Jeffery Wilson Handles 21 Touches

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson gained 100 yards on 20 carries in Thursday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers and caught a pass for eight yards. Wilson ripped a highlight-reel, 41-yard touchdown scamper, reversing direction and racing for his fourth score of the preseason. Many Niners beat writers believe his substantial playing time […]

Samaje Perine Ineffective Again On Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine carried the ball five times for 13 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Ravens. This was about on par with what he had done all preseason, except teammate Byron Marshall took advantage of his own opportunities with 45 yards on eight carries. There wasn't much in the form […]

Byron Marshall Has Best Preseason Game

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall carried the ball eight times for 45 yards on Thursday night against the Ravens. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry with a long rush of 16 yards. It was by far his best performance of the preseason, and undeniably more encouraging than Samaje Perine's five-carry, 13-yard outing. The battle […]

Rodney Anderson Injures Knee In Preseason Finale

Cincinnati Bengals running back Rodney Anderson played during the preseason finale against the Colts, but he injured his right knee early on, causing him to miss most of the game. Anderson's injury means that Giovani Bernard has further solidified his role as Joe Mixon’s handcuff while also offering some standalone value in deeper leagues. With […]

Mark Thompson Makes Case For Roster Spot

Detroit Lions running back Mark Thompson ran 11 times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards in Week 4 of the preseason against the Cleveland Browns. Thompson has had a solid preseason, but unfortunately the Lions running back depth chart may not have room for him. Thompson is a talented, big back […]

Karan Higdon Tries In Preseason Finale

Houston Texans running back Karan Higdon rushed for 25 yards on eight carries while adding two receptions for 16 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but it might be a case of "too little, too late" for the undrafted rookie. Higdon appears to be clearly on the bad end of the […]

Damarea Crockett Struggles Against Rams

Houston Texans running back Damarea Crockett is likely still in competition to back up Duke Johnson and take some early down work, but Thursday's preseason finale didn't offer the Texans the best look at him. Crockett gained just 14 yards on his seven carries and added a four-yard reception as well. He was outplayed by […]

Qadree Ollison Rushes For 51 Yards, Touchdown

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison saw double-digit carries for the second game in a row Thursday night. He rushed 14 times for 51 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown run. He had 12 carries for 42 yards in the team's previous game. His yards-per-carry have been just about even the past two games as […]

Ryquell Armstead Efficient Against Falcons

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Ryquell Armstead ran the ball six times for 40 yards while also adding a 10-yard reception in Thursday's preseason loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Armstead is expected to start the year as the number-three back in Jacksonville behind Leonard Fournette and Alfred Blue, but Blue is dealing with an ankle […]

Tony Brooks-James Runs Wild For Falcons On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tony Brooks-James fueled the offense against the Jaguars on Thursday. Brooks-James carried the ball 15 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 31-12 win. The undrafted rookie out of Oregon had been used sparingly in the team's previous three preseason games, carrying the ball a total of ten […]

Justin Davis Productive In Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Justin Davis rushed 16 times for 78 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Thursday. He also tacked on a 14-yard reception. Davis doesn't figure to see a lot of work if running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown stay healthy. Keep his productivity in your memory bank in […]

Dontrell Hilliard Sees 14 Touches Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Dontrell Hilliard turned in a big game in his team's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Hilliard carried the ball 12 times for 65 yards and added two receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown. With none of the starters playing, Hilliard got the chance to start and he […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Rookie Breakout Candidates

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano identify rookies from the 2019 NFL Draft class that could break out for fantasy football purposes. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius […]

Mike Weber Doesn't Do Much on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Mike Weber ran the ball five times on Thursday, gaining just seven yards. He caught three of his four targets in the passing game though, picking up 33 yards through the air. Weber is clearly behind Tony Pollard and Alfred Morris will certainly have a role as well, but Weber […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Miss Games

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to miss some regular season games, according to team owner Jerry Jones. With Week 1 about a week away, Elliott will need to report within the next day or two in order to have a chance to play against the New York Giants in the 2019 opener. […]

Justin Jackson (RB, LAC) - 2019 Fantasy Football Sleeper

As the beginning of the NFL season draws near, there are still some unresolved playing time situations around the league. One of those can be found in the backfield of the Los Angeles Chargers. As everyone knows by now, star running back Melvin Gordon has held out the entire preseason in hopes of securing a […]

Wendell Smallwood Leads the Eagles Backfield Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood led the Eagles backfield in carries and yards in Thursday's final preseason game. The Eagles were shutout in an ugly 6-0 loss, but Smallwood ran the ball seven times, gaining 23 yards. He lost a fumble and lost a yard on his only reception. Smallwood seems to be on […]

FanDuel, DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 8/30/19

After a fun Thursday night of college football, we'll jump right into another mini slate as we get ready for Saturday. There are seven games on the slate and more than enough options at every position. There also isn't a game with a huge over/under, so ownership won't all be stacked in one place. Let's […]

Benny Snell Jr. Gets 10 Touches In Final Preseason Tuneup

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. rushed eight times for just 12 yards, while also catching two of three targets for 23 yards in Thursday's final preseason game against the Panthers. Snell Jr., the rookie out of Kentucky, has received 28 carries this preseason and has earned just 54 yards. He's more of a […]

Mark Walton Impresses in Preseason Finale

With few starters playing in Miami's preseason finale against the Saints on Thursday, the young talent was given their final chance to impress. Running back Mark Walton did just that, carrying the ball 12 times for 52 yards while playing most of the first half. Currently behind Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage on the depth […]

Wayne Gallman Looks To Cement Backup Role

New York Giants second-year running back Wayne Gallman carried the ball seven times for 29 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots in the team's final preseason game. It may be odd seeing the Giants supposed backup running back playing in the last preseason game, but Gallman missed the second game with an ankle injury, so it’s […]

Valentine Holmes Makes Five Catches In Push To Make Team

New York Jets running back and former Australian rugby star Valentine Holmes made five catches for 55 yards in the team's final preseason game vs the Eagles. Holmes had less success on the ground carrying the ball five times for zero yards. Holmes is unlikely to make the 53-man roster, and won't have fantasy value […]

Elijah McGuire Has Five Catches Against Eagles

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire had five catches on five targets for 35 yards in the team's final preseason game Thursday. McGuire had less success on the ground as he was only able to pick up 29 yards on 14 carries for an abysmal 2.1 yards per carry. McGuire is fighting for a […]

Kareem Hunt Has Hernia Surgery

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt had hernia surgery on Thursday, but he is expected to be ready by Week 10 when he is eligible to be reinstated from suspension. The surgery assures that Hunt will be spending a majority of his eight-game suspension rehabbing as he awaits his Cleveland debut against the Buffalo Bills […]

Kendrick Bourne, Jordan Matthews, Kaden Smith On The Bubble

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco released his list of 20 players on the roster bubble on Thursday. Notable players in fantasy-relevant positions are wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Jordan Matthews, rookie tight end Kaden Smith and running back Jeffery Wilson. Bourne led Niner receivers with 487 yards last season but has suffered drop issues […]

Derrick Henry Plans To Be Ready For Season Opener

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (calf) hasn't played at all in the preseason and is unlikely to do so on Thursday, but he's planning on being ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Henry ran for 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns last year and returned to practice earlier this week. The burly running back […]

Tevin Coleman's Competition Thinned Out By Injuries

With the latest setback to San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee), Tevin Coleman should benefit in a backfield with fewer mouths to feed. Reunited with head coach Kyle Shanahan, Coleman enters 2019 as the Niners’ nominal lead back but should operate in a regular committee. However, once projected to share touches with both […]

Darwin Thompson The No. 2 In KC

NFL analyst Todd McShay recently spoke with Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, who revealed that rookie running back Darwin Thompson is the No. 2 back behind Damien Williams to open the year. Thompson has looked the part this preseason while showcasing his speed and signature contact balance. With Darrel Williams the likely No. […]

Todd Gurley Healthy Entering Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) "appears to be fine" heading into Week 1, and the Rams "want to keep it that way come Dec./Jan." As expected, the team will likely manage his touches and snap counts, "especially through the first part of the season." The Rams will still feature Gurley as their […]

Zack Martin Thinks Highly Of Tony Pollard

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin had good things to say about rookie running back Tony Pollard. “Listen, we’re preparing for the season. We’re going to play with what we’ve got. And what we’ve got is a damn good back in Tony Pollard,” Martin said. “Obviously you want (Zeke) out here but we’re preparing […]