Austin Ekeler Is Incredibly Efficient

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is the model of modern efficiency in the NFL. Ekeler is the next iteration of Danny Woodhead as he has adopted the "backup" role to Melvin Gordon and made it into a weapon. Ekeler is only averaging 9.5 touches per game, but he's turning those into an average […]

Devonta Freeman Officially Ruled Out Against Bucs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn officially ruled running back Devonta Freeman (foot) out for Week 6 against the Buccaneers. Freeman hasn't played in back-to-back games this year after injuring his knee in the season opener and missing three weeks. He could be back in Week 7, but he hasn't helped his fantasy owners at […]

Melvin Gordon Should Feast Again

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has been one of the most valuable assets in fantasy so far, and he shouldn't be too slowed down in Cleveland. Gordon's versatility of running and pass-catching has him on pace for more than 1,800 total yards from scrimmage and a ridiculous 20 total touchdowns. While the Browns […]

Marlon Mack, Anthony Castonzo Expected To Start

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) are both expected to start in Week 6 against the Jets. Castonzo will be making his season debut as quarterback Andrew Luck's blind-side protector. Mack will be making just his second start of the season. While he should be the main option […]

Marlon Mack Expected to Start Against Jets

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is expected to be the lead back for the team's Week 6 contest with the New York Jets, barring any setbacks. While his hamstring issue has kept him sidelined for four games this season, it appears likely that he will be ready to return to a full-blown backfield […]

Wayne Gallman Gets Some Looks On Thursday Night

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman got involved on Thursday night against the Eagles. Though rookie running back Saquon Barkley monopolized much of the team's offense, Gallman still saw five targets in the matchup, hauling in two receptions for 25 yards. With quarterback Eli Manning having protection and accuracy issues, he may continue to […]

Isaiah Crowell Questionable For Week 6

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Colts. He was limited in practice on Friday and will be a game-time decision Sunday morning. Ultimately, we'd expect Crowell to play after running all over the Broncos for over 200 yards in Week 5. But if he […]

Leonard Fournette Has Chance To Play In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) did some running on Friday and has a chance to play in Week 7, according to head coach Doug Marrone. That's great news, as it was reported earlier this week that there was a chance that Fournette could be held out until after the team's bye in Week […]

Giovani Bernard, Tyler Kroft Officially Out

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) and tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) have both been officially ruled out for Week 6 against the Steelers. Neither player was expected to return this weekend, but Bernard could be back in the fold as the complement to Joe Mixon next week. Mixon has RB1 upside in a […]

Saquon Barkley Has A Night Against Philadelphia

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was impressive against the Eagles on Thursday. The rookie did it all on the offensive end, finishing the night with 13 carries for 130 yards and a score in addition to nine receptions for 99 yards. With the team having issues on the offensive end outside of himself, […]

Devonta Freeman Still Not Practicing

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (foot) remains absent from practice on Friday, meaning that it's unlikely he'll suit up in Week 6 against the Buccaneers. Freeman was making a return in Week 5 after a three-game absence due to a knee injury he suffered in the season opener, and now it looks like he'll […]

Frank Gore A Tolerable Week 6 Option

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore is in a tough spot in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears. Gore has been out-touching running back Kenyan Drake but has yet to have a meaningful fantasy game. Gore has a decent floor as he will likely be able to run for at least 50 yards on his […]

Bilal Powell - Time to Add or Buy-Low

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell once again demonstrated that if he gets enough touches he will produce something for Gang Green. Powell gashed the Denver Broncos for 99 yards on 20 carries in Week 5, hitting huge holes that the offensive line opened up and then punishing defenders when they attempted to step […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Week 6

The byes are here, but so are the booms and busts! Drew Brees will not be breaking any more records this week as he and his New Orleans Saints are on bye, along with Matthew Stafford and his Detroit Lions. So do not look for Tre’Quam Smith or Kerryon Johnson to make the columns as […]

Stop The Slander - The Cleveland Browns Defense Is For Real

For years, the Cleveland Browns defense has been the source for punchlines as well as must-start designations for opposing fantasy football players. This year? Stop The Slander! The Browns defense is for real, and teams are feeling the hurt. The last three years, Cleveland has finished in the bottom four for team defense. From a […]

Corey Clement Scores a Touchdown in Week 6

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement ran the ball 11 times for 43 yards and caught three passes for 26 yards on Thursday night. One of his carries resulted in a touchdown. Clement came off the bench after Wendell Smallwood got the start, and Smallwood ended up with 19 touches to Clement's 14. Still, Clement […]

Wendell Smallwood Can't Do Much Despite Logging 18 Carries

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood was given 18 carries on Thursday but was unable to do much with them, racking up just 51 yards. He only caught one pass, and it went for no gain. Smallwood out-touched Corey Clement 19-14, but Clement was clearly the better player. Clement should continue to outplay Smallwood going […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped Players (Week 6)

With Week 5 coming to a close in record-breaking fashion, it is that time of week again to look at the most added and dropped players from the waiver wire leading up to week 6. But before we do, as always allow me to share some statistics from the previous week. Adam Thielen is the […]

Alfred Morris Offers Value But With Risks

With San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) banged up, veteran Alfred Morris could own the backfield limelight in Week 6. After Breida departed in Week 5, Morris received heavy usage (21 touches) but eked out only 4.3 yards per touch. Morris will be a volume-dependent RB2 against an ordinary Green Bay Packers rush […]

Lamar Miller Can't Be Trusted Against Bills

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (chest) is off the team's injury report, but he enters Week 6 without the same clear grasp on the team's starting running back role that he had when the season started. Miller's ineffectiveness has allowed Alfred Blue to gain a significant share of the team's carries, putting Miller's fantasy […]

Ty Montgomery Unlikely To Produce in Week 6

Green Bay running back Ty Montgomery will be facing the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. The 49ers have a vulnerable run defense but it is unlikely that Montgomery will see enough volume to have significant production. Montgomery currently sits behind both Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones on the depth chart and sees most of […]

Keep An Eye On Kapri Bibbs In Week 6

Washington Redskins running back Kapri Bibbs stands to benefit from a multitude of injuries on Sunday against the Panthers. With Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson limited in practice this week, Bibbs is the next man up. It would likely take at least one of Peterson or Thompson being declared inactive for Bibbs to see any […]

Derrick Henry And Dion Lewis Both RB3 Options In Week 6

Tennessee Titans running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis have both been mostly irrelevant thus far in the season from a fantasy perspective. With neither back showing enough to get a hold on the starting job, both are risky RB3/flex plays in a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who are allowing a measly 11.06 […]

Chris Thompson Could See Volume If Healthy

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) is one of several skill position players coming off an injury heading into Sunday's bout with the Panthers. As such, fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on his status before inserting him into starting lineups. His best-case scenario is a high volume of targets left available […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 6 NFL Start/Sit Advice With Joe Pisapia

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Joe Pisapia to provide you with their start/sit advice for Week 6. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Adrian Peterson A Risky Play Against Panthers

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson has been battling a shoulder injury since Monday night, and his status for Week 6 remains up in the air. If he is able to suit up, he'll face a Panthers defense allowing just 95 rushing yards per game, good for eighth best in the NFL. These circumstances create […]

Lane Johnson Active Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) is active on Thursday night against the Giants. It's a bit of a surprise with Johnson aggravating a high ankle sprain in Week 5. With Philly's offensive line struggling a bit through the first five weeks, it's a good sign for quarterback Carson Wentz and the running game […]

Giovani Bernard, Tyler Kroft Out Again Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) and tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Neither player is expected to play in Week 6 against the Steelers, although Bernard could return in Week 7. With Bernard likely out, Joe Mixon will be a low-end RB1 in a […]

Duke Johnson Frustrated With His Role

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson has been frustrated with his lack of a role in the backfield through five games. Johnson led the team last year with 74 catches for 693 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He also had 82 carries for 348 yards and four more TDs. Johnson has just 10 catches for […]

This Could Be The Week Aaron Jones Breaks Out

Green Bay running back Aaron Jones has shown in a small sample size that he is the most talented rusher in Green Bay. Pressure is growing on Green Bay’s coaching staff to use him more extensively and we could see that in Week 6 when they take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. […]