Darrell Henderson A Risky Flex

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson has a decent outlook this week against the Cincinnati Bengals. The question is whether the team will get out to a big lead in London and opt to rest starting running back Todd Gurley for Henderson to pad his stats. They have vastly underperformed on offense, and they […]

Todd Gurley With Positive Outlook

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has a healthy outlook for Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals are among the worst at defending the position the last five weeks and have allowed backs to rush for 117 yards per game. Gurley has scored five touchdowns in his last three games, and this […]

Jaylen Samuels, James Washington Could Return

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels (knee) and wide receiver James Washington (shoulder) have both practiced in full the last two days and could return on Monday night against the Dolphins. Both Samuels and Washington could return to action this week. Samuels would return to his backup role behind James Conner, although he could see […]

Benny Snell Jr. Could See Increased Work Against Miami

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Benny Snell Jr. rushed for 75 yards on 17 carries in the team's Week 6 win over the Chargers. His workload could be similar for Monday Night Football, when the team hosts Miami. In a projected blowout, if the Steelers want to run the clock out and save James Conner's […]

James Conner Has RB1 Upside Against Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner hasn't been the high-end fantasy running back that many drafted him as, but a Week 8 matchup with the Miami Dolphins puts him in a great spot. Despite not rushing for more than 55 yards in a single game this season, Conner has still found pay dirt five times […]

DeSean Jackson, Darren Sproles, Jason Peters Out

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen), running back Darren Sproles (quadriceps) and left tackle Jason Peters (knee) have all been ruled out for Week 8 against the Bills after missing practice all week. Jackson hasn't played since Week 2 and is without a timetable to return. The absence of his field-stretching prowess is really […]

Josh Jacobs Expected To Play Sunday

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden expects rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) to play in Week 8 against the Texans. Jacobs will be listed as questionable on the final injury report, but he's expected to give it a go against Houston on the road. The rookie has been exceptional this year and has seen […]

David Johnson A Game-Time Decision

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said that running back David Johnson (ankle, back) will likely be a game-time decision in Week 8 against the Saints. Johnson was active last week but played just two snaps and saw Chase Edmonds rack up yardage and three touchdowns against the Giants. Johnson is shaping up to be […]

Duke Johnson Has Some Appeal In Week 8

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson hasn't been heavily featured in 2019. While that shouldn't change too much against the Oakland Raiders in Week 8, Johnson does have some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, as Oakland has allowed the 12th-most receptions to opposing running backs this season. Maybe Johnson gets more involved in the passing […]

Kenyan Drake Remains a Dolphin Prior to Monday Night Matchup

With multiple teams suffering recent injuries in their backfields, Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake’s chances of being traded before the Oct. 29 deadline seem to be going up. A trade may be the only chance he has to be relevant in fantasy this year, as Drake has only rushed for 164 yards for the […]

Unsettled Miami Backfield Currently Led by Mark Walton

While he may again be the starter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton will still likely struggle to find success against a Steelers Defense that’s giving up the 12th-fewest points to running backs this season. Walton got the surprise start against Buffalo in Week 7 and dominated deposed […]

Carlos Hyde Could Struggle Against Raiders

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde has had a better season than most expected, rushing for 4.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns so far while serving as Houston's main running down option. But the Oakland Raiders -- Houston's Week 8 opponent -- have allowed just three rushing scores to opposing backs all year and […]

Players to Buy Before the Trade Deadline

The NFL trade deadline is now less than a week away, which gives you just enough time to get ahead of your competition. The deadline hasn't historically been filled with a flurry of moves, but we're at a time in the fantasy seasons where the end of our benches should be filled with high-end stashes […]

Nick Chubb a Low-End RB1 in Week 8

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb should be well-rested coming off of his Week 7 bye. He will have his work cut out for him as he draws a tough road matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 8. New England's run defense has been stout this season, ranking eighth in DVOA and allowing […]

Giovani Bernard Continues To Have Little Fantasy Value

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard hasn't done much of anything this season. With no yards on four carries to go along with two catches for four yards against the Jags in Week 7, an ugly trend continued that will likely carry over to his Week 8 matchup against the Rams. Poor play calling and […]

Le'Veon Bell Has High Floor Versus Jacksonville

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell has had a hard time finding the end zone this season, but is hoping to change that this week when he heads to Jacksonville. Bell has only two touchdowns this season, but he's still a must-start running back based on his workload. Bell is playing 92.3 percent of […]

Joe Mixon Looks To Get On Track Against Rams

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been a massive disappointment in 2019. Without a rushing touchdown to his credit thus far, Mixon has also underwhelmed by accumulating just 254 yards for a horrendous three yards per carry throughout seven games. Though the Rams haven't had the most success against the run this season, Mixon […]

Adrian Peterson The Lone Bright Spot For Redskins

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball 14 times for 76 yards against Minnesota on Thursday night. He also caught two passes for 27 yards. This would have amounted to a solid fantasy day if he capped it off with a touchdown, but his team was held out of the endzone entirely for […]

Wendell Smallwood Invisible In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood logged 20 total yards on three touches in Thursday night's loss to the Vikings. Adrian Peterson's status wasn't officially known until right before game time when he was declared active, at which point Smallwood's outlook for the Thursday contest grew bleak. Despite Chris Thompson also battling an injury in […]

Peyton Barber Not A Recommended Week 8 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber faces a solid Tennessee Titans squad in Week 8. Barber has established himself through the first seven weeks of the season as borderline unstartable in any fantasy format and should be treated as such. The Bucs backfield has been a guessing game all season long in regards to […]

Dalvin Cook Rumbles To Yet Another Huge Performance

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried 23 times for 98 yards and a touchdown in Week 8's win over the Washington Redskins. He also had five catches for 73 receiving yards in what has been an incredible start to his 2019 campaign. With the short week of preparation and without their top wideout Adam […]

Ronald Jones II A Risky Week 8 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II currently finds himself in an unpredictable timeshare with backfield mate Peyton Barber, which is exactly the same position he started in at the beginning of the season. Jones put up a couple of solid performances this season but has otherwise been quiet from a fantasy perspective. Bucs […]

Alexander Mattison Carries 13 Times For 61 Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison had 13 carries for 61 yards in the Vikings 19-9 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 8. He added two catches for three yards. Mattison also notably had a couple of long runs called back due to penalties and received the majority of his work on the Vikings' […]

Josh Jacobs Could Play Without Practicing

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) said he feels like he could play in Week 8 against the Texans even if he doesn't practice at all this week. Players don't usually get to make these decisions, but Jacobs should be questionable and has a chance to suit up as the team's lead back. […]

Adrian Peterson Expected to Play on Thursday Night Football

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) is expected to play tonight on Thursday Night Football despite an ankle injury. Peterson is a very risky play against a strong Minnesota defense in a game that could get out of hand quickly for Washington. Add to that the fact that Peterson could be limited due to […]

Jamaal Williams Has Flex Appeal Against Chiefs

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams could have flex appeal against the Kansas City Chiefs, but only in deeper leagues. Williams has been the rotation back for the Packers this season but has caught a touchdown in his last two games. The Chiefs, however, are one of the worst units in the league at […]

Aaron Jones In RB1 Consideration This Week

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is in the RB1 consideration this week for his matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jones was given the keys to the offense last week after being benched for the majority of Week 6, but he struggled to make an impact. However, the Chiefs are not an effective […]

Alvin Kamara, Drew Brees Limited Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) and quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) were both limited in practice on Thursday. Kamara didn't practice on Wednesday, so this is a notable improvement, although he's still very questionable to play in Week 8 against the Cardinals. The Saints are likely factoring in their Week 9 bye […]

Jalen Richard Added To Injury Report

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (ankle) was added to the Week 8 injury report against the Texans and was limited in practice on Thursday. This is worth watching with rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) questionable for this weekend. If Jacobs were to sit out, Richard and Deandre Washington would form a split in […]

Rex Burkhead Continues Limited Status

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot) remained limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Burkhead hasn't played since Week 4 and is third on the running back depth chart behind Sony Michel and James White whenever he is active. Unless an injury occurs ahead of him, Burkhead is a low-upside, […]