Fantasy Football Running Back Depth Charts - Handcuffs, Backups, Waiver Wire Stashes

With wide receivers continuing to be pushed up fantasy football draft boards as a "Zero-RB" approach is growing in popularity, identifying potential backup or "handcuff" running backs to stash is a great way to stack upside on your roster. Many fantasy gamers are used to handcuffing their running backs, while others opt to only grab […]

Antonio Gibson Good To Go For Week 2

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson (hip) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will suit up in Week 2 to face the Seattle Seahawks. Gibson was limited in practices on Wednesday and Thursday before being removed from the report on Friday. Fantasy managers will want to stay away from the 26-year-old in […]

Jaylen Warren - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: While Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren provides excellent receiving upside and tantalizing ability to produce explosive plays when healthy, he's still nursing a hamstring injury, and was clearly limited in Week 1, recording just two carries and two receptions. Fellow Steelers RB Najee […]

Tank Bigsby - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Very Deep Leagues (16+ Teams) POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4 ANALYSIS: Tank Bigsby had an efficient start to his season in Week 1, shaking off the rust from his disappointing 2023 campaign and logging 73 rushing yards on 12 carries. Bigsby outgained starting running back Travis Etienne Jr. by 29 yards and was […]

Zach Charbonnet - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2/Flex Play ANALYSIS: With starting running back Kenneth Walker III unlikely to play in Sunday’s game, Charbonnet gets a chance to lead the backfield. He didn’t see much action a week ago, but he did finish a respectable 24th in Next Gen Stats Rush Yards Over […]

Jayden Daniels - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Is Jayden Daniels breaking fantasy football? On 17-for-24 passing for 184 yards and no touchdowns, the rookie was the QB3 in fantasy football. The production all came on the ground. Daniels had 16 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns. He looked like the […]

Week 2 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: RB Updates Include Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, J.K. Dobbins, Zach Charbonnet, Jordan Mason, more

Week 2 of the NFL season began with two starting running backs having big games, so hopefully, the position is in for more of the same on Sunday. Let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as […]

Isaac Guerendo (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues (16+ Teams) or as a Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey is being considered for IR after a worsening of his calf and Achilles injuries, Guerendo is unlikely to see much playing time. Head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't typically give […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include J.K. Dobbins, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jordan Mason, Isaiah Likely, Rashid Shaheed, more

Hey, RotoBallers! What an incredible opening week of NFL action! And now that the 2024 season is really rolling, we are back with more fantasy football waiver wire advice. There were injuries and some role changes after a full slate of NFL games on Sunday. Today, we scour through the waiver wire and help you […]

Bold Predictions for Fantasy Football Week 2: Lamar Jackson, Josh Jacobs, Chris Godwin, Wan'Dale Robinson, Hayden Hurst

Week 2 is here, and I’m back with another edition of fantasy football bold predictions. This week’s list of bold predictions will include Lamar Jackson, Josh Jacobs, Chris Godwin, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Hayden Hurst. Every week, I will provide some fun and bold fantasy football predictions. While these bold predictions aren’t the most likely outcomes, […]

Buy Low, Sell High Week 2 Fantasy Trade Value Recommendations - Tank Dell, Rhamondre Stevenson, Davante Adams, more

As the NFL season progresses, fantasy football managers are constantly navigating the ebb and flow of player performance. The key to success often lies in identifying the right moments to buy low or sell high, capitalizing on market fluctuations to strengthen your roster. This strategy becomes increasingly crucial as trends and player usage evolve weekly. […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 2 - Searching For League Winners

Rookies offer league-winning cheat codes quite often in fantasy football. It's possible to get players that are relatively unknown but go on to have massive, league-winning seasons for very cheap (like late-round draft picks or trading far inferior players), and being early on rookies can get your team over the hump and the championship. Just […]

Romeo Doubs - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Sit In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: The Colts have a weak defense (even more with starting safety Julian Blackmon ruled out) but the Packers are starting an inexperienced, inaccurate quarterback. Who wins? Malik Willis has started three games and appeared in a handful of others during his time in Tennessee. He […]

Colby Parkinson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1/2 ANALYSIS: One of the biggest beneficiaries of Puka Nacua's extended absence could be Colby Parkinson. The Rams brought in the tight end from Seattle to be their starter while Tyler Higbee recovers from a catastrophic knee injury. In his debut with Los Angeles, Parkinson tied […]

Boston Scott Cut Loose From Practice Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released running back Boston Scott from their practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The veteran running back is now looking for his third team of the year after failed stints with the Steelers and Los Angeles Rams. His veteran presence and previous production in Philadelphia should help him earn […]

Bucky Irving - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in Deep (14+ Team) Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving had a nice debut game against the Washington Commanders, carrying the ball nine times for 62 yards (good for 6.9 yards per carry) and had two catches for 14 yards, scoring 7.6 fantasy points. That kind […]

Rhamondre Stevenson A Must-Start Against Seattle

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is coming off a dominant season-opening performance and has entered must-start territory ahead of Week 2 versus the Seattle Seahawks. Stevenson rushed 25 times for 120 yards last week, with the vast majority of his yardage coming after contact. He also found the end zone and caught three […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 2 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, Audric Estime

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 2, as of September 14. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 2, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Kenneth Walker III, and Audric Estime. As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, […]

DraftKings Late Night CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/14/24)

The late-night DraftKings slates are going to look a little different this year and not always in a good way. Many West Coast teams are playing in different time zones. Even though the Big 12 (14) has made a conscious effort to take over the "after-dark" football games, there are going to be some slow […]

Fantasy Football Injury Updates for Week 2: Christian McCaffrey, A.J. Brown, Jordan Love, Kenneth Walker III, Jordan Addison

Week 2 of the NFL season has arrived, and, predictably, teams and fantasy managers alike are facing roster decisions as big-time players deal with injuries.  This week features quite a few fantasy regulars on injury reports, including San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, and Seahawks running back Kenneth […]

Zach Charbonnet, Jordan Mason, Tank Bigsby: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 2

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet, 49ers running back Jordan Mason, and Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby are all fantasy-relevant running backs that could have an impact in Week 2 of 2024. All three players are in different positions, with varying levels of potential that could potentially lead to big scoring weeks. Should you start Zach […]

DraftKings Evening CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/14/24)

We have a big prime-time slate on Saturday night with the real Prime Time up in Fort Collins this week. UTSA heads up I-35 to Austin to tangle with Bevo. That gets started before everything else. Air Force heads to Waco to take on Baylor. We have Georgia in Lexington to face Kentucky. Central Florida […]

DraftKings Main CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (9/14/24)

We have another dozen games in the main tournament on DraftKings today. The marquee game in Madison between Alabama and Wisconsin isn't as exciting as last week, but the DFS result could be largely the same. We're light on morning kicks, but Memphis in Tallahassee promises to be fun. Oklahoma State making the trip to […]

Trey Benson Unlikely To Break Out In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson had as quiet of a debut as they come in the team's season opener last week against the Bills. The third-round pick out of Florida State saw just three rushing attempts to James Conner's 16. Benson gained 13 yards on the ground and caught one pass for another five […]

Chase Brown Can't Be Trusted Against The Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown didn't do much in the Week 1 loss to the Patriots, logging only three carries for 11 yards and adding three receptions for 12 yards. On the other hand, Zack Moss was more productive, with the 26-year-old finishing the day with 44 yards and a touchdown off nine touches. […]

Zack Moss Ready To Go For Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (neck) popped up on the injury report this week. Fortunately, he doesn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Chiefs after practicing on Thursday and Friday. Most of the Bengals offense struggled in the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. However, Moss was arguably […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Looking To Repeat Solid Performance Going Into Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs put up a good performance in Week 1, rushing the ball 11 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. He also caught four passes on six targets for 34 yards through the air. The sophomore running back will look to continue his solid production against the Tampa Buccaneers in […]

James Conner Primed For Another Top-12 Week

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner put up 83 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. He will look to do more of the same on Sunday in the Cardinals' home opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Fears that he might lose work to rookie Trey Benson […]

Devin Singletary Looking For A Bigger Workload in Week 2

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary is set for a pivotal Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Singletary, coming off a poor Week 1 performance where he rushed for only 37 yards and added 15 yards receiving, will look to exploit a Commanders defense that allowed 37 points in their opener. […]

D'Andre Swift A Risky Flex Play Against The Texans

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is a borderline flex/RB3 for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Texans, who have proven to be a tough opponent for running backs. Swift aims to rebound from a lackluster Week 1, where he managed only 30 yards on 10 carries and was targeted only once in the passing game […]