Jaylen Samuels Gets Three Touches In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels took two rushes for 21 yards and caught one pass for nine yards in Friday's 30-28 preseason win over Tampa Bay. The second-year back was the only offensive player who saw extensive time last to play in the 2019 preseason opener. Samuels is locked in to a role with […]

Benny Snell Jr. Gets Lots Of Work In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. finished with just 26 yards on 13 carries, while hauling in 2 passes for 25 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers. Snell didn't have much room to run but seeing him involved in the passing game was encouraging for his fantasy stock. After leading the SEC […]

Devine Ozigbo Impressive On Limited Touches

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Devine Ozigbo only got four touches in Friday's preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he did good work with those touches, rushing for 20 yards and adding a nine-yard catch. Ozigbo's most likely outcome right now is to be New Orleans' fourth running back, but he's got the […]

Dwayne Washington Leads Saints In Carries

New Orleans Saints running back Dwayne Washington carried the ball eight times for 36 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Washington and rookie Devine Ozigbo appear to be in a battle for the team's third running back role, and Washington out-touched Ozigbo eight to four in this one. It's the first preseason […]

Justin Jackson Scores TD In First Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson took over for starter Austin Ekeler against the Cardinals on Thursday night and hauled in one of the team's two rushing touchdowns on the night. Jackson saw a bit of use last season as a third-stringer who got a surprise start when injuries cost both Melvin Gordon and […]

Peyton Barber Runs Strong on Friday

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber had a solid showing in his first taste of preseason action in 2019. Barber amassed 18 yards on just three carries and caught one pass for four yards. He started the game but split rushing duties with Ronald Jones II and will presumably continue to do so into the season […]

Ronald Jones II Shows Signs of Life Against Steelers

Buccaneers second-year running back Ronald Jones II looked spry against the Steelers defense. Although he did not break out for any big runs, his attempts were productive. Jones II showed some of that wiggle he used to have back in college and is reportedly in much better shape than last season. He finished the day […]

Austin Ekeler Gobbles Up Huge Chunks Of Real Estate

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushed five times for 40 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Ekeler made the start with Melvin Gordon holding out, and he was able to average 8.0 yards per carry against the No. 1 defense of the Bolts. Ekeler also hauled in three balls for […]

Wes Hills Scores Touchdown, Makes Bid For Roster Spot

Arizona Cardinals running back Wes Hills ran eight times for a team-high 37 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The undrafted rookie out of Slippery Rock was all smiles after the debut. "I'm holding this ball all the way to the hotel," Hills said. "S--t, I might hold […]

Byron Marshall Receives Five Carries On Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall carried the ball five times on Thursday against the Browns, collecting 17 yards for his trouble. He was only slightly more effective than Samaje Perine, who is also vying for a reserve role in the Redskins backfield behind incumbent workhorse Adrian Peterson and second-year prospect Derrius Guice. Neither Peterson […]

Samaje Perine Ineffective In Preseason Opener

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine received six carries in Thursday's preseason opener, turning his half dozen opportunities into an unimpressive 13 yards. The top of Washington's running back depth chart is all but spoken for, with Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson figuring to share the ground game early on while Chris Thompson maintains the […]

Royce Freeman Breaks Loose For 50 Yard Run

Denver Broncos Running back Royce Freeman enters the 2019 season slated as the second back to teammate Phillip Lindsay and had a solid performance in the Broncos second preseason game on Thursday night. Freeman saw limited action in the first few drives, but found a nice gap in the line and showed off his breakaway […]

Phillip Lindsay Looks Fresh In Preseason Game

Denver Broncos Running back Phillip Lindsay made a quick appearance on Thursday night, sharing carries during the first drive of the game versus the Seattle Seahawks. During his reps, Lindsay looked fresh and nimble as he did in 2018, breaking out for a 10-yard run and a 9-yard reception. The 2nd year back gave no […]

Devin Singletary Featured Heavily On Thursday

The Buffalo Bills threw rookie running back Devin Singletary right into the fire in their first preseason game of the year. Singletary had a team-high 12 touches in the game, totalling nine carries for 27 yards and three catches for 21 yards. Veterans Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon only got three touches each and LeSean […]

Duke Johnson to Houston - Fantasy Impact

Running back Duke Johnson was not happy when the Browns signed Kareem Hunt. He had been vocal about wanting out of Cleveland since the spring, especially after seeing his usage go down in 2018. In the past, that may have not seemed like an odd request. This year, though, the Browns were the darlings of […]

RotoBaller Expert Mock Recap (Half-PPR)

Popular sleepers casually dismissed. No-name rookies selected in the latter stages. Drew Brees available in the 14th round. This must be an expert mock! The good folks at Fleaflicker recently hosted an expert mock draft including 12 of our finest fantasy football analysts. I have done a couple of early drafts already but much has […]

Josh Jacobs Won’t Get “Many” Carries In Preseason

With the Oakland Raiders opening up on Saturday with their first preseason game against the Rams, running back Josh Jacobs likely won’t appear in the contest. Head coach Jon Gruden stated his starters wouldn’t play in this game after getting about 120 snaps between joint practices with the NFC champions earlier this week. Beat reporter […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - FFPC Best-Ball Draft Strategy

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor/analyst Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) review results from their FFPC Best-Ball draft. They analyze roster construction, ADP values, and 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 […]

Tra Carson Struggles In Opener

Green Bay Packers running back Tra Carson struggled to make any sort of impact in the teams opener against the Houston Texans. Carson was the second string back, behind rookie Dexter Williams in the game, and was only able to rush for 15 yards and catch a single pass for 10 yards. While it's clear […]

Dexter Williams Performs As Lead Running Back In Opener

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams operated as the teams lead running back in the opening preseason game against the Houston Texans. Williams was likely to be given the nod to led the charge, given the injuries to starter Aaron Jones and backup Jamaal Williams, but took the opportunity with both hands. Williams rushed […]

Josh Adams Gets Three Carries and Three Catches on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams ran the ball three times, gaining just three yards, adding three catches for 18 more yards. Adams seems to be fighting for one last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jordan Howard, Corey Clement, and rookie Miles Sanders. Adams and Wendell Smallwood seem to be the most […]

Wendell Smallwood Gains 11 Yards on Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood ran the ball four times in Thursday's preseason game, gaining 11 yards. He also added two catches for eight yards. Smallwood's four carries led the team, but Jordan Howard, Josh Adams, and Miles Sanders all got three carries each. Smallwood could be fighting for the last spot on the […]

Mike Davis Sees Three Carries In Preseason Opener

Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis made his debut with his new team, carrying the ball three times for nine yards in the Bears preseason loss to the Panthers. Davis is expected to play a huge role in the running game right out of the gate so the fact he played so few snaps is […]

Alex Barnes Falls Flat In NFL Debut

Tennessee Titans running back Alex Barnes has drawn some attention in the fantasy industry this summer due to his impressive measurables and college production. Despite the hype, Barnes has been unable to make any progress up the depth chart throughout camp. Barnes' struggles continued Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles as he rushed 10 times for […]

David Montgomery Dazzles In Debut

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery caught three passes, racked up 46 total yards and added a touchdown in the Bears preseason loss to the Panthers. Montgomery didn't see a ton of snaps but took full advantage of his touches. The rookie flashed the quickness that made him such a coveted prospect for the Bears […]

Jeremy McNichols Has Efficient Night In Philadelphia

Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols ran well in the absence of Derrick Henry and David Fluellen in the Week 1 preseason matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. McNichols appears to be the clear fourth option in the Titans backfield behind Henry, Fluellen, and Dion Lewis, but his spot on the roster is still very much […]

Nick Brossette Leads Patriots With 66 Yards, One Touchdown

New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette racked up a team-high 22 carries for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 31-3 win in Week 1 of the preseason. The rookie converted on a 1-yard touchdown run in the first half, making a strong first impression. Brossette's name won't pop up on any fantasy […]

Devin Singletary Solid On Thursday

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary looked impressive during his unofficial debut on Thursday night against the Colts. Though the rookie wasn’t able to find the end zone, he still was able to accumulate 27 yards off of nine carries while pulling in three receptions (three targets) for 21 yards. This was another positive sign […]

Josh Ferguson Finds End Zone

Houston Texans running back Josh Ferguson rushed for a touchdown in Thursday's preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers. But Ferguson only had two carries, finishing with two yards and failing to bring in his only target. Ferguson entered Thursday as the favorite to be Houston's third-down back, but the acquisition of Duke Johnson now […]

Damarea Crockett Has Touchdown Against Packers

Houston Texans running back Damarea Crockett rushed for 24 yards and a touchdown on six carries in Thursday's preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers. Crockett was the second running back in this one, but Houston was without starting rusher Lamar Miller and newly-acquired backup Duke Johnson. Crockett's ability near the goal-line should help him […]