Jaylen Samuels An RB2 In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels is expected to see an increased workload with James Conner ruled out for Week 14's matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Samuels projects to be the lead back in Pittsburgh while Conner is sidelined, a position that has been very productive from a fantasy standpoint over the years. While it […]

Smashmouth: Offensive Lines Impacting Fantasy Football (Week 14)

Congratulations to those that have made the playoffs and to those that are still trying to make it to the dance for a Week 15 playoff, good luck. Now are the weeks where the money is made and championships are won. In most circumstances, there are a few core players on your roster that have […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 14

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. […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 14

In what might be one of the greatest upsets of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys found a way to take down a red-hot New Orleans Saints squad last Thursday in a 13-10 win. Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara didn't do much to impress while Ezekiel Elliott passed 100 all-purpose yards for the eighth time […]

Justin Jackson (RB, LAC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Austin Ekeler has proven that he possesses unquestionable talent, he struggled while operating as the Chargers’ lead rusher in Week 13, Ekeler only manufactured 21 yards on 13 attempts, before Justin Jackson was inserted into the Los Angeles lineup. The rookie proved to be the […]

Jaylen Samuels (RB/TE, PIT) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The sight of Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner clutching his lower leg in the late minutes of Sunday Night Football likely had some owners running to the computer to put in a claim for Jaylen Samuels. The fact that he immediately took a crossing route […]

Raiders Sign C.J. Anderson

The Oakland Raiders are signing free-agent running back C.J. Anderson on Tuesday, according to a source. It's been a lost year for the former Bronco, as he had just 24 carries for 104 yards in nine games for the Panthers behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey. The Raiders are without Marshawn Lynch for the rest of the […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny ripped off a 20-yard touchdown run and averaged a hefty nine yards per carry against the Niners. Reports that Penny had earned more playing time were a bit misleading though. He carried the ball seven times for 65 […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It turns out Marlon Mack cleared the concussion protocol in time to play Week 13, limiting Hines to four carries for five yards. There is a role for him in full PPR leagues, as Nyheim Hines made nine receptions on the day for 50 yards. […]

Jeff Wilson (RB, SF) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Breida owners can only shake their collective heads. While Breida ran five times for six yards while limited by an ankle injury (what else is new?), San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson operated as the lead back and carried the ball 15 times for […]

Damien Williams (RB, KC) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The new RB2 on the most potent offense in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was scooped up by several owners in deep leagues after the Kareem Hunt news hit. Williams wasn't heavily involved, carrying five times for 38 yards and catching […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon is fantasy-relevant. Alex Collins is on IR and Javorius Allen was last seen on the back of a milk carton, making Dixon the RB2 in Baltimore. The Ravens will be a run-heavy team as long as Lamar Jackson is at […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Rex Burkhead ranks just fourth on the New England Patriots in carries on the year (31), fourth in rushing yards (106), and third among New England running backs with five receptions out of eight targets for 52 yards, all without a single […]

Texans Activate D'Onta Foreman From PUP

The Houston Texans activated running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, according to a source. He is no eligible to begin playing in games as soon as Week 14 against the Colts. Foreman hasn't played in a regular season game in well over a year and is unlikely […]

Malcolm Brown Out For Rest Of Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (clavicle) is out for the rest of the regular season after having surgery on Monday, according to sources. Head coach Sean McVay called it a "huge loss." Brown could be available in the playoffs, but it's not a sure thing. Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will […]

James White Looks To Dominate Dolphins One More Time

New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Dolphins defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. White, in particular, enjoyed a strong performance against Miami in Week 4, posting 44 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards on eight receptions and two total touchdowns. That […]

Rex Burkhead Not Ready For Fantasy Lineups

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead returned to the lineup in Week 13 with 41 yards from scrimmage against the Vikings. Burkhead was activated from IR after recovering from a neck injury and his legs certainly looked fresh. Burkhead has an excellent matchup this week against a Dolphins defense that is allowing the fifth […]

Sony Michel Has Excellent Matchup Against Dolphins

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will have a strong matchup against a Dolphins defense that is allowing the fifth most fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Miami has allowed four runners to post 100-plus rushing yards against them and eight running backs have totaled more than 100 yards from scrimmage this season. […]

Steelers Plan To Use Running-Back-By-Committee

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it's the team's "intention" to use a running-back-by-committee approach with James Conner (ankle) possibly out multiple weeks with what could be a high ankle sprain. That could very well be the case, but we would expect rookie Jaylen Samuels to see most of the work alongside Stevan Ridley […]

James Conner Has High Ankle Sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) looks to be dealing with a high ankle sprain, which would likely keep him out for multiple weeks. Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley will likely split time in the backfield starting in Week 14 against the Raiders. Samuels had a 10-yard touchdown reception shortly after Conner left the […]

Malcolm Brown Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Monday after injuring himself in Week 13 against the Lions. With Brown likely to miss at least the Week 14 game against the Bears, Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will serve as Todd Gurley's backups.

Fantasy Playoffs Targets, Avoids - Playing the Schedule

Week 14 is here. With that, comes the fantasy football playoffs that we all live for when we start doing the first bit of research each season. As the year has gone on, we've seen players, such as running backs Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams and Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants, […]

C.J. Prosise To Have Surgery

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen), who was placed on Injured Reserve last week, will have abdominal surgery, according to head coach Pete Carroll. It's unknown how long the surgery will sideline him, but he should be ready in time for next season. The 24-year-old just hasn't been able to stay healthy in his […]

Chris Carson Not Expected To Miss Time

The Seattle Seahawks don't expect running back Chris Carson (finger) to miss any time after he dislocated his index finger in the Week 13 blowout over the 49ers. Carson said the injury required stitches, but he's not concerned that it will keep him out in Week 14 against the Vikings. "He came out fine in […]

Which Rookie RB Should You Hitch Your Wagon To?

At this point in the season, teams who are struggling at running back will invariably look to waivers for a savior who can help save their season. Whether you are in the playoffs or trying to avoid finishing last, having more quality running back options is always a good thing because it allows for matchup […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

As an addendum to our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, in this column we also present suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB). As a caveat, these prices do not by any means indicate how much […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

The picture is pretty clear for fantasy owners seeking help on the waiver wire. All the good quarterbacks are gone, the tight end outlook is bleak at best, there are a ton of wide receivers who could pop in a given week, and one RB (in Pittsburgh) stands clearly above the rest in a group […]

Week 14 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

It is literally mind-boggling how rapidly each fantasy season progresses from the anticipation and optimism of Week 1 to the inevitable conclusion once we reach December. Congratulations to those of you whose diligence through both the draft process and the regular season has been rewarded with an opportunity to participate in the fantasy playoffs. It […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 14 Lightning Round

Welcome to this quick waiver overview as we head towards those fantasy playoffs. Congratulations to those of you who are already in, those with byes looking forward to Week 15, as well as those with leagues that continue the regular season through Week 14. We here at RotoBaller are here to help and get you […]

Ty Montgomery (RB, BAL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once again, we have encountered a sudden change in direction regarding which Raven backs will be involved in touch distribution. Not only did oft-injured third-year back Kenneth Dixon resurface for the first time since Week 1, but Ty Montgomery supplied owners in PPR leagues with […]