Rex Burkhead To Be Eased In

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) has been cleared to play in Week 1 against the Texans, but he's expected to be eased into the mix with an acclimation process that needs to take place. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) will be questionable for the season opener, so it's possible the Pats lean more […]

Daryl Williams Practicing Again Thursday

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) is practicing again on Thursday. Williams is recovering quickly from a torn MCL and dislocated kneecap, but it's unrealistic for him to be ready for Week 1 against the Cowboys. Carolina's offensive line will be a weakness for them as long as Williams isn't playing.

Kareem Hunt Should Be Productive in Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is coming off an excellent rookie season with KC. However, Patrick Mahomes is now the quarterback, so who knows if the Chiefs can be productive passing the ball against the Chargers. The Chiefs will likely need to lean on the running game more against the Chargers defense that […]

Jack Conklin Could Return Around Week 4

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is expected to return around Week 4. Conklin was limited in practice on Wednesday but just recently came off the Physically Unable to Perform list. Conklin is one of the best right tackles in the NFL, so the sooner Tennessee gets him back, the better.

David Johnson Is An RB1 Heading Into Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is expected to take on a workhorse role from the start of the team's Week 1 matchup against the Washington Redskins. Johnson is coming back from a lost season and playing for a contract in his fourth season. Johnson should be considered a top-tier RB1 for this matchup and […]

Duke Johnson A Solid PPR Play In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson will open his 2018 season with a home tilt against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnson has established himself as one of the premier pass-catching running backs in the league and should be one of the team's focal points in the short passing game. The Steelers boasted a strong pass […]

Carlos Hyde Sets Up As An RB3 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde will make his first regular season start for a team other than the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Hyde, and the Browns, will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Cleveland for the season opener. Hyde held off rookie running back Nick Chubb for the starting role in the backfield during […]

Jamaal Williams A Solid Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams will be the clear-cut starter when he plays Chicago in Week 1. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is suspended and Ty Montgomery figures to start the year in a more limited role. Williams should receive a good amount of volume which will make him a strong starting fantasy […]

Aaron Jones Begins Suspension

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will not be suiting up on Sunday night for a game against the Chicago Bears. It was announced in July that Jones was suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season. Additionally, Jones missed much of training camp with a hamstring injury. Jones is a dynamic […]

Bold Predictions for 2018 Fantasy Football - Craig Rondinone

Fantasy football pundits and prognosticators love making predictions as much as Rachael Ray loves making dinner. I love making both, but this column is about my predictions, not my pasta. I have no crystal ball or portal to the future to help make these predictions, nor can I speak to the dead like Tyler Henry […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC West

Call me a little biased. Ok, call me a lot biased. But as a San Francisco 49ers fan who is totally not upset about the Jerick McKinnon thing, I'm most optimistic about the NFC West and all the potential that it holds for fantasy football. Even if there's a visible gap in top talent and […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 1

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen! Week 1 of the regular season is finally here and fantasy owners alike are anxious to see how their teams will develop. With all of the nerves and excitement, it's easy to forget how big of a role matchups play in deciding each players' fantasy fortunes. Thankfully, Rotoballer […]

Leonard Fournette Ready For Big Day Against Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette should have a big day in Jacksonville's season-opening game against the New York Giants. Fournette is coming off a strong rookie season in which he rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns and should remain the focal point of the Jaguars offense this season. On Sunday, he'll face a […]

Kerryon Johnson A Candidate For Return Duties

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is being strongly considered to be the team’s main return man. Johnson is also expected to be a big part of the Lions offense. However, his role on special teams could develop if incumbent returners Jamal Agnew and Ameer Abdullah are unable to produce. While Agnew was an All-Pro […]

Frank Gore Facing Tough Matchup, Playing-Time Concerns Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore will likely work behind Kenyan Drake in Sunday's matchup against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Gore may not see […]

Le'Veon Bell A Trade Candidate?

The Pittsburgh Steelers locker room is in disarray right now with running back Le'Veon Bell's holdout looking likely to bleed into the regular season. Many Steelers players are expressing disdain toward Bell at this point, and the situation may be irreparable. Yahoo's Brad Evans suggests that the only solution may be to trade Bell. It […]

Kenyan Drake Facing Tough Matchup In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake will carry most of the load for Miami in Week 1 against the Titans. The Titans have a formidable rush defense. Last season they allowed the fourth fewest rushing yards and fourth fewest rushing yards per carry. They were also the seventh ranked rush defense by DVOA. Since Drake […]

LeSean McCoy Focused On Ravens

Buffalo Bills star running back LeSean McCoy is focusing all of his attention on Sunday's upcoming tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. It has been a difficult training camp for the Bills top fantasy player. He is currently part of an ongoing investigation that could potentially have him suspended. The Bills have been completely supportive and […]

Doug Baldwin, Rashaad Penny Practice In Full

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) and rookie running back Rashaad Penny (hand) both practiced in full on Wednesday. While Baldwin never seemed to be in much danger of missing Week 1, it's a great sign for the rookie Penny after he missed most of training camp and the preseason. Baldwin probably won't be […]

Patriots Work Out Kendall Wright, Kenjon Barner

The New England Patriots worked out free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright and running back Kenjon Barner, among many others, on Wednesday. Wright had a productive season for Chicago last year, catching 59 passes for 614 yards, but he had just one touchdown. The Patriots are looking for bodies in their receiver room with Julian Edelman […]

Saquon Barkley Not On Injury Report

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is not on the team's injury report for Week 1 against the Jaguars. The Giants were cautious with their star rookie in training camp and the preseason, but he was never in question for the season opener. He'll face a stiff test right off the bat, […]

Byron Marshall Lands On IR

The Washington Redskins placed running back Byron Marshall (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he suffered an ankle injury in the preseason. The team also signed linebacker Josh Keyes as a free agent and added wide receiver Jehu Chesson and tight end J.P. Holtz to the practice squad. Quarterback Nic Shimonek was cut. Marshall […]

Adrian Peterson Will Start Against Cardinals

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson will start at running back in Week 1 against the Cardinals. Peterson will be the favorite for work on early downs, while Chris Thompson will feature on third downs. The veteran Peterson has his opportunity in 2018, but temper your expectations, as he combined for 3.4 yards per carry […]

Le'Veon Bell Unlikely To Play In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Browns, barring an unforeseen development, according to a source. Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, hinted that Bell would be willing to hold out longer. He has yet to sign his $14.5 million franchise tag and can become a free agent […]

Jack Conklin Limited Wednesday

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Conklin is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but there's a chance he could return as soon as Week 2. He's one of the league's best right tackles, so the sooner he can make it back, the better […]

Sony Michel Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is leaning toward being questionable for Week 1 against the Texans. Michel missed valuable repetitions in training camp and the preseason, so he's likely to be eased into action if he actually is active this Sunday. With Rex Burkhead […]

Rex Burkhead, Trent Brown Not On Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) and left tackle Trent Brown were not listed on the Week 1 injury report. The Patriots have been being cautious with Burkhead for a while, but it looks like he will suit up in the season opener against the Texans. It's expected that he'll be the main […]

Frank Gore, Jakeem Grant On Injury Report

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (Achilles) and wide receiver Jakeem Grant (concussion) were both on the injury report on Wednesday, but both players practiced in full. It's not a good sign that the veteran Gore is already on the injury report, but it looks like he'll be fine to play in Week 1 against […]

Roc Thomas, Mackensie Alexander Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas and cornerback Mackensie Alexander were not practicing on Wednesday at the start of practice. If Alexander is forced to miss Week 1 against the 49ers, first-rounder Mike Hughes would be expected to man the slot. If Thomas is inactive, fellow rookie Michael Boone would be the third back […]

Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson Not On Injury Report

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Chris Thompson are in "great shape," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Neither player is on the Week 1 injury report, which means they'll both play against the Cardinals. Reed has struggled to stay healthy in his career, but he has high-end TE1 potential when he's […]