Brian Hill Promoted To Active Roster

The Atlanta Falcons promoted running back Brian Hill off the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday. The team also signed wide receiver Julian Williams to the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner. Hill ran for 87 yards on 11 carries (5.1 yards per carry) in the preseason, but he'll just provide […]

Patriots To Sign Kenjon Barner

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent running back Kenjon Barner on Tuesday, according to a league source. Barner had just 16 carries for 57 yards and one touchdown in 13 games for the Eagles in 2017. He'll strictly be providing running back depth and isn't worth considering in fantasy leagues.

Alvin Kamara Could See Reduced Touches Moving Forward

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could see a slight reduction in touches moving forward. Kamara was on the field for 52 snaps during Week 1 and head coach Sean Payton says it was largely due to the fact that the Saints were playing from behind. Payton also mentioned that despite Kamara looking excellent […]

Alvin Kamara Has Favorable Matchup Against Browns

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara should be able to keep rolling when the Saints take on the Browns in New Orleans in Week 2. Kamara was dynamic in Week 1, posting 141 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns and was a force in the passing game. The Browns were beaten regularly on the ground […]

J'Marcus Webb Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and elevated cornerback Lenzy Pipkins from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Tarvarus McFadden to the practice squad. Webb started at right tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals. With left […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 9/15

Week Three of college football action is already upon us! Time flies when you're making DFS lineups I suppose. This week on DraftKings, they decided to tighten things up a little bit, bringing the total number of games in the Saturday Main slate from 15 down to 10. Not to worry, though, as that is […]

Nothing Has Changed With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he has not been in contact with running back Le'Veon Bell. "Nothing has changed regarding us," Tomlin said. "We're preparing to play this week with the guys that are here and working , James (Conner) being central to that. I will not withhold information from you guys. If […]

David DeCastro Has Fractured Hand

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro guard David DeCastro (hand) is dealing with a fractured hand, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. However, DeCastro said he was fine after the tie in Week 1 against the Browns. There's a chance DeCastro could play through the injury, but he might not be as effective. Any time missed by DeCastro […]

Jalen Richard Does A Bit Of Everything In Loss

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard had a strong impact on the offense, despite losing to the Rams on Monday night. Richard ended with a very full stat line in both the running and receiving game. He had five carries for 24 yards and nine receptions for 55 yards versus the Rams. He is the […]

Doug Martin Efficient In Limited Playing Time

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin had a limited, but productive time in Monday night's loss to the Rams. Martin ended with four carries for 20 yards, which is an average of five yards per attempt. This is a big change from last season where he averaged only 2.9 yards per carry with the Buccaneers. […]

Marshawn Lynch Scores Raiders Only Touchdown

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch put in the Raiders only touchdown Monday night versus the Rams. That touchdown came on the very first drive of the game, which was his only impactful drive of the night. He ended with 41 yards on 11 carries, with a long run of 10 yards. The game script […]

Daryl Williams Needs Knee Surgery

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will need to undergo surgery on his right knee after re-injuring it in Week 1 against the Cowboys. The surgery was recommended by Dr. Pat Connor. Williams had suffered a different injury to the same knee in the preseason, so it's looking like Williams' 2018 season is already […]

Steve Wilks Critiques David Johnson's Performance

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson played well, according to head coach Steve Wilks, but needed to catch more passes and do better in pass protection. Johnson had an average stat-line that was capped by a touchdown late in the game; clearly, as the focal point of the team's offense, the veteran running back needs […]

LeGarrette Blount a Non-Factor as Lions Starter

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount was held to negative-three yards on four carries and wasn't targeted in the passing game in his debut as the starter out of the Lions backfield. His night was cut short in the second half when he left the game after getting bent backward awkwardly on his fourth carry. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - All Positions

Week 1 is in the books (almost) so now we know exactly what to expect from every player for the rest of the season, right? At the very least, we've witnessed some performances that surprised even the most ardent fantasy football owners and it's never too early to take action to improve your roster. In […]

Kerryon Johnson Looks Decent in Regular Season Debut

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson gained 37 yards from scrimmage on eight touches, including 20 yards receiving on three catches (three targets). This contest was completely out of whack in terms of game script, as the Lions trailed 48-17 through three quarters. Unfortunately, this did not help provide much insight as to how […]

Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 2)

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 […]

Disaster Recovery Week 1 - Hunting for Answers on Kareem Hunt

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have benched a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

Ahead of the Game - College Devy Prospects to Watch (Week 2)

The first week of college football started the season off with a bang. Not only were there matchups with playoff implications, but there was excitement in several of the lower-profile games to make up for some of the lopsided wins in the showcase games. Week 2 isn't the best slate of games with only one […]

Don't Let Go - Players to Hold In Dynasty

When it comes to building rosters in dynasty leagues, it is all about youth first and foremost. Not so fast! Especially if you are in a win-now situation, veterans can be a key component to a winning roster. Some players flourish, even near the end of their careers, and while the easiest thing to do […]

Rams Get Offense All Around

The Los Angeles Rams spread the wealth Monday night in their win over the Oakland Raiders. Quarterback Jared Goff only targeted five total receivers on the night, but they were all close in catches. Running back Todd Gurley had 147 yards of total offense along with a touchdown. Wide receiver Robert Woods struggled to catch balls all […]

Brandon LaFell, DeAndre Washington Inactive

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell and running back Deandre Washington (knee) are both inactive in Week 1 against the Rams on Monday night. LaFell is a healthy scratch, while Washington was never expected to be active for the season opener. The veteran LaFell recently signed with the Raiders and is currently buried on the […]

Spencer Ware Held to Three Attempts on Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware played in his first game since 2016 on Sunday, but was fairly quiet. Ware had three attempts for 32 yards and had one eight-yard reception. It's obvious that Kareem Hunt is the starting running back in Kansas City. Hunt finished with 16 carries, while Ware had just three. […]

Kareem Hunt Quiet in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt did not make much noise during the 38-28 victory over the Chargers on Sunday. Hunt finished with 16 carries for 49 yards and zero touchdowns. Hunt was held without a reception for the first time in a full game, according to Yahoo. The Chiefs did not need Hunt […]

Patriots Waive Riley McCarron, Chad Hansen

The New England Patriots waived wide receivers Riley McCarron and Chad Hansen on Monday, according to a source. The team also put running back Jeremy Hill (knee) on Injured Reserve. McCarron dropped his only target and muffed a punt in Week 1 against the Patriots. New England will search for more receiver depth with Julian […]

Ameer Abdullah A Healthy Scratch

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Jets on Monday night. Also a healthy scratch is wide receiver Brandon Powell. This comes as no surprise for Abdullah, who is buried on the depth chart behind LeGarrette Blount, rookie Kerryon Johnson and third-down back Theo Riddick. He can […]

Leonard Fournette Has Minor Hamstring Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is dealing with a minor hamstring injury after undergoing further testing, according to head coach Doug Marrone. Fournette was wearing a protective sleeve over his right leg on Monday. The star running back had nine carries for 41 yards and played 21 of 63 snaps before leaving Week […]

Jeremy Hill's 2018 Season Is Over

New England Patriots running back Jeremy Hill (knee) tore his ACL in Week 1 against the Texans and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Hill was expected to fill the short-yardage/goal-line role for the team this season, but that obviously won't happen now. Hill wasn't much of a fantasy option […]