Matt Breida Handles First-Team Reps

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida took the first-team reps at practice on Monday, according to 49ers columnist Grant Cohn. At this point in time, the second-year back is expected to start on Sunday against the Vikings, while Alfred Morris continues to familiarize himself with the playbook. However, Morris will likely handle plenty of […]

Maurkice Pouncey: Le'Veon Bell Will Return Wednesday

According to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey, running back Le'Veon Bell will report to the team on Wednesday. Some warning bells sounded on Monday when the star runner did not report to the team for practice as they get set to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. A report from last week […]

Injury Spin - Five Running Backs to Avoid

The running back position is one of the most crucial to draft correctly in fantasy football, as it can make or break your roster early on. Inside Injuries predicts the impact of injuries on player performance by using data analytics, medical expertise and statistical modeling. You can read all about them and the great work they […]

Fantasy Football Pop Quiz - NFC North

In an effort to write these columns before the start of the season, I thought I'd get some help on this issue. So I asked my wife, who is a big Green Bay Packers fan, what her thoughts were on the 2018 fantasy football season. As a note, my wife is a highly regarded researcher […]

Kenneth Dixon (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~180 CURRENT ADP: ~210 ANALYSIS: After impressing as a rookie, Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon was handed a four-game suspension and missed the entire 2017 season due to injury. Although he looks to be buried in the team's depth chart behind Alex Collins and Javorius Allen, Dixon still has the upside to become the team's starting […]

Five Re-Draft Studs Who'll Be Dynasty Duds

As players get older, their value in re-draft leagues can remain high, but their value in dynasty formats starts to drop. It happens for everyone -- one day we'll be looking back on how Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins aren't worth drafting in dynasty -- and it's vital that dynasty owners know when the […]

Fantasy Spin - Jerick McKinnon's Injury and the Niners Backfield

Fantasy players who have already participated in their drafts received an unexpected spot of bad news over the Labor Day weekend when San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee while making a cut during a practice session. It was especially untimely for the club, […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Season Preview With Guest Sam Lane

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni are joined by Sam Lane to share their thoughts on fantasy drafts, the outlook for teams and player, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Alvin Kamara Has Favorable Opening Matchup

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will look to replicate his fantastic rookie season when the Saints take on the Buccaneers in Week 1. Kamara will be the focal point of the Saints running game with running back Mark Ingram suspended and has a fantastic matchup to start the season. He will go up […]

Kerryon Johnson's Role Will Continue To Develop

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said he likes rookie running back Kerryon Johnson and will let the rookie's role develop and define itself based on his play early in the year. The Lions are expected to go with a committee approach in the backfield with LeGarrette Blount and Johnson, with Theo Riddick helping […]

Colts Sign Jeremy McNichols To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Jeremy McNichols to their practice squad on Monday. McNichols was cut by the 49ers over the weekend after he failed to record a rushing attempt in his first season in 2017. McNichols was a fifth-round draft pick by the Buccaneers in 2017. With Indy's running back room largely […]

Derrick Henry Listed Ahead Of Dion Lewis On Depth Chart

Tennessee Titans running backs Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis have been described as 1A and 1B throughout much of the preseason, but Henry is listed as the starter going into the Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. This should be considered a formality until proven otherwise. Lewis is expected to handle more of the […]

Boston Scott Expected To Return Kicks

New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott said he expects to "be doing kickoff returns" and also thinks he'll be "in the mix" for punt returns. Scott will likely be third on the depth chart behind Alvin Kamara and Mike Gillislee with Mark Ingram suspended to begin the season. Unless your league counts return yardage, […]

James White (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~110 CURRENT ADP: ~120 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back James White is obviously a much better option in PPR formats, having failed to reach the 200 yard rushing barrier in his four seasons with the Patriots. The hero of the team's victory against the Falcons in the 2017 Super Bowl, White has carved […]

J.D. McKissic Placed On IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed running back J.D. McKissic (foot) on Injured Reserve on Monday and claimed linebacker Jermaine Grace off waivers from the Browns in a corresponding move, according to ESPN's Field Yates. McKissic will be eligible to return to the team after Week 8. The team will open the year with Chris Carson as […]

Elijah McGuire Put On IR

The New York Jets placed running back Elijah McGuire (foot) on Injured Reserve on Monday. They signed linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu in a corresponding move. McGuire injured his foot on the first day of training camp and will be eligible to return in Week 9. He ran for 315 yards and had 17 catches in 2017 […]

Justin Jackson Waived By Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers waived running back Justin Jackson on Monday in order to make room for veteran tight end Antonio Gates on the 53-man roster. Jackson was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft but lost out on a roster spot to fellow rookie Detrez Newsome after missing most of training camp and the […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Deonte Thompson, Bo Scarbrough

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Deonte Thompson and rookie running back Bo Scarbrough on Monday after cutting them over the weekend. Thompson signed a one-year deal with a $1 million signing bonus, while Scarbrough was added to the practice squad. Dallas also placed wideout Noah Brown (hamstring) on Injured Reserve. Thompson had 38 catches […]

Donnel Pumphrey To Work Out For Lions

Free-agent running back Donnel Pumphrey will work out for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to a source. Pumphrey was released by the Eagles over the weekend after being unable to stay healthy. The undersized back didn't play at all in his rookie season and might just be an option Detroit's practice squad.

Royce Freeman To Be Listed As Starter

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman is expected to be listed as the starter ahead of Devontae Booker on the team's first regular season depth chart on Monday, according to a source. Freeman is expected to start in Week 1 against the Seahawks after being listed as the No. 2 behind Booker during the […]

LeSean McCoy Eligible To Play In Week 1

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy will be eligible to play in the team's Week 1 game against the Ravens and is not being placed on the commissioner's exempt list at this point. Police in Georgia continue to investigate a July home invasion at a house owned by McCoy, during which his former girlfriend allegedly […]

Jack Conklin Progressing Nicely

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is progressing nicely and will be cleared when doctors think he's healthy enough to do so. Conklin avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season, so he should be able to return sometime before Week 6. Conklin is one of the league's best right […]

Jay Ajayi Back At Practice Monday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Ajayi had been dealing with an undisclosed lower leg injury, but he'll be fine to play in the season opener against the Falcons on Thursday night. With quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) both out, the Eagles could lean […]

Saquon Barkley Ready For Full Workload

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) said he's ready for a full workload in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Barkley was held out of some preseason games as a precaution, but his injury was never that serious. The rookie was a first-round pick in most fantasy drafts and is a must-start in […]

Packers Sign Darius Jackson

The Green Bay Packers are signing free-agent running back Darius Jackson to their 53-man roster on Monday. Jackson was cut by the Cowboys. Jackson will serve as depth behind Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery to open the season with Aaron Jones suspended. He can be ignored in fantasy.

Jermaine Kearse, Elijah McGuire Not Practicing Monday

New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) and running back Elijah McGuire (foot) did not practice on Monday. Neither Kearse nor McGuire will suit up for Week 1. With Kearse out, Quincy Enunwa could see more targets across from Robby Anderson. Terrelle Pryor should be the No. 3 receiver in the season opener.

Marlon Mack Doesn't Practice Monday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) did not practice on Monday. With a little under a week before the Colts' Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, Mack's ability to start should be in serious doubt. Rookie running back Jordan Wilkins is likely to get the starting nod in Mack's absence if he isn't ready […]

David Johnson Adds Weight Ahead of 2018

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has added weight ahead of the 2018 season. After going on a vegan diet in 2017, Johnson has bulked up to 224 pounds to enter the season. Playing for a contract, it is no surprise that Johnson wants to be able to absorb more hits in a very important […]

Le'Veon Bell Officially Misses Monday's Practice

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell missed practice on Monday as his team ramps up to face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Bell missed all of the preseason to show his displeasure after the Steelers franchised tagged him for the second consecutive offseason instead of agreeing upon a long-term contract. General […]

Le'Veon Bell Not Yet Seen In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has not been spotted at the team's practice facility as of Monday morning. Bell has missed the entire preseason to make a statement after he was unable to procure a long-term contract with the Steelers this offseason. A Steelers teammate told NFL's Aditi Kinkhabwala that there has been "no […]