Kenyan Drake A Dicey Flex Play Week 16

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake is a risky flex option in Week 16 against the Jaguars. In theory, Frank Gore's injury should create more opportunities for Drake, but Kalen Ballage's 123 yard performance last week probably gives Ballage the edge in playing time. Drake only received one carry last week against Minnesota, as the […]

Frank Gore Won't Need Surgery, Eyes 2019 Return

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (foot), who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot sprain in Miami's 41-17 loss to Minnesota in Week 15, will not require surgery. Gore told reporters he hopes to return to Miami in 2019. Gore will be 36 by Week 1 of next season, but he's proven […]

Dion Lewis Not An Advisable Play In Week 16

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has fully surrendered his hold on the backfield to fellow running back Derrick Henry over the last two games. Henry has seen a whopping 33 more carries than Lewis in that time span, and the effectiveness of the team's running game has skyrocketed. Lewis should act mostly as a […]

Derrick Henry A High-Volume RB1 Play In Week 16

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has taken the NFL by storm over the last two weeks with a combined 50 carries for 408 yards and six touchdowns. Now Henry gets to face a struggling Washington Redskins defense at home in a must-win scenario. Nothing from the Titans coaching staff this week has suggested any […]

RB Touches and Efficiency Breakdown - Week 16 Preview

Welcome to Week 16 of the NFL and the final Running Back Touches and Efficiency Breakdown of the 2018 season. I decided to put this piece together a week after the season started and I am glad for that. What turned out to be a shot in the dark at some data I didn’t see […]

LeGarrette Blount Added To Injury Report

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (calf) was added to the Week 16 injury report and was limited on Thursday. Blount could be questionable to face the Vikings this weekend. Despite finding the end zone five times this year, Blount is averaging an embarrassing 2.8 yards per carry and has lost touches to Zach Zenner […]

Ito Smith Undergoes Knee Scope

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) had a knee scope, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Smith is expected to have a full offseason. With Tevin Coleman likely to leave in free agency and Devonta Freeman coming off an injury-riddled campaign, Smith could be in line for some serious touches to begin the […]

Jamaal Williams To Be Big Part Of Game Plan

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (toe) is expected to be a big part of the game plan in Week 16 against the Jets, according to interim head coach Joe Philbin. Williams has been limited in practice this week with a toe injury, but obviously it's not serious enough to limit him this weekend. […]

LeSean McCoy Says He'll Play

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring), who returned to a full practice on Thursday, said he will play in Week 16 against the Patriots. Backup Chris Ivory also got in a full practice after missing Week 15. It appears both backs will return against New England, making Shady an RB3/flex in a dysfunctional and […]

Austin Ekeler Doubtful To Face Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) is listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. Ekeler looks primed to miss his second straight game. With Melvin Gordon (knee) set to return this weekend, rookie Justin Jackson will serve in the change-of-pace role and will only have value as an […]

Todd Gurley Has Yet To Run This Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) has yet to run and test his knee in practice this week, and he might not be able to play in Week 16 against the Cardinals. “I think I’ll be fine, man,” Gurley said. “Just taking it day-by-day recovering, resting, trying to feel better.” Gurley doesn't plan […]

Melvin Gordon Will Play Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that running back Melvin Gordon (knee) will play in Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. "Melvin's practiced all week and he's doing fine. I don't know that he's himself but he's going to play," Lynn said. Gordon will be returning after a three-game absence. He might […]

Jamaal Williams On Week 16 Injury Report

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (toe) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Williams should be fine for Week 16 against the Jets. With Aaron Jones (knee) out for the final two games, Williams' fantasy value goes up significantly, and he'll have RB2 upside against New York this weekend as the […]

Frank Gore Placed On Injured Reserve

As expected, the Miami Dolphins placed running back Frank Gore (foot) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a foot sprain. The 35-year-old curiously touched the ball more than Kenyan Drake in Miami's frustrating offense this year and ran the ball 156 times for 722 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns. He added 12 […]

Spencer Ware Gets In Limited Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Ware was unable to play on a short week last Thursday against the Chargers after hurting himself in Week 14, but he should be able to return in a big game on the road against the Seahawks. However, he may […]

Lamar Miller, Keke Coutee Limited

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday. Miller hurt his fantasy owners when he didn't play at all in the second half in Week 15, but he should be able to play against the Eagles this Sunday. Consider him more of a […]

Rams Expect Todd Gurley To Play In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said "the expectation" is that running back Todd Gurley (knee) will play in Week 16 against the Cardinals. Gurley felt better on Wednesday and is day-to-day with knee inflammation. While his knee injury isn't serious, Gurley carries a little more risk in fantasy championships due to the fact […]

Rashaad Penny's Status Uncertain

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said it's uncertain if rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) will return in Week 16 against the Chiefs. The team is hoping he can return to practice on Friday. Penny missed his first career game in Week 15 and doesn't look to be on track to play this weekend. […]

LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory Limited In Practice

Buffalo Bills running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 15. Both backs have a chance to return in Week 16 against the Patriots, which is good news after backup Marcus Mariota dislocated his elbow last week. McCoy or Ivory are no […]

Joe Mixon, John Ross Limited Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (wrist) and wide receiver John Ross (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should be able to play in Week 16 against the Bengals. With A.J. Green already on Injured Reserve and Tyler Boyd expected to miss the last two games, Mixon will have an even […]

James Conner Says He's Not Ready

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) isn't ruling himself out for Week 16 against the Saints, but he says he's just not there yet physically. Conner has missed two straight games with a high ankle sprain and seems unlikely to play this weekend in a big game against New Orleans. Rookie Jaylen Samuels would […]

Austin Ekeler Still Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) remains sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Ekeler has yet to be cleared from the concussion protocol and did not suit up last Thursday against the Chiefs. He's also dealing with a stinger suffered in Week 14. As of now, Ekeler's status for Saturday against the Ravens […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Return This Year

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn told "The Morning Show with John and Hugh" on 92.9 The Game that running back Devonta Freeman (groin) will not return in the final two games of the season. Freeman was placed on Injured Reserve before the Week 7 game due to a foot injury, and he would've been […]

Kerryon Johnson Going On IR

The Detroit Lions are placing rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) on Injured Reserve, according to a source. He is expected to make a full recovery this offseason. It's not a surprise, as Johnson hadn't been practicing and hadn't played since being injured in Week 11. The second-round pick had a productive rookie year, finishing […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 16

Every year, certain players are highly drafted in drafts by fantasy owners due to the belief that they will vastly outperform expectations throughout the season. Oftentimes, these players carry a significant amount of hype due to breakout potential, elite status, or lack of alternative options on their teams. However, with every player that does meet […]

Philly Special - Can Eagles Help You Win a Championship?

Everyone knows how it went down for the Philadelphia Eagles in their improbable run to a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots last year. It all started when franchise quarterback Carson Wentz tore his ACL in Week 14 on the road against the Rams. Nick Foles entered the game and led them to a […]

Spoiler Alert - Who Are Potential Week 16 Surprises?

Week 16 is always a strange week in the NFL. At this stage, there are usually only a handful of games which are extremely meaningful and with most players fantasy football season done, it is hard to get excited for those matches with little on the line. That is where DFS comes in, as it […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 16)

Congratulations to those that have made their fantasy championships, and for those that play into week 17 for the fantasy championship, please change your league settings. As fantasy owners prepare for their league championships, it not only matters who got you to this point, but which players are ready to perform in the biggest of […]

Kalen Ballage (RB, MIA) - Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the nine games that he had played in for the Dolphins to kick off his rookie campaign, former Arizona State Sun Devil Kalen Ballage had amassed all of eleven rushing yards on eight attempts out of the backfield with zero trips to […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 16

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]