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Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 10 Waivers Preview
4 days ago
Rico Dowdle and Chase Brown thrived in expanded roles Week 9, but it's unclear if they'll match the huge workloads moving forward. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the scoop, plus his Week 10 waivers preview.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 9 Waivers Preview
11 days ago
Tyrone Tracy solidified his standing as the leader in Big Blue's backfield, but now a concussion has him uncertain for Week 9.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 8 Waivers Preview
18 days ago
Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby took on a career-high snap share Week 7 and strengthened his case to maintain a key role after Travis Etienne returns from his hamstring injury.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 7 Waivers Preview
25 days ago
Ray Davis, Tyrone Tracy and Sean Tucker led the charge during a big week for relatively unheralded young RBs. RW's Jerry Donabedian takes a closer look at all the fluctuating roles and relevant injuries.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 6 Waivers Preview
32 days ago
Javonte Williams, D'Andre Swift, Kareem Hunt and Chuba Hubbard have come on strong the past 2-3 games, while some of the early stars like Breece Hall are now struggling. Jerry Donabedian has the breakdown.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 5 Waivers Preview
39 days ago
Rumors of D'Andre Swift's demise/demotion appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Jerry Donabedian breaks down Swift's big day and all the other key backfield developments from Week 4.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 4 Waivers Preview
46 days ago
J.K. Dobbins didn't find much room to run this past Sunday in Pittsburgh, but he dominated the Chargers' backfield work for the first time this season, pushing Gus Edwards aside.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 3 Waivers Preview
53 days ago
RW's Jerry Donabedian assesses the fallout from various backfield injuries and role changes in Week 2, highlighting Carson Steele, Cam Akers, Chuba Hubbard and others as potential fantasy beneficiaries.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report + Week 2 Waivers Preview
60 days ago
All eyes on Kenneth Walker, who dominated Seattle's backfield snaps and touches before exiting with an abdomen injury. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the scoop on workhorses and timeshares ahead of Week 2 waivers.
Backfield Breakdown: 10 Backup Running Backs to Target
94 days ago
Aaron Jones isn't built to withstand volume, so the Vikings might need to call upon Ty Chandler for spot starts in 2024.
Backfield Breakdown: 2023 RB Season Review & 2024 PPR Rankings
281 days ago
Breece Hall gets the No. 2 spot in Jerry Donabedian's initial 2024 PPR rankings for RBs after leading the position with 95 targets this past season.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 18 Waivers Preview
312 days ago
Jamaal Williams hasn't done much for the Saints this year but may now be forced into a huge role Week 18 against the Falcons.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 17 Waivers Preview
319 days ago
Khalil Herbert re-emerged as Chicago's lead runner Week 16 and went over 100 yards, but his role moving forward may (or may not) depend on D'Onta Foreman's availability.
Box Score Breakdown: Snaps, Routes, Air Yards & Personnel from Week 16
319 days ago
James Cook struggled against the Chargers on Saturday, but he dominated Buffalo's backfield snaps and touches to an extent previously unseen this season.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report + Week 16 Waivers Preview
326 days ago
Ty Chandler's impressive Week 15 performance could keep him in the lead role even if Alexander Mattison returns from an ankle injury soon.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 15 Waivers Preview
333 days ago
Chicago's D'Onta Foreman retook the the lead role -- ahead of Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson -- in his first game back from an ankle injury.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 14 Waivers Preview
340 days ago
Five starting RBs left Week 13 contests early, potentially setting up lead roles for Ezekiel Elliott, Kenneth Gainwell and others. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard and James Conner topped 100 yards and scored twice.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 13 Waivers Preview
347 days ago
Roschon Johnson took over the lead role Monday night, but it's unclear if that will hold after a Week 13 bye.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 12 Waivers Preview
354 days ago
AJ Dillon struggled in a lead role earlier this season, but he's played better recently and now gets another chance to replace an injured Aaron Jones as Green Bay's starting running back.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 11 Waivers Preview
361 days ago
Devin Singletary's huge game in Cincinnati may have been enough to displace Dameon Pierce from the starting role once he returns from an ankle injury.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report + Week 10 Waivers Preview
November 7, 2023
Zach Charbonnet took more snaps than Kenneth Walker again, and the Ravens introduced a lightning-fast rookie into their RB rotation.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 8 Waivers Preview
October 24, 2023
Emari Demercado will be one of the top waiver adds for a second time in three weeks after his ascension to a lead role came a week later than many expected.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report and Week 7 Waivers Preview
October 17, 2023
Following back-to-back weeks loaded with RB injuries, unlikely heroes like Craig Reynolds and Zach Evans could up with large workloads Week 7.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report and Week 6 Waivers Preview
October 10, 2023
Roschon Johnson moved a step closer to the starting job in Chicago despite suffering a concussion, and fellow rookie Emari Demercado capably handled an every-down role for the Cardinals.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report and Week 5 Waivers Preview
October 3, 2023
Jerry Donabedian takes his weekly look at RB usage for all 32 NFL teams, including multiple promising developments for undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin.
Backfield Breakdown: Running Back Usage Report and Week 4 Waivers Preview
September 26, 2023
Jerry Donabedian surveys the RB landscape with the help of advanced stats, identifying Melvin Gordon and Matt Breida as the top Week 4 waiver adds in leagues where De'Von Achane isn't available.
Backfield Breakdown: Week 2 RB Usage Report + Week 3 Waivers Prep
September 19, 2023
Week 2 was promising for many of last week's popular waiver additions, including Zack Moss and Kyren Williams handling every-down roles.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Rates and Role Analysis from Week 1
September 12, 2023
Week 1 always brings backfield surprises, and this year was no different with Kyren Williams and Kenneth Gainwell in featured roles. RotoWire's Jerry Donabedian digs into the stats and breaks it all down.
Backfield Breakdown: 2022 Running Back Recap and Early 2023 Fantasy Rankings
January 11, 2023
Jerry Donabedian looks at top performers from 2022 and checks in on players rehabbing serious injuries or potentially headed for free agency.
Backfield Breakdown: Week 17 RB Usage and Week 18 Waivers Preview
January 2, 2023
Cam Akers took on the third-largest snap share of all running backs Week 17, playing more than three-fourths of the Ram' snaps for a third straight week.