Marlon Mack Back At Practice Friday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) appears to be back at practice on Friday after missing the session on Thursday. Mack will likely be questionable on the injury report for Week 8 against the Raiders, but his return to practice gives us confidence that he'll play in a great matchup. Coming off his best […]

Chris Thompson A PPR Flex Play If Active

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson has been battling injury since a Week 5 contest against the Saints, and his status for Week 8 remains uncertain. If he's able to go on Sunday against the Giants, it could be back to business as usual. The Giants are one of the more fantasy-friendly matchups for opposing […]

Kapri Bibbs Could Receive More Work In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs figures to expand his role in the offense if Chris Thompson is once again inactive. After seeing just three total touches in Week 6, Bibbs caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in Week 7. Considering Washington's inclination to utilize running backs in the passing game, his […]

Leonard Fournette, James O'Shaughnessy Ruled Out

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and tight end James O'Shaughnessy (hip) have been ruled out for Week 8 in London against the Eagles. Fournette will sit out through the team's Week 9 bye. Playing in parts of only two games so far this year, Fournette has been a massive fantasy bust. Hopefully for […]

Peyton Barber Good To Go For Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said running back Peyton Barber (ankle) is "good to go" for Week 8 against the Bengals. Barber has been very mediocre this year, rushing for 3.5 yards a carry without a single rushing touchdown. He'll simply be an RB3/flex against Cincinnati this Sunday, and rookie Ronald Jones II […]

Raheem Mostert Positioned For Heavy Usage

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is primed for the largest workload of his four-year career in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Matt Breida’s (ankle) status increasingly dubious, Mostert should lead the Niners backfield in snaps and touches. Mostert has racked up 165 yards in 23 touches over the last two weeks […]

Frank Gore Limited In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore was limited to 53 yards on 12 rushes and five yards on one reception in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Gore and running back Kenyan Drake both had 12 rushes but Drake was by far more effective in Week 8. Moving forward, Gore will only reach value if […]

Kenyan Drake Effective In Week 8

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake was very effective in Week 8, even though his snap count remained limited. On 12 carries, Drake totaled 58 yards and a touchdown and on two receptions he totaled 37 yards and a touchdown. Drake continued to split snaps with running back Frank Gore but was by far more […]

Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 8

Week 7 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Surprise, surprise. Patrick Mahomes' 32.8 points led the way and kept him firmly atop the quarterback rankings on the season. It was all about the return of the Mack in Indianapolis, […]

Adrian Peterson Remains Strong Option In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has been one of the NFL's biggest surprises in 2018, and has yet to show any signs of trailing off. A fantasy-friendly matchup against the Giants in Week 8 could yield even more reward for those who took a chance on him in the late rounds of their drafts. […]

Buy or Sell? Week 8 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 […]

Latavius Murray Faces Tough Test In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray has been dynamite the past two weeks for fantasy owners, but he faces the top-ranked run defense of the New Orleans Saints in Week 8. The last time a running back had more than 45 rushing yards against them was in Week 1. With Dalvin Cook (hamstring) out, Murray […]

Lamar Miller Has Another Strong Performance

After a lackluster start to his season, Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller had his second consecutive 100-plus yard game in Thursday's Week 8 victory over the Dolphins. Miller carried the ball 18 times for 133 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season. Miller's strong stretch couldn't come at a better time, as […]

Rashaad Penny, Ed Dickson, Nick Vannett Practice In Full

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger) and tight ends Ed Dickson (quadriceps) and Nick Vannett (back) were all full participants in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. All three players should play in Week 8 against the Lions. Penny is third behind Chris Carson and Mike Davis in the running back […]

LeGarrette Blount A Desperation Play In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has served a purpose through six games, and that is to vulture touchdowns away from Kerryon Johnson. Blount averages 9 carries and 28 yards per game. However, he's scored three times in the last two games, all from within two yards out. This week, he will likely have a […]

Broncos Not Ruling Out Royce Freeman

While Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, he is improving and was moving around inside the team's complex without a walking boot. The team is still hopeful that he can play on Sunday against the Chiefs. He'll need to at least be limited in […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon Missing From Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) both sat out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) also missed practice Thursday. All three players are looking dicey to play on Sunday against the Cardinals. Breida has been dinged up for most of […]

Giovani Bernard Ruled Out Against Buccaneers

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. It will be his fourth straight missed game after spraining his MCL. Bernard has a good chance to return in Week 10 after the team's bye, however, and he'll return to a change-of-pace role behind Joe Mixon. Bernard […]

Darren Sproles Ruled Out For London Game

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) is not traveling with the team to London and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Jaguars. There remains no timetable for Sproles, who hasn't played or practiced since injuring himself in the season opener. With Jay Ajayi also done for the year, the Eagles have […]

Chris Ivory, Derek Anderson Limited In Practice

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) and quarterback Derek Anderson (back, calf) were both limited in practice on Thursday. With LeSean McCoy looking likely to clear the concussion protocol and play on Monday night against the Patriots, Ivory won't be much of a fantasy option. Anderson was horrible in his first start for the […]

Kareem Hunt Should Run Wild in Week 8

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has been on fire lately and should continue his solid work in Week 8 versus Denver. The last time Hunt played Denver, he rushed for 121 yards and scored a touchdown in Week 4. Hunt has been tough to stop the last few weeks with the Chiefs getting […]

Bilal Powell Expected To Make Full Recovery

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (neck) is expected to make a full recovery and play again, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Powell is undergoing season-ending neck surgery after getting hurt in Week 7. Whether he plays again for the Jets is another question, as Powell will be a free agent after this […]

Royce Freeman Missing From Practice Again

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Freeman is dealing with a high ankle sprain and could be in danger of missing multiple games after getting hurt last Thursday. Plan to be without him this Sunday against the Chiefs. With Freeman unlikely to […]

Theo Riddick Still Sidelined At Practice

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) remained out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Riddick does not look like he will be active in Week 8 against the Seahawks coming off the team's bye. It'll be his second straight missed game if that's the case. It's great news for rookie Kerryon […]

Giovani Bernard Not Seen At Practice

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) was not seen at all on the practice field on Thursday. Bernard has yet to resume practicing since spraining his MCL on Sept. 30, and he looks likely to miss another game in Week 8. Once he returns, he'll be Joe Mixon's change-of-pace back and could have RB3/flex […]

Peyton Barber Returns To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that he will be able to play in Week 8 against the Bengals. Barber is still looking for his first touchdown of the year and is averaging a mediocre 3.5 yards per carry […]

Robert Turbin Hoping To Return After Bye

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin (shoulder), who suffered a dislocated shoulder two weeks ago, is hoping to return after the team's Week 9 bye. When healthy, Turbin is fourth on the running back depth chart behind Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins, so he can remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.

Marlon Mack Not Practicing Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) is not practicing on Thursday after getting in a limited session on Wednesday. It's unclear if Mack suffered a setback or not, so his Friday practice participation will be key. If he's unable to go, rookies Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins would split the workload in an excellent […]

LeSean McCoy Still In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he was able to get in a limited practice on Thursday. It's an encouraging sign that he'll be able to play on Monday against the Patriots. He has had at least 100 total yards from scrimmage in each of his last […]

Sony Michel Still Absent At Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) remained sidelined at practice on Thursday. Dealing with a sprained MCL, Michel is fully expected to sit out for the game on Monday night against the Bills, and he might be hard-pressed to return next week as well. He needs to be stashed in all formats, […]