C.J. Anderson A Forgotten Man
Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson entered Week 6 against the Redskins playing just 30 offensive snaps through four games. He played just one offensive snap against Washington. Anderson has only 16 carries for 84 yards on the year and has caught one pass for a 24-yard touchdown. He's merely a handcuff for Christian McCaffrey […]
Devonta Freeman Could Return This Year
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Devonta Freeman (groin), who had successful groin surgery on Thursday, could come off Injured Reserve to play again this year. However, his return will likely depend on where the team stands in the playoff picture. Freeman would be eligible to return on Dec. 23 against […]
Latavius Murray Likely Splitting Carries In Week 7
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray exploded for 155 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, but a repeat performance seems unlikely. With Dalvin Cook (hamstring) practicing in full, the talented sophomore will likely be back in the fold for Week 7 against the New York Jets. That sets up a platoon situation which is […]
Dalvin Cook A Risky RB Option In Week 7
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been a full participant in practice to start the week, which makes it seem likely that he will suit up for Week 7 against the New York Jets. The issue for fantasy owners is that Cook will probably be on a snap count and cede carries to […]
Which Patriots Players Are Must-Owns and Buy-Lows?
After struggling the first three weeks of the season, the New England Patriots offense has looked like the well-oiled machine it was expected to be. The Patriots have averaged 39.7 points and rolled up 462.3 yards of total offense per game over the last three contests. New England's offense was in overdrive versus the Kansas […]
Alfred Morris Not Usable In Fantasy
After playing one snap and registering zero touches in Week 6, San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is fading towards fantasy irrelevance. In his absence, running backs Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and Raheem Mostert jumpstarted the Niners rushing attack to 174 yards. Morris is averaging a meager 3.7 YPC and while head coach Kyle […]
Nyheim Hines Hoping For A High-Scoring Game In Week 7
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines' value is tied almost exclusively to his pass-catching ability. Unfortunately for him, the Colts have an easier matchup this week that should see an uptick in workload for veteran Marlon Mack. While it's possible for the Colts defense to struggle and allow the Buffalo Bills to score a lot, […]
Marlon Mack Has Flex Appeal In Week 7
Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack had a strong return in Week 6, and he should see a similarly strong performance in Week 7. Despite facing a Buffalo Bills defense that is a top-10 group against the run, Mack should see more carries due to what could be an easy win for the Colts. Mack […]
Raheem Mostert's Usage Something To Monitor
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was the team’s biggest surprise in Week 6, racing for 87 yards on 12 carries. After experiencing fumbling issues throughout his career, Mostert earned the trust of head coach Kyle Shanahan by working on ball security. He was rewarded with 40% of offensive snaps, rendering veteran Alfred Morris […]
Matt Breida Reliable Despite Health Risks
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) isn’t fully healthy but has suited up for all six games in 2018. Breida’s proven his toughness and also been effective, leading the NFL in yards per carry (6.8). The Niners take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7, who surrender just 99.0 rush yards per […]
Phillip Lindsay Cracks Top 20
Having put up at least 75 yards from scrimmage in four of his six games this season, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay quietly ranks among the top-20 RBs in terms of scrimmage yards per game (including the ejection-shortened Week 3). Meanwhile, the Cardinals have allowed opposing RBs to pick up 138.8 rushing yards per […]
Royce Freeman a Solid Bet to Find the End Zone
Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman has been held out of the end zone in two straight games, but a matchup with the Arizona Cardinals could be just what he needs to bring the scoring drought to an end. No team has allowed more rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs than the eight allowed by […]
Dalvin Cook Practicing In Full
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is practicing in full on Wednesday. It looks like Week 7 against the Jets will finally be the week that Cook returns after aggravating his hamstring in Week 4 on Thursday night. He's been a fantasy bust thus far, rushing 36 times for 98 scoreless yards (2.7 yards […]
Giovani Bernard Not Taking Part In Practice
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday. Bernard is hoping to return from his knee sprain soon, but it might not be this Sunday night against the Chiefs. When Bernard is cleared, he'll return to his change-of-pace duties behind Joe Mixon and be in the mix as an RB3/flex play […]
Christian McCaffrey Could Struggle This Week
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey could find things a bit of a struggle this week against the Philadelphia Eagles. McCaffrey has not been the same player he was before his bye week, and he could struggle against a team that has only given up two rushing touchdowns all season and ranks as the team […]
No Practice For Theo Riddick
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Coming off a bye week, this is not a good sign for Riddick's chances of playing in Week 7 against the Dolphins. If he's out or limited, it'd mean more snaps and touches for both rookie Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount. Johnson has […]
Isaiah Crowell, Robby Anderson Sitting Out Of Practice
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) and wide receiver Robby Anderson (hamstring) both did not practice on Wednesday. Both players should be able to return to practice at some point this week and play in Week 7 against the Vikings, but we'll have to keep an eye on their status moving forward. Crowell […]
Robert Turbin Sidelined Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Turbin went down with what looked to be a serious shoulder injury in Week 6, so we wouldn't be surprised if he's unable to play this Sunday against the Bills. He has just four carries for 10 yards on the year and also […]
James White Should Be Active In Tough Matchup
New England Patriots running back James White will go up against a Bears defense that has allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing backs this season. White has been a revelation in the backfield for the Patriots, racking up 149 rushing yards, 323 receiving yards and five total touchdowns. He is quarterback Tom Brady's […]
Chris Thompson Limited Wednesday
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Thompson sat out in Week 6 but could return to face the division-rival Cowboys this Sunday. If he does, he'll remain in play as an RB3/flex in PPR leagues as the team's pass-catching back. Thompson's return would also slightly […]
Sony Michel Could Struggle Against Bears
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel will head into the team's Week 7 matchup against the Bears with plenty of steam. The rookie has been a stud over the last three games, racking up 318 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He continues to split time in the backfield with veteran James White but Michel […]
Adrian Peterson, Jamison Crowder, Paul Richardson Sit Out
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle, knee, shoulder) and wide receivers Jamison Crowder (ankle) and Paul Richardson (knee) all sat out of practice on Wednesday. Peterson has been banged up for a few weeks now but continues to play. He'll remain a high-volume RB2, but his ceiling will be lowered a bit with the […]
Pump The Breaks On Raheem Mostert
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Raheem Mostert over Alfred Morris isn't a permanent situation. Mostert worked out better on Monday night against the Packers and ran extremely well. Morris shockingly played zero snaps in the loss, while Mostert combined with Matt Breida in the backfield and ran for 87 […]
Tarik Cohen A Solid Flex Option Against Patriots
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen continues to impress heading into Week 7's action. Over his last two games, "The Human Joystick" has 14 catches for 211 yards with 84 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. His playing time is on the rise and he currently is the best home-run threat on the Bears offense. […]
Jordan Howard Lacks Upside In Week 7
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will look to get his season on track in Week 7 against the Patriots. Howard has been a frustrating fantasy asset to this point in the season and has lost touches to speedster Tarik Cohen. Howard is averaging 15.6 carries per game but has only 272 yards to show […]
Darren Sproles Still Not Practicing
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) remains out of practice on Wednesday. The Eagles claim that Sproles is day-to-day, but he hasn't played since getting injured in the season opener. Sproles should remain on most waiver wires, but he'll have some role when he's healthy enough to return, which could leave this backfield as […]
Leonard Fournette, T.J. Yeldon Won't Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and T.J. Yeldon (ankle, foot) are not expected to practice on Wednesday. While Fournette has a chance to return this week against the Texans, but it's not a good start to the week. There is still a chance that the team plays it cautious with him and holds […]
Ezekiel Elliott is Always a Strong Fantasy Option
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is always a strong fantasy option, and Week 7 is no different. The Cowboys are taking on Washington, and despite ranking seventh in rushing yardage allowed (69.4 yards per game), they haven't taken on a running game close to Elliott's. Elliott has one of the highest floors among running […]
Wendell Smallwood an Unexciting Week 7 Option
Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood makes for an unexciting Week 7 fantasy option against the Carolina Panthers. Smallwood is certainly in the Flex conversation, but his fellow running back, Corey Clement, seems like the better option. Smallwood is averaging just 5.4 yards after the catch, good for 38th among 39 qualifying running backs. Meanwhile, […]
Corey Clement the Best Bet in the Eagles Backfield
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement is the best bet in the Eagles backfield for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. He and Wendell Smallwood will continue to share work, but now that Clement seems fully healed from his early season quad injury, he's the more talented player. He is currently fourth among all running […]