Stefon Diggs, Roc Thomas Miss Practice Again

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ribs) and rookie running back Roc Thomas (hamstring) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. While Diggs says he expects to play in Week 9 against the Lions, his status is a real concern going into Friday. He's looking like a low-end WR2 as of right […]

Royce Freeman Back At Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (knee) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Freeman suffered a high ankle sprain Thursday in Week 7 and missed last Sunday's game. There's still no guarantee he'll be active against the Texans this Sunday, and with the game in the late afternoon, Freeman […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert Expected To Be Active

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle), who are both questionable, are expected to play on Thursday against the Raiders, according to a source. Breida has been questionable for a handful of games this year but has played through his injuries. This Thursday shouldn't be any different in a great […]

Alex Collins Downgraded Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. It's not a good sign for his availability for a big divisional game against the Steelers this Sunday, but Collins' practice status on Friday will be very important. The leader in this backfield, Collins hasn't done much damage in […]

Byron Marshall Could Come Off IR Next Week

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall (ankle) went through drills for a second straight day on Thursday and is eligible to come off Injured Reserve next Monday. He has been running just fine and could become an option on third downs with Chris Thompson (ribs) banged up. It's notable with Thompson likely to miss another […]

Chris Thompson, Jamison Crowder Missing Practice Again

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) are both sitting out of practice for the second straight day. Neither player looks to have a good chance of playing in Week 9 against the Falcons. With Adrian Peterson turning back the clock in the backfield, Thompson was rarely used last […]

Aaron Jones Set Up To Be Lead Back

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has the potential to have a big week against the New England Patriots in Week 9. Jones became the starting running back in Week 6 and saw a majority of the snaps and touches for the first time last week against the Los Angeles Rams when he had […]

Jamaal Williams Won’t See Enough Volume In Week 9

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams may have lost his starting job in Week 6, but he was out-snapped by fellow running back Aaron Jones for the first time last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Williams held some promise after finishing 2017 strong, but his inefficient performance this year has relegated him to […]

Duke Johnson Hoping For More Work In Week 9

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has been barely utilized through the first eight games of the season, averaging just over five touches per game. That being said, the Monday firing of offensive coordinator Todd Haley gives Johnson's fantasy owners some hope for the rest of the season. While Haley didn't seem particularly interested in […]

Buy or Sell? Week 9 Trade Advice

One of the toughest parts of fantasy football to navigate is trading with league-mates. As a result of the unique characteristics of every person in a fantasy football league, it is often difficult to find a strategy for trading players that works for everyone in any situation. Nevertheless, highlighting the performances of certain players helps […]

Alfred Morris Still Not A Fantasy Option

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is third in the Niners backfield hierarchy and shouldn’t be trusted despite questionable tags for Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle). Despite his plodding ways (3.6 YPC), Morris continues siphoning snaps each game. That should continue in Week 9 against a horrible Oakland Raiders defense but Morris […]

Matt Breida Worth The Risk In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) continues to demonstrate his toughness, leading the Niners backfield in Week 8 despite a lingering ankle injury. While questionable for Week 9, he’s nearly certain to suit up again. The upside is tantalizing, the Niners face a bottom-barrel Oakland Raiders run defense that just surrendered 222 rushing […]

Raheem Mostert's Opportunities May Be Limited

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) was a massive disappointment in Week 8, touching the ball only twice and playing 12 of 66 snaps. Mostert is now questionable in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders are amongst the worst run defenses in the NFL and just ceded 222 rush yards in […]

Jalen Richard Brings PPR Value Versus 49ers

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is looking to be a solid flex option this Thursday against the 49ers. Richard had eight catches for 50 yards last week, which was a team-high in receptions. His role in the rushing game is largely unchanged after Marshawn Lynch is on IR, but he saw his most snaps […]

Doug Martin Set For Large Role In The Offense Again

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin will be the main option in the rushing game this Thursday versus the 49ers. Martin carried the ball 13 times last week which was 11 more than the next Raiders player. With Lynch put on IR, Martin's role will be set as the lead back, who has limited usage […]

Jordan Reed, Kapri Bibbs Limited Wednesday

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (neck) and running back Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Reed is often seen on the team's injury report, but he has surprisingly stayed on the field so far this year. In one of the worst receiving corps in the NFL, Reed hasn't been able […]

LeGarrette Blount Not Worth Consideration In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount was scripted out of last week's loss to the Seahawks. He only received three carries for three yards, but did catch his only target for a 23-yard gain. This week, he gets to face the Minnesota Vikings who have one of the tougher run defenses in the NFL. There […]

Jamison Crowder, Paul Richardson, Adrian Peterson Miss Practice

Washington Redskins wide receivers Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and running back Adrian Peterson (shoulder) all missed practice on Wednesday. Crowder has missed the last several games and doesn't appear close to returning. He can be left on the waiver wire until further notice. Richardson returned after a one-game absence and predictably […]

Kerryon Johnson Draws Tough Matchup In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is coming off his second-lowest usage of the season last week against the Seahawks. While Detroit abandoned the run in the second half last week, Johnson got his in the passing game to save his fantasy day, catching six passes for 69 yards. It could be much of the […]

Alex Collins On Week 9 Injury Report

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) was limited in practice to start the week on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it's worth watching. Collins has had double-digit carries in each of the last six games and has scored three times in the last three weeks. However, he has yet to […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Pierre Garcon Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) are all questionable for Thursday night against the Raiders. All three should play, but they are all very shaky fantasy options. Breida had 16 carries in Week 8 but continues to play at far less than […]

Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams scored a touchdown against the Rams on Sunday and appears to be the 2nd choice at running back in Green Bay. Aaron Jones had 12 carries for 86 yards and a score against Los Angeles, but that […]

Sony Michel Starts Off Week Limited

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. While Michel could end up sitting out for a second straight game after spraining his MCL in Week 7, it at least puts him on track to be able to return on Sunday night against the Packers. If he does […]

James White Will Be X-Factor Against Packers In Week 9

New England Patriots running back James White has been one of the team's top passing targets this season with 55 receptions for 459 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He also has 204 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns and is the top running back in the backfield. White will have a tough matchup against a […]

Christian McCaffrey Has Opportunity To Gain Momentum

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has a great opportunity to gain momentum this week. McCaffrey started the season strongly, however after his team's bye week he has struggled to hit those same highs. Against the Baltimore Ravens, he managed to score his first rushing touchdown of the season and will be hoping to build […]

Frank Gore (RB, MIA) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After an already incredible fourteen seasons in the NFL, longtime veteran Frank Gore is still shouldering the load of the backfield in Miami, where he was once a member of the infamous "U". He got off to a rough start for the 2018 […]

Elijah McGuire (RB, NYJ) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Jets have officially designated running back Elijah McGuire for return from injured reserve, and he has already been practicing with the team. The 24-year-old back had been contending with a broken foot, but New York now has a three-week window to add him to […]

Ty Montgomery Happy To Be Raven

Baltimore Ravens running back Ty Montgomery was happy to be at his first practice with his new team on Wednesday. “It’s been beautiful,” Montgomery said. “I’ve been a little sleep-deprived, traveling, coming in, trying to fit in the meetings, but it’s been beautiful. Transition has been smooth so far, and I’m glad to be here.” […]

Theo Riddick Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Riddick hasn't played since Oct. 7 and has become a distant memory for most fantasy owners with the emergence of rookie Kerryon Johnson in Detroit's backfield. Riddick has eight carries on the year and 23 catches for 138 yards and no […]

Devontae Booker (RB, DEN) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker was included among the suggested roster additions in last week’s column, in anticipation of the expanded workload that he would receive if Royce Freeman’s ankle issue forced him to the sideline in Week 8. However, even after it […]