Lions Not Planning To Increase Kerryon Johnson's Workload

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia doesn't think rookie running back Kerryon Johnson needs more carries after Johnson had just nine carries in the Week 4 loss to the Cowboys. LeGarrette Blount has run for 95 yards through four games, while Johnson has 216 yards on three fewer carries. "I think Kerryon played a significant […]

Ezekiel Elliott Good To Go For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) will be good to go in Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night. Elliott leads the NFL in rushing yards with 426 on 73 carries (5.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. He is the Cowboys offense these days, as they just […]

Jamaal Williams Struggles Again In Week 4

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams still saw 11 carries in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, but he was not able to generate many yards. He only managed to get 27 yards on Sunday, and he didn't have any targets in the receiving game which is where he has most of his value. […]

Week 5 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

As we enter Week 5, some of you are contending with massive disappointment regarding the production of running backs that you selected early in your draft process. This includes anyone who owns Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, Devonta Freeman, Joe Mixon, Kenyan Drake, Jay Ajayi, Derrick Henry, Dion Lewis, and LeSean McCoy, as this cluster of backs […]

Nick Chubb (RB, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At the start of the 2018 season, it looked like Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb had found himself in a backfield that wasn't big enough for him to break out of, with veteran Carlos Hyde operating as the main rusher and […]

Bilal Powell (RB, NYJ) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Bilal Powell is only averaging 4.2 yards per carry this season, but his impact as a receiving back cannot be ignored. Catching four passes on Sunday and five against the Dolphins in Week 2, Powell has shown […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 5)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Ezekiel Elliott Dealing With Ankle And Knee Issues

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) is dealing with an ankle injury and bursitis in his knee, but head coach Jason Garrett said the team is "optimistic he'll practice and play this week." The star running back played 53 of 69 offensive snaps in Week 4 with 25 carries for 152 yards and […]

Steelers Still Interested In Trading Le'Veon Bell?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to be interested in listening to trade offers for running back Le'Veon Bell, according to league sources. Bell is planning to report to the team during their Week 7 bye. Bell owners will be happy that they can begin using him in Week 8, but he'll still miss half […]

Phillip Lindsay Scores First Career Rushing Touchdown

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay plunged his way into the end zone late in the third quarter for the first rushing touchdown of his young career. Lindsay was once again productive on the ground -- picking 69 yards on 12 carries -- and will look to keep things rolling in Week 5 against the […]

Royce Freeman's Touchdown Streak Lives On

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman took eight carries and turned them into 67 yards and a touchdown Monday night in the Broncos 23-27 loss to the Chiefs. Once again, Freeman saw less touches than fellow-rookie RB Phillip Lindsay but remains a low-end RB2/flex option moving forward, given his affinity to find the end zone.

Alex Collins' Fumbling Issues Becoming A Problem

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said "can't have it" in relation to running back Alex Collins' fumbling issues early in the year. The coach expects Collins to work on his issues in practice, and he noted the running back has had the issues while fighting for extra yards. Collins has already lost two fumbles […]

Joe Mixon's Week 5 Status Up In The Air

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said "we'll see" when asked about running back Joe Mixon's (knee) status for Week 5 against the Dolphins. Mixon has been out since Week 2, but he's on the verge of returning. He would probably be a little bit more limited if he returned this week, though, potentially lowering […]

Falcons Hope Devonta Freeman Will Return This Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is hoping that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) can return in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has been out since the season opener against the Eagles on Sept. 6. If he returns this Sunday, expect him to share more touches with Tevin Coleman in the […]

Jaguars Unsure When Leonard Fournette Will Return

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he doesn't know how long running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will miss after aggravating his injury in Week 4. Fournette missed two games before, and he figures to miss at least that much this time around. Fournette is turning into an early-round bust so far for fantasy owners, […]

Jonathan Stewart Out Eight Weeks

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that running back Jonathan Stewart (foot) is dealing with an eight-week injury. There remains "potential to bring him back" from Injured Reserve this year. J-Stew was really only a handcuff option for Saquon Barkley owners, but he wasn't much of one to begin with. Wayne Gallman is […]

Chris Carson Expected To Play In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back Chris Carson (hip) will return in Week 5 against the Rams, but Carson's return won't come at the expense of Mike Davis. Carson was a surprise inactive in Week 4. “He’s (Davis is) going to fit in somewhere. He needs to play. He needs to […]

Lamar Miller Banged Up

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said running back Lamar Miller is "a little banged up, but I think he's going to be OK." Miller has been extremely mediocre through four games, running 58 times for 225 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and no touchdowns on the ground. He has just eight receptions for 54 […]

Adrian Peterson, Josh Norman, Trent Williams Miss Practice

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle), cornerback Josh Norman and left tackle Trent Williams (knee) did not practice on Monday. All three players should be good to following a bye week and with the team not playing until next Monday night in Week 5. Despite being 33 years old, Peterson has averaged 4.2 yards […]

Curtis Samuel, Trai Turner Return To Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) and offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) both returned to practice on Monday and could return in Week 5 against the Giants. Samuel has yet to play this year, while Turner missed the last two games. Left tackle Matt Kalil (knee), who is on Injured Reserve, was working on […]

Dante Pettis, Joe Staley Don't Have Serious Knee Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) and offensive tackle Joe Staley (knee) aren't facing long-term knee injuries. Both Pettis and Staley suffered injuries in the first half of the Week 4 loss to the Chargers and didn't return. Both players were expected to undergo MRI exams on Monday, but […]

Dalvin Cook Still Not 100 Percent

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) said he isn't yet "100 percent" with his injury. Cook is preaching patience with his injury and with the team's overall running game. The second-year back suited up last Thursday but didn't do much and didn't even touch the ball in the second half, running only 10 times […]

Robert Turbin's Role Would Be "Very Limited" vs. New England

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin will return from a four-game suspension in Week 5 when the team takes on the New England Patriots, but Mike Chappell of CBS Sports believes Turbin's role "will be very limited" if he does play. If Chappell is right and Turbin's role is relegated to "third-and-short" scenarios, his fantasy […]

Aaron Jones Is The Best Option For The Packers

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones looked good in their Week 4 contest against the Buffalo Bills. Jones rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries. He should gradually begin to get more carries as they work him back into action. Jones also added on one catch for 17 yards. With […]

Mark Ingram's Suspension Is Over

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram's four-game suspension came to an end on Monday, and he surprised the team by meeting them at the airport, according to a source. NBC Sports' Peter King reported that Ingram hugged head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis. Ingram was suspended four games for violating the […]

Marlon Mack Limited on Monday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) was listed as limited on the team's Monday injury report. Mack did not play in Week 4 after putting in a number of limited practice sessions leading up to the game. With a short week to get ready for the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football and […]

Le'Veon Bell To Report To Steelers During Week 7 Bye

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with star running back Le'Veon Bell. He's expected to report to the team during their Week 7 bye. If Bell does report, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll start Week 8. That decision should become more clear as the time comes. There's […]

Ito Smith Finds The End Zone Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith found the end zone for the first time in his career against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. In total, Smith rushed seven times for 35 yards and his touchdown, adding another 13 yards on three receptions. Short-term Smith is unlikely to be able to build on this as Devonta […]

Tevin Coleman Struggles To Make Impact Sunday

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman once again failed to make the impression he would have hoped for in the Falcons loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Coleman rushed the ball 14 times for 51 yards with a longest rush of just nine yards. He did manage to add three receptions for 26 yards […]

LeSean McCoy Keeps Sliding

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy had another lackluster outing Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Shady ran for 24 yards on only five carries, he also caught the ball three times on six targets for 13 yards. To say McCoy has been underutilized this season would be an understatement. It was very interesting to […]