Vikings Expected To Give Aaron Jones 15-18 Touches Per Game

Based on conversations ESPN's Dan Graziano had with Minnesota Vikings officials, he expects the team to try to get running back Aaron Jones 15 to 18 touches per game and use Ty Chandler as a 1B to Jones' 1A. It's possible some weeks will call for Jones to see upwards of 20 touches, but the […]

Giants Activate Evan Neal From PUP List

The New York Giants activated offensive tackle Evan Neal (ankle) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. Neal had been dealing with an ankle injury since last November and underwent surgery on it in January. The 23-year-old offensive lineman will now be able to join the rest of his teammates on the practice […]

Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Derrick Henry – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy players with an early draft slot will likely draft a wide receiver with their first-round pick. Many of those fantasy players will then draft a running back with their late second-round selection. Unfortunately, those fantasy players will miss out on the top tier of second-round running backs, including Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs. However, […]

MarShawn Lloyd, Braelon Allen, Ray Davis – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The biggest mistake first-time fantasy football players make is not preparing for the entire draft. Many will focus on the first few rounds, sweating over who to take with their top draft picks. However, fantasy football leagues are won in the double-digit rounds. Furthermore, most No. 2 running backs on an NFL team’s depth chart […]

Chase Brown vs. Zack Moss – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy football managers are closely watching the Cincinnati Bengals' backfield. The Bengals should have a high-scoring offense, but it is an open question who will be their primary running back after the team got rid of Joe Mixon. The Bengals added former Colts running back Zack Moss in free agency and have Chase Brown entering […]

Josh Jacobs Logs Reception In Limited Preseason Action

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs recorded a rush attempt and a reception in the Packers' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Jacobs and the starters only lasted three plays. The Packers offense scored on the third play from scrimmage on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks. Jacobs was on […]

Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Boston Scott - Fantasy Football Outlook for Los Angeles Rams RBs in 2024

The Los Angeles Rams found success running the ball last year, benefitting from Kyren Williams' apparent breakout, especially when playmakers like Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford were sidelined with injuries. (Of course, Williams himself missed time with an injury, too.) Los Angeles made a significant addition to their backfield this offseason, selecting Michigan's Blake Corum […]

D'Andre Swift Totals 45 Yards On Two Touches

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift made his team debut on Saturday in their 33-6 preseason win over the Bills. Despite limited playing time, Swift rushed once for three yards and caught his only target for a 42-yard gain from quarterback Caleb Williams. After signing a $24 million contract to join Chicago from Philadelphia, Swift […]

Alvin Kamara Starts In Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara drew the start in Saturday's 16-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran running back did not see much action, carrying the ball twice for three yards before exiting the game. Kamara remains in line to see a significant workload in his age 29 season, especially with second-year […]

Jamaal Williams Rushes Six Times in Preseason Win

New Orleans Saints veteran running back Jamaal Williams played early on, toting the ball six times for 20 yards on the ground. Following a disappointing 2023 campaign after leading the league in touchdowns in 2022, Williams is looking to mix into the backfield more in 2024. The 29-year-old is currently running behind Alvin Kamara with […]

Zack Moss Missed Preseason Opener Due To Sickness

Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss got sick on Friday night, which is why he wasn't involved in Saturday's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Zac Taylor told Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Moss and Chase Brown are competing for touches in Cincinnati this season, so any sort of absence for […]

Every Running Back With Overall RB1 Upside for Fantasy Football - Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, more

For many years, finding an elite running back has been the goal of fantasy football managers everywhere. With the NFL limiting running back workloads, finding elite rushers is getting harder with each passing year. Nonetheless, it’s still imperative that you find a top-end back if you want to win your league’s title. While there are […]

Fantasy Football ADP Values on NFFC - Undervalued, Overvalued Draft Picks

One of the more overlooked parts of fantasy football draft preparation is the platform on which you're drafting. By platform, we specifically reference the website used to host your league’s draft. Different sites have different rankings and thus have different ADP (average draft position) data. A player might be a value on one site but […]

Taysom Hill Could Play Five Positions In 2024

New Orleans Saints versatile playmaker Taysom Hill's role could look "slightly different" this season, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. However, the team still expects to take advantage of his versatility. "Hill could play up to five positions — fullback, running back, quarterback, tight end, and wide receiver," the two insiders wrote. […]

Miles Sanders, Dalvin Cook Among Possible Cowboys Targets

The Dallas Cowboys could have running backs Miles Sanders and Dalvin Cook on their short list of targets as the regular season gets closer, according to Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The insiders note that the Cowboys are still evaluating their backfield, which is currently headlined by Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle, and […]

Is Rico Dowdle Or Ezekiel Elliott The Fantasy Football RB1 For The Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys underwent massive changes this offseason, especially at the running back position. Tony Pollard had over 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive year in 2023. However, the Cowboys let him hit free agency after using the franchise tag the previous offseason. While many expected Pollard to stay in Dallas, the veteran signed […]

George Holani Vultures Touchdown In Preseason Win

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani found the end zone in Saturday's 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Holani entered the game after three straight Kenny McIntosh touches gave Seattle first down on the Chargers' 11-yard line. After taking the handoff he deftly bounced outside when his lanes up the middle were jammed, found […]

Jordan Mason Scores In Preseason Opener

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason led the team in rushing in a 17-13 preseason loss at the Tennessee Titans. He finished the night with six carries for 34 yards and a touchdown while failing to haul in his only target in the passing game. Mason, 25, spent last year alternating between second and […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football (8/11/2024)

It has been a long weekend, with five “main” slates in four days, but now we’ve come to the culminating slate; a two-gamer featuring the Broncos heading to Indy and the Cowboys facing the Rams in Los Angeles. There is much to like today, with multiple stacking opportunities given the size of the slate. We […]

Zamir White Punches In Two-Yard Score

At the moment, Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White sits on top of the Raiders' running back depth chart, and nothing happened Saturday that should change that narrative. White started Saturday's game for Las Vegas and led the rest of the running back room in touches until the second half. White handled six carries […]

Tank Bigsby Has Strong Preseason Showing

In relief of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby played well, putting up 28 yards on three attempts in a 26-13 win over the Chiefs in Saturday's preseason opener. The sophomore RB also had a 44-yard kick return that could have been a touchdown, if not for him tripping untouched. Fantasy managers were […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Shows Off Versatility with Touchdown Reception

Jacksonville Jaguars running Travis Etienne Jr. only mustered three yards on four carries but caught a nine-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive in a 26-13 win over the Chiefs in the preseason opener on Saturday. The starters only played the first two drives, but Etienne was featured on both. The Clemson product should once […]

Isaiah Spiller Ineffective In Preseason Opening Game

Los Angeles Chargers running back Isaiah Spiller was ineffective on the ground in a Preseason Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Spiller ran the ball five times for a total of five yards on the ground. He did add three catches on three targets for an additional 18 yards however. Spiller had some bright […]

Sean Tucker Rushes For Nearly 70 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker did a solid job on the ground during Saturday's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. The second-year back barely touched the field during his rookie season in Tampa Bay. Tucker is looking to secure the backup role behind Rachaad White. He certainly helped his case while rushing for […]

Jaret Patterson Leads The Chargers Backfield In Preseason Opener

Los Angeles Chargers running back Jaret Patterson led the Chargers backfield in carries and yards in the first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Patterson carried the ball seven times for a total of 38 yards, including a long run of 16. The college star was an undrafted free agent in 2023 but did not […]

Bucky Irving Scores In Preseason Debut

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving made the most of his chances during the preseason opener on Saturday. The rookie back rushed into the end zone for a five-yard touchdown to tie up the game towards the end of the first quarter. The fourth-round pick rushed six times for 28 yards and one score […]

AJ Dillon Inefficient In Early Preseason Action

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon recorded four carries for two yards in the Packers' preseason opener against the Browns. Dillon entered the game with the second offense on the Packers' second drive. He appears to be in position to be the Packers' No. 2 running back to start the season. However, Dillon continued […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Sees Eight Touches In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. racked up the yardage in his team's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener on Saturday. Strong carried the ball six times for 15 yards while adding two catches for 10 yards in the contest. He also made an impact in the return game […]

Jerome Ford Sees Two Carries In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford saw limited action in his team's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener on Saturday. Ford played on just the team's first offensive drive, carrying the ball twice for four yards before calling it a day. With Nick Chubb's status for Week 1 in question, […]

Tony Pollard Efficient In Titans' Preseason Opener

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard rushed four times for 35 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. He also hauled in both of his targets for an additional 11 yards through the air. Ultimately, Pollard finished as the Titans' most productive running back despite registering just a few carries. Saturday's preseason […]