Bolts hope for more big runs from RB Melvin Gordon

Sep 03, 2016

Charger RB Melvin Gordon looked better running the football during the preseason. But now that the San Diego Chargers' season opener beckons against the Kansas City Chiefs, will that effort translate to the regular season?

Yes, it’s a small sample size, but Gordon averaged a robust 6.2 yards per carry during exhibition play, including a 39-yard run for a score.

Fantasy Impact:

During the regular season of his rookie year, Gordon averaged just 3.5 yards per carry -- which put him at No. 29 (second-to-last) among rookie running backs all-time with at least 67 carries, the story said. Gordon is looking like a nice option to target for those using the Zero-RB strategy. Of course, Danny Woodhead is expected to be a big part of the offense as well, but mostly in the passing game.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.