Week 8 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

We now enter the planning process for Week 8, as some of you are contending with backs that have been inconsistent or completely absent due to lingering injuries, while others are receiving disappointing results from runners that you originally believed would be among your most dependable performers. Some of you have also been impacted by recent […]

Alex Collins Is An RB3 For Week 8

The NFL season is nearly halfway over and Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins has yet to have a breakout performance. Collins, who was expected to join the 1,000-yard club this season, is averaging just 3.5 yards a carry and 44.1 yards a game. The 24-year-old was limited to 38 yards on 11 attempts last […]

Sony Michel Doubtful Against Bills

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) got in a limited practice on Saturday but is doubtful to face the Bills on Monday night in Week 8. Michel's injury isn't considered serious and he could even be back in Week 9, but he won't play this Monday. Make sure you've made plans to […]

De'Angelo Henderson Added To Active Roster

The New York Jets signed running back De'Angelo Henderson from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday with Bilal Powell (neck) out for the rest of the season. Cornerback Juston Burris was released in a corresponding move. Henderson was a sixth-round pick of the Broncos last year and had just seven carries for […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks (Week 8): Daily Fantasy Football Advice

RotoBallers, welcome to Week 8 of the daily fantasy football season. In this column, you will find my recommended FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks to target for Week 8 of the NFL season. You can also click here to find more DFS analysis articles and tools. The goal is to identify players to start on FanDuel this week based on […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Football Picks (Week 8): NFL DFS Lineups

Week 8 has similar bad news in the case of us losing a few interesting teams from the slate. With both the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers on a bye week, we lose two of the more explosive offenses and one of the weaker defenses. We have also lost the New England Patriots to […]

Chris Ivory On Track To Play Monday

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) is on track to play on Monday night against the Patriots despite injuring his hamstring in practice on Wednesday. Ivory was a waiver pickup this week with LeSean McCoy suffering a concussion in Week 7. McCoy seems to be on track to be cleared, but that might not […]

LeSean McCoy Remains In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, and head coach Sean McDermott says the team will continue to "take it one day at a time" with him. McCoy has been limited in practice this week, so it looks likely that he'll be cleared by Monday, but he's also likely […]

Sony Michel Returns To Practice Saturday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) returned to practice on Saturday after missing the last two days. Michel suffered a strained MCL in Week 7. It's not a long-term injury, but he's not expected to play on Monday night against the Bills, even if the team lists him as questionable to play. […]

T.J. Yeldon Has PPR Upside Against Eagles

Despite the acquisition of running back Carlos Hyde, Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon should remain a solid play in PPR leagues in Week 8 against the Eagles thanks to his usage in the receiving game, something Hyde is unlikely to help in. It's possible that Yeldon's reduced role winds up so reduced that he […]

Carlos Hyde's Role Unclear Heading Into Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde was acquired via trade last week and is expected to suit up for his first game as a Jaguar on Sunday when the team plays Philadelphia in London, but it'll be difficult to trust him in fantasy lineups at this point. T.J. Yeldon should remain an active part of […]

Top College Prospects - Dynasty League Scouting (Week 9 Edition)

Week 8 was terrible. Just awful. Ok, I'm just being a bit spiteful since I'm an Ohio State fan and had to watch my team suffer another embarrassing road loss as a multiple score favorite. But if you're not a grumpy Ohio State fan like myself, you probably really enjoyed another weekend of games that featured […]

With Cooper and Lynch Gone, What Raiders Are Worth Playing?

In just the last few days, the Oakland Raiders have lost two key elements in their offense. Amari Cooper has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys and Marshawn Lynch has been placed on the Injured Reserve. Now, you'd think there'd be some extremely value moving forward, right? Well, it's not that easy. Of course, there […]

Stop The Slander - Hello Jameis Winston, QB1

"Fitzmagic" may be dead, but Jameis Winston is breathing new life into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense and possibly your fantasy football team as QB1. So Stop The Slander. Winston was a laughing stock last season after a few failed motivational speeches went viral. Tampa looked ordinary, despite demonstrating promise to start the season. Things did […]

Devontae Booker Looks to Capitalize on Increased Role

Heading into the 2018 offseason, many figured Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker would be the team's featured back. Well, he'd been relegated to a tertiary role by the time the preseason concluded and seven weeks and 1.9 carries per game into the regular season, it's clear that role isn't large enough to garner much […]

Phillip Lindsay Approaching RB1 Territory

The only thing that's been holding back Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay this season is the presence of Royce Freeman. Well, the latter has been ruled out for this Week 8 matchup against the Chiefs with a high ankle sprain - opening the door for Lindsay to have a big day for the Broncos […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 8 NFL Keep, Trade, SEE YA!

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Tyler Reynolds to play a game of Keep, Trade, SEE YA! They also break down the most recent news and finish with a hot, bold production. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller […]

Peyton Barber Has Opportunity Against Bengals

The Bengals' defense has not been good this season and they are now missing their top two linebackers Sunday against the Buccaneers. Running back Peyton Barber is officially listed as healthy after dealing with an ankle injury throughout the week, as a result, he should continue to carry the bulk of the backfield work. Barber […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Picks - Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 10/27

Let's jump right into it, shall we? As has been the case since week three, there's a 10 game main slate this Saturday on DraftKings, with kickoff (and slate lock) at noon eastern. If I'm being honest, it's not the prettiest slate of games, but you play with the cards you're dealt. There's one gem […]

Jalen Richard Ready For More Touches This Week

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is ready for a larger role in this Sunday's game against the Colts. Richard is the Raiders pass-catching running back and has six or more catches in four of their six games this season. With Doug Martin seeing the rushing work, Richard brings strong PPR value this week as […]

Doug Martin Set For Expanded Role This Week

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin is set to take over the starting role this Sunday against the Colts. With Marshawn Lynch going to IR with an injury, Martin will take over most of the rushing work, with Jalen Richard continuing to see the passing work. Martin only has 27 carries for 99 yards on […]

Mike Davis Will See Questionable Amount Of Work

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis is stuck in limbo. He's the retread who hasn't been the team's starter besides the game against Arizona, and he's stuck between the expected starter (Chris Carson) and highly-touted rookie (Rashaad Penny). When Carson was out for a week, the team leaned on Davis and he shined. The following […]

Rashaad Penny Is A Decent Deep-League Play

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny is getting the full range of options in the NFL so far. He struggled as the second-stringer at the start of the season, he struggled as the starter for a game, he was relegated to third-string and given no chances in a game, and then he was given […]

Chris Carson Could Be A Good Play In Week 8

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson looks like he has a dream matchup on the surface this week, but there are some risks associated with that. First, Seattle's coaching staff seems dedicated to using a platoon of 2-3 running backs to handle the carries. Carson has lost carries to both Mike Davis and Rashaad Penny, […]

Theo Riddick Ruled Out For Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Riddick also missed the game before the team's Week 7 bye, so he doesn't look close to returning and is likely floating on most league's waiver wire by now. Rookie Kerryon Johnson should […]

Matt Breida, Richard Sherman Questionable For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 8 against the Cardinals. Breida continues to fight injuries and played just five offensive snaps last week, so the Niners could elect to rest him even if he's active. Expect […]

Dalvin Cook Officially Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Week 8 against the Saints. Cook has played in only three games this year due to recurring hamstring issues, and he's been a big-time early-round fantasy bust so far. Expect him to be out through the team's Week 10 bye as they […]

Sony Michel Misses Practice Again Thursday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Michel is not expected to play on Monday night against the Bills after spraining his MCL last weekend. He could be in danger of missing Week 9, too. In his absence, James White has RB1 in a […]

Royce Freeman Ruled Out For Broncos

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Chiefs, according to head coach Vance Joseph. Punt returner/wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee). The Broncos were holding out hope that Freeman would be able to play despite suffering a high ankle sprain last Thursday. With an injury that […]

Chris Thompson, Paul Richardson Questionable

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Giants. Thompson practiced this week but also did last week and was inactive, so he's not a lock to return. If he does, he'll merely be an RB3/flex play in […]