Fantasy Bomb Pod - Le'Veon Bell vs Dalvin Cook ADP Showdown

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) debate who is the better draft pick between running backs Le'Veon Bell and Dalvin Cook. 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 […]

Miles Sanders Will Need to Improve in Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders reportedly needs to improve in pass protection, ball security, and receiving ability. These are all things Sanders could have been practicing in the offseason program, but he missed the whole thing due to a hamstring injury. He was drafted in the second round, so the Eagles clearly have […]

Jordan Howard Expected to Get Short-Yardage Work

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard is expected to get the "lion's share" of short-yardage work in the Eagles backfield, according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. The same article also states that Howard is expected to be the "closer" in the second half of games. He'll be splitting his touches with rookie Miles Sanders, […]

Seattle's Best - Evaluating the Chris Carson/Rashaad Penny Duo

Last season, while covering a Seahawks home game on December 2 against the 49ers, I saw how Seattle’s running back situation was shaping up for the future. As the Seahawks won by 27 points, Chris Carson rushed for 69 yards and totaled 108 yards from scrimmage. Rashaad Penny rushed for 65 yards on just seven carries, […]

Dynasty Stock Watch for 2019 - Running Back Fallers

In the first part of this column, I took a look at some of the running backs whose stock is rising in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2019 season. Today, it's time to look at the opposite side of things. Fantasy football rankings are a zero-sum game. For a player to break into the top-10 […]

James Conner Confident In Similar Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner rushed for 973 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2018, but a late season ankle injury allowed for the emergence of Jaylen Samuels. The Steelers then drafted Kentucky product Benny Snell in the fourth round, who could also take some carries away from Conner. However, the third-year Pitt product is […]

Latavius Murray Set To Take Power Role In Saints Offense

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray will be picking up where Mark Ingram left off this season. In March, Ingram was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, leaving a hole in the backfield with running back Alvin Kamara. Although there is no longer "Boom and Zoom" in New Orleans, there is hope for head coach […]

Early 2019 Sleepers - Running Backs

What are sleepers? Besides a solid 90’s movie featuring Brad Pitt and what the rest of the east coast is doing while I type this, sleepers are players found in the late rounds of a draft who could provide a benefit to your fantasy team. Everyone wants to find a sleeper like James Conner, Nick […]

Matt Breida Facing Uphill Battle For Snaps

According to a Sports Illustrated insider, San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida could be the odd man out in 2019’s backfield timeshare. With the signing of Tevin Coleman and the return of Jerick McKinnon (knee), Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan could have the similar one-two punch he enjoyed as the Atlanta Falcon’s offensive coordinator […]

Jerick McKinnon Should Be Cleared By Training Camp

The San Francisco 49ers expect running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) to be medically cleared by training camp. The 27-year-old McKinnon, who signed a four-year, $30 million deal with the Niners before the 2018 season, missed the entire campaign with a torn ACL. Despite the team’s depth at running back, McKinnon is expected to share the […]

ADP Showdown - Derrius Guice vs Rashaad Penny

Typically, there are two types of RB2's fantasy players will target in their draft: a known, or an unknown quantity. A known would be somebody like Marlon Mack. While Mack has a path to being an RB1, it's much more likely that he settles in as a stellar RB2. They're high-floor guys who usually don't […]

Fantasy Bomb Pod - Guillotine League Strategy

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and NFL writer/ranker Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) explain guillotine fantasy football leagues, how to approach them on draft day and how to manage your FAAB throughout the season in these unique formats. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on […]

Giovani Bernard Hoping To Flourish In New Offense

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is looking to bounce back this season under new head coach Zac Taylor. Though running back Joe Mixon is projected to handle most of the snaps as the team's main rusher, Bernard is likely to become more involved by being utilized in different receiving schemes when the season begins […]

Ezekiel Elliott Will Not Be Suspended

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott met with the NFL about a May incident in Las Vegas, and the league has determined that Elliott did not violate the league's Personal Conduct Policy. Elliott will not face a suspension and will be available to start the year for the Cowboys. Elliott has led the NFL in […]

Saquon Barkley To Be More Dangerous In 2019?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley finished second behind Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott with 1,307 rushing yards in his rookie campaign of 2018 and he posted 91 receptions compared to just 77 for Zeke. That showed off Barkley's amazing all-around ability. Heading into his second year he is expected to be more aware, […]

Dontae Strickland Trying To Break Out In Arizona

Arizona Cardinals running back Dontae Strickland will head to training camp with the team later this month looking to turn his tryout success story into a spot on the 53-man roster. He was offered a tryout at rookie minicamp, impressed and was signed to the 90-man roster after the tryout. Strickland racked up 588 rushing […]

Rex Burkhead Still In The Backfield Mix

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead should still factor into the timeshare in the Patriots backfield when the team opens camp at the end of the month. Burkhead missed the first half of last season with a neck injury but when he came back became an integral part of the offensive attack. He scored […]

Can Tarik Cohen Take The Next Step?

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will be one of the more intriguing players to watch when the Bears open camp at the end of the month. No one doubts Cohen's ability to be a game breaker, but his usage rate and whether he can improve will be questions heading into the season. When the […]

David Montgomery Carries Plenty Of Fantasy Buzz

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery's fantasy stock continues to rise as the opening of training camp inches closer. Montgomery has impressed Bears coaches with his quick cuts and his ability to fit into a very creative offense conducted by head coach Matt Nagy. The Bears offense relies heavily on short, quick passes and the […]

Sony Michel Progressing From Knee Scope

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is progressing well after undergoing knee scope surgery and is expected to be ready for mini-camp at the end of the month. Michel ran for 931 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie, then added six touchdowns in three playoff games for the Super Bowl champs. Michel is […]

D'Onta Foreman Continues To Progress

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is reportedly "light years" ahead of where he was at last year in recovery from his Achilles tear. Achilles injuries are often multi-year issues, with players missing a full season and then spending the next one working their way back onto the field and towards being close to their […]

Kareem Hunt Questioned By Police On Saturday Night

A video has been released showing Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt being questioned by police outside a bar in downtown Cleveland on Saturday night. Hunt was not arrested and a police report was not filed, according to the Cleveland police spokesperson who was reached for comment. The Browns released a statement saying that they […]

Seattle Seahawks Fantasy Preview: The King and Pocket Aces Show

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy football off-season and recap the start of NFL free agency. […]

Ezekiel Elliott to Meet With Roger Goodell on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday. Their meeting will be to discuss events that transpired in Las Vegas in May. Elliott has already had a few off-field incidents, and this one involved him pushing over a security guard. Elliott was detained by police, but the security […]

LeSean McCoy Eager For Bounce-Back Season

2018 was a rough year for Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy. The veteran saw career lows in rushing yards (514) and yards per carry (3.2) amidst the Bills' 6-10 season. Now, as McCoy heads into his 11th season, he's eager to forget year 10 and embrace the developing quarterback and new teammates surrounding him. […]

T.J. Yeldon Embracing Competition At RB

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon finds himself in a new position this year. During his time in Jacksonville, Yeldon had very little tutelage from veteran running backs and was occasionally the most seasoned running back the Jaguars had. That won't be the case this year for Yeldon, who is entering his fifth NFL season. […]

Kerryon Johnson A Solid RB2 Option

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson should be in-store for a solid 2019-2020 season as he proved himself as solid offensive producer in his rookie campaign. He will be competing for snaps with Theo Riddick and CJ Anderson but Johnson has already proven that he can produce fantasy points even with veteran running back competition. […]

Orlando Brown Jr. Ready To Break Out With Ravens

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. nailed down the starting right tackle job late in the 2018 season, and he started the team's playoff game, too. Heading into 2019 he has big goals. "I'm striving for everything I can have," Brown said. "My personal goals are being an All-Pro, being a Pro Bowler. No […]

New York Giants Offensive Preview: The King and Pocket Aces Show

Check out the newest podcast team here at RotoBaller HQ, featuring two of the best in the industry. We are thrilled to introduce the awesome duo of Scott "The King" Engel and Anthony "Pocket Aces" Aniano of RotoBaller Radio - tune in below as they discuss the fantasy football off-season and recap the start of NFL free agency. […]

Late Round ADP Best-Ball Targets

We are still in the midst of a long NFL offseason, but it's prime time for MFL10s, BB10s, and other best-ball formats. Regardless of where you play, one important factor to winning is to find the best late-round players to plant a flag in. This means just as much in the long run of the season […]