Once a fantasy sleeper, Ryan Mathews’ draft value is going in the wrong direction as we close in on the regular season.

There was only one running back taken in the first-round — Mark Ingram to the Saints at No. 28 — but our “Path to the Draft” crew thinks that there are a couple of rookie running backs who could make a big impact in 2011.

The Dolphins backfield could have a new look in 2011, but what will it mean for fantasy owners? Right now, it’s all a guessing game.

Based on the current state of things around the NFL, it’s tough to find any news that has major fantasy significance (sigh). So when several coaches and other organizational leaders discussed the state of their teams during the annual Owners Meetings, you can only imagine how quickly I jumped on the information.

In the first week of the lockout, some of the NFL’s biggest names are finding a multitude of ways to keep the cash on coming during this age of uncertainty. Here’s a round-up of what they’re up to.

If you’re looking for a deep sleeper to monitor this offseason, remember the name Lex Hilliard.

No one wants to miss out on a year-end bonus. So it had to hurt Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown when he came this close to a $500,000 yardage bonus in Week 17, but fell short.

With an assist from the research desk at NFL Network, here’s a look at some of the most interesting numbers and performances in Week 9.

On the day after 11 games filled the NFL preseason schedule, here’s a look at what stories are on the radar.

Dolphins RB Ricky Williams is active for Sunday’s important game against the Steelers.

The Dolphins could be without RB Ricky Williams (shoulder) this Sunday when they take on the Steelers. The Steelers, meanwhile, listed S Troy Polamalu (knee) as questionable after he was limited in practice all week.

Panthers WR Steve Smith, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Bengals LB Rey Maualuga were among the notable players who suffered injuries in Week 16.

Injuries are having a major impact on fantasy championships this week.

The Miami Dolphins have lost RB Ricky Williams to a shoulder injury in Sunday’s game against the Texans.

Jerome Harrison, Josh Cribbs, Chris Johnson and Ricky Williams reached milestones in Week 15.