Top 25 Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is fantasy football season. So today we are going to look at running backs. For several years, running backs were held in high regard. This year is different. Tight ends are the most important element to a successful fantasy team.

Let’s take a look at my list.

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  3. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
  4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons
  5. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  6. D’Andre Swift, Eagles
  7. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  8. Aaron Jones, Packers
  9. Najee Harris, Steelers
  10. Jamaal Williams, Saints
  11. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
  12. Nick Chubb, Browns
  13. Breece Hall, Jets
  14. James Conner, Cardinals
  15. Derrick Henry, Titans
  16. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
  17. Travis Etienne, Jaguars
  18. Damien Pierce, Texans
  19. JK Dobbins, Ravens
  20. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  21. Miles Sanders, Panthers
  22. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  23. Dalvin Cook, ?
  24. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  25. Saquon Barkley, Giants

Top 15 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is getting to be fantasy football season. I really enjoy this time of year. It can be such a good experience if you have some idea of what you are doing. So, I am going to try and help you out this week.

Today, we are going to start with the QB room. I know there are a lot of ways we can do this, but this is how I feel they will fall.

Let’s get started.

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  4. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  5. Justin Fields, Bears
  6. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  7. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  8. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  10. Daniel Jones, Giants
  11. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  12. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  13. Geno Smith, Seahawks
  14. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
  15. Kenny Pickett, Steelers

Saints Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Saints have announced their official Undrafted Free Agent signings. Among the signings are LB Anernee Orji (Vanderbilt), RB SaRodorick Thompson (Texas Tech), and WR Shaq Davis (South Carolina).

The complete list of signings.

  • Blake Grupe, K Notre Dame
  • Joel Wilson, TE Central Michigan
  • Nick Anderson, LB Tulane
  • Anfernee Orji, LB Vanderbilt
  • Shaq Davis, WR South Carolina
  • Mark Evans, OT Arkansas Pine-Bluff
  • Alex Philstrom, C Illinois
  • SaRodorick Thompson, RB Texas Tech
  • Anthony Johnson, DB Virginia
  • Lou Hedley, P Miami (FL)
  • Sy Bennett, WR Davenport

Panthers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Panthers have announced the signing of 13 undrafted free agents to continue their strong draft class. Among their signings are LB Bumper Pool (Arkansas), CB Rejzohn Wright (Oregon State), and RB Cam Peoples (Appalachian State).

Here’s the complete list of the signings.

  • Jalen Redmond, DE Oklahoma
  • Travez Moore, OLB Arizona State
  • Eku Leota, OLB Auburn
  • Austin Ajiake, ILB UNLV
  • Bumper Pool, LB Arkansas
  • Colby Richardson, CB LSU
  • Mark Milton, CB Baylor
  • Rejzohn Wright, CB Oregon State
  • Nico Bolden, S Kent State
  • Cam Peoples, RB Appalachian State
  • Josh Vann, WR South Carolina
  • Ricky Lee, OT North Carolina A&T
  • Nash Jensen, G North Dakota State

2023 Reserve Future Tracker

by James Layton

Here are the teams Reserve Future signings. Half the time these players don’t end up making the training camp roster. But there’s been some players that have gone on to be stars on the rosters they signed to.

49ers

Bears

TE Chase Allen
S Adrian Colbert
LB Kuony Deng
OT Kellen Diesch
WR Daurice Fountain
DE Gerri Green
DL Donovan Jeter
WR Joe Reed
TE Jake Tonges
WR Nsimba Webster

Bengals

Bills

WR Isaiah Coulter
DE Kendal Vickers

Broncos

WR Victor Bolden
G Parker Ferguson
CB Faion Hicks
CB Delonte Hood
DT Jordan Jackson
DB Devon Key
RB Tyreik McAllister
OLB Wyatt Ray
OL Hunter Thedford
LB Ray Wilborn

Browns

WR Daylen Baldwin
S Bubba Bolden
WR Mike Harley
LB Storey Jackson
DE Sam Kamara
RB John Kelly, Jr
RB Nate McCrary
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden
DT Roderick Perry
WR Marquez Stevenson
T Tyrone Wheatley

Buccaneers

DT Willington Previlon
T Dylan Cook
TE Dominique Dafney
CB Don Gardner
WR Kaylon Geiger
DL Mike Greene
T Grant Hermanns
RB Patrick Laird
CB Duron Lowe
OT Michael Niese
OLB Hamilcar Rashed
LB JJ Russell
T Justin Skule
OLB Charles Snowden
S Nolan Turner
TE David Wells

Cardinals

OT Julien Davenport
LS Joe Fortunato
K Elliott Fry
DB Juju Hughes
DB Nate Hairston
LB Blake Lynch
TE Chris Pierce
TE Bernhard Seikovits
G Lachavious Simmons
WR Auden Tate
DB Josh Thomas
OT Badera Traore
WR Javon Wims

Chargers

G Zach Bailey
WR Keelan Doss
WR John Hightower
DB Michael Jacquet
TE Hunter Kampmoyer
DE Carlo Kemp
LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
DT David Moa
OT Austen Pleasants
RB Larry Roundtree
DE Ty Shelby
DB Mark Webb

Chiefs

WR John Ross
WR Ty Fryfogle

Colts

DT McTelvin Agim
S Henry Black
S Marcel Dabo
S Trevor Denbow
G Arlington Hambright
K Lucas Havrisik
T Jordan Murray
LB Sequn Olubi
RB Aarpm Shampkin
WR Vyncint Smith
CB David Vereen
TE Jalen Wydermyer

Commanders

CB Troy Apke
FB Alex Armah
DE William Bradley-King
WR Alex Erickson
CB DaMarcus Fields
QB Jake Fromm
G Nolan Laufenberg
WR Kyric McGowen
T Aaron Monteiro
G Keaton Sutherland

Cowboys

Dolphins

T Josiah Bronson
OL Lester Cotton
CB Tino Ellis
LB Cameron Goode
WR Braylon Sanders
T Kion Smith
DT Jaylen Twyman

Eagles

RB Kennedy Brooks

Falcons

WR Josh Ali
RB B.J. Baylor
OLB Quinton Bell
DL Amani Bledson
ILB Dorian Etheridge
CB Javelin Guidry
TE Tucker Fisk
OL Kyle Hamilton
CB Matt Hankins
OL Jonotthan Harrison
WR Ra’Shaun Henry
ILB Nate Landman
DB Dylan Mabin
DB Jamal Peters
TE John Raine
FB Clint Ratkovich
CB John Reid
OL Justin Shaffer
OL Tyler Vrabel

Giants

G Solomon Kindley

Jets

OL Chris Glaser
DB Craig James
DB Jimmy Moreland
DL Tanzel Smart
DL Marquiss Spencer
QB Chris Streveler
LB Chazz Surratt
WR Malik Taylor

Lions

WR Maurice Alexander
WR Stanley Berryhill
S Brady Breeze
TE Derrick Deese
CB Khalil Dorsey
T Obinna Eze
RB Jermer Jefferson
WR Tom Kennedy
T Darrin Paulo
DT Demetrius Taylor
CB Jarren Williams

Packers

TE Austin Allen
WR Jeff Cotton
OT Jean Delance
QB Danny Etling
DB Tyrell Ford
DB Benjie Franklin
RB Tyler Goodson
TE Nick Guggemas
LB Kadarius Hamilton
DT Chris Slayton
DB Kiondre Thomas
K Parker White
DB James Wiggins

Panthers

OL Deonte Brown
RB Spencer Brown
DB Myles Dorn
DE Kobe Jones
CB Herb Miller
LN Arron Mosby
WR C.J. Saunders
DT Raequan Williams
WR Derek Wright

Patriots

LB Terez Hall
DB Brad Hawkins
OL Hayden Howerton
DB Quandre Mosely
LB Calvin Munson
WR Tre Nixon
DL Jeremiah Pharms
CB Rodney Randle
DL LaBryan Ray
TE Matt Sokol
RB JJ Taylor
LB Olakunle Fatukasi
TE Scotty Washington

Raiders

CB Isiah Brown
CB Bryce Cosby
P Julian Diaz
S Jalen Elliott
TE Cole Fotheringham
G Vitaliy Gurman
OT Sebastian Gutierrez
WR Chris Lacy
LB Kana’i Mauga
G Jordan Meredith
WR DJ Turner
RB Austin Walter
WR Isaiah Zuber

Rams

TE Roger Carter
DB TJ Carter
DE TJ Carter
DB Richard LeConte
OT Max Pircher
WR Jaquarii Roberson
WR Jerreth Sterns
DE Brayden Thomas
DE Zach VanValkenberg

Ravens

WR Shemar Bridges
WR Andy Isabella
DB Bopete Keyes
FB Ben Mason
LB Jeremiah Moon
DT Rayshad Nichols
G John Simpson
WR Mike Thomas

Saints

G Yasir Durant
DT Prince Emili
RB Derrick Gore
DB Vincent Gray
TE Lucas Krull
QB Jake Luton
DB Troy Pride
LB Nephi Sewell
DE Jabari Zuniga

Seahawks

G Greg Eiland
LB Chris Garrett
DT Jarrod Hewitt
C Joey Hunt
WR Cade Johnson
OT Jalen McKenzie
DB Chris Steele
RB Darwin Thompson
WR Connor Wedington
WR Easop Winston

Steelers

WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
DB Duke Dawson
G William Dunkle
LB Emeke Egbule
WR Dez Fitzpatrick
DB Madre Harper
RB Jason Huntley
C Ryan McCollum
RB Anthony McFarland
DB Scott Nelson
OLB Chapelle Russell
DB Kenny Robinson
RB Master Teague
WR Cody White
DB Chris Wilcox
TE Rodney Williams
DL Renell Wren

Texans

WR Alex Bachman
CB Jalen Camp
RB Gerrid Doaks
WR Drew Estrada
DE Demone Harris
WR Johnny Johnson
DE Adedayo Odeleye
DB D’Angelo Ross
TE Mason Schreck

Titans

DT Curtis Brooks
CB Shyheim Carter
OL Zach Johnson
WR Mason Kinsey
OLB Zach McCloud
TE Thomas Odukoya
OLB Sam Okuoyinonu
DL Jayden Peevy
TE Justin Rigg
WR Reggie Roberson
OL Andrew Rupcich
K Caleb Shudak

Vikings

WR Trishton Jackson
WR Blake Proehl
CB Tay Gowan
TE Nick Muse
OLB Benton Whitley
C Josh Sokol
DE Curtis Weaver

NFL Transaction Report 11/8

By Barb Layton

Broncos
Placing C Lloyd Cushenberry on IR
Promoting S Anthony Harris
Signed WR Kaden Davis to the practice squad

Browns
Waived CB Herb Miller
Signed WR Cyril Grayson to the practice squad

Buccaneers
Sign OLB Charles Snowden to the practice squad
Released OLB JoJo Ozougwu

Dolphins
Released DE Big Kat Bryant
Signed FB Jake Bargas to the practice squad

Eagles
Promote S Andre Chachere
Sign OT Fred Johnson to the practice squad

Falcons
Place OL Matt Hennessy to the IR
Promoted DB Jovante Moffett from the practice squad
Released DB BoPete Keyes from the practice squad
Signed OLB Quinton Bell and OL Jonotthan Harrison

Giants
Sign DT Aaron Crawford to the practice squad
Release DB Olaijah Griffin

Packers
Released WR Kawaan Baker from the practice squad

Panthers
Designate S Jeremy Chinn to return from the IR

Raiders
Waiving S Jonathan Abrams

Rams
Waived S Terrell Burgess and TE Kendall Blanton

Ravens
Activate TE Charlie Kolar from the IR

Saints
Waived G Wyatt Davis
Released RB Jake Funk and QB Brett Hundley from the practice squad

Seahawks
Signed RB Godwin Igwebuike to the practice squad

Steelers
Cut LB Ryan Anderson and K Nick Sciba from the practice squad
Signed WR Josh Malone to the practice squad

NFL Transaction Report 11/7

By Barb Layton

49ers
Signed WR Taje Sharpe to the practice squad
Released TE Troy Fumagalli from the practice squad
Designated LB Azeez Al-Shasir, OL Colton MvKivitz and RB Elijah Mitchell to return from IR

Bengals
Waived DT Domenique Davis

Browns
Designated RB Jerome Ford and DE Chase Winovich to return fromIR
Signed C Jordan Meredith to the practice squad
Released C Brock Hoffman from the practice squad

Cardinals
Released P Nolan Cooney from the practice squad

Giants
Placed Xavier McKinney on the NFI list
Placed DL Nicholas Williams on IR
Designated G Shane Lemieux to return from IR

Lions
Waived WR Stanley Berryhill

Panthers
Activated QB Sam Darnold from the IR
Signed WR Emeka Emezie, DB Gavin Heslop and LB Kobe Jones to the practice squad
Released DB Marquise Blair, QB Jacob Eason and DE Delontae Scott from the practice squad

Raiders
Signed CB Sidney Jones
Placed LB Divine Deablo on IR

Ravens
Placed WR Rashod Bateman on IR

Saints
Signed WR Kevin White to the active roster
Placed LB Chase Hansen on IR

Texans
Signed DL Brandin Bryant to the practice squad
Released DL Derik Robeson from the practice squad

NFL Transition Report 11/1

By Barb Layton

49ers
Re-sign WR Willie Snead to the practice squad
Released DE Akeem Spence
Cut WR Malik Turner from the practice squad
Trading RB Jeff Wilson to the Dolphins

Bears
Trade a 2nd round pick for the Steelers WR Chase Claypool
Waive WR Isaiah Coulter

Bengals
Confirm torn ACL for CB Chidobe Awuzie
Offensive Analyst Adam Zimmers dies at 38

Bills
Reinstated CB Xavier Rhodes to the practice squad
Released CB Jordan Miller from the practice squad
Released DT Brandin Bryant and WR Isaiah Hodges
Trade RB Zack Moss to the Colts for Nyheim Hines, RB

Broncos
Sign OLB Zach McCloud to the practice squad
Trade for Jets DE Jacob Martin
Waived RB Devine Ozigbo
Released LB Kana’i Mauga from the practice squad
Traded Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins

Buccaneers
Waive OL Fred Johnson
Signed OLB JoJo Ozougwu

Cardinals
Signed LB Kamu Gugier-Hill
Signed DE Eric Banks to the practice squad
Released OL Sage Doxtater and OL Danny Isadora from the practice squad

Chiefs
Trade CB Rashad Fenton to the Falcons
Signed OLB Azur Kamara and WR Dazz Newsome to the practice squad
Activate CB Trent McDuffie from IR

Colts
Fire OC Marcus Brady

Commanders
Trade CB William Jackson to the Steelers

Cowboys
Waive NT Trysten Hill

Dolphins
Activate OT Austin Jackson
Place OL Liam Eichenberg on IR
Trade for Bradley Chubb

Falcons
Trade S Dean Marlowe to the Bills
Signed DE Amani Bledsoe to the practice squad
Trade WR Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars

Lions
Trade TE TJ Hockenson to the Vikings
Signed S Brady Breeze to the practice squad

Packers
Released RB Patrick Taylor
Released OLB Kobe Jones from the practice squad

Panthers
Re-signed LB Joel Iyiegboniwe
Signed RB Nate McCary
Released RB John Lovett and DB Gavin Heslop

Patriots
Signed P Michael Palardy and G/C Hayden Howerton to the practice squad
Released K Tristan Vizcaino and OLB Ron’Dell Carter from the practice squad

Ravens
Activated LBs Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo

Saints
Released Jordan Brown and QB Jake Luton from the practice squad

Seahawks
Release WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside from the practice squad
Cut CB Sidney Jones
Signing WR Laquon Treadwell to the practice squad

Steelers
Trade Chase Claypool, WR to the Bears
Receive CB William Jackson in a trade with the Commanders

Texans
Sign LB Buddy Johnson to the practice squad

Vikings
Trade the Lions to receive TE T.J. Hockenson
Place TE Irv Smith on IR



NFL Transaction Report For 10/31/22

By Barb Layton

49ers
Released WR Willie Snead

Bears
Trade LB Roquan Smith to the Ravens for LB AJ Klein and draft picks

Browns
Signed CB Thomas Graham and Herb Miller to the active roster

Buccaneers
Signed CB Ryan Smith
Re-signed WR Tyler Johnson to the practice squad

Chargers
Signed CB Michael Jacquet to the practice squad
Designated TE Stone Smart to return from the NFI list

Colts
Placed DL Tyquan Lewis on IR
Activated S Trevor Denbow from the IR
Released P Nolan Cooney from the practice squad

Eagles
Signed CB Javelin Guidry to the practice squad

Jaguars
Claimed G Blake Hance off waivers from the 49ers

Ravens
Released CB Daryl Worley

Saints
Signed WR Keith Kirkwood to the practice squad

Titans
Waived DB Ugo Amadi
Signed TE Antony Auclair to the practice squad
Released DB Steven Parker from the practice squad


Transaction Report for Thursday 10/27

by Barb Layton

Bears
Placed OL Lucas Patrick on IR
Signed DL Gerri Green to the practice squad
Released WR Reggie Roberson from the practice squad

Buccaneers
Signed S Nolan Turner to the Active Roster

Chiefs
Giants traded WR Kadarius Toney to the Chiefs

Eagles
Waived DE Terron Jackson

Jaguars
Signed DB Tevaughn Campbell off of the Raiders’practice squad

Lions
Waived Demetrius Taylor

Panthers
Signed RB John Lovett to the practice squad
Released LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe from the practice squad

Rams
Signed G Jeremiah Kolone to the practice squad

Texans
Released LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
Signed WR Michael Young to the practice squad
Placed WR Drew Estrada on the practice squad injured list