All articles tagged with #running backs
Javonte Williams went from a prove-it one-year, $3 million deal to a three-year, $24 million extension with the Cowboys, underscoring that the NFL running back market remains undervalued: only a few stars command big money, teams rely on drafting cheaper backs, and reported guarantees often inflate the apparent value due to contract structure.
The Chiefs have struggled with a weak running back group despite recent playoff runs, relying on Mahomes’ scrambling rather than a steady ground game. With Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco approaching free agency and limited production from the current backs, the article outlines three potential fix options: Kenneth Walker or Breece Hall could be added in free agency for immediate impact, and Jeremiyah Love could be drafted at ninth overall to secure a dynamic, long-term backfield. The goal is to restore a more balanced offense behind a aging but still-elite Mahomes.
Eric Bieniemy is set to return as Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator for 2026, bringing a blend of his previous KC success (2018–2022) with fresh experiences from the Bears, Commanders, and UCLA. The piece highlights three aims: 1) reintroducing a more under-center, play-action approach to complement Patrick Mahomes and modernize the offense; 2) developing the Chiefs’ running backs and guiding potential acquisitions in free agency or the draft; and 3) restoring accountability and a fundamentals-first mindset to drive the offense back toward championship level. The article notes KC’s struggles with under-center plays in 2025 and suggests Bieniemy’s discipline and scheme crossover could bridge the gap between past triumphs and future innovation.
The article discusses whether Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah proved enough in their recent game to be considered main running backs for the next season. While both showed promise, especially Blue, the consensus is that they are more likely to be on the roster rather than the primary backs, with a strong recommendation to re-sign Javonte Williams and consider drafting another running back. The evaluation highlights the need for growth and better utilization of Mafah and Blue in the future.
Cory Patterson has been appointed as the new running backs coach at Kansas State University, bringing extensive experience from college programs like Illinois, Purdue, and Oklahoma State, as well as a successful high school coaching background, with a focus on developing talented players and maintaining K-State's strong running game tradition.
This article provides fantasy football start 'em and sit 'em recommendations for running backs in Week 16, highlighting players like Jahmyr Gibbs, Irving, Dowdle, Jones, and Judkins as strong starts, while advising to bench Jeanty, Pollard, Walker, and Hunt due to tough matchups or recent poor performances.
This article provides fantasy football matchup analysis for Week 16, highlighting favorable and unfavorable matchups for quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends to help managers optimize their lineups for the semi-finals.
This article provides fantasy football start 'em and sit 'em recommendations for Week 11, focusing on running backs with favorable and unfavorable matchups, along with updated rankings and key player insights.
The New England Patriots will be without starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson in their upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury, leaving the team with limited depth at the position and relying on backup players and practice squad additions.
The article provides Week 9 fantasy football rankings for running backs, highlighting key players like Kyren Williams, Kareem Hunt, and Kimani Vidal, along with injury updates and analysis of their potential performances based on recent form and team situations.
The New England Patriots are looking to acquire a running back before the NFL trade deadline to improve their rushing attack, with potential targets including Tony Pollard from the Titans, Breece Hall from the Jets, and Devin Singletary from the Giants, each offering different levels of impact and cost.
The article provides fantasy football start and sit recommendations for NFL Week 9, highlighting players like Dalton Kincaid as a start and Matthew Golden as a sit, with detailed analysis on running backs such as Rico Dowdle, who is expected to see increased workload despite a tough matchup against the Packers.
This article provides fantasy football advice for Week 9, highlighting key running backs to start like Swift, Vidal, Brown, Montgomery, and Knight, and those to sit such as Dobbins, Kamara, Charbonnet, Walker, Croskey-Merritt, and Hubbard, based on matchups and recent performance.
This article provides fantasy football start 'em and sit 'em recommendations for Week 9, highlighting players like Chase Brown and De’Von Achane as strong starts, while advising to bench players like Alvin Kamara and Kenneth Walker III due to recent struggles and tough matchups.
As Week 9 of fantasy football approaches, managers are urged to stay active on the waiver wire, especially at running back, due to injuries and bye weeks. Key pickups include Isaiah Davis of the Jets and Tank Bigsby of the Eagles, both of whom could be valuable in upcoming weeks. With fewer weeks left in the season, it's crucial to make strategic moves to improve playoff chances, especially as teams face bye weeks and injuries.