Lamar Miller Suffers Ankle Injury Against Jets

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller exited Saturday's meeting with the New York Jets with an ankle injury, though head coach Bill O'Brien said after the game that the injury did not appear to be serious. Miller rushed for eight yards on three carries before leaving. Miller could be back for Houston's Week 16 meeting […]

Updated Running Back Depth Charts for Fantasy Football

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams. RB is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL. Each year, running backs drop like flies and many NFL teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay […]

James Conner Unlikely To Play Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle), who is listed as questionable against the Patriots in Week 15, is unlikely to play, according to a source. However, he should be good to go in Week 16 against the Saints. Conner is dealing with a high ankle sprain, so it's not a surprise he'll miss his […]

Frank Gore A Low-End Flex In Week 15

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore must take on a tough defense in Week 15, as the Dolphins face the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota. The Vikings have allowed the eighth-fewest points per game to opposing running backs along with the seventh-fewest yards per carry. Gore has done well with his carries this year; his 4.7 […]

Kenyan Drake A Boom-Or-Bust Flex Week 15

Miami Dolphins running back will look to build off his heroics from last week in a Week 15 tilt with the Minnesota Vikings. Drake made his day last week on a 55-yard walk-off double-lateral. Obviously, that isn't something that can be relied on from week to week, which makes a Drake a high-risk flex against […]

Week 15 Consistency Reports - Start/Sit Decisions

A weird week this week with two Saturday games. If you are reading this on Saturday then make sure you have those lineups set. Thursday Night Football was incredible but for DFS purposes it has taken away a lot of talent. For season long leagues you may already have a good shot of making your […]

Crucial Pivots for Fantasy Football Week 15

Us fantasy folks have a mantra that gets repeated ad nauseam throughout the season. "Start your studs" is the standard cliché you hear when it comes to making obvious lineup decisions. No one should be starting the likes of Derek Carr over Aaron Rodgers just because Carr has an easy matchup...or should they? That's what […]

Week 15 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Red Zone Risers

The fantasy playoffs are here so it's more important than ever to know who has the best chance to reach the end zone. RotoBaller's Premium Red Zone tool can give you a sense of who is being utilized more in the all-important area of the field to provide more scoring potential. Just like targets are […]

Inside the Tent - Week 15 NFL Injury Insight

At RotoBaller, we can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with injuries and playing your best lineup week after week. Players are going to get injured, that's an unavoidable fact. What's avoidable though is making the wrong roster decisions based on the injuries surrounding your fantasy squad. If you want to dominate your leagues […]

Leonard Fournette Looks to Rebound in Week 15

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette matches up against the Washington Redskins in Week 15, a defense that has been struggling in recent weeks to contain the run. Fournette struggled in Week 14, as his team had to come from behind for most of the game, but the Jaguars will look to jump on a […]

TJ Yeldon is a Tough Play in Week 15

Jacksonville Jaguars running back TJ Yeldon was one of the few key receiving targets that struggled in Week 14 as the Jags looked to the passing attack to mount a comeback. This performance should make any owners that were relying on Yeldon worrisome, as he typically gets the bulk of his usage as a receiving […]

Rashaad Penny's Injury Doesn't Seem Serious

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee), who has been ruled out for the first game of his career in Week 15 against the 49ers, doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury. His injury was discovered after the win on Monday night, and he will remain in Seattle this weekend to continue […]

Jalen Richard Makes Risky Flex Play

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is a riskier fantasy option this week, despite facing off against a very soft Bengals defense. Richard is coming a game where he only saw one target in the passing game, which was his lowest total since Week 2. Richard makes his living in the passing game and has […]

Doug Martin Looks To Extend Touchdown Streak

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has a three-game touchdown streak in the works and he will look to extend that versus the Bengals this Sunday. Martin has seen double-digit carries in each game he has started since Marshawn Lynch went out with an injury and turned that into three touchdowns, one in each of […]

Matt Breida, Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receivers Dante Pettis (foot) and Marquise Goodwin (calf) are all questionable for Week 15 against the Seahawks. Breida missed Week 14 but looks to be on track to return. He was initially injured against Seattle several weeks ago but could be a volume-based RB2 if […]

Top College Prospects - Dynasty League Scouting (Bowl Season - Week 1 Edition)

Bowl season is finally here. We're still a few weeks away from deciding the national champion, but there are some intriguing NFL prospects in early games. There's a misguided belief that top dynasty assets exclusively come from traditional powerhouse programs, but there's plenty of talent in these early games. And if you look close enough, […]

Rashaad Penny Ruled Out Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the 49ers. Penny's absence gives Chris Carson a clear look at lead duties this weekend, making him a strong RB2. Carson ran the ball 13 times for 69 yards and caught three passes for 39 yards on Dec. 2 […]

Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Out Against The Bills

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) is listed as "Out" for Sunday's game against the Bills, marking his fourth straight game missed. This will elevate LeGarrette Blount, Theo Riddick, and possibly Zach Zenner's status this week. Wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) is also going to miss the Week 15 road matchup with Buffalo. Ellington […]

Damien Williams Scores Two Touchdowns on Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was the lead back for Thursday's game versus the Chargers because Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) was unable to play. Williams rushed 10 times for 49 yards and two touchdowns with six receptions for 74 yards through the air. Williams has scored three touchdowns in the last two games, […]

LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory Questionable

Buffalo Bills running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Lions. McCoy was limited on Thursday and Friday, while Ivory practiced in full all week. Kicker Stephen Hauschka (hip) is also questionable and shouldn't be a fantasy consideration in a bad Buffalo offense. McCoy […]

James Conner Questionable Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 15 against the Patriots. Conner missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so his return on Friday at least gives him some hope of returning after missing Week 14. Rookie Jaylen Samuels would again handle most of the […]

Tarik Cohen Aims To Snap Packers Slump

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen is having a fantastic season, racking up 63 receptions, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, 1,063 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns this season. But the second-year running back has been dismal in three career games against the division-rival Packers, with only 99 total yards and zero touchdowns. Green Bay's […]

Jordan Howard Will Try To Keep It Rolling Against Packers

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will try to stay hot against a Packers team in Week 15 that is allowing the 12th fewest fantasy point to opposing backs this season. Howard posted his first 100-yard rushing game of the season last week against the Rams and now has 177 rushing yards over his last […]

Detrez Newsome Excellent In Emergency Role

Fourth-string Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome got the call that he was going to be playing in the team’s biggest game of the season on Thursday night, and he ran with it. As the coaches used the standard two-headed approach that they’ve used all season with the regular starters, Newsome got the ball […]

Dion Lewis May See A Lesser Role In Week 15

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis could see a diminished role in the offense in Week 15 against the New York Giants following Derrick Henry's breakout performance last week. Lewis, who has been mostly unproductive as of late, has seen his touches slowly decrease over the last few weeks. Should the Titans fully commit to […]

Ito Smith Questionable For Week 15

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) was held out of practice on Friday and is now questionable to play in Week 15 against the Cardinals. It's a concern for fantasy owners that were hoping to use Smith as an RB3/flex this weekend in an excellent matchup. Smith has been out-touching Tevin Coleman of […]

Titans Need An Encore Performance From Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry exploded last week for a team record 238 yards and four touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While it is nearly impossible to imagine a similar performance this week when they take on the New York Giants, the Titans will need Henry to be effective in the running game. Expect […]

Chris Thompson, Josh Doctson Questionable

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (illness) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) are questionable to face the Jaguars in Week 15. We suspect that both will play, but their status shouldn't be taken for granted. In an offense now led by quarterback Josh Johnson going up against a tough defense, it's really hard to […]

Justin Jackson Strong In Starting Gig

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Justin Jackson carried the load on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Jackson was called on to be the starter after first- and second-string backs Melvin Gordon (knee) and Austin Ekeler (concussion) were sidelined with injuries. Jackson was comfortable in the backfield and carried the ball 16 times on the […]

Chris Thompson A Weak Play Against Jaguars

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson hasn't done anything in his two games back from injury that would instill confidence in his fantasy investors. His lack of production is as much a reflection of the offense as a whole unraveling around him as it is of anything, but expect more of the same in Week […]