Sony Michel Delivers 112 Yards, One Touchdown In Week 4

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 25 times for 112 yards, including 10-yard rushing touchdown in the second half of the Patriots 38-7 win. Michel looked decisive with the football as he handled the lead running back duties. The Patriots offense showed flashes that there is more talent than meets the […]

James White Racks Up Two Touchdowns Against Dolphins

New England Patriots running back James White registered 108 total yards, including two touchdowns in the Patriots 38-7 win over the Dolphins. White busted loose for a 22-yard rushing touchdown in the first half and then added a 14-yard catch for his second score of the game. The veteran led the team with eight receptions […]

Jordan Howard Misses Out On The Fun In Week 4 Win

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard carried the ball 11 times for 25 yards in the Bears blowout win over the Buccaneers 48-10. The Bears offense was dynamite from the jump with running back Tarik Cohen in the back field and continued to ride the hot hand. Howard got a few decent runs in but […]

Wendell Smallwood Gets Eight Touches in Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood touched the ball eight times in Week 4 despite Corey Clement (quad) being inactive. Smallwood was way behind Jay Ajayi, who got 18 touches and ran well. Smallwood ran the ball five times for 39 yards and caught three passes for 15 more yards. He's played well when given […]

Tarik Cohen Explodes For One Touchdown, 174 Total Yards

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen delivered 174 yards from scrimmage, including one receiving touchdown in the Bears 48-10 win over the Buccaneers. Cohen caught seven passes in the game and was electric all over the field. The offense was clicking with Cohen on the field and the Bears rode the hot hand as the […]

Jordan Wilkins Terrible In Week 4

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jordan Wilkins was the starter in Week 4 with veteran Marlon Mack (hamstring) out. He did not seize his opportunity with a very underwhelming day. He finished with eight carries for 16 yards and zero catches on one target. Fellow rookie Nyheim Hines thoroughly outplayed him for the lead-back role […]

Jay Ajayi Comes Back Strong in Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi led the Eagles backfield in Week 4, running the ball 15 times for 70 yards and catching three passes for 11 more yards. With Corey Clement (quad) a surprise inactive, Ajayi got all but eight of the backfield touches. A touchdown would have made for a better fantasy day, […]

Nyheim Hines Lights It Up In Week 4

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Nyheim Hines had his official coming out party in Week 4 against the Houston Texans. While he was largely ineffective on the ground -- he finished with four carries for 10 yards -- he made up for it with nine catches for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Similar to Washington […]

Ezekiel Elliott Totals 240 Yards in Week 4

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had an excellent game in Week 4, totaling 240 yards from scrimmage. He ran the ball 25 times for 152 yards and added four catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. Elliott was the leading receiver for the Cowboys despite only making four catches. There were large sections of […]

Frank Gore Rushes For 41 Yards In Week 4

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore was Miami's leading rusher in their 38-7 loss in Week 4 to New England. Gore ran for 41 yards on 11 carries and also caught two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown. Gore out-touched Kenyan Drake 13-4 and out-gained Drake 57-16. Game situation may have dictated Gore's usage, […]

Kenyan Drake Totals Only 16 Yards In Week 4

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake was disappointing once again in Miami's 38-7 loss to New England in Week 4. Drake had just three carries for three yards and one catch for 13 yards. He was out-touched by Frank Gore 13-4 and out-gained by Gore 57-16. Drake has gained just six yards rushing over the […]

Matt Breida, Alfred Morris Active For Week 4

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (knee) and Alfred Morris (knee) are active Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. This was the indication all week so both will revert to their normal running back by committee duties. Breida has been the better runner through three weeks and is safe to fire up as […]

Chris Carson Inactive For Week 4

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's meeting with Arizona. With Carson being ruled out so close to game time, it appears likely he'll play in Week 5 against the Rams. For now, though, expect Rashaad Penny to see an increase in touches, making him a solid replacement for fantasy owners […]

Leonard Fournette Leaves Game With Hamstring Issue

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is questionable to return to Jacksonville's Week 4 game against the Jets with hamstring tightness. Fournette's hamstring kept him out for Week 2 and Week 3 and he looked to be healthy entering this week, but the issues continue. This hamstring could be an issue often this season for […]

Kalen Ballage Active For First Time

The Miami Dolphins have made rookie running back Kalen Ballage active for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. While it's not clear what this means, with Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore failing to make a huge impression thus far, there could be room for Ballage as the […]

Corey Clement Inactive In Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (quad) won't play against the Titans in Week 4. With Clement and Darren Sproles both out and Jay Ajayi (back) likely limited, expect the Eagles to try to pass the ball against Tennessee this week and for running back Wendell Smallwood to see a handful of carries.

Leonard Fournette Expected to Play In Week 4

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is expected to play in Week 4 against the New York Jets after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury. Fournette's workload for Sunday is unclear, but the Jets have been a decent team against the run this season, which makes starting Fournette a difficult decision to […]

Ronald Jones II Active For Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is active for the first time this season for Tampa's Week 4 meeting with Chicago. Jones II had been a healthy scratch for the team's first three games, but Peyton Barber hasn't played as well as the Buccaneers had hoped, opening the door for Jones. Don't expect […]

LeSean McCoy Expected To Play In Week 4

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ribs) will be active against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McCoy missed Week 3 with cracked rib cartilage. He was able to practice on a limited basis this past week, although that was the case the previous week before he was ultimately […]

Updated Week 4 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 4 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 4 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Chris Carson has been ruled out for Week 4. Randall Cobb (hamstring) is out today. Ronald Jones will be active in Week 4 for the first time this year. Alshon […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 4): Targets and Avoids

There's always one week of the football season that's known as survivor doomsday and that was the case in Week 3. The Vikings, 16.5-point favorites, lost at home to the Bills knocking more than half of remaining survivor entries out in most pools. If you went contrarian and took the Jaguars as 10-point home favorites […]

Marlon Mack Out Against Texans

After being questionable coming into Sunday, Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) was announced to be out against the Houston Texans. Mack has been dealing with his injury since the preseason, and it continues to linger. When healthy, Mack is a low-end RB2 with limited upside in a committee backfield. Rookies Jordan Wilkins and […]

Alfred Morris Will Likely Play In Week 4

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris (knee) will likely play against the Chargers on Sunday. Unlike fellow running back Matt Breida, who got in some full practices throughout the week after suffering a knee injury of his own in Week 3, Morris participated in a limited capacity. However, he should be fine but may […]

Matt Breida Expected to Play

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) is expected to be ready to go on Sunday against the Chargers. After injuring his knee in Week 3, Breida practiced sparingly on Wednesday before eventually logging full practices throughout the remainder of the week. He has a favorable matchup against an inefficient Los Angeles defense and […]

Peyton Barber is Not An Option for Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has not done basically nothing on the ground this season, but continues to be the lead back. The Bucs have a pass-heavy offense, so Barber does not have a huge role on the team currently. Barber will go up against a Bears defense that is allowing 65.3 rushing […]

Week 4 Start/Sit: Monday Night Football Matchup Analysis

Week 4 didn't kick off with a bang, it was a shootout, and there's a good chance the week will go down guns ablazin' when the (3-0) Kansas City Chiefs take on the (2-1) Denver Broncos Monday night. If you haven't heard by now, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs boast one of the most prolific […]

Javorius Allen A Risky Play Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens running back Javorius Allen has been quietly productive this season. Throughout the first three games, Buck has rushed for three scores in addition to catching one touchdown pass. Ranking in the top-10 in running back receptions, he has 13 off of 17 targets and with fellow running back Alex Collins not meeting fantasy […]

Giovani Bernard Off Week 4 Injury Report

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (thigh) was removed from the Week 4 injury report prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons, as he practiced in full on Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. With Joe Mixon (back) once again ruled out, Bernard is expected to do the heavy lifting in the Cincinnati […]

Isaiah Crowell Looks To Continue Scoring Ways

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell rolls into the Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars looking to continue his early-season success. While the Jaguars rank No. 1 in scoring defense (14.7 points per game), they have been middle of the road against the rush. Jacksonville ranks 21st in the league in rush defense, […]

Week 4 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns (Part 1)

Welcome to our Week 4 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. This article will cover the early slate of games, beginning […]