Dameon Pierce Misses Practice, Expected To Play

Despite missing his fifth-straight practice, Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is expected to return to action in Week 4. It's excellent news for the team as first-string back Joe Mixon (ankle) is still considered week-to-week after missing Houston's Week 3 matchup -- a 34-7 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. In […]

Should I Drop Cam Akers? Fantasy Football Outlook

Houston Texans running back Cam Akers has had one of the roughest starts to his career in NFL history. The former Florida State star has had awful luck with injuries. Akers has dealt with multiple minor injuries, missing at least two games every year. However, he is famous for tearing both Achilles within a two-year […]

Roschon Johnson (RB, CHI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson didn’t play in Week 1 and didn’t receive a touch in Week 2. However, the second-year running back had a meaningful role on Sunday, totaling eight rushing attempts for 30 yards and four receptions for 32 […]

Tank Bigsby Still Limited On Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (shoulder) was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Bigsby was also dealing with a shoulder injury last week but managed to suit up in Monday night's blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills. In that contest, the 23-year-old really didn't have much of a shot […]

Nick Chubb Could Return To Practice Next Week

When asked if Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) will be designated to return to practice from Injured Reserve next week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said, "We'll see when we get to next week. He's doing well." Chubb opened the year on IR after needing two surgeries to fix a torn ACL and MCL […]

Is Jerome Ford Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has served as the Browns RB1 by default, having taken over the job for most of 2023 after lead RB Nick Chubb went down with a season-ending knee injury. Ford had a solid season for fantasy managers, finishing as the RB16 in PPR. Ford once again is the RB1 […]

Bucky Irving Limited In Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (hamstring) was limited in practice due to a hamstring injury. Drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, Irving has made a strong impression in the run game so far. In the 26-7 loss to Denver on Sunday, he rushed nine times for 70 yards and caught three passes […]

Should I Drop Ray Davis? Fantasy Football Outlook

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a popular sleeper candidate during the preseason. Many fantasy players drafted him with one of their final picks, hoping he could earn a role in the backfield behind James Cook. The Bills have used Josh Allen as their goal-line running back for the past few years. Fantasy […]

Should I Drop Jaylen Warren? Fantasy Football Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has always been a fan favorite among the fantasy football community. Fantasy players have begged the Steelers to make Warren the lead running back for the past two years. However, Najee Harris remains the No. 1 running back in Pittsburgh. Some had high hopes for Warren after the team […]

Should I Drop Jaleel McLaughlin? Fantasy Football Outlook

Denver Broncos Jaleel McLaughlin was a popular sleeper candidate heading into the 2024 NFL season. The former undrafted free agent had a productive rookie year, flashing potential star upside. Unfortunately, the Broncos backfield has been a nightmare for fantasy players this season. No Denver running back has averaged 5.4 or more half-point PPR fantasy points […]

When Is Keaton Mitchell Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 4 (2024)

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell looked like the fastest man in football last year. The rookie speedster regularly embarrassed NFL defenses, going around bends, turning corners, and bursting through holes with blinding speed. Mitchell was simply electric. His freshman season came to a screeching halt when he tore his ACL on a routine run. […]

Jonathon Brooks Nearing Professional Debut

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is in the final stages of returning to play, according to Sheena Quick of 1340 AM. Brooks suffered a torn ACL in November and has been sidelined since the beginning of training camp. The former second-round pick in this year's draft could return in Week 5 at […]

Should I Drop Dontayvion Wicks? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Green Bay Packers are 2-1 despite not having franchise quarterback Jordan Love on the field for the past two games due to a knee injury. But while the Packers should be in a good mood heading into their NFC North tilt against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, not all of the Packers are […]

Alvin Kamara Does Not Practice On Wednesday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs, hip) did not practice on Wednesday due to hip and rib injuries, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Kamara's status throughout the week, but this injury does not seem serious after his workload was not limited in any way in Week […]

Austin Ekeler Ruled Out For Week 4

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was ruled out for this weekend's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, according to JP Finlay of 1067 The Fan. Ekeler suffered a concussion in their Week 3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. The 29-year-old will now prepare to return to action in Week 5 when the […]

When Is Jonathon Brooks Returning? Week 4 Injury Updates On Coming Back For Fantasy Football

The first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft was former Texas running back Jonathon Brooks, as he landed with the Carolina Panthers early in the second round. He was the only running back taken within the first two rounds, which automatically gives him plenty of fantasy football intrigue. However, Brooks has not yet […]

Morgan Moses Will Miss A Few Games

New York Jets offensive tackle Morgan Moses (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 3 win over the New England Patriots. The veteran is expected to miss time, but he is not currently viewed as a candidate to be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The injury to Aaron Rodgers' […]

When Is Christian McCaffrey Coming Back – Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 4 (2024)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is a future Hall of Famer and one of the top running backs in NFL history. Unfortunately, he has struggled with injuries throughout his career. The former Stanford star missed 13 games in 2020 and 10 games in 2021 because of injuries after leading the league with 403 […]

Browns Place Wyatt Teller On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed right guard Wyatt Teller (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, which means he'll miss at least the next four games. The earliest Teller will be able to return will be for a Week 8 contest against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens at home. Teller suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the […]

Jerome Ford To Miss Practice On Wednesday

Cleveland Browns running backs Jerome Ford (knee) and Pierre Strong Jr. (hamstring) are both expected to miss the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear right now if Ford's knee injury is serious enough to potentially keep him from playing in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders or if they're just giving […]

Dameon Pierce Expected To Play In Week 4

In a positive development for the Houston Texans, running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is expected to return for a Week 4 matchup against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday, according to league sources. Pierce has been sidelined the last two games with a strained hamstring, but he figures to lead the backfield if Joe Mixon […]

Joe Mixon Still Regarded As Week-To-Week

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is still regarded as week-to-week due to an ankle injury that kept him out of the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, according to sources. It's no lock that Mixon is able to return to action in Week 4 versus the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. We'll have a […]

Should I Drop Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy Football Outlook

You know that saying about how you can't go home again? That's Ezekiel Elliott. The former Dallas Cowboys player hasn't impressed in his return to the team. Through three games, Elliott has just 19 carries for 62 yards and one touchdown. Is there any chance Elliott will make a comeback at this point? Should fantasy […]

Caleb Williams and the Bears 9/25: Episode 9 of the Luck Is Made Podcast

Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) is joined by special guest Jeff DiMatteo (NFL_DiMatteo) of Gridiron Ratings to recap Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. This podcast is recorded live as Kyle provides analysis on all the important trends and takeaways heading into Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Topics include: What to do with the […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 4

Each new week of NFL games gives us more information to make better, more informed decisions. That’s crucial when figuring out who to add and who to cut. It can be difficult to admit we were wrong on a particular player. For example, using a high draft pick on someone and cutting them so early […]

Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Free Agent Adds Include Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Bucky Irving, Braelon Allen, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs

The injuries continue to pile up. NFL passing games continue to falter. It's been an odd (and frustrating) start to the 2024 NFL season. Fantasy managers are likely already scouring the waiver wire for upgrades and injury placements, disappointed with what they're finding. Despite the number of injuries, we have yet to have a strong […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 4

Three weeks of the 2024 fantasy football season have some of you taking up other hobbies but we here press on preparing for another waiver run. Folks might start to panic now so be sure you're watching for who shortsighted teams are dropping too. As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list and our weekly […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Darnell Mooney, Jauan Jennings, Bucky Irving, Sam Darnold, Cole Kmet, Jalen Nailor

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our NFL waiver wire rankings. What a week of NFL action in Week 3 as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold shredded the Texans' secondary for four touchdowns while San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings erupted for 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. There were more […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 4) - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

Week 3 was a bloodbath for offensive lines across the NFL. 13 teams lost at least one starter in the trenches in Week 3. Several starters will be out for the rest of the season. That’s bad news for a position group struggling to start the season. Despite the injuries, we did see a slight […]

Rico Dowdle Remains Low-End RB3 Option For Week 4

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle saw 50% of rush attempts and a 10% target share in Week 3's loss to Baltimore. Dowdle's increased usage is encouraging for the future of his fantasy viability, but firing him up into starting lineups for Week 4 may be too early. While Thursday's matchup with the Giants is […]