Tavon Austin to be Used as an Offensive Weapon

Dallas Cowboys offensive weapon Tavon Austin will be used all over the offense. According to quarterback Dak Prescott, "Coaches have a great plan, whether it's getting him out of the backfield, lining him up at X, lining him up at Z, putting him in the slot. He's a guy we get the ball in his […]

Jonathan Williams Could See Role Increased To Start Year

New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams could be among the players asked to step up to begin the 2018 season with Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games. The former fifth-rounder of the Bills in 2016 carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season but hasn't […]

Duke Johnson Optimistic About Contract Talks

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson told reporters on Wednesday that he is optimistic on ongoing contract extension talks with the team that drafted him in 2015. Johnson, who will play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2018, would become an unrestricted free agent after the season if the two sides don't […]

Rob Kelley Sees First Reps Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley saw the first handoff of organized team activities on Wednesday, followed by Samaje Perine and then rookie Derrius Guice. Kelley played in just seven games in 2017 and finished the year on Injured Reserve with an ankle sprain, but he's been pretty underwhelming (3.9 yards per carry) in his […]

Devonta Freeman Taking Part In OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) has been taking part in organized team activities, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman missed two games with a head injury but was also slowed late in the year with knee issues, but he looks to be fine this spring. He missed his third straight 1,000-yard rushing […]

Rookie Mock Draft Reaction - RotoBaller and Friends

It's dynasty football season, but then again, when isn't it? Rookie drafts have already begun in some leagues, while others are still getting ready for the biggest day of the offseason. We recently gathered some writers and fantasy football experts from RotoBaller, PlayerProfiler, Football Diehards, FFD260, and more, to conduct a mock rookie draft for […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - NFL Rumors

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss NFL news and rumors as OTAs begin, talk some NBA, and double-down on bold predictions by starting rumors of their own. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM […]

Jerick McKinnon Looks Comfortable Catching Passes

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon caught several passes out of the backfield on Tuesday in organized team activities and looked very comfortable. McKinnon will have an incredibly high fantasy and real-life ceiling as San Fran's primary back in 2018, especially if he's also catching most of the passes out of the backfield. The […]

Leonard Fournette Looking Slimmer

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette looks slimmer at organized team activities this year. The fourth overall pick last year had a fine rookie season, running 268 times for 1,040 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns, but he battled through injuries late in the season and wasn't as effective as earlier in the […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - San Francisco 49ers

After an embarrassing 2016 regular season resulted in a 2-14 record, the 49ers performed a complete overhaul. New General Manager John Lynch and first-time head coach Kyle Shanahan were chosen to resurrect the fortunes of a franchise that had descended into a chasm, and proceeded to build a roster that recovered from an 0-9 start […]

Le'Veon Bell Will Not Attend OTAs

According to a source, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will not attend organized team activities, which begin on Tuesday. Bell has been angling for a long-term contract from the Steelers for several years and didn't report to Pittsburgh until September in 2017 after sitting out all of training camp last season. The team placed […]

Wendell Smallwood May Not Make the Eagles Roster

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood faces a "steep uphill battle" to make the Eagles final roster for the 2018 season. Smallwood got some playing time in 2017, but that all disappeared once Jay Ajayi was acquired. With Ajayi, Darren Sproles, and Corey Clement firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, Smallwood looks like […]

Donnel Pumphrey On the Roster Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey is expected to be on the roster bubble heading into the 2018 season. Pumphrey reportedly faces an "uphill battle" to make the final roster. After a disappointing training camp before last season, he was placed on Injured Reserve and missed the entire year. Recent reports state that Pumphrey has […]

Darren Sproles Could Lead the Eagles Backfield in 2018

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles could lead the Eagles backfield in snaps in 2018, according to NJ.com Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. Sproles was the starter last season before a season-ending injury, and apparently the presence of Jay Ajayi may not change that this year. While he certainly won't operate as a three-down back, an […]

Alvin Kamara To See More Touches

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who finished sixth in the league in yards from scrimmage, led the league in yards per carry and caught more passes than any running back not named Le'Veon Bell, is expected to see 14 or 15 carries per game with running back Mark Ingram suspended for the first […]

Matt Patricia, Lions Will Not be Disciplined

The NFL will not punish the Detroit Lions or head coach Matt Patricia regarding allegations that recently came to light from 22 years ago. The Lions were determined not to be at fault for not learning about the arrest during the interview process, and Patricia will not be disciplined for not disclosing it. This seems […]

Dalvin Cook Ahead Of Schedule

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is expected to get some work in at organized team activities. However, he'll be limited until training camp. "We're excited about where he's at," Zimmer said. Assuming the 22-year-old doesn't have any setbacks, he should […]

Rookie ADP Arbitrage - Running Back

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone, it is the time of year where dynasty fantasy football prepare for their all-important rookie drafts. However, for beginning dynasty players or those entering a new league, a dynasty startup draft is how players get allocated to each owner. These drafts also occur at this […]

Lions Expect to Have Committee Approach At Running Back

The Detroit Lions are expected to use the dreaded running-back-by-committee approach in 2018. Rookie Kerryon Johnson and veteran LeGarrette Blount will be the primary ball carriers, with Theo Riddick serving as the pass-catching back. This doesn't leave any room for Ameer Abdullah, who could be on his way out. This makes the fantasy situation in […]

Rashaad Penny Signs Rookie Deal

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny, the 27th overall pick in the draft, signed a four-year contract with a fifth-year option on Thursday. His contract will be valued at $10,903,622, including a signing bonus of $6,000,306. Penny is expected to compete with Chris Carson for lead-back duties immediately, and Seattle's coaching staff is high […]

David Johnson Still Wants 1,000 Rushing, 1,000 Receiving Yards

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has stated that his goal for the season is still 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards. This would make him a locked-in, high-end RB1 for the season and see him return to the form that he exhibited in 2016. Johnson spent all of last season injured but is […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - New Orleans Saints

Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We will discuss every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, then review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the draft. Including which players you should trust, and which players should you avoid. We will also […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - Best-Ball (MFL10) Rankings Revealed

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano review the top 50 players in our site's consensus best-ball rankings for MFL10 leagues. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 7-9 AM […]

Terrance West Visiting Jaguars

Free-agent running back Terrance West is visiting with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday, according to a source. West had just 39 carries for 138 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in five games for the Ravens in 2017 and would be hard-pressed to see much playing time with the Jags even after they […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Oakland Raiders

Here at RotoBaller, we are examining all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. We have already discussed every franchise leading up to the NFL Draft, and will continue to review them as the offseason continues. Including which players you should trust, and which players you should avoid. We will also provide our […]

Terrance West Visits With Colts

Free-agent running back Terrance West visited the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. The former Baltimore Raven played in only five games in 2017, mustering 161 total yards on 41 touches while dealing with a number of injuries. If signed, West would join a crowded and unproven Colts backfield that likely wouldn't […]

Rookie NFL Sleeper - Sony Michel (RB, NE)

Each year, there are several players who are undervalued following the NFL Draft. These youngsters are often thrust into competitive position groups, poor situations, or teams who didn't invest a first round pick as a glowing endorsement of their talents. However, for fantasy purposes, the recent increase in skilled and productive players out of the […]

De'Angelo Henderson Involved In Car Accident Over Weekend

Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson suffered "scrapes and bruises" in an automobile accident Saturday when his Jeep was one of several cars struck by a driver eluding police that had been stolen. Henderson was taken to the hospital, treated and then released. The 2017 sixth-rounder was at the team's complex Monday for offseason workouts […]

Nyheim Hines Shows Off Pass-Catching Skills in Rookie Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has been highly impressed with rookie running back Nyheim Hines' intelligence and pass-catching skills so far in minicamp, per Andrew Walker of Colts.com. Hines should see playing time as both a running back and slot receiver in order to best utilize his 4.38-second 40-yard dash speed. For fantasy purposes, […]

Ameer Abdullah Frustrated With Performance Last Year

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah was frustrated with his performance and his inconsistent role in the Lions offense last year. Abdullah rushed for 552 yards on a dismal 3.3 yards per carry. He expressed frustration with his limited role in the passing game, a role that was primarily handled by fellow running back Theo […]