Rex Burkhead Took Part In Individual Drills Wednesday

Although New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) was listed as out in practice on Wednesday, he was on the field and in pads during the afternoon session and took part in individual drills. It's a good sign that Burkhead at least did something, but it's unclear if he's passed the concussion protocol at […]

Corey Grant To Be Used More?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone thinks the team should have gotten running back Corey Grant more involved in the Week 1 win over the Giants. “I think if we knew that early in the week [we'd be without Fournette], during the course of the game I think that’s a little bit different scenario for […]

Leonard Fournette Not Expected To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is not expected to practice on Thursday. This doesn't come as a surprise, as head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that Fournette will test his hamstring on Friday before they determine if he'll play against the Patriots. All indications point to Fournette playing on Sunday, even if he […]

#TrendingNow - Week 2 Dynasty Risers and Fallers

It’s full steam ahead for Week 2 and welcome to the first #TrendingNow of the 2018 regular season. If you are new to this article, thanks for jumping in and taking some time to read it. This is the one article I keep each season that is strictly dynasty based. If you don’t play in […]

A.J. Green Ready For Baltimore

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green should be considered a must-start option on Thursday night when his team hosts the Baltimore Ravens. Green was as efficient as they come from a fantasy perspective in Week 1, catching six passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Colts. He is the favorite […]

Joe Mixon Making RB1 Case

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will look to repeat his Week 1 success on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Mixon was one of the most versatile fantasy backs during the opening weekend, rushing the ball 17 times for 95 yards and a score. He was also a favorite option of quarterback Andy Dalton […]

T.J. Logan Logs Full Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back T.J. Logan (ankle) logged a full practice on Wednesday. Logan didn't feature in the team's game last week and looks to be the third running back on the depth chart after David Johnson and Chase Edmonds. Logan has almost no fantasy value unless one or both of those players were to […]

David Johnson Has Limited Practice On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (back) practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Johnson was able to play the entire game last weekend with no concerns, and is likely just being rested this week in anticipation of a tough matchup against the Rams in Week 2. Hopefully Johnson is able to return to full […]

Fantasy Bomb - QB Start/Sit Advice (Week 2)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the quarterback position for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between […]

Matt Breida Has Favorable Week 2 Matchup

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida averaged 4.2 yards per carry in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Georgia Southern product handled 48 percent of the team’s backfield touches and will likely continue to share the workload with Alfred Morris. However, Breida looked like the more explosive runner and is the better receiver […]

Alfred Morris a Risky PPR Option

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris struggled in Week 1, rushing for just 38 yards on 12 carries, while also losing one fumble. This week he faces a Detroit Lions defense that allowed 32.8 fantasy points to the running back position against the New York Jets on Monday night. Even though the matchup is […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Play In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Patriots. The only way he would miss this game is if he has a setback this week. He isn't expected to test the injury until Friday, and he could be a game-time decision with an afternoon start, which makes […]

Marshawn Lynch, Brandon LaFell Limited Wednesday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and wide receivers Brandon LaFell (back) and Dwayne Harris (foot) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Beast Mode often rests early in the week whether he's dealing with an injury or not. He should be fine for Week 2 against the Broncos as a volume-based RB2 play. […]

Jason Peters Dominant In Return

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters was utterly dominant in Week 1 versus the Atlanta Falcons. Peters, who had not played since Week 7 of the 2017 season, played 71 of the Eagles 72 offensive snaps and was nearly flawless despite working against two quality pass rushers in Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley. “Having Jason […]

Leonard Fournette To Test Hamstring Friday

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said the team will likely have running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) test his hamstring in practice on Friday. The Jaguars have also said Fournette probably wouldn't need to practice at all this week to be active in Week 2 against the Patriots. It looks like Fournette will be active, […]

Kenneth Farrow Signed To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots signed free-agent running back Kenneth Farrow to their practice squad on Wednesday and released wide receiver Jace Billingsley in a corresponding move. Farrow didn't play at all in the NFL in 2017 and has just 60 carries for 192 yards (3.2 yards per carry) in his only season with the Chargers […]

Melvin Gordon A Strong RB1 In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon racked up 166 all-purpose yards on 24 total touches against the Chiefs in Week 1. He was heavily involved in the passing game, catching nine passes on a team-high 13 targets, which is an incredibly encouraging sign for his fantasy owners going forward. The Chargers spent most of […]

DeAndre Washington Returns To Practice

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday. It doesn't mean a whole lot, as Washington is behind Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Jalen Richard on the team's depth chart. He'll likely be inactive again in Week 2 against the Broncos.

Matthew Stafford, LeGarrette Blount Practicing In Full

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (shin) and running back LeGarrette Blount (shoulder) both practiced in full on Wednesday. Stafford had a nightmare game in Week 1 against the Jets last Monday, throwing for 287 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. He was also beat up and didn't get any help from his porous offensive line. […]

James White's Value On The Rise

New England Patriots running back James White will continue to remain active in the team's offensive game plan for the Patriots battle with the Jaguars in Week 2. The Patriots are running thin at running back due to injuries to Sony Michel and Jeremy Hill which could lead to White seeing plenty of snaps come […]

Sony Michel, Jacob Hollister Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and tight end Jacob Hollister (hamstring) were limited in practice on Wednesday. It remains up in the air whether Michel will make his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars, but Rex Burkhead's (concussion) injury may play a part. If both Burkhead and Michel are […]

Rex Burkhead Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) missed practice on Wednesday and is in the concussion protocol. That's bad news as the team prepares to face the tough defense of the Jaguars in Week 2 on the road. Burkhead remains the best fantasy option in this backfield when he's healthy, but he's now a […]

Rex Burkhead Could Struggle Against Jaguars Defense

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead faces a tough matchup in Week 2 against the Jaguars and their elite defense. Burkhead registered 64 rushing yards in Week 1 and the Patriots are very thin at running back right now. Burkhead is also in concussion protocol and missed practice on Wednesday. If he suits up, […]

Carson Wentz, Darren Sproles Limited Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee), running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) and wide receiver Shelton Gibson (knee) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Wentz will sit out another week in favor of Nick Foles. Sproles should be fine to play in Week 2 against the Buccaneers, but he's nothing more than a flex play […]

C.J. Anderson Likely A Bench Player For Week 2

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson will hope that he is able to add to the 35 yards he managed in his opener against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. While quarterback Cam Newton was the teams highest rusher in the opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the Falcons are likely to scheme against him being […]

Christian McCaffrey Expected To See More Targets

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is set to see more targets in his Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The news that tight end Greg Olsen is set to miss significant time should mean that the Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton look to McCaffrey more often. McCaffrey had 50 yards on the ground […]

Kenneth Dixon Placed On IR

The Baltimore Ravens placed running back Kenneth Dixon (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and signed running back De'Lance Turner to the active roster. That escalated quickly. Dixon just hasn't been able to avoid knee injuries in his career. He also missed all of the 2017 season. With Dixon out of the picture for at […]

C.J. Anderson, Curtis Samuel Not Practicing

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson (illness) and wide receivers Curtis Samuel (heart) and Damiere Byrd (knee) are all sitting out of practice on Wednesday. Anderson should be able to play this week but remains the second fiddle behind Christian McCaffrey and an already-depleted offensive line. Samuel is dealing with complications from an irregular heartbeat […]

Trai Turner Has Concussion

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) is on the injury report on Wednesday and did not practice. Both left tackle Matt Kalil and right tackle Daryl Williams are already on the Injured Reserve, so losing Turner for any amount of time might be a disastrous blow. Carolina's weak O-line will certainly hurt the rushing […]

Marlon Mack Practicing Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is practicing on Wednesday for the third time in a row dating back to last week. Mack was inactive in Week 1 against the Bengals but has a better shot to make his season debut this weekend against the Redskins. With Mack out in the season opener, rookie […]