
Malcolm Brown Breaks Out
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Brown was used early in the game, and running back Todd Gurley racked up 64 of his 97 yards in the fourth quarter. Brown was utilized as the goal-line back, but head […]

Todd Gurley Delivers Late
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, and 64 yards were tallied in the fourth quarter. He added a four-yard reception as well. Gurley was used sparingly early on, as running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and […]

Matt Breida Stuffed On 15 Carries
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida handled 15 carries for 37 yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Breida’s role didn’t change after Tevin Coleman (ankle) went down, with Raheem Mostert picking up the void in the rushing committee. Breida’s performance wasn’t great but the volume is encouraging. If Coleman can’t go […]

Saquon Barkley Can’t Carry Giants
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley looked great on Sunday, totaling 139 yards against a strong Cowboys Defense. Barkley ripped off large chunks of yardage and made defenders miss throughout the game. Unfortunately, there were defenders around him all the time. What’s more concerning is that Barkley only caught four passes for 19 yards […]

49ers Worried About Tevin Coleman
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he's concerned with running back Tevin Coleman's (ankle) injury that he suffered in the Week 1 victory over the Buccaneers. It sounds as if Coleman might struggle to be ready for Week 2, so you'll need to have other options ready. He ran six times for […]

Raheem Mostert Leads Niners In Rushing
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert tallied 40 yards on nine carries in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding a catch for zero yards. Mostert was the main beneficiary of Tevin Coleman’s (ankle) injury, leading the backfield in yards. The Niners employ a systematic committee at running back so an extended absence […]

Tony Pollard Gets 13 Carries in His NFL Debut
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard received 13 carries in his first NFL game in Week 1. He wasn't able to find much room though, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry and totaling 24 yards on the ground. Pollard was ticketed for a much bigger role when starter Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a […]

Ezekiel Elliott Scores a Touchdown in a Week 1 Win
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown in Week 1, helping his team to a comfortable win over the New York Giants. Elliott ran the ball 13 times, gaining 53 yards on the ground. His touchdown came on a solid 10-yard run. He also caught a pass for 10 more yards through the […]

Derrick Henry Leads Titans To Win
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was productive during the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Henry was active all-around, running for 84 yards and a touchdown off of 19 carries in addition to a lone reception for 75 yards and a score in the third quarter. The 25-year-old, who had 13 total end […]

Nyheim Hines Quiet in Week 1
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had a favorable game script in Week 1 with the team playing from behind for much of their overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He had four carries for 13 yards to go with four catches for four yards. During his rookie season, Hines did his damage in […]

Marlon Mack Shows Out in Week 1
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was on a mission in Week 1. He finished with 25 carries for 174 yards and one touchdown. Despite the team playing from behind for much of the game, he stayed in and was involved frequently including scoring the 2-point conversion that sent the game to overtime. As long […]

Joe Mixon Questionable To Return In Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) was injured in Week 1 against the Seahawks and is questionable to return. Mixon ran the ball six times for only 10 yards while also catching two of three targets in the passing game for seven yards before departing, so his fantasy owners certainly hope he can return […]

Frank Gore Bottled Up For 20 Yards On Sunday
Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore found little success against the Jets on Sunday, rushing the ball 11 times for just 20 yards. He was heavily outperformed by rookie Devin Singletary, who had 70 yards on just four carries. Singletary's performance is clearly the more noteworthy of the two, but Gore is still likely going […]

Mark Ingram Scores Twice In Ravens Debut
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram delivered two touchdowns in Sunday's Week 1 win against the Miami Dolphins. The 29-year-old back split carries with Gus Edwards but put doubts about his ability to perform to rest after rushing for 107 yards on 14 carries. On the first play of the game, Ingram burst through a hole […]

Devin Singletary Has 98 Yards In NFL Debut
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary made his presence known in his NFL debut against the Jets. He gained 70 rushing yards on just four carries and had 28 receiving yards on five catches. Frank Gore was the primary rusher for the Bills in the game, but he gained just 11 yards on ten carries. […]

Tevin Coleman Injured In Week 1
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) was injured in Week 1 against the Buccaneers and won't return to the game. Coleman rushed six times for 23 yards (3.8 yards per carry) and also caught two of three targets in the passing game for 33 yards before departing. Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert will […]

LeSean McCoy Rushes for 81 Yards Against Jags
Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy had a solid game on the ground, but it didn't develop into many fantasy points. McCoy rushed 10 times for 81 yards and he did not score in the 40-26 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lead back Damien Williams only rushed for 26 yards on 13 attempts. It […]

Ito Smith Leads Anemic Falcons Run Game With 31 Yards
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith had six carries for a team-high 31 yards in Sunday's 28-12 loss to the Vikings. Smith was more effective than starting running back Devonta Freeman, who gained just 19 yards on eight carries. Smith also caught his only target in the passing game for nine yards. This could be […]

Damien Williams Scores TD in Victory
Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was not strong in the run game, but salvaged his fantasy day in the passing game. Williams rushed 13 times for 26 yards and a touchdown. He caught six passes for 39 yards and finished second on the team in total receptions. LeSean McCoy out-rushed him, but Williams […]

Kalen Ballage Gets Surprise Start Over Kenyan Drake
Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage was thought to be the backup to Kenyan Drake but got the starting nod in Week 1, carrying the ball five times for negative-one yard in a 52-10 blowout loss to the Ravens. Ballage also caught his lone target for a 13-yard reception, while Drake had four carries and […]

Devonta Freeman Fumbles, Totals Only 31 Yards
It was a nightmare of an opening week for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. The Vikings suffocated the Falcons' running game, holding Freeman to just 19 yards on eight carries. Ito Smith was the team's leading rusher on the game, gaining 31 yards on six carries. Freeman had four targets through the air and […]

Nick Chubb Gets Vultured On A Touchdown
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 16 times for 74 yards and added three catches off four targets for 10 yards receiving in Week 1. The Tennessee Titans Defense disrupted the Browns offense throughout the day. The Browns lost several offensive linemen throughout the game, including the early ejection of left tackle […]

Kenyan Drake A Non-Factor in Loss
Much like the rest of the offense, Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake didn't do much to help his fantasy owners in a Week 1 loss to the Ravens 59-10. Thought to be the starter in Miami, Drake came off the bench instead and only carried the ball four times compared to the five carries […]

Chris Thompson Has Solid PPR Day In Week 1
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson returned to form on Sunday after a rough and ineffective 2018. Thompson saw 10 targets in the passing game, hauling in seven of them for 68 yards. He also added 10 yards on the ground with three carries, but that kind of minimal rushing work is routine for him. […]

Derrius Guice A Non-Factor Against Eagles
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice carried the ball just 10 times for 18 yards in his regular-season debut. It's not incredibly surprising to see him struggle on the road against a tough Eagles team to start his career, but it is somewhat puzzling that he didn't see more touches when the Redskins jumped out […]

Christian McCaffrey Takes Care Of Business
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey had a day despite his team falling to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. McCaffrey was splendid all-around, finishing with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in addition to 10 receptions for 81 yards. McCaffrey picked up right where he left off from last season and […]

Ryquell Armstead Barely Used In Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead had one carry for seven yards in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also failed to bring in his only target. It's clear that the Jaguars drafted Armstead to be a handcuff option for running back Leonard Fournette and not as a player who'll […]

Jordan Howard Runs the Ball Six Times in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard carried the ball six times in Week 1, gaining 44 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 yards through the air. Howard trailed Darren Sproles (9) and Miles Sanders (11) in carries, but averaged the most yards per carry in the Eagles backfield with 7.3. Howard was efficient, […]

Darren Sproles Heavily Involved in the Offense in Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles was heavily involved in the offense in Week 1. The veteran back led the Eagles in rushing, running the ball nine times for 47 yards. He added three catches for 16 yards through the air. Sproles' role was uncertain heading into the game, but he was the most effective […]

Miles Sanders Carries the Ball 11 Times in His Debut
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders led the Eagles in carries in Week 1, running the ball 11 times. He gained 25 yards on the ground, adding one catch for two yards. Sanders looked like he'd scored his first NFL touchdown, but the play was called back due to a penalty. Overall, Sanders looked […]