Rico Dowdle - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4/RB5 ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers are not a team against whom you want to start a running back who's averaging 3.9 yards per carry and has less than 40 PPR fantasy points on the season. Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle didn't earn starter reps until his team decided it […]

Is Kareem Hunt Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt hasn't been on the team for very long but has already seemingly earned a big role in the offense. After rookie back Carson Steele fumbled the ball for the second time in the last two games, Hunt took over as the lead back, and Steele only had one […]

Braelon Allen - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: It's too easy to get swept up in the "He's gonna take over the backfield, he's better than the starter" narratives, but don't let it happen. Especially not before an international game against one of the best defenses in the NFL. The New York Jets will take on […]

Is Nick Chubb Playing This Week? Week 5 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a gruesome and devastating injury in Week 2 of 2023. The second-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler was off to what seemed like another great season before it all went wrong. Many have seen Chubb's injury video, and we won't post it again here. The stud RB hasn't […]

Nick Chubb Feeling Good After Return To Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) said that his surgically repaired left knee is feeling good after his first practice in more than a year on Wednesday in which he was limited. Chubb was limited again on Thursday, but he's unsure when he'll come off the Physically Unable to Perform list to make his […]

Austin Ekeler Practices In Full

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he was limited to begin the week on Wednesday. Ekeler suffered a concussion in a Monday night win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 and then was not cleared to play in the Week 4 win over the […]

Kenneth Walker III Downgraded To Limited

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice but was downgraded to limited on Thursday. Walker suffered an oblique injury in the season opener and then did not play in Weeks 2 and 3 before returning for the Monday night matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Stays Limited On Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) remained limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Fellow RB Tank Bigsby (shoulder) was also limited for a second straight day. Etienne injured his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans but later returned to the game, although […]

Alvin Kamara Limited In First Practice Of The Week

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs) remains on the injury report for Week 5 and put in a limited practice on Thursday. Kamara was also limited before the Week 4 contest against the Atlanta Falcons but ended up playing and saw 26 touches for 119 scrimmage yards and a rushing touchdown. Unless […]

Antonio Gibson - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson's new contract couldn't help him from catching a case of Fumbleitis, and that means backup running back Antonio Gibson, known ironically for fumbling often, could get an extra look by the Patriots coaching staff. Antonio Gibson is literally the only running […]

Cam Akers - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: It doesn't matter if a running back is projected to have great volume because of injuries at the position. He can still be sat. Houston Texans running back Cam Akers was bad last year, has been bad this year, and has two Achilles tendon tears on his injury […]

De'Von Achane - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Borderline Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane, after being a clear must-start through the first two weeks, is now much more questionable due to the team's offensive situation. The absence of starting QB Tua Tagovailoa has turned Miami's best offensive playmakers from set-and-forget studs to massive headaches. The […]

Kareem Hunt Logs Limited Practice On Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (shoulder) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Hunt's status before their game on Monday evening against the New Orleans Saints, but seeing him on the practice field this early in the week suggests the injury […]

Kendre Miller Returns To Practice On Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) returned to practice for the first time this season on Thursday, according to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times. Miller has been on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury since the beginning of the season, as he missed most of training camp. In his rookie […]

Zamir White Out Again On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (groin) is not practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. White's status for Sunday's divisional clash against the Denver Broncos is now firmly up in the air. The 25-year-old will probably have to practice on Friday in some fashion to have a shot to suit […]

Chase Brown - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider benching Chase Brown this week unless they deal with bye-week problems and need a fill-in. While Brown flashed his potential last week with 15 carries for 80 yards and two touchdowns, his role in the Bengals' backfield is still developing, […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should confidently start Michael Pittman as a WR2 option if Joe Flacco is under center for the Colts in Week 5. Flacco’s experience and ability to distribute the ball through the air boost Pittman’s fantasy outlook, as seen last week when Pittman […]

Garrett Wilson - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should still view Garrett Wilson as a WR1 option in Week 5, despite his recent struggles. Wilson's talent and role as the top wide receiver for the Jets make him a must-start, especially in PPR leagues where target volume is key. Last […]

Khalil Shakir - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should strongly consider starting Khalil Shakir as a flex option in Week 5, as he has consistently delivered double-digit points in PPR leagues every week this season. Shakir has become a reliable target in the Bills' offense, and his role continues to […]

Rhamondre Stevenson – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB24 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson looked like a superstar over the first two weeks, averaging 100.5 rushing yards and 18.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling at least 81 and 16 in both contests. However, he has struggled over the past […]

Dameon Pierce Missing Another Practice On Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is still not practicing just three days away from the Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The third-year man out of Florida is dealing with a strained hamstring and has not played since Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Starter Joe Mixon (ankle) has missed each of […]

Austin Ekeler Practicing Again On Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is practicing on Thursday after logging a limited practice session on Wednesday. The former Chargers' star missed the Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion, but he appears to be on track to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Meanwhile, Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Not Seen At Thursday's Practice

After not practicing to begin the week on Wednesday, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday. Robinson's Week 5 status against the Cleveland Browns is firmly up in the air, but the good news for the Commanders is that running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) appears […]

Miles Sanders Not Seen At Practice On Thursday

For the second straight day, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders wasn't seen at practice on Thursday. Sanders wasn't included on the first injury report of the week on Wednesday, so it's unclear why he's not out on the field with the rest of his teammates. The 27-year-old lost the starting gig to Chuba Hubbard […]

Joe Mixon Missing From Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is missing yet another practice on Thursday. Mixon injured his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears and hasn't played since. The fact that he has yet to practice this week means he's trending toward missing a third straight contest in Week 5 against the […]

Kareem Hunt - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: New Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt seemed to get a lot closer to the starting job in Week 4 after rookie RB Carson Steele fumbled the ball for the second time in two games. Hunt took over for Steele after the gaffe, […]

Devin Singletary To Miss Another Practice

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said running back Devin Singletary (groin) will miss a second straight practice this week on Thursday. Singletary said he has a chance to play in Week 5 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, but two straight days of DNPs says otherwise right now. He is going to […]

Chuba Hubbard - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is surprising fantasy managers in a big way with his play to start the 2024 season (don't worry, the first two games weren't real, Bryce Young was an illusion, Andy Dalton is Jesus Christ). Hubbard has two straight games of 20+ PPR […]

George Pickens - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hasn't been the most exciting player to watch, and the Steelers' offense tries its best to play as little football as possible by constantly running the ball and grinding the clock down, but Pickens is still a solid player to start in […]

Jonathan Taylor Not Expecting To Practice On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) said he's still dealing with his ankle sprain and isn't likely to practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's not a serious injury, but there is still a lot of uncertainty around his availability for Sunday's contest against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Two DNPs in a […]