Alfred Morris Remains Involved Despite Poor Play

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris recorded 28 yards on six carries in Week 8’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Morris ripped a well-blocked 26-yard run but was otherwise bottled up on his other opportunities. Morris’ middling performance against the Cardinals has become a familiar pattern. His continued involvement muddies the Niners backfield picture […]

Hue Jackson Pumps Breaks On Coaching Changes

Despite another loss and mediocre offensive showing, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson shot down reports that offensive coordinator Todd Haley's job is in jeopardy. Rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield was sacked twice and pressured throughout the loss to the Steelers, while receiver Jarvis Landry, tight end David Njoku and running back Duke Johnson combined for […]

James Conner Demolishes Browns In Week 8

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner shredded the Cleveland Browns in his team's Week 8 win. Conner carried the ball 24 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns while adding five receptions for 66 yards in the game. The second-year runner, and the entire offense, got off to a slow start in the first quarter […]

Matt Breida Leads Backfield Despite Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) handled 16 carries for 42 yards in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite being a game-time decision, Breida led the Niners backfield in touches by a wide margin. However, the ankle issue was probably a cause for his ineffectiveness (2.6 YPC). Despite injuries and limited practice, […]

Ty Montgomery Struggles In Week 8

Green Bay running back Ty Montgomery had two rushes for six yards in a Week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. He added one catch for two yards on two targets. More crucially he fumbled the ball on a late game kickoff return. He made the ill-advised decision to take the ball out of […]

Raheem Mostert Insignificant Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert tallied just 18 yards on two carries in Week 8, missing his lone target. Mostert was expected to have a role even with Matt Breida (ankle) active so this was a major disappointment for all affected fantasy owners. Mostert didn’t register a touch until midway through the third […]

Aaron Jones Takes Charge in Week 8

Green Bay running back Aaron Jones ran for 86 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown in a Week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Almost as importantly Jones, normally a shaky handed receiver, caught both of his targets on the day. Jones was the starting running back for the second consecutive game […]

Touchdown Salvages Jamaal Williams Week 8 Performance

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams had nine yards rushing on four attempts in a Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He added a touchdown to salvage the day. Williams has continued to see his role decrease as the year goes on. Running back Aaron Jones saw three times as many carries […]

Todd Gurley Continues Elite Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley continued his touchdown streak of 11 games, including last season. Against the Green Bay Packers, he ran 25 times for 114 yards. In addition, he had six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown, which led the team in receiving yards. Gurley struggled in the first half, but […]

Alex Collins Scores Touchdown But Also Loses Fumble In Loss

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries while also grabbing two passes for an additional 14 yards in Sunday afternoon's loss to Carolina. He also lost his third fumble on the season. Collins, who posted his second-highest yards per rushing attempt (4.5) in a game this […]

Nyheim Hines Solid In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines had a solid game in Week 8, but it is now clear that he is the backup running back behind Marlon Mack. Hines had just 11 carries for 78 yards and two catches for seven yards. While that is an impressive rushing average, Mack had 25 carries by comparison. […]

Marlon Mack Has Another Great Game

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack showed his Week 7 performance wasn't a fluke, as he lit it up in Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders. He finished with 25 carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he had two catches for 17 yards. Mack had a few big plays on the day, which […]

Sony Michel Ruled Out For Monday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Bills on Monday night. Right tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion) was also ruled out. Michel was never expected to play after spraining his MCL in Week 7, but he could return in Week 9 if he continues to […]

T.J. Yeldon Leads Jaguars In Receptions

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon caught a team-high seven passes for 83 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He added seven rushing yards on two carries. With Carlos Hyde in the backfield and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) possibly back after the bye week, Yeldon's upside as a runner is limited, but Sunday showed how […]

Saquon Barkley Posts 111 Yards From Scrimmage In Loss

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley managed only 38 rushing yards but added nine receptions for 73 yards in the Giants 20-13 loss to the Redskins. New York's offense with quarterback Eli Manning under center again struggled scoring points and Barkley was targeted often in the check-down passing game. Manning's limitations certainly benefit a […]

Carlos Hyde A Non-Factor In Jaguars Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde rushed for 11 yards on six carries in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He failed to bring in both of his targets. With Leonard Fournette (hamstring) potentially returning after the bye week, Hyde owners are rightfully confused about what to do with him. What's clear is that he's now […]

Jordan Howard Has Best Game Of The Season

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard finally got involved in the Bears offensive game plan, carrying the ball 22 times for 81 yards and one touchdown in Week 8. Howard has struggled finding a rhythm in Chicago's revamped offense this season but got a chance to contribute to a victory against the Jets. It was […]

Tarik Cohen Sprints For 70-Yard Touchdown Against Jets

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen carried the ball five times for 40 yards and added a 70-yard touchdown reception in the Bears 24-10 win over the Jets. Cohen caught a screen pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky and took it all the way to the house. The speedster was clocked at 21.5 MPH on the […]

Ameer Abdullah Catches One Pass In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. This was the only touch Abdullah was given in the game. However, he also fumbled a kick return in the second quarter. Abdullah was active because Theo Riddick missed his second consecutive game, but it's clear the […]

Devontae Booker Takes Advantage of Opportunity

After being buried on the depth chart behind Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman through the season's first seven weeks, Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker capitalized on Freeman's ankle injury to the tune of 101 yards from scrimmage (78 yards on nine carries and 23 yards on four receptions). Unfortunately, this appears to be a […]

LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount only received three carries for three yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle. Blount did catch his only target for a 23 yard gain but that was the extent of his day. The bruiser didn't have a chance to make anything happen as the Lions trailed from the second quarter […]

Kerryon Johnson Silenced In Loss To Seahawks

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson rushed for 33 yards on eight carries in the 28-14 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Detroit trailed from the second quarter on, so Johnson only received one carry in the second half, but made up for it with his work in the passing game, catching six of eight […]

Phillip Lindsay is Still Very Good at Football

Many expected Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay to shine in the absence of fellow RB mate Royce Freeman. He didn't disappoint. Lindsay's performance wasn't quite enough to lead the Broncos to a victory Sunday, but he picked up 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries while adding an additional 17 yards on three […]

Chris Thompson Neutralized In Return To Action

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson saw just five total touches in his first game action since Week 5. He received three carries and caught two of three targets, all for 22 total yards. Washington didn't need to throw the ball often as they held a lead for most of the game, which certainly put […]

Adrian Peterson Has Huge Day Against Giants

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson rushed 26 times for 149 yards on Sunday, including a 64-yard touchdown scamper late in the fourth quarter. He also opened the scoring with a seven-yard touchdown catch in the first. Peterson continues to capitalize on the volume sent his way as the Redskins seem committed to getting every […]

LeSean McCoy Clears Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) has officially cleared the league's concussion protocol and is expected to play on Monday against the Patriots despite being questionable. McCoy should be the team's lead back on Monday, but the Bills offense has been terrible and will once again have Derek Anderson under center in a lopsided […]

Josh Adams Makes the Most of His Opportunities in Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Josh Adams got a chance to play more in Week 8 and was impressive with his chances. He ran the ball nine times for 61 yards and caught a six yard pass. Adams easily looked like the best running back in an Eagles uniform, and he should earn an expanded […]

Corey Clement Can't Get Anything Going in Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement was unable to do anything in Week 8, running the ball four times for just six yards. He also caught one pass for a loss of a yard. Wendell Smallwood and Josh Adams played much better games in this one, and now Clement has gone two straight weeks without […]

Wendell Smallwood Scores a Touchdown in Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood led the Eagles backfield in London, running the ball eight times for 24 yards and catching two passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. Smallwood didn't do much in the first half, but he caught a screen pass in the second half and ran it 36 yards for a […]

Ronald Jones II Injured Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II (hamstring) left the game early in Week 8 against the Bengals and has been ruled out. Jones had just two carries for minus-three yards and caught one pass for four yards before leaving. He's been a non-factor so far in his rookie season behind Peyton Barber […]