Tevin Coleman Could See Drop In Touches Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman could see a reduction in touches against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. With Devonta Freeman back in action the Falcons could split their touches three ways with Ito Smith also seeing touches. That would mean a decrease in touches for Coleman, who averages less than 10 rushes per game […]

Devonta Freeman Could Struggle In Week 5 Return

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman could be in line for a tough day upon his return to the Falcons lineup in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers defense ranks fifth best against running backs in terms of fantasy points surrendered per game. In addition, it is likely that Freeman will be on […]

Stop Holding Us Back! Underutilized RBs

Every season there are some players we expect to break out. Some of them don’t for one simple reason - the team doesn’t play them over inferior players. Whether it be due to contract numbers or coach’s preference, teams stick with a player long after it is obvious someone else is better. In years past, […]

Corey Clement Questionable Against Vikings

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Vikings. Clement is in danger of missing his second straight game. Even if he were to be active, he'd see limited touches behind starter Jay Ajayi in the backfield in a tough matchup. Clement should only be stashed in […]

Darren Sproles Out In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Vikings. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener on Thursday night, and there remains no timetable for his return. With Corey Clement (quadriceps) potentially missing his second straight game, Wendell Smallwood could be Jay Ajayi's main backup this weekend. […]

Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman Fine

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receivers Julio Jones (ankle, hand) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) have all been taken off the injury report and will play in Week 5 against the Steelers. Coleman, Freeman and Sanu all practiced in full on Friday, while Jones was limited. Linebacker Vic […]

Dalvin Cook Will Be Game-Time Decision

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who said he "got some reps" in practice on Friday, said he will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Eagles. He is optimistic that he will be able to play Sunday. We aren't quite as optimistic. Even if Cook plays, he'll likely cede a lot […]

Austin Ekeler Wins Praise From Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was a surprise recipient of praise from Raiders head coach Jon Gruden this week. Gruden told reporters that he wished Oakland had signed Ekeler because of his ability to come off the bench to relieve Melvin Gordon and make guys miss. Ekeler has been an outstanding change-of-pace back […]

Melvin Gordon Should Roast The Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is already off to the best start of his career, and this week should let him pad those stats. Gordon's on pace to top 1,100 yards this season, and he could be sniffing 20 total touchdowns before the season draws to a close. This week, he's facing an […]

Week 5 Busts - Overvalued Players to Avoid In Fantasy Football

We're a quarter of the way through the fantasy football season, which means we're starting to get some good data to help us make decisions. Gone are the "ehh, sure, let's judge off one week of production" issues that plague the early days and here are the "okay, so that defense actually is good, I […]

Trai Turner Will Return In Week 5

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) has been taken off the final injury report and will play in Week 5 against the Giants after missing the last two games with a concussion. Turner's return is great news for Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and the running game this Sunday.

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 5): Targets and Avoids

Week 4 of the NFL returned to normalcy with the big favorites winning easily, except for the Chargers. Not so many big favorites this week, but some intriguing options nonetheless. With more than 90% of survivor pools eliminated, you may not find a need to read this column. However, there's still plenty of good tidbits […]

Chris Carson Will Return In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed on Friday that running back Chris Carson (hip) will return in Week 5 against the Rams after being a surprise inactive in Week 4. However, Mike Davis ran for over 100 yards and two touchdowns in Carson's absence last Sunday, so it's anyone's guess how much work Carson […]

No Concern Over Alex Collins' Status

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) was a "full go" in practice on Friday, and head coach John Harbaugh said there is no concern about Collins playing in Week 5 against the Browns. Collins had missed practice on Thursday. What is of concern are Collins' fumbling issues and the fact that Javorius Allen continues […]

Giovani Bernard Out 2-4 Weeks With Knee Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) will miss two to four weeks with an MCL sprain, according to a source. Bernard was effective with Joe Mixon (knee) out two weeks with a knee sprain of his own, with three touchdowns and 4.8 yards per carry the last two weeks. Mixon immediately jumps back to […]

Adrian Peterson Moving Well In Practice

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) was moving around well in practice on Friday and looks good to go for Monday night against the Saints. Peterson has looked spry so far through three games and is coming back fresh off the team's bye week. In what could be a high-scoring game, Peterson has volume-based […]

Dalvin Cook Likely To Be Questionable

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) missed practice again on Friday, but head coach Mike Zimmer said on Thursday that Cook would probably be listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook looks more doubtful than questionable after not practicing all week. You should have no plans to use him this weekend. […]

Giovani Bernard, John Ross Out Against Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) and wide receiver John Ross (groin) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Dolphins. The good news for Cincy is that Joe Mixon (knee) is back from his knee injury, and he will immediately enter the RB1 conversation as the workhorse back against Miami. Ross has […]

Steelers Want To Get James Conner More Involved

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has underwhelmed since his big season opener, and offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner thinks it's his fault. “I probably just need to do a better job heating him up,” Fichtner said, referring to giving Conner more carries. “It’s just like quarterbacks, too. You get into a rhythm. And all good […]

Fleaflicker's Most Added and Dropped Players (Week 5)

What a Week 4 we had! We are still on pace to have the most touchdowns in a single year in NFL history (over 1400) and on pace to break the single-season scoring record by 327 points. The average NFL game is seeing teams produce a combined 725 yards of offense per game which would […]

Dolphins Not Looking To Get Kenyan Drake Involved More

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said the team will continue "splitting" snaps between running backs Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore. In the blowout loss to the Patriots in Week 4, Drake carried the ball just three times for three yards while Gore had 11 attempts. For the season, Gore has 35 carries to Drake's […]

Phillip Lindsay a Flex Option Week 5

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is a victim of circumstance. Clearly an extremely gifted back, Lindsay just so happens to share the backfield with another talented rookie in Royce Freeman - each eating into the other's fantasy value. The Broncos draw a Jets defense in Week 5 which has been middle of the pack […]

D'Onta Foreman On Track To Return In A Couple Of Weeks

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is doing well in his rehab and is "on track" to return in a couple of weeks. With Lamar Miller not standing out through four weeks and now injured, Foreman has a chance to return and make his case for lead-back duties […]

Lamar Miller To Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said running back Lamar Miller (chest) will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Cowboys on Sunday night. With Houston playing on Sunday night, that basically makes Miller one to avoid this weekend unless you also have Alfred Blue handcuffed. Miller has been on the RB2/3 borderline […]

Giovani Bernard, John Ross Looking Unlikely For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) didn't practice again on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins. It's also unlikely that wide receiver John Ross (groin) plays this Sunday. Bernard had RB1 upside the last two weeks with Joe Mixon (knee) sidelined, but he is returning this week. […]

Royce Freeman Set to See More Touches Against the Jets

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph says running back Royce Freeman is "hitting his stride" and "... needs more opportunities because he is playing good football.” Great news for fantasy owners. The Jets have allowed four rushing touchdowns to opposing backs this season (tied for the third-most) and ironically, Freeman's three rushing TDs are tied […]

RotoRevolution - Wide Receiver Start/Sit (Week 5)

RotoBaller Senior Fantasy Analyst Kyle Richardson (@krich1532) and RotoBaller expert Jake Hubman (@fntsyheadliners) give their start/sit recommendations at the wide receiver position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. This YouTube 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 […]

James White Delivers Again With 77 Yards, One Touchdown

New England Patriots running back James White caught a team-high 10 passes for 77 yards with one touchdown in the Patriots victory over the Colts. On a night when rookie running back Sony Michel had a breakout performance, White continued to stay active in the Patriots passing game. The veteran has difficulty making defenders miss […]

Sony Michel Totals 100 Yards, One Touchdown In Week 5

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 18 times for 98 yards and added a rushing touchdown in the Patriots 38-24 win over the Colts. Michel added one catch for 12 yards in an impressive performance. The rookie ran hard and found some huge holes for several nice runs. Michel sealed the […]

Jordan Wilkins Effective In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins was efficient in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Unfortunately for Wilkins, the Colts defense was unable to stop the Patriots on offense, which kept him on the sidelines while fellow rookie running back Nyheim Hines was on the field. Wilkins finished the night with six carries for […]