T.J. Yeldon (RB, JAC) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At the onset of the season, I recommended that anyone who utilized a first-round pick on Leonard Fournette should also secure T.J. Yeldon as a handcuff. While that plan has been partially undermined due to modified workload distribution for Yeldon and Corey Grant, Yeldon can […]

Chris Ivory (RB, BUF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After much conjecture regarding LeSean McCoy's rib issue, and the manner in which Buffalo would allocate backfield touches in his absence, we were reminded once again that surprises of a magnitude beyond what is seemingly possible can occur at any time in the NFL. The […]

Wendell Smallwood (RB, PHI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to Week 3’s matchup with the Colts, the criteria for considering Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood was solely based upon his potential opportunity to accumulate touches if Corey Clement’s sudden quad issue was significant enough to limit his touches. If that occurred, […]

Corey Grant (RB, JAC) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you are a Leonard Fournette owner who experienced having one of your competitors pilfer T.J. Yeldon, you don't have to lament your inability to secure the fourth-year back. Instead, you can focus your efforts on targeting Corey Grant for your arsenal of […]

Jordan Wilkins (RB, IND) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins continues to reside among available options in the majority of leagues, while also maintaining a presence among the weekly  suggestions in this column. Even though most potential owners have not been enthusiastic about adding him, continued attrition by […]

Nyheim Hines (RB, IND) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has a situation is comparable to fellow first-year runner Jordan Wilkins, in that his level of opportunity is not massive on a weekly basis, yet it remains largely consistent. Hines can perform as a matchup based flex option for […]

Ronald Jones (RB, TB) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones was not active for either of Tampa Bay's first two contests, and the list of unfavorable comments from his head coach Dirk Koetter was lengthy entering the year. These facts hardly present a solid foundation toward a recommendation […]

Jalen Richard (RB, OAK) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Amid the escalating debacle that has permeated Jon Gruden's return as Oakland's head coach, running back Jalen Richard is one of the offensive skill performers that has performed capably, while securing a role as the Raiders' pass catching back. In the team's first […]

Javorius Allen (RB, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: During a week in which there will not be an unconditional must-add target at the running back position, Allen presents owners with an unexciting but logical addition as the result of his continuing role within the Raven offense. Through Baltimore’s first three games, Allen […]

Aaron Jones Unproductive In Return

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (suspension) made his return on Sunday after missing the first two weeks. However, Jones wasn't able to get anything going, finishing for only 42 rushing yards off of six carries in the loss to the Redskins. He will likely have some productive outings moving forward, but he can't […]

Ty Montgomery Productive Against 'Skins

Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery played relatively well in the Week 3 loss to the Washington Redkins. In typical fashion, Montgomery showcased his diverse playmaking abilities, finishing the day with six receptions for 48 yards in addition to rushing four times for 16 yards. The quasi-receiver has had sporadic production throughout the first […]

Jalen Richard Sees Work In The Passing Game

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had another solid outing in the passing game, even as the Raiders were leading for most of the game. Richard finished with six catches for 59 yards and is showing to be the clear change of pace back for the Raiders. This is the second time this season Richard […]

Doug Martin Effective Again In Limited Play

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin put up good numbers, despite only seeing limited playing time. Martin finished with nine rushes for 43 yards, which is good for 4.8 yards per carry. This is the second time in three games this season he has finished with over four yards per carry, but still hasn't found […]

Marshawn Lynch Has Another Touchdown

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch added another touchdown in their loss versus the Dolphins this Sunday. This makes three straight games for Lynch with a touchdown, providing some consistent fantasy value as an RB 2. He ended with 64 yards on 19 attempts, along with adding three receptions for 22 yards. The Raiders may […]

Theo Riddick Catches Three Passes Against Patriots

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick caught all three of his targets, for 36 yards, in the Lions 26-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday. Detroit played a game of keep away against the Patriots, which negatively affected the way Riddick was used. Aside from the occasional carry, Riddick is still slotted in as the […]

LeGarrette Blount Quiet in Week 3

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount rushed for just 48 yards on 16 carries and caught two passes for 17 yards in the Lions 26-10 win over the Patriots. Blount split carries evenly with Kerryon Johnson; however, Johnson finished with 101 yards. It's quite clear now that Johnson is the Lions best back, but the […]

Kerryon Johnson Hits Century Mark Against Patriots

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson became the first Lions player to rush for 100 yards or more in a game since 2013. The rookie tallied 101 yards on 16 carries and also hauled in two of three targets for nine yards. Despite not scoring, this was Johnson's biggest workload of the season so far […]

Rex Burkhead Leaves Game With Neck Injury

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead finished the Patriots Week 3 loss in the locker room with a neck injury. Burkhead has been battling a concussion recently and the fact that doctors were examining his neck cannot be a good sign. Burkhead caught two passes for 26 yards in the game and his status […]

Sony Michel Leads Patriots In Rushing Yards

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel carried the ball 14 times for 50 yards in the Patriots loss to the Lions in Week 3. In a game where the Patriots offense was shut down by the Lions, the rookie flashed his potential at times during the game. He didn't break off any long runs […]

James White Catches Touchdown In Loss

New England Patriots running back James White caught three passes for 14 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown catch, in the Patriots 26-10 loss to the Lions. White added 37 rushing yards on only four carries but two of those rushes were huge gains that came in garbage time. White continues to be a stabilizing presence […]

Ezekiel Elliott Works as the Cowboys Offense in Week 3

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ran the ball 16 times for 127 yards, adding three catches for 11 more yards in Week 3. Elliott was targeted eight times in the passing game but only came up with three grabs. Still, his fantasy owners were happy with the 127 yards, especially with how much the […]

Wendell Smallwood Makes the Most of His Week 3 Chances

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood made the most of his chance on Sunday, running the ball 10 times for 56 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 35 more yards. Smallwood was given the "start" but ended up with fewer touches than Corey Clement. Smallwood could draw some fantasy attention if Darren Sproles […]

Corey Clement Doesn't Do Much With His 19 Touches

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement disappointed a bit in Week 3, running the ball 16 times for 56 yards and adding three catches for 19 more yards. With Darren Sproles (hamstring) and Jay Ajayi (back) out, Clement was expected to have a big game, but he ceded several carries (and a touchdown) to usually-special-teams-only […]

Tarik Cohen Adds 68 Total Yards Against Cardinals

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen carried the ball five times for 53 yards and added three catches for 15 yards against the Cardinals. Cohen was again utilized early to throw the defense off balance and came up with some strong gains in the first half. The Bears offensive attack hasn't unleashed Cohen in space […]

Jordan Howard Shines In Bears Win

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard racked up 81 yards from scrimmage, including a rushing touchdown, in the Bears 16-14 win over the Cardinals. The numbers aren't eye-popping but when the game was on the line Howard came up with some tough yards. What has been most impressive thus far has been Howard's ability to […]

Saquon Barkley Racks Up 117 Total Yards, One Touchdown

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley totaled 117 yards from scrimmage, including a 15-yard rushing touchdown, in the Giants 27-22 win over the Texans. Barkley got the Giants on the board with his second touchdown of the season in the first quarter. The rookie has shown a fantastic ability for game-breaking plays and has […]

Todd Gurley Continues Strong Season

After an inefficient but high-scoring Week 2, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had an excellent Week 3. He finished with 105 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries on the ground, while he added five catches for 51 yards. Gurley remains an elite option in all formats, and he is proving to be […]

Alvin Kamara Totals 190 Yards In Week 3

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had 16 rushes for 66 yards and 15 receptions for 124 yards in the Saints Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Kamara continues to prove that he is an elite and dynamic player -- there are no signs that his production will slow down. Kamara's big-play potential […]

Dion Lewis Held To 40 Yards In Week 3

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis was held in check in the Week 3 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, rushing nine times for 26 yards and adding 14 yards on three receptions. Lewis never had much room to operate against the stacked boxes of the Jaguars defense, but it is unlikely to get much easier […]

Derrick Henry Held In Check In Week 3

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was held in check against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3, rushing 18 times for 57 yards. The Titans turned to Henry late in the fourth quarter as they attempted to grind the clock. Despite his lack of production, Henry was a much bigger part of the offense this […]