Royce Freeman Listed As Questionable

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Texans. We'd be surprised if Freeman suited up after suffering a high ankle sprain two weeks ago. If he remains out, rookie Phillip Lindsay will remain a high-end RB2, while Devontae Booker would once again be in play […]

Roc Thomas, Anthony Barr Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas (hamstring) and linebacker Anthony Barr (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Lions. Thomas' role will take a hit with Dalvin Cook (hamstring) likely returning for a full-time role after the team's Week 10 bye. With cornerback Xavier Rhodes (foot) and safety Andrew Sendejo […]

Stefon Diggs, Dalvin Cook Questionable Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ribs) and running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Lions. Diggs could be a game-time decision, so he'll be one to watch in pre-game workouts Sunday morning. If he plays he'll likely be at less than 100 percent, so temper expectations […]

Elijah McGuire Has Good Chance To Play Sunday

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (foot) is likely to be activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and has a good shot of playing in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Head coach Todd Bowles said McGuire is "trending toward playing." It's unclear how much we might see McGuire play in his first game of […]

Expect Kapri Bibbs To See Playing Time

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs is set to back up Adrian Peterson on Sunday with the likelihood that Chris Thompson misses the game against the Falcons. Bibbs disappeared from the offense (as expected) when Thompson returned in Week 8, but now could be in line to build on his slight uptick in volume from […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 9

It is going to take a little longer than usual to fill out a fantasy football lineup this week. Unfortunately for fantasy football players, a half-dozen NFL teams are on bye this week. Fantasy footballers will not be able to plug Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, New York’s Odell Beckham and Saquon Barkley, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck, Arizona’s […]

Chris Thompson, Trent Williams Doubtful To Play

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) and left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) both missed practice again on Friday and are unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Falcons. Neither player has practiced all week, all but ruling them out. Thompson continues to battle injuries and is quickly falling off the fantasy radar, even […]

Dalvin Cook To Be On Limited Snap Count In Week 9

The Minnesota Vikings plan to use running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) on a limited snap count in Week 9 against the Lions, according to sources. Cook has practiced all week, so the hope is that he'll play this weekend. The Vikings have a bye in Week 10, so don't expect Cook to be used all […]

Jalen Richard Leads Team In Receiving Yet Again

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard led the team in receiving, but it had no impact in Thursday's loss to the 49ers. Richard ended with four catches for 45 yards, both of which were highest on the team, but it wasn't enough to help the struggling offense. Richard has seen plenty of work in the […]

Doug Martin A Lone Bright Spot On Offense

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin had a productive game in terms of his usage, but it had no impact in their loss to San Francisco. Martin finished with 11 rushes for 49 yards, which is good for 4.5 yards per carry, which ultimately meant nothing as the Raiders couldn't generate a touchdown. This was […]

Alex Collins Looks Ready To Go

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) returned to practice on Friday and looks ready to play in Week 9 against the Steelers. Collins did some Irish dancing before practice and also ran without favoring either foot. He might be listed as questionable, but expect him to suit up against Pittsburgh as the lead running […]

Kareem Hunt Has Fantastic Matchup in Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has 10 touchdowns through eight games this season. He's seemingly finding the end zone each and every week. Hunt has been reliable in both the run and passing attack for the Chiefs this season. He's heading into a matchup with the Browns who have allowed a league-high 10 […]

Adrian Peterson In Line For Another Solid Outing

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will look to carry his early-season success into a contest with a Falcons defense that has been exploited all year. Only the Chiefs have surrendered more fantasy points per game to opposing running backs than the Falcons. Atlanta has given up at least 70 rushing yards in six of […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 9 NFL Start/Sit With Chris Meaney

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Chris Meaney to share their thoughts on the recent flurry of trades, and provide you with the best start/sit advice for Week 9. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Raheem Mostert Suffers Fractured Forearm

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (forearm) suffered a fractured right forearm in the blowout win over the Raiders on Thursday night, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's assumed that Mostert will be out for the rest of the season. Anybody watching the game knew right away that Mostert wouldn't play another down […]

Alfred Morris Appears Only In Mop-Up Duty

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris collected 13 yards on seven totes in Week 9’s blowout against the Oakland Raiders. Morris squandered his best chance to pay dividends in the second quarter, losing two yards on a goal line carry. The remainder of his touches came late in garbage time. Morris may get more […]

Matt Breida Quiet In Blowout Victory

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) rushed for 44 yards on 12 carries, adding one catch for three yards in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. The numbers weren’t there, but Breida did not appear limited from his injury, ripping a few solid gains throughout the contest. He ceded touches to a hot […]

Kolten Miller Injured Thursday Night

Oakland Raiders rookie left tackle Kolton Miller (knee) was injured on Thursday night against the 49ers and has been ruled out. Miller hasn't been very good on quarterback Derek Carr's blind side this year, but it's another loss for an offensive line that has been downright bad in 2018.

Raheem Mostert Leaves With Gruesome Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (arm) left the game early after suffering a gruesome arm injury in the third quarter on Thursday night against the Raiders. Mostert clearly broke his arm trying to brace himself and was immediately put in an air cast. We'd be shocked if Mostert isn't out for the rest […]

Chris Carson Posts Limited Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) landed on the Week 9 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. Carson has a history with injuries and also missed a game earlier this year with a hip problem, so it's worth checking his practice participation on Friday. If he's active, he'll remain in the […]

Devontae Booker Warrants Flex Consideration in PPR Formats

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker took full advantage of Royce Freeman's ankle injury to the tune of 101 scrimmage yards in Week 8 and should again see some additional run Sunday when the Broncos take on the Houston Texans. Booker had been relegated to pass-catching duties prior to Freeman's injury, but combine his additional work […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Pierre Garcon Active

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) are all active on Thursday night against the Raiders. With quarterback Nick Mullens making his first career NFL start, San Fran could lean on the ground game, which is good for Breida and Mostert. However, Breida […]

Phillip Lindsay Remains First in Line to See the Bulk of Carries

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman has yet to practice with the team this week and appears unlikely to suit up for the team's Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans, opening the door for running back Phillip Lindsay to see the bulk of the carries for the second straight week. Lindsay has been highly […]

Latavius Murray Has Fantastic Matchup In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray has been excellent over the past three weeks, totaling 280 rushing yards and four touchdowns over that span. In Week 9, he has a matchup against the Detroit Lions who possess one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. They are allowing an average of 139 yards per […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Avoided In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday as a limited participant. He was originally expected to be out until after the Vikings' bye week in Week 10, but he appears to be slightly ahead of schedule. He remains questionable for the Week 9 contest against the Detroit Lions, although, he […]

Elijah McGuire Could Be Active This Weekend

The New York Post's Brian Costello expects the New York Jets to activate running back Elijah McGuire (foot) from Injured Reserve on Saturday. McGuire has looked good on the practice field and is expected to return in Week 9 against the Dolphins. It's good news for Gang Green with Bilal Powell (neck) out for the […]

Dalvin Cook Unsure If He'll Play This Week

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) said he has been feeling great in two limited practices this week but is unsure if he'll return to play in Week 9 against the Lions. Cook has been a massive early-round fantasy bust and hasn't played since aggravating his hamstring on Sept. 27. Cook has rushed 36 […]

Royce Freeman Remains Out Thursday

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day Thursday. Freeman didn't do any team drills and looks likely to miss his second straight game after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 7. Phillip Lindsay had his best game last Sunday and would […]

Trent Williams Visiting Specialist Thursday

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) is visiting with a specialist in Pittsburgh on Thursday to determine if he needs to have a procedure on his dislocated thumb or if he can just wear a cast on it and play through it. If he is unable to go this Sunday against the Falcons, Ty […]

Alvin Kamara Sick Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) missed practice on Thursday with an illness, according to a source. It shouldn't keep him out this Sunday. Kamara had a rushing and receiving touchdown in Week 8 and now has a total of nine scores on the year. Despite a tough matchup against the Rams this […]