Darwin Thompson Goes From Sleeper to Asleep

A sixth-round pick out of Utah State, speedster Kansas City running back Darwin Thompson's stock took a big hit when the Chiefs signed former Buffalo running back LeSean McCoy to a one-year contract on Saturday night. Thompson was the third-string running back but had still garnered a lot of preseason hype as he carries a […]

Damien Williams Stock Drops With McCoy Signing

In the last 200 drafts on NFBC, the stock of Kansas City running back Damien Williams had reached peak-hype, with a 22 ADP, as the #12 running back being taken, sandwiched right between Joe Mixon and Leonard Fournette. That number may drop after the Chiefs signed the recently cut LeSean McCoy to a one-year contract, […]

LeSean McCoy Could Have More Value as Backup in Kansas City

Former Buffalo running back LeSean McCoy was signed by the Chiefs on Saturday night, reuniting him with head coach Andy Reid, who coached McCoy on the Eagles from 2009-13. His signing has thrown owners of Damien Williams and Darwin Thompson into a panic but McCoy owners may have cause for more optimism, as the 31-year-old […]

Duke Johnson Back To Playing Secondary Role

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson was primed to be a lead back for the first time in his career, but Saturday's trade for Carlos Hyde puts Johnson back in a secondary role. Expect Hyde to see most early-down work, with Johnson coming in as a receiving back and sprinkling in a little early down […]

Fool Me Once... Second-Year Running Backs Set to Bust Again

For each Saquon Barkley, there are five Trenton Cannons. Which is to say, for each elite rookie running back, there a bunch of newcomer tailbacks that plainly underperform and see themselves out of relevance before they can even realize they were in the NFL. A lot has been said about the importance (or not) of […]

Spencer Aguiar's Bold Predictions - 2019 Fantasy Football

Several RotoBaller writers have gone before me on this journey of bringing you their "Bold Predictions" for the 2019 season, and as the last representative, I intend on bringing us home in style. The thing about making bold predictions is that there is a fine line between aggressive and BOLDDDD takes. If we look back […]

Giovani Bernard Locked in as the Joe Mixon Handcuff

With Rodney Anderson on IR with a torn ACL and Trayveon Williams nursing a foot injury that might keep him out Week 1, Giovani Bernard is locked in as Joe Mixon's handcuff. The Bengals face off against a solid Seahawks Defense Week 1 that gave up a modest 113.2 yards per game rushing in 2018 […]

Joe Mixon Enters Hostile Territory In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will have his hands full in Week 1 against Seattle. Though the Seahawks defensively aren’t what they were during the “Legion of Boom” era, they allowed just 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns to opposing backs last season, making them one of the more efficient teams in that area in […]

Nick Chubb a Locked-in RB1 in Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just one carry in the preseason as the team opted to keep their lead running back fresh for the regular season. Chubb will go up against a Tennessee Titans Defense that was solid against the run in 2018, ranking 15th in DVOA. With Chubb locked in as the […]

Christian McCaffrey Set For Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is set to embark on another potential record-breaking season beginning Week 1 against the Rams. Though Los Angeles flourished offensively in 2018, the Rams left little to be desired on the defensive end, with that trend expected to continue in 2019. Los Angeles allowed 1,635 yards to opposing backs […]

Miles Sanders Should Have a Strong Rookie Year

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders should have a solid rookie year. His strong performance throughout training camp, practices, and the preseason have put him atop the depth chart. He'll have plenty of competition, though, as Corey Clement and Darren Sproles figure to split passing downs and Jordan Howard looks ticketed for short-yardage work. […]

Jordan Howard Could Score a Few Touchdowns This Season

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard could see the end zone many times this season. Set to work as the short-yardage back, Howard won't have the volume to provide consistent fantasy value, but he could have several multi-touchdown weeks. It looks like rookie Miles Sanders will be the lead back with passing game help from […]

Kalen Ballage Set For Timeshare in Miami

Miami running back Kalen Ballage sat out the Dolphins final preseason game, playing in a total of two games and rushing for 40 yards on 18 carries. The second-year back will be will likely be splitting carries with starter Kenyan Drake and may end up with more goal-line carries, being the larger of the two […]

Karan Higdon Waived

Since Lamar Miller went down with a season-ending knee injury, the main question with the Houston Texans running back was whether undrafted free agent running back Karan Higdon or fellow UDFA back Damarea Crockett would make the team and see early-down work. But after Saturday's trade for Carlos Hyde, the answer is neither. Crockett was […]

All Aboard The Alexander Mattison Hype Train

The Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison is generating significant hype this preseason. They were "all raving about," Mattison, writes The Athletic's, Jay Glazer. Bucky Brooks of NFL.com wrote, "He plowed through the line with force on inside runs and flashed soft hands..." Along with this hype, there is also some substance. He has […]

Mike Weber Cut by the Cowboys

Rookie running back Mike Weber was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Weber was drafted with the 218th overall pick but was outplayed by fellow rookie Tony Pollard in the preseason. If Weber makes it through waivers, he's likely to spend some time on the Cowboys practice squad.

Josh Adams Gets Cut by the Eagles

Running back Josh Adams was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Adams led the Eagles in rushing last season but didn't have much of a chance to make the team this season with the newly acquired running backs on the Eagles roster. He'll very likely find a new team before next weekend.

Wendell Smallwood Waived by the Eagles

Running back Wendell Smallwood was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Smallwood was on the outside looking in all preseason since the Eagles beefed up their backfield. He's a decent enough player as a depth piece and should have a job this season at least as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

Ito Smith: A Freeman Handcuff With Potential Upside

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith currently has an average draft position (ADP) around 165 with about 50 running backs going ahead of him. He appears to be set as the #2 running back for the Falcons behind Devonta Freeman. As long as Freeman is healthy and effective, Smith is unlikely to provide any value. […]

Devonta Freeman Could Be A Draft Day Bargain

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his 2018 season derailed after undergoing surgery on his groin. He only appeared in two games last year after playing 14+ games in each of his first four seasons. This year, Freeman is typically going in the third round of fantasy drafts, despite the fact that there are […]

Texans Waive Damarea Crockett

The Houston Texans have waived promising undrafted free agent running back Damarea Crockett. Crockett became expendable in the team's eyes after they traded for Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde on Saturday, with the team choosing to move on from Crockett because he hasn't been contributing on special teams during the preseason. Crockett had some good […]

Texans Trade For Carlos Hyde

The Houston Texans have traded for Kansas City Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde and are expected to use him heavily as part of their offense. Hyde will step into some version of the role that Lamar Miller (ACL) occupied before going down for the year, though we expect to see Duke Johnson take on a […]

T.J. Yeldon Could Benefit Without McCoy

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon was heavily rumored to be in danger of not making the team going into the season, but the former Jaguar prevailed. Instead, lead running back LeSean McCoy was cut by the team and now T.J. Yeldon only finds himself behind Frank Gore and Devin Singletary on the depth chart. […]

Frank Gore A Big Winner With McCoy Gone

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore is one of the big winners as a result of the team cutting lead running back LeSean McCoy. Gore seemed to be set as the #2 rusher for the team heading into the year behind McCoy and now, he's likely going to be the starter on opening day. While […]

Jalen Richard Prepared For Pass-Catching Role

The Oakland Raiders will once again utilize running back Jalen Richard as a third-down pass-catching back this season. He finished the 2018 campaign tied for first on the team with 68 receptions, and he ranked seventh in the league in this category among all running backs. With the Raiders adding a dynamic group of receivers […]

Jamaal Williams Set To Be Handcuff For Packers

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams looks set to be the handcuff running back for the team this season. Williams has missed time throughout the preseason, due to injury but looks to be ready for the regular season. Williams started last season as the lead back, partly in part to Aaron Jones being suspended. […]

Devin Singletary Stock Rises With McCoy Cut

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary finds himself in a much better situation today than he did yesterday. There's now one fewer veteran running back standing in his way for playing time. The Bills released LeSean McCoy, who was slated to take the bulk of the carries for the team this season. Now, Singletary's main […]

Ryan Nall Released By Bears

Chicago Bears running back Ryan Nall has been released by the team. Nall was climbing an uphill battle to begin with as the backfield depth chart already featured Mike Davis, David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen. Nall flashed some promising moments during the preseason, including a fantastic 69-yard run against the Colts in the third preseason […]

Devin Singletary (RB, BUF) - Rookie Running Back Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~80 Overall Current ADP: ~120 ANALYSIS: Is this the year for Devin Singletary? It is hard to say for sure, but with LeSean McCoy out of the way, it very well could be. One thing we know is the Buffalo Bills are preparing for the future. A future with Josh Allen at […]

Rex Burkhead Will Be Week 1 Handcuff

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is expected to be the third back behind teammates James White and Sony Michel when the team opens up their season next Sunday night. Burkhead has carved out a nice role for himself in the offense over the past few seasons but health is always a major factor […]