Royce Freeman Eyeing Week 11 Return

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said the team is looking to get rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) back after the Week 10 bye. Freeman suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 7 and was expected to miss several weeks, so he should be able to return against the Chargers following the bye, barring […]

Tarik Cohen A Feast-Or-Famine Fantasy Option

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will look to bounce back from a quiet performance in Week 9 this week against the Lions. Cohen's four-game touchdown streak was snapped last week as he mustered only 13 total yards on offense. He will have a favorable matchup in Week 10 against a Lions defense that is […]

Jordan Howard Has Favorable Week 10 Matchup

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has four touchdowns over his last three games heading into the team's Week 10 tilt against the Lions. Howard has been running harder during this mini-resurgence and now will go up against a Lions defense that is allowing the ninth most fantasy points to opposing backs. Detroit has allowed […]

John Ross, Giovani Bernard Practicing Again Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (groin) and running back Giovani Bernard (knee) both practiced for the second time this week on Wednesday. Ross looks to return in Week 10 against the Saints, while Bernard's status isn't as concrete. Ross hasn't played since Oct. 21 and has just seven catches on 16 targets for 79 […]

Warning Signals for RB/WR/TE - Week 10

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 […]

Le'Veon Bell May Not Play This Year

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is contemplating whether to sign his franchise tag and return by the Nov. 13 franchise tag deadline, according to a source. He would be deemed as a third-year franchise player in 2019 rather than to revert to the second year, even if he doesn't report. It's looking more and […]

Leonard Fournette, Blake Bortles To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), quarterback Blake Bortles (shoulder) and tight end James O'Shaughnessy (hip) are all expected to practice on Wednesday. Fournette hasn't seen game action since Sept. 30, but he's expected to be back this weekend against the Colts. While the Jags are likely to ease him into a full workload, […]

Darren Sproles Back At Practice, Expected To Play

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday, and head coach Doug Pederson expects him to play in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Sproles hasn't seen the field since he was injured in the season opener, but he should return and at least be useful in passing situations behind Corey Clement […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 10

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. […]

Josh Adams Part of a Committee in Week 10

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Josh Adams has worked his way into offensive snaps in the Eagles backfield but still isn't a strong fantasy choice for Week 10. The Eagles will be taking on the Dallas Cowboys and all of Adams, Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood, and Darren Sproles are expected to get some play in […]

Darren Sproles Expected Back but Not a Starting Option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is expected back on the field for the first time since Week 1, but he's not a recommended fantasy option. Sproles will likely mix in for some offensive snaps, but his main usage will likely be as a returner on special teams. Joining Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh […]

Duke Johnson Is Fantasy-Relevant Once Again

I was facing a dilemma in one of my fantasy leagues last week with Patriots rookie Sony Michel (knee) questionable to play in the Sunday night game. Should I risk rolling with him and then possibly having to pick up Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Williams at the last minute if Michel was inactive? My other […]

Wendell Smallwood Not a Recommended Week 10 Starter

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood is not a recommended fantasy starter for a Week 10 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Smallwood will certainly have a role in the Eagles backfield, but with Darren Sproles, Corey Clement, and Josh Adams also around, it's too risky to rely on any one Eagles running back. Smallwood could […]

Corey Clement Too Risky to Start in Week 10

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement is too risky to take up a starting spot in a Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Clement ended up touching the ball just five times in Week 9. With Darren Sproles back, Josh Adams emerging, and Wendell Smallwood still around, this backfield could legitimately be a four-way […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Disappoint in Week 10

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott could be a disappointing fantasy choice in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles. While Elliott is still a usage monster, averaging 20.3 touches per game on the road, the Eagles defense has allowed the lowest total yards to opposing backfields on the season. They only cough up an average […]

Derrick Henry Salvages Performance With Touchdown

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry found the end zone for the second straight week in the team's Monday Night Football win over the Dallas Cowboys. However, unfortunately for Henry owners, he saw a whopping 15 fewer touches than Dion Lewis. Lewis has taken a firm hold of the starting running back slot in Tennessee […]

Dion Lewis Acts As Centerpiece Against Dallas

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis had another great game in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys. Lewis rushed 19 times for 62 yards and caught an additional four passes for 60 yards and a score. Lewis saw 23 total touches, his season high, as opposed to only eight touches for Derrick Henry. This timeshare […]

Nick Chubb An RB2 Against Atlanta

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will look to score for the third time in four games in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. Chubb has played well since taking over as the Browns' lead back and draws a plus matchup against a shaky Atlanta run defense. The Falcons rank 31st in run defense DVOA […]

James Conner A Locked-In RB1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner will take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 10's Thursday night game. Conner has been a dominant fantasy force this season, currently sitting at RB3 in overall PPR scoring. He draws a tough-looking matchup against a stout Carolina run defense in Week 10. That being said, Conner has shown […]

J.D. McKissic Not Quite Ready To Return

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said it will be at least another week before running back J.D. McKissic (leg) will come off Injured Reserve. The hybrid running back/receiver had 187 yards rushing and 266 yards receiving last season, giving them some added flexibility in the offense. McKissic fractured his leg over the summer and […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The exodus of Carlos Hyde to Jacksonville did not send Johnson’s value skyrocketing to the same level that has been experienced by teammate Nick Chubb, nor did the departure of Hyde pave a path for Johnson to collect more touches in Weeks 7-8. But the collective […]

Josh Adams (RB, PHI) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Phialdelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams surprised everyone by running for 61 yards against the Jaguars in Week 8 on just nine attempts. That could be dismissed as a fluke performance, except that this is a backfield still lacking an established running back. Last […]

Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire made his 2018 debut in Week 9, totaling 67 yards on 10 touches. That's better than it sounds considering how ineffective the Jets were in all other aspects of the game. Bilal Powell isn't coming back and Isaiah Crowell won't […]

Jason Garrett Won't Take Over Play-Calling Duties

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said he will not take over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Scott Linehan at this time. “Right now, Scott Linehan is going to call the plays for the offense," Garrett said. That doesn't mean a change isn't on the horizon, but Linehan will at least be running the offense […]

Kapri Bibbs (RB, WSH) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kapri Bibbs hasn't exactly garnered a whole lot of attention out of the Redskins backfield as he ranks fourth on the team in carries (13) and rushing yards (56) behind Adrian Peterson, Alex Smith, and Chris Thompson. However, even with Alex Smith […]

Alfred Morris (RB, SF) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers have been plagued by a lot of uncertainty in their passing game this season. Behind Jimmy Garoppolo, C.J. Beathard, and Nick Mullens, they rank 25th in the NFL so far with 219.9 passing yards per game. As a result, […]

Jack Conklin In Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury on Monday night in the win over the Cowboys. Conklin is one of the league's best right tackles, so it'd be a downgrade for quarterback Marcus Mariota and the Titans running game against the Patriots in Week […]

Lions Sign Bruce Ellington, Waive Ameer Abdullah

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Bruce Ellington on Tuesday and waived running back Ameer Abdullah in a corresponding move, according to a source. Ellington caught eight of 12 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown for the Texans in three games earlier this season before he was released. He'll help with depth after […]

LeSean McCoy Not A Factor On Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy wasn’t much of a factor in the team’s loss against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The veteran only carried the ball 10 times for 10 yards, and also caught all four targets out of the backfield for 19 yards. This performance really contradicts the statement the Bills were making […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 10

If you had told me San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens would throw for over 250 yards and three touchdowns in his first taste of NFL action, I would have called you crazy. Yet here we are, scratching our heads about how the Oakland Raiders only managed to generate 242 yards of total offense in […]