Giovani Bernard Scores Twice On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was productive during Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons, rushing the ball 15 times and racking up 69 yards along with two scores. Though he wasn't targeted heavily like in previous weeks, catching all four passes from quarterback Andy Dalton, he still had an efficient game. With running back […]

T.J. Yeldon Scores Pair Of Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon once again found himself thrust into a key role when Leonard Fournette exited Sunday's meeting with the Jets with hamstring issues. Yeldon responded by finding the end zone twice, once on the ground and once through the air, finishing with 52 rushing yards on 18 carries and 48 receiving […]

Robert Turbin (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You may have grown weary of even putting any thought to the situation surrounding Indianapolis running backs, as opportunities have been distributed between rookies Jordan Wilkins and Hines, while Marlon Mack has only been available to register 11 touches. Despite Hines’ value as a receiver, none of the […]

Alex Collins Hits Paydirt Once Again

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins reached the end zone for the third time this season in Week 4. His three-yard receiving touchdown gave the Ravens an early 13-0 lead over the Steelers. Baltimore would ultimately go on to win 26-14. It was Collins' first touchdown catch of his career. Collins finished the game with […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Forecasting the workload for any of Philadelphia's four running backs (Jay Ajayi/Darren Sproles/ Corey Clement/Wendell Smallwood) has become an arduous task. However, injuries to Sproles (hamstring) and Clement (quad) have presented Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood with the chance to accrue 21 touches […]

Duke Johnson (RB, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson was considered a droppable commodity in this column after Week 2, but that was before Baker Mayfield’s ascension into the starting role. The rookie signal caller has ignited Cleveland's offense, passing attack, which has created additional space for the […]

Ronald Jones (RB, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fact that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones had been inactive for Tampa Bay's first three games, then produced 28 yards on 11 touches in Week 4, may not inspire confidence in his ability to become a prolific scorer anytime soon. […]

Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I will admit my surprise upon noticing that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has seen his ownership percentage had fallen below 50%. Some frustration was understandable when he received just three touches in Week 3 after averaging 10.5 touches per game in Weeks […]

Mike Davis (RB, SEA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When news emerged that Chris Carson would be inactive in Week 4 due to his hip injury, the expectation was that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny would operate in a sizable role. Instead, it was fourth-year back Mike Davis who commandeer 25 touches, while Penny was only allotted […]

T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This has been an extremely frustrating situation for Leonard Fournette owners, who have received a grand total of 71 scoreless rushing yards on 20 carries in exchange for their first-round investment during the draft process. The entire experience during Jacksonville’s first four games […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even though the 5’9” Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines is not a feasible candidate to function in a feature back role, he continues to present evidence on a weekly basis that he should be included on rosters in PPR leagues. He has now […]

James Conner Slowed By Ravens On Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner struggled to get much going on the ground in his team's Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Conner carried the ball nine times for 19 yards and added three catches for 25 yards in the 26-14 loss. He did suffer from poor game script as the Steelers came […]

Lamar Miller With Another Forgettable Outing

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller had another mediocre game in Sunday's victory over the Colts, carrying the ball 14 times for 49 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. The more concerning issue for Miller was that teammate Alfred Blue saw 13 carries as the Texans inch closer towards a full running back […]

David Johnson Scores In Week 4

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had 22 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown as well as three receptions for 41 yards. In addition, the talented running back scored a touchdown on the ground. Johnson has shown that he will get a workhorse level of touches each week, but his team's offensive performance and […]

Jalen Richard Continues Role In Passing Game

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard added a modest amount of production in Sunday's win against the Browns. Richard had three catches for 38 yards and no touchdown but made a vital catch in overtime. Richard was called for a false start penalty late in overtime but followed that up on the very next play […]

Doug Martin Has Limited Role In Win

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin had little to no production in Sunday's win versus the Browns. Martin only had five carries for 11 yards and no touchdowns. His value is truly limited since he doesn't see work in the passing game and he isn't the primary runner. He is still looking for his first […]

Marshawn Lynch Has Over 100 Yards For First Time This Year

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch posted over 100 yards on the ground en route to their first win of the season. Lynch ended the day 20 carries for 130 yards on the ground with three catches for 27 yards in the passing game. This was the first game of the season Lynch did not […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

We have officially passed the quarter pole of the 2018 season, and if you blinked then you missed it! Week 4 has seen the electric passing trend continue with quarterbacks shredding defenses at a never-before-seen rate, with pass-catching RBs and deeper WR plays seeing considerable action. In the interest of getting you the most timely […]

Theo Riddick Catches Four Passes

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick hauled in four of five targets for 20 yards, and also had one carry for seven yards in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Cowboys. Riddick's biggest play on the day was an 11-yard reception. This is Riddick's role every single game and he'll continue to provide a steady dose […]

LeGarrette Blount Non-Existent Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount rushed for 12 yards on seven carries in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Blount is still getting opportunities in the offense, especially on short-yardage situations, but he is as touchdown dependent as it gets. He remains not worthy of a fantasy roster spot.

Kerryon Johnson Scores Against Cowboys

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson saved his fantasy day by scoring a touchdown early in the fourth quarter of a 26-24 loss to the Cowboys. He finished with 55 yards on just nine carries. He also hauled in his only target for a one-yard gain. Detroit held the lead for a good portion of […]

Mike Gillislee Limited In Week 4

New Orleans Saints running back Mike Gillislee was held to two carries for six yards and one reception for nine yards in Week 4 against the New York Giants. Gillislee has taken the backseat to running back Alvin Kamara who has dominated the Saints backfield. Running back Mark Ingram will be returning from suspension in […]

Duke Johnson Sees Six Touches In Week 4

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson saw just six touches in his team's Week 4 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders. Johnson carried the ball twice for 11 yards and added four receptions for 45 yards in the passing game. The 56 total yards go down as Johnson's season-high as he continues to go overlooked […]

Nick Chubb Scores Twice In Week 4

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb made the most of his three carries in Week 4 against the Oakland Raiders. Chubb finished with 105 yards and two touchdowns in the game. He turned in one of the plays of the game when he ripped off an impressive 63-yard touchdown run down the right sideline […]

Matt Breida Quiet With 12 Touches

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (shoulder, knee) ran nine times for 39 yards and snagged all three of his targets for 32 yards. Breida was effective when he touched the ball but the running game took a backseat to quarterback C.J. Beathard’s air attack. Breida suffered an apparent shoulder injury during the game […]

Carlos Hyde Picks Up 82 Yards, TD In Week 4 Loss

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde turned in another productive fantasy outing in Week 4, carrying the ball 22 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in his team's 45-42 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders. Hyde found the end zone for the fourth straight game, punching in a one-yard score in the fourth quarter. […]

Alfred Morris A Nonfactor In Week 4

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris gained 14 yards on four carries while securing 1-of-3 targets for four yards in Week 4’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Niners gained only 76 yards on the ground so there wasn’t much opportunity for Morris as quarterback C.J. Beathard aired it out most of the […]

Dion Lewis Catches Nine Passes In Week 4

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis caught all nine of his targets for 66 yards in the Week 4 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lewis was a focal point of the Titans short passing offense throughout the game. With quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) appearing to be back to normal, expect the Titans passing game, and […]

Derrick Henry Ineffective In Week 4 Win

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was unable to get anything going on the ground in the Week 4 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Henry rushed for only 24 yards on eight carries and added two receptions for seven yards. Henry has been held in check in all four games so far this season, making […]

Saquon Barkley Posts 100 Total Yards, One Touchdown

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley racked up 100 yards from scrimmage, including a late rushing touchdown in the Giants 33-18 loss to the Saints. Barkley rushed the ball 10 times for 44 yards and added six catches for 56 yards. The rookie's totals of 100-plus all-purpose yards and a touchdown is becoming habitual […]