Marshawn Lynch To See Extended Playing Time Versus Packers

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will see playing time into the second quarter versus the Packers on Friday. Lynch didn't play last week versus the Rams and didn't have an official carry in the preseason opener against the Lions. He had a long touchdown called back due to holding versus the Lions, so this […]

DeAndre Washington Has Knee Surgery

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday, which is considered minor, according to Scott Bair, NBC Sports Bay Area. Washington didn't play in last week's preseason game versus the Rams and won't play on Friday against the Packers. Washington is on the outside looking when it comes to the Raiders running […]

Charles Sims Placed on IR

Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (knee) is out for the season. Sims was placed on injured reserve Thursday after suffering a knee injury deemed minor after the Bucs' second preseason game. With Sims down, the third-down role will need to be filled by either Jacquizz Rodgers or Peyton Barber. The upper-hand likely goes to Barber […]

Wayne Gallman Pushing Hard For More Work

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman reportedly impressed the coaching staff with his work in the most recent preseason game against the Detroit Lions, and his strong training camp and preseason is clouding the role of newcomer and veteran Jonathan Stewart. Gallman posted 476 rushing yards on 111 carries in 2017, and he added […]

Jonathan Stewart Being Pushed Hard For Job

New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart feels he has plenty to contribute, even at 31 years old and on the downside of his career. However, he has played minimally during the preseason as the team tries to preserve the brittle veteran for the regular season. Stewart is expected to serve as the primary back […]

Marcus Murphy Praised By Offensive Coordinator

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy was praised by offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on Thursday. "He's done everything right. He practices the right way and he plays the right way," Daboll said. Murphy is trying to slot in as the No. 4 tailback on the roster behind LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory and Travaris Cadet. He […]

LeSean McCoy Participates In Individual Drills

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hip/groin) is more than likely not going to see the field this preseason. He was, however, performing drills at practice. This is encouraging as McCoy is currently dealing with these minor ailments, which head coach Sean McDermott is calling a “day-to-day situation.” Fellow running backs Chris Ivory, Marcus Murphy and Travaris […]

JD McKissic Out At Least One Month

Seattle Seahawks running back JD McKissic (foot) will be sidelined at least four to six weeks due to a foot injury suffered earlier this week during practice. "It's a 4-6 week deal for JD," head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday. "We really miss him, he has been such a spark plug for our club and […]

C.J. Prosise To Get Long Look On Friday

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise is expected to see more playing time in the preseason game on Friday night in Minnesota. He missed the first preseason game, and was limited last week as he makes his way back from a hip injury. "C.J. was very limited in his first game, he's not so limited […]

"No Doubt" Zack Martin Will Be Ready for Week 1

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin (knee) said there is "no doubt" he will play in the Week 1 game. Martin is dealing with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise he suffered during the second preseason game. With the Cowboys offensive line dropping like flies heading up to Week 1, Martin's presence is key […]

Marlon Mack May Not Be Ready for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Thursday that it is "not a slam dunk" running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is ready for the start of the regular season. Mack has dealt with a nagging hamstring issue for around two weeks and should be considered questionable to play in the team's opener […]

David Johnson Declares Himself Ready For Season

Arizona Johnson running back David Johnson (wrist), returning from a major knee injury, said on Thursday that he is ready for the games to count for real. "The preseason? No. I'm ready for the regular season," Johnson said, when asked about a potential larger workload in Sunday's third preseason tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Fantasy […]

Breakout Running Backs You Must Own in 2018 (Mid-Round ADP)

Oftentimes, the beginning of your draft is where you consolidate your starting lineup with top-tier talent and pick who you believe will finish as one of the best players at their position. The top of the draft is where your team usually separates itself from the rest as a true powerhouse for your season. However, […]

Sony Michel (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~45 CURRENT ADP: ~55 ANALYSIS: A standout in college football for Georgia, New England Patriots running back Sony Michel became one of the most dangerous weapons in the NCAA while sharing a backfield with teammate Nick Chubb. After leaving Georgia following four years of quality production and on the back of a 1,300+ yard, 17 […]

Kenneth Dixon Returns To Practice Thursday

After an off-day Tuesday and missing practice Wednesday, Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon returned to practice Thursday. It is being reported that Dixon "isn't moving around like he's at full strength" which should come as concern to owners considering drafting him as Alex Collins' handcuff. After a strong showing in Monday's preseason matchup against […]

Travis Frederick Could Miss Several Weeks

Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and it could reportedly cost him "multiple weeks of the season." Frederick was originally thought to be dealing with stingers, but it turns out he also has a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. It is treatable, but there is no timetable for […]

King's Classic - Industry Expert Drafts Analysis

This weekend saw the fantasy football world converge on the football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for the inaugural King’s Classic. Thanks to Bob Lung and Brad Evans (among many others), we had 24 sites represented between two divisions -- Brown and Blanda, named for the first two players taken in the first ever […]

Updated Late-Round Running Back Targets For ZeroRB Drafters

Two weeks ago I brought you my first installment of late-round running backs to target if you choose to go ZeroRB in your drafts this year. With two preseason games in the books, and more information, things have changed in the running back landscape and I am giving my first update. This article will cover […]

Updated Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

Two weeks ago I brought you my first installment of mid-round running backs to target if you choose to go ZeroRB in your drafts this year. With two preseason games in the books, and more information, things have changed in the running back landscape and I am giving my first update. This article will cover […]

NFL Preseason Week 2 Review - Fantasy Impact

As teams have now played two exhibition games, things are starting to get more clear. You'll hear a lot of overreaction from other sites, but we're here to tell you what really matters this early in the exhibition season. There are two things that really matter this early in the preseason: injuries and player roles. […]

49ers Starters to Play Entire First Half

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, expects his starters to play the entire first half on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to 49ers reporter Joe Fann. Jimmy Garoppolo, Marquise Goodwin, and Pierre Garçon are the three main offensive players to keep an eye on, especially with several other starters sitting out due to […]

T.J. Lang Considers Himself Day-To-Day

Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang considers himself "day-to-day" and states that his absence during the last few weeks of practice are precautionary. Lang has been sidelined with an unknown injury, but he believes that if it was the regular season, it would be business as usual. In his absence, the Lions' offensive line has […]

Carlos Hyde Looking To Repeat Preseason Success

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde was one of his team's standouts in the previous week's preseason contest against the Buffalo Bills. Hyde ripped off multiple big runs and scored a touchdown in the game while playing into the second quarter. The veteran should be on the field plenty in the third preseason game against […]

Saquon Barkley Returns To Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley returned to practice for the first time in almost a week on Wednesday. Barkley had been sidelined with a hamstring injury but he was back on the field doing individual drills much to the delight of head coach Pat Shurmur. The number two overall pick in the 2018 […]

Colts Waive Josh Ferguson, Sign Tion Green

The Indianapolis Colts waived running back Josh Ferguson and signed running back Tion Green on Wednesday. Any concerns fantasy owners might have had about Ferguson taking carries away from the lead back in Indianapolis can be safely swept aside, as it seems his increased snap count with the first-team offense in the team's second preseason […]

Matt Jones, Donnel Pumphrey, and Wendell Smallwood Could All Get Cut

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Matt Jones, Donnel Pumphrey, and Wendell Smallwood could all fail to make the final 53-man roster for the Eagles, according to Philly Voice. Undrafted free agent Josh Adams is expected to take the last spot on the running back depth chart behind Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, and Darren Sproles. All three […]

Packers Coach Praises Jamaal Williams

As reported by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy gave praise to running back Jamaal Williams. McCarthy said, “He's really poised to have a big year. I think we'll be talking about him at the end of the season as someone who made the second-year jump." It is important not to […]

Mike Iupati Greatly Improves O-Line

Arizona Cardinals left guard Mike Iupati is back in the team and making huge contributions so far this preseason. After suffering a triceps injury that kept him out for the entire 2017 season, Iupati is back and earning the praise of several of his teammates for how well he has been playing. Iupati is definitely […]

#TrendingNow - Preseason Week 2 Risers and Fallers

Halfway through the pre-season and we are one week closer to real football! Well, hopefully, it’s real football. Many fans, analysts, and even players have a nervous feeling about the product we will see on the field this season thanks to rule changes and safety precautions. My thoughts? Let’s just be thankful we have football […]

T.J. Logan Likely To Make The Team

Arizona Cardinals running back T.J. Logan is likely going to make the roster after logging in a team high 17 snaps in last week's preseason game against the Saints. Logan was a rookie last year who had his season cut short due to a dislocated wrist. Logan is expected to have a decent role in […]