Tarik Cohen Looks To Stay Hot Against Bills

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will look to extend his touchdown streak to five games in Week 9 against the Bills. During that span, Cohen has racked up 135 rushing yards with 23 receptions for 350 yards and four touchdowns. The elusive speedster has been a game-breaker in space and his touches have been […]

Ravens Trade For Ty Montgomery

The Baltimore Ravens acquired running back Ty Montgomery from the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, according to a source. The Packers shipped Montgomery away after a crucial fumble on a kickoff return in the Week 8 loss to the Rams. He hadn't done much on the season for Green Bay, having no more than five […]

Tough To Trust Mark Ingram Against Rams

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram will go up against a Rams defense that is allowing the 10th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. The Rams have allowed only one runner to exceed 100 total yards against them this season and have not allowed receiving touchdown yet to the position. Ingram […]

Alvin Kamara In Line For Active Game In Week 9

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been the engine that makes the Saints offense run this season, racking up 801 yards from scrimmage with 47 receptions and nine total touchdowns. He is averaging 4.4 yards per carry this season and has six touchdowns over his last four games. Kamara will go up against […]

LeSean McCoy Unlikely To Be Dealt Tuesday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is "highly unlikely" to be traded by the deadline on Tuesday, Oct. 30, according to a league source. Several teams have reached out to Buffalo, but the Bills are holding firm on keeping him. McCoy is easily Buffalo's best player on a team with some of the worst overall […]

LeGarrette Blount (RB, DET) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues OWNED IN:  21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount may be in a great position as a waiver wire pickup, as he has scored three touchdowns over the last three weeks. While Blount only had three carries for three yards this weekend, his lack of work could […]

Kenjon Barner Musters Only Four Yards In Week 8

New England Patriots running back Kenjon Barner carried the ball only two times for four yards in the Patriots Week 8 win over the Bills. The injury to rookie Sony Michel opened the door for Barner to get some run and had his name flying off of the waiver wire shelves this week in fantasy. […]

James White's 94 Total Yards, One Touchdown Seal Win

New England Patriots running back James White caught a team-high 10 passes for 79 yards and added a rushing touchdown in the Patriots 25-6 win over the Bills. White totaled only 15 rushing yards but none more important than a 1-yard dive for a touchdown to put the game away. In a game when the […]

Ronald Jones II Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks after straining his hamstring in the Week 8 loss to the Bengals. Jones hasn't had much opportunity in his rookie year, but he was disappointing in the preseason and hasn't looked good in the regular season either, running […]

LeSean McCoy Playing Against Patriots

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) is active for Monday night against the Patriots. McCoy was cleared of the league's concussion protocol on Sunday, so he was always expected to suit up. In a matchup where the Pats are favored by two touchdowns on the road, Buffalo and their backfield is expected to face […]

Chris Thompson Picks Up Another Rib Injury In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib) suffered a rib injury on the other side in the Week 8 win over the Giants. His ability to play in Week 9 will be about pain tolerance. Thompson could be in danger of sitting out against the Falcons if the pain is too much to bear. If […]

Isaiah Crowell Struggles To Make Impact Against Chicago

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell was unable to make an impact in his Week 8 game against the Chicago Bears. Crowell finished the game with just 25 yards on 13 carries and caught his single target for 13 yards. Crowell came into the game had appeared on the injury report for both foot […]

Christian McCaffrey Scores First Rushing Touchdown

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey scored his first rushing touchdown of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. McCaffrey ended the game with a mixed box score, McCaffrey was able to rush the ball for 45 yards and a touchdown, while also catching 4 passes for 11 yards and a touchdown. McCaffrey […]

Trent Williams Suffers Dislocated Thumb

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb in the Week 8 win over the Giants. He is currently wearing a cast and the team will see if he'll be able to practice on Wednesday. Williams is one of the best left tackles in the league, so […]

Browns Fire Todd Haley

The Cleveland Browns fired offensive coordinator Todd Haley on Monday, according to a source. There was a report over the weekend that Haley and head coach Hue Jackson were butting heads on the offensive play-calling and that a change could be imminent. Well, the Browns fired both Jackson and Haley on Monday, shaking up the […]

Browns Fire Hue Jackson

The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Hue Jackson on Monday, according to a source. While the Browns have won three games this year, they continue to disappoint with more talent in 2018. Jackson's 3-36-1 record with the Browns in his three years is the worst head-coaching record for one team in NFL history with a […]

Latavius Murray Finds End Zone For Third Straight Week

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray performed surprisingly well against a stout New Orleans Saints run defense in Week 8. Murray picked up 56 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. The game script in the second half saw the Saints dominate the time of possession, which effectively crushed Murray's chance at making more of […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 9

Deshaun Watson is BACK! Although the Houston Texans quarterback didn't exactly accomplish much on the ground, Watson managed to throw for five touchdowns in what was easily the highest number of passing scores he has had in a game this season. Unfortunately, the Texans didn't escape the game unscathed, as wide receiver Will Fuller tore […]

Peyton Barber Runs Well Sunday

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber had his second good game of the season Sunday against Cincinnati. Barber ran for 85 yards on 19 carries and managed to punch one in for a score. This comes after Barber had been limited in practice due to an ankle injury during the week which some thought might affect […]

Rashaad Penny Returns To Purgatory

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny was left wanting on Sunday against Detroit as he was given no offensive touches. Last week in London, Penny found himself solidly in the mix, and he impressed, so the thought was that maybe the time had come for him to see more action. Head coach Pete Carroll […]

Mike Davis Continues Complementary Role

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis was once again the No. 2 guy on Sunday as he carried the ball 10 times for 33 yards and caught one pass. He went without a score for the second straight game, and he's now carried the ball 12 times or less in each of the last three […]

Chris Carson Carries The Water Against Lions

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson was every bit the primary back on Sunday against Detroit as he hauled the ball 25 times for 105 yards and a touchdown. He also chipped in a couple receptions for another 19 yards. It was the most carries for Carson in a month, and he's now topped 100 […]

Jalen Richard Leads Team In Receptions

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard led the team in receptions during Sunday's loss to the Colts. Richard was set for a bump in his usage in the offense due to the injured Marshawn Lynch and he was able to take advantage of it. He came away with eight receptions for 50 yards and no […]

Doug Martin Has Best Game Of The Season

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin posted his best game of the season, but still wasn't able to find the end zone. Martin took over the starting running back role due to the injury to Marshawn Lynch and he made the most of it in Sunday's loss to the Colts. He ended with 72 yards […]

Chase Edmonds Has Minimal Impact In Week 8

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds had almost no impact in the team's victory over the 49ers, with two rushes for nine yards as well as a catch for 12 yards through the air. Edmonds is firmly behind fellow running back David Johnson in the depth chart and is nothing more than a low-end handcuff […]

David Johnson Is Mediocre In Team Victory

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had a decent performance in the team's victory over the 49ers. Johnson had 16 rushing attempts for 59 yards as well as four receptions for 41 yards through the air. Although he briefly exited the game to be treated for a concussion, the veteran running back re-entered the match […]

Mark Ingram Leads Saints With 63 Rushing Yards

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram carried the ball 13 times for 63 yards and added 29 receiving yards in the Saints 30-20 win over the Vikings. Ingram has been an asset since returning to the lineup following a four-game suspension. But as long as Alvin Kamara is around the ceiling for Ingram will […]

Alvin Kamara Scores Two Touchdowns Against Vikings

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara racked up 45 yards rushing with seven catches for 31 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 30-20 win over the Vikings. Kamara took a shovel pass from quarterback Drew Brees into the end zone for his first score and then took to the air, leaping into the […]

Joe Mixon Erupts For Two Scores

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 21 attempts while catching three balls for 15 yards in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs had no answer for the Bengals offense in the first half and Mixon posted his best game of the season. Both of […]

Duke Johnson Sees Four Touches

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson saw just four touches in his team's 33-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Johnson gained zero yards on two carries and added two receptions for 16 yards. The talented third-down back continues to go underused in the Cleveland offense this season. He hasn't seen more than […]