Fantasy Football Q&A Mailbag - Week 5

Week 4 of the 2018 NFL Season is in the books, and here is a quick fantasy recap to keep you up to date. Mitchell Trubisky! Six touchdown passes, 43.5 fantasy points, who saw that coming? Meanwhile, Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Carson Wentz, Aaron Rodgers, and Ben Roethlisberger all finished outside […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Week 5 Risers/Fallers With Chris Welsh

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni share their thoughts on Week 4 of the NFL season, and provide you with the best waiver wire advice for Week 5 of fantasy football action. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Matt Breida Emerging As Lead Back

After a three-week timeshare with fellow San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris, Matt Breida (shoulder) was the choice back in Week 4, out-touching Morris 12 to four. Breida is third in rushing yards (313) but only 28th in carries (41). He leads the NFL with 7.6 yards per carry and six rushes of 20-plus […]

Nick Chubb Hopes To Earn More Carries In Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb turned in an impressive performance in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders. Chubb saw just three carries but he managed to score two long touchdowns in his limited work. The rookie running back hasn't seen much work through the first four games of the season as he has strictly […]

Duke Johnson Hard To Trust In Week 5

Cleveland Browns third-down running back Duke Johnson has been struggling to get touches during the first four games of the season. Johnson has seen just 12 carries and nine receptions in Todd Haley's offense, a far cry from his production in 2017 when he averaged just under 10 touches per game. Johnson remains one of […]

Carlos Hyde Looks To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Following his score in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde has now scored a touchdown in six straight games dating back to the end of the 2017 season. The veteran running back has been one of the most productive goal line backs in the league this season as the […]

James Conner Looks To Shake Off Recent Cold Streak

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has seen his production dip each game since his impressive Week 1 performance against the Cleveland Browns. The second-year runner has averaged just 3.68 yards-per-carry this season, with a YPC of 2.12 yards or lower in two of his four contests. Conner has retained some fantasy value due to […]

Chris Carson, K.J. Wright, Frank Clark Miss Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip), linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) and defensive end Frank Clark (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Carson is expected to return to practice on Thursday. Carson was a surprise inactive in Week 4, and in his absence Mike Davis posted a 100-yard game. The 24-year-old should be able to […]

Alfred Morris, Jaquiski Tartt Practice In Full

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris (knee) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) were both full participants in practice on Wednesday. Both are lined up to play in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Morris had a terrible game with just four carries for 14 yards in Week 4 against the Chargers. He's had 3.8 yards […]

Matt Breida Limited In Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback this week, Breida should be good to go in Week 5 against the Cardinals in a great matchup. Arizona allows the second most fantasy points per week to running backs. Breida had a […]

Christian McCaffrey Set To Resume Breakout Season

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has totaled at least 95 all-purpose yards in each of his first three games in 2018. Even more impressively, there doesn't seem to be a way for opposing defenses to render him ineffective. He ran the ball just eight times for 37 yards in Week 2, but accounted for […]

Marcus Mariota, Blaine Gabbert Practice In Full

Tennessee Titans quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (elbow) and Blaine Gabbert (concussion) and running back David Fluellen (groin) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Mariota appears to be past his elbow issues after going 30-for-43 for 344 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Week 4 win over the Eagles. He also ran for his first […]

Bucs Work Out Charcandrick West

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers worked out free-agent running back Charcandrick West on Wednesday, according to a source. West had 18 carries for 72 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 27 receptions for 150 yards and two more scores in 2017 with the Chiefs. Tampa's running back situation hasn't looked good through four weeks with […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should Be a Top Option in Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott should be among the top running back options again in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Elliott has the most reliable workload in the NFL, and he finally saw the increased usage in the passing game last week that was promised throughout training camp and the preseason. Elliott is […]

Marshawn Lynch, Jalen Richard Miss Practice Wednesday

Oakland Raiders running backs Marshawn Lynch (groin, shoulder) and Jalen Richard did not take part in practice on Wednesday. It's the first missed practice for both players this year. Lynch hardly practices during the week to begin with, so this shouldn't be much of a cause for concern. He's looked like the Beast Mode of […]

T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack, Jack Doyle Ruled Out

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring), running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) and tight end Jack Doyle (hip) have all been ruled out for Thursday night against the Patriots. Hilton leads the team with 21 catches for 294 yards on 38 targets through four weeks. That leaves the Colts criminally short-handed against New England. […]

Joe Mixon Will Play Against Dolphins

Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) practiced on Wednesday and will play in Week 5 against the Dolphins, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. Mixon had arthroscopic surgery on Sept. 15 and missed two games. While Mixon could be eased back in, he immediately returns to the RB2 map for fantasy […]

Giovani Bernard Misses Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Bernard's injury coupled with the likely return of Joe Mixon (knee) in Week 5 against the Dolphins means that Bernard's value is dropping after he served as an RB1 the two weeks that Mixon was out. At best, Bernard might be an RB3/flex […]

Dalvin Cook, Trae Waynes Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and cornerback Trae Waynes (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Cook admitted Monday that his hamstring is still bothering him after he had only 10 carries (none in the second half) for just 20 yards last Thursday. Even when healthy, he's averaged just 2.7 yards per carry and […]

Jay Ajayi Could Be Disappointing in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi could disappoint in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings defense has allowed the sixth-fewest points to opposing running backs, and have not allowed a touchdown to the position yet. Ajayi is dealing with a pain tolerance related back injury, but he was still able to collect 18 […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Limited

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) were limited in practice on Wednesday. Freeman is set to make his return after injuring himself in the season opener. In a favorable matchup against the Steelers, he should be penciled in as an RB2, even if he's […]

Will Fuller, Lamar Miller Limited In Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (chest) and wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (ankle, hamstring, thumb), Will Fuller (hamstring), Keke Coutee (hamstring) and Sammie Coates (hamstring) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Fuller aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 4 and could be questionable this Sunday night against the Cowboys. If he's out, Coutee, who […]

LeGarrette Blount, Michael Roberts Miss Practice

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (illness) and tight end Michael Roberts (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Blount should be fine to suit up in Week 5 against the Packers, but he's not a recommended fantasy play. The burly running back continues to lose touches to rookie Kerryon Johnson and Theo Riddick, and he's […]

Alex Collins, Hayden Hurst Limited Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (knee) and rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Collins should be fine for Week 5 against the Browns, and his fumbling issues may be a much bigger problem than his injury. While he is still technically the team's lead back, Javorius Allen […]

Ezekiel Elliott Good For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) said "this is the freshest I felt after any Wednesday practice I've had." He has no doubts that he will play in Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night and said "I'm good." Keep Elliott, the NFL's leading rusher after four weeks, locked in as your […]

Latavius Murray Is Not A Viable Fantasy Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray should see plenty of carries with Dalvin Cook (hamstring) still questionable for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. That is not necessarily a good thing, as the Eagles have only allowed 63.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. Murray, along with the Vikings entire run game, has […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Avoided In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) remains questionable for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if Cook does play, it seems likely that he will end up splitting carries with Latavius Murray to help ease the workload. At this point in the season, the Vikings' running game should be avoided until they find […]

Adrian Peterson, Trent Williams Not Practicing Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) and left tackle Trent Williams (knee) were both out of practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Josh Norman was working with trainers on the side. All three players should be just fine in Week 5 against the Saints on Monday. Peterson has a minor sprained ankle, while Williams had a […]

Joe Mixon Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) is practicing in full pads on Wednesday. Mixon said earlier that he hasn't yet been cleared to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins, but it looks like he will be eventually unless he suffers a setback. It's good news for Mixon owners, as he should be back […]

Darren Sproles, Corey Clement Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Darren Sproles (hamstring) and Corey Clement (quadriceps) are not practicing on Wednesday. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and remains day-to-day. It's not a good start to the week for either running back. If both players are inactive in Week 5 against the Vikings, Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams […]