

Warning Signals Playoff Primer - Running Back

Looking ahead to the fantasy playoffs, typically between Week 14-16, there are a number of top backs who have difficult matchups to contend with. The following are three RBs you should temper your expectations for. All of these players are starters on all fantasy rosters. But with difficult games on the horizon, their numbers may […]

Home Stretch Rushing Leaderboards: NextGen Stats Analysis

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war. We've completed 12 weeks and I can see the playoffs on the horizon already. And let me tell you something: Nobody is keeping me out of them. If you too have a chance at making the playoffs at this point in […]

T.J. Yeldon Likely To Be Inactive For Thanksgiving Game

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon figures to be inactive for his sixth straight game this week as the Bills face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The Bills' top two rushers, Devin Singletary and Frank Gore, combined for 36 carries for 171 yards in Week 12. There's no sign of the team wanting to get away […]

Frank Gore Is Too Risky To Start In Week 13

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore received 15 carries in Week 12 against the Broncos and gained 65 yards on the ground. Both the carries and rushing yards were the most Gore has accumulated in a game since Week 4. Rookie running back Devin Singletary was the star of Week 12 with 106 yards on […]

Devin Singletary Should Have A Solid Game In Week 13

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary is coming off of his first career 100-yard game and a career-high 21 carries. He should earn a sizable workload yet again as the Bills face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. The game should be relatively low-scoring. The Cowboys have an elite passing defense, so the Bills will likely be […]

Fantasy Football Disaster Recovery: Chris Carson

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have sat a player for somebody else on your bench. Disaster Recovery is here to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about starting and to help you decide if you should […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Thanksgiving - Daily Fantasy Football

Happy Thanksgiving, RotoBallers. There are three games on the agenda on Thursday to kick off Week 13. While it is hard to be thankful for the Bears and Lions, it is a little easier to get excited for the other two contests of the day. Before stuffing your face, be sure to keep up with […]

The Tape Tells All - The Seahawks Running Backs Fantasy Analysis

Welcome to another edition of "The Tape Tells All," where I break down some film of an NFL's player performance and try to draw some fantasy football conclusions from that film. This week, I'm looking at the Seattle Seahawks and their backfield. Chris Carson has been the unquestioned starter all year, but his fumbling issues […]

Qadree Ollison Too Risky To Consider Starting In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison has scored touchdowns each of the past two weeks, but has averaged just 2.6 yards per carry in the process. Meanwhile, instead of backing up Brian Hill this week, he's likely backing up Devonta Freeman (foot), who appears to be slated to make his return. Ollison may have […]

Brian Hill Not A Viable Starting Option In Week 13

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill appears to be slated to return to a reserve role this week. Devonta Freeman (foot) returned to practice without limitations and figures to regain the No. 1 running back workload against the Saints on Thanksgiving. Hill was extremely ineffective in Freeman's absence, gaining just 44 yards on 24 carries […]