Elijah McGuire Has Lackluster Season Debut

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire made his season debut in Week 9, but it didn't go perfectly. McGuire rushed seven times for 30 yards and caught three passes for 37 yards in the loss to the Dolphins. McGuire actually performed better than lead back Isaiah Crowell, but was given less opportunities. Crowell has […]

Austin Ekeler Forgotten In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was prepared to step into the lead role if starter Melvin Gordon was unable to play against Seattle on Sunday, but instead, he ended up being nothing more than a distraction. Gordon played with abandon, and Ekeler only ended up carrying the ball three times and snagging one […]

Isaiah Crowell is Quiet in Week 9

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell was projected to play fairly decent against the Dolphins defense that has been unable to slow down the running game this season. However, Crowell rushed 13 times for 49 yards and was held in check all game. He finished the first half with just 16 total yards. Crowell […]

Melvin Gordon Runs All Over Seattle

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was questionable coming into the game, but there was nothing questionable about his performance in the team's eight-point win over the Seahawks. Gordon was phenomenal in Sunday's game, racking up 113 yards on just 16 carries, averaging over seven YPC. He also found the end zone once again, […]

Spencer Ware Gets Involved in Passing Attack

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware has been quiet basically all season as the backup behind Kareem Hunt. However, Ware was able to do some damage against the Browns in Week 9. Ware rushed twice for 12 yards and caught four passes for 69 yards in the 37-21 victory. It was a decent fantasy […]

Kareem Hunt Scores Three Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was projected to do well on Sunday, but maybe not this well. Hunt rushed 17 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns then caught one pass for 50 yards and one touchdown. That 50 yard score was on the opening drive and nobody seem to be able to […]

Jamaal Williams Reliable And Unremarkable In Week 9

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams ran the ball seven times for 34 yards and had two receptions for 20 yards in a Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. The humble stat line was actually a marked improvement in his yards per carry. The best part of his day was simply not […]

Aaron Jones Impressive Despite Costly Fumble

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones ran for 76 yards on 14 carries and added two receptions for 10 yards in Week 9’s matchup against the New England Patriots. While the stat line wasn’t dominant, it was positive to see Jones get a majority of the touches at running back. The offense as a […]

Devontae Booker Records First Touchdown of the Season

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker saw just three carries on Sunday, one of which resulted in a 14-yard stroll into the end zone -- his first touchdown of the season. Booker went on to finish the day with 15 yards on the ground while adding just nine through the air (two receptions) which is […]

Phillip Lindsay Labors Through Tough Matchup

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay picked up 60 yards on 17 carries while adding 24 yards on two receptions in the Broncos 19-17 loss to the Texans Sunday. Lindsay finished the day with a season-low 3.5 yards per carry -- as he struggled to find running lanes amid Houston's stout front -- but continues […]

Lamar Miller Struggles Against Broncos

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller came into Sunday riding a pair of 100-yard games, but things fell apart against the Broncos run defense. Miller was held to 21 yards on 12 carries while adding in 27 receiving yards on two catches. With the potential return of D'Onta Foreman following the Week 10 bye, Miller's […]

Alfred Blue Leads Team In Rushing Yards Against Denver

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue rushed for a team-high 39 yards on 15 carries against the Broncos on Sunday as Houston failed to get anything going in the run game. Blue's carries had been trending downwards for a few weeks, but with Lamar Miller ineffective the team chose to turn to the veteran to […]

James White Scores Two Touchdowns In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back James White caught six passes for 72 yards while adding 31 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the Patriots 31-17 win over the Packers. White now has six games of 80 yards from scrimmage or more this season and has 10 total touchdowns. He left the action briefly in […]

Todd Gurley is Slowed Down by Saints

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley was not able to find much room to run against the Saints in Week 9. Gurley rushed 13 times for 68 yards and one touchdown. He also caught six passes for 11 yards in the Rams loss. Gurley was still able to find the end zone, but it's […]

Duke Johnson Explodes For Two Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in his best game of the season in Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Buoyed by new offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens calling the plays, Johnson caught nine passes for 78 yards and two touchdowns, easily setting season-high marks across the board. The new coaching staff made it […]

Nick Chubb Scores In Week 9

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in another solid effort in his team's Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Chubb carried the ball 22 times for 85 yards and a touchdown while adding one catch for five yards in the game. The rookie running back now has four touchdowns on the season, […]

James Conner Runs Over Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner turned in a huge game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9. Conner carried the ball 24 times for 107 yards and added seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown in his team's win. The second-year running back certainly bounced back after he gained just 19 yards the […]

Mark Ingram Totals 33 Rushing Yards In Week 9

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram received nine carries for 33 yards in the Saints 45-35 thriller over the Rams. Ingram lost a fumble in the first half and appeared to have injured his elbow on the play but came back to finish the game. Ingram is seeing a decent amount of snaps in […]

Alvin Kamara Adds Three Touchdowns In Saints Win

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara racked up 116 yards from scrimmage with three touchdowns in the Saints 45-35 win over the Rams in Week 9. Kamara carried the ball 19 times for 82 yards and added four catches for 34 yards in the passing game. Kamara on the season now has nine rushing […]

Rob Gronkowski, Sony Michel Inactive

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle, back) and rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) are both inactive for Sunday night against the Packers. Gronk has now missed two of the last three games and continues to battle injuries. He hasn't gone over 100 yards or scored a touchdown since the season opener. With […]

Matt Paradis Could Be Done For The Season

There is concern that Denver Broncos center Matt Paradis (leg) suffered a fractured right fibula in Week 9 against the Texans. If that's the case, it would knock him out for the rest of the season. Paradis hadn't missed a snap as a starter dating back to 2014. It's a big loss for the Broncos […]

Chris Carson Doubtful To Return

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) left the game early in Week 9 against the Chargers and is doubtful to return. Carson ran the ball eight times for 40 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game before leaving. He was a game-time decision for this one after missing a game earlier this year […]

Latavius Murray Picks Up 31 Yards, Records TD In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray rushed 10 times for 31 yards and a touchdown in a 24-9 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9. Murray also snagged one reception for 16 yards. Dalvin Cook returned from a five-week absence and ended up out-snapping Murray. The Vikings are heading into a Week 10 bye […]

Kapri Bibbs Scores Against Falcons

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs converted one of his four total touches into a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Game flow prevented the Redskins from leaning on anyone in their backfield enough to sustain fantasy production, but it's disappointing nonetheless that Bibbs didn't see more work in the passing game after he appeared […]

Dalvin Cook Tallies 109 All-Purpose Yards In Return To Action

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushed 10 times for 89 yards during his return from a five-week hamstring injury In Week 9. Cook also caught four receptions for 20 yards. The sophomore has been a massive fantasy disappointment this season, but Sunday's game was a positive step forward. He broke some tackles on a […]

LeGarrette Blount Disappears Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount gained just eight yards on five carries in the 24-9 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. He also caught his only target in the game, a two-yard pass. The game script just didn't allow Blount to get much usage as Detroit trailed for much of the game, yet again. If […]

Theo Riddick Returns With Solid Week 9 Performance

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned from a two-game absence to catch seven of eight targets for 36 yards against the Viking on Sunday. It was a nice first-game back for Riddick as he tied for the team lead in targets with Marvin Jones. While Riddick didn't register a carry, the Lions trailed […]

Kerryon Johnson Held In Check Against Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson took 12 carries for 37 yards in the loss to Minnesota on Sunday. Johnson also caught three of five targets for just seven yards. Detroit was playing catch up for another week with the Lions' offensive line having a rough day, allowing Matthew Stafford to be sacked 10 times. […]

Ito Smith Puts Up Nice Performance In Washington

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith did a superb job in the second running back role against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Smith's role has been up and down this season but he has demonstrated he can have success as the number two. Smith rushed the ball 10 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. […]

Adrian Peterson Can't Get Going Against Falcons

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson was held in check by the Falcons on Sunday, rushing nine times for 17 yards. It was an all-too-familiar picture for his fantasy owners, as the Redskins found themselves facing a sizable deficit early and could not rely on Peterson to set the tone. In any case, Peterson's fantasy […]