8 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 11

Zach analyzes the top fantasy football RB committees, looking for fantasy football RB breakouts heading into Week 11 (2025). Read his key takeaways about eight RB committees.

Playoff races are starting to shape up, and contenders are emerging as the NFL regular season heads into a busy Week 11. Trying to set their offense up for the most success, many teams are utilizing running back committees in their backfields. That strategy allows multiple players a chance to succeed and produce fantasy points and provides more depth options to consider.

With 30 teams in action in Week 11, it's a little bit of a bye week break before four teams get Week 12 off and the final four teams get their bye in Week 14. With 30 teams on the board, it's a deep week of fantasy football options, especially in the backfield. Matchups, game flow, and injuries can impact who plays each week and for how long, with coaches always looking for a "hot hand" to ride. If you're also looking to add a surging running back to your fantasy lineup, check out the latest from each of these nine committees from Week 11.

What can we learn from the work distribution in Week 10, and how does it change our projections going forward? What follows are my breakdowns of the backfields in New York, New England, Seattle, Arizona, Denver, Minnesota, Houston, and Chicago. We've got lots to get to, so let's jump in!

Giants Committee: So many changes

It's been a rough week for the Giants; they lost another road lead in Week 10, their head coach was fired, and their rookie QB sustained another concussion. Jaxson Dart hasn't been ruled out yet for Week 11 against the Packers, but it seems like a long shot that he'll play, and on Wednesday, reports came out that Jameis Winston will start at QB in interim head coach Mike Kafka's first game at the helm if Dart isn't ready.

The Giants already lost impressive rookie Cam Skattebo for the season in Week 8, leaving Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary to share the backfield.  In Week 9, Devin Singletary got more snaps and was more productive, but Tracy led the way in Week 10.

Tracy was expected to take on most of the work without Skattebo, and in Week 10, he turned 14 carries into a solid 71 yards and caught one of his two targets. Singletary played a complementary role but was still marginally productive as well, taking eight carries for 20 yards and adding three catches for 53 yards.

Singletary big 3rd down catch & run 💨

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— New York Giants (@Giants) November 9, 2025

While both backs had a little bit of value in Week 10, neither found the end zone since Dart had both rushing scores on the day. If he's forced to miss time or play more conservatively, it could mean more work for the running backs going forward.

Winston possibly starting along with the new coaching situation definitely adds even more variables to this timeshare. Kafka could rely heavily on either option or continue to split the work. Each back has had nice plays but hasn't turned in great totals. I'd still give Tracy the slight edge, but since both have PPR potential, they still each have limited value.

The problem with playing either back soon is that they have brutal matchups in the next three weeks against the Packers, Lions, and Patriots, who each rank as one of the top six hardest matchups for running backs this season. In 12+ team leagues, both still have enough value to be a hold but not enough short-term upside to be good starting options this week.

Patriots Committee: TreVeyon Henderson breaks through

Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson finally got a full workload and went off for a breakthrough game in Week 10 against the Bucs. The rookie finished with two long runs for touchdowns and finished with 147 rushing yards on 14 carries, while catching his only target for a three-yard reception as well.

Breakout day for TreVeyon Henderson
- 14 carries
- 147 rush yards
- 2 TDs@Patriots | @FedEx pic.twitter.com/9vJgi3MGCW

— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025

He got so much work because Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was out for a second straight game, and Terrell Jennings (knee) also left with an injury. On Monday, though, Henderson (knee) joined Stevenson and Jennings as limited on the team's estimated practice report. With all three backs banged up, the Patriots are on a short week before they take on the Jets on Thursday Night Football.

Henderson did return after twisting his knee on Sunday, so as long as the swelling didn't worsen, he should be able to play on Thursday. If Stevenson is also ready to return, the two could return to their committee setup.

Before his injury, Stevenson was getting most of the work with Henderson mixing in as a "change of pace" play with home run potential. After his big game, though, he should have earned more time, which could settle at a 50/50 split or even Henderson as the lead back.

After making multiple subtractions at the trade deadline, the Jets' defense should be a favorable matchup on Thursday for whoever is healthy. If Henderson is good to go and Stevenson is not, he'll be a strong RB2 with RB1 upside. If Stevenson returns, both will be flex options with touchdown-dependent upside.

Watch the Pats' practice reports very carefully to see which members of the committee will be ready to go on this short week. After facing the Jets in Week 11, the Patriots have great running back matchups against the Bengals and Giants before their bye week in Week 14.

Seahawks Committee: Another week with an even split

The Seahawks jumped out to a big lead over the Cardinals early in Week 10, and they were able to get plenty of work for their running backs as they cruised to a second straight comfortable victory. In Seattle's backfield, the work continues to be split evenly between Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.

Each of the two running backs had exactly 14 carries against Arizona, while Walker played a few more snaps (27 to 23), but Charbonnet had the better fantasy day due to his rushing touchdown.

Zach Charbonnet adds to the @Seahawks massive first half lead.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 9, 2025

Walker had 67 rushing yards on his 14 carries, while Charbonnet had 83 rushing yards. Walker also added a catch on the only running back target of the day, but for just three receiving yards.

To add to the committee, backup George Holani got involved in garbage time and ran for 31 yards and a touchdown on his seven carries as well. He's not involved enough yet, though, to be a fantasy option at this point.

Both Walker and Charbonnet are touchdown-dependent flex plays this week as the Seahawks face the Rams. The Rams have been the worst matchup in the NFL for running backs, so Seattle's committee could be in for a tough day this week, before very favorable matchups against the Titans and Falcons in the next three weeks. If either finds the end zone, they're a solid play, but they definitely cut into each other's value due to the timeshare.

Cardinals Committee: Waiting for Trey Benson

The Cardinals are still expecting Trey Benson's return from IR, but his 21-day practice window hasn't been opened yet, so he could still not be ready for Week 11, when the Cardinals host the 49ers.

On Sunday, on the receiving end of the Seahawks' divisional rout, the Cardinals again rolled out the three-man rotation of Bam Knight, Emari Demercado, and a little bit of Michael Carter. Knight got the most carries but only managed 28 yards on his 10 carries, and he also left with an injury.

Demercado was the most effective running back of the bunch with 64 yards on four carries and 40 more yards on three catches. While Knight was the clear top option before the team's Week 8 bye week, it was Demercado who looked the best in the two games since then.

Emari Demercado hit a max speed of 20.97 on this 55-yard gain, per @NextGenStats 🔥

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— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) November 10, 2025

Demercado infamously fumbled at the goal line in Week 5 and missed two games with an ankle injury, but now that he's back, he's the best option in the backfield until Benson returns since he brings so much big-play potential.

He could also stay involved once Benson is back as a third-down and change-of-pace play. Demercado is worth adding and using in a flex spot against the Niners in Week 11 if Benson is out, or if he's expected to be limited in his return. His long-term potential is unclear with Benson back soon, but his big-play potential makes him worth considering for now.

Broncos Committee: Is a new committee afoot?

The Broncos continue to rotate veteran J.K. Dobbins and rookie R.J. Harvey in their backfield, with both bringing good upside. The team has won seven straight, and even though their Thursday Night football win wasn't pretty, they stayed atop the division.

Before their Week 12 bye week, they host the Chiefs in one of the most exciting games on Sunday's slate, but there is a serious question about whether they'll have Dobbins available for that contest. The veteran left the field after an apparent hip-drop tackle against the Raiders in the middle of the third quarter. After missing the next three drives, he came back in and helped seal the win. However, he's seeking a second opinion on the injury after being diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain.

Depending on the severity, Dobbins could even end up on IR, although that hasn't been announced yet. It could be similar to the foot injuries that have kept Bucky Irving and Kyler Murray on the shelf this season.

If Dobbins is out for a significant amount of time, that could open the door for RJ Harvey to have a breakout similar to what Henderson has had for the Patriots. Harvey has already proven he can find the end zone with five touchdowns in the last four weeks.

His workload has been very limited, though. He's only had four carries or fewer in five of his last six games and has run for under 15 yards in five of those six games as well. He did get more work against the Bengals, taking 14 carries for 58 yards, and he has done a good job catching passes out of the backfield with 20 catches over his last seven games.

Dobbins has been getting a heavy workload with at least 14 carries in seven straight games, so Harvey could be in for a huge usage spike. If it ends up being too much for him to handle, Tyler Badie will likely step into a significant role as well.

Badie only has two carries for nine yards this season, while catching 10 passes for 87 yards as well. Even if he does get into the mix more, Dobbins' injury should set Harvey up to shine.

Speed Translates 🔥🔥 @rjharvey07 pic.twitter.com/jxE8WZnXnL

— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) October 29, 2025

The only issue for Harvey is that in Week 11, he will be in a tough matchup at home against the Chiefs, which keeps him as a low-end RB2 if Dobbins is out. The Week 12 bye week could help Dobbins miss fewer games, but it would mean an IR stint would have to run through Week 15, with just three games left in the season after that.

If Dobbins lands on IR, Harvey will be a smash spot against the Commanders and Raiders in Week 13 and Week 14, so look for him to be a potential fantasy star to carry your squad to the playoffs if he lands in an expanded role.

Vikings Committee: Aaron Jones Sr. takes the lead

Before the season, the Vikings signed Jordan Mason and were planning to mix him into the committee with Jones this year. Early on, it looked like Mason would be the primary back with more work when both backs were available and healthy.

After Week 2, Jones landed on IR and missed four games, giving Mason a chance to claim the role, but instead, it actually seems that he's less involved now that Jones is back, and that the Vikings are ready to give Jones the primary role with Mason mixing in occasionally.

In Week 8, Jones eased back in with five carries for 15 rushing yards and two catches for 15 receiving yards in the team's loss to the Chargers. In Week 9, he had nine carries for 78 yards and two catches for 20 yards before leaving with an AC joint injury. In Week 10, he didn't post a spectacular line, but he did play 71% of snaps (46) compared to only 25% for Mason.

Jones finished with nine carries for 47 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches on six targets for 22 receiving yards.

Getting up on them early!@showtyme_33

📺: @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/ytkDR7G6Ee

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 9, 2025

Jones seems to be the team's preferred option in the backfield with young QB J.J. McCarthy, which makes sense with his veteran dual-threat ability and potential as both receiver and rusher.

If Jones stays in such a key role, he has a very high ceiling for the Vikings going forward. Minnesota is home this week against the Bears before a tough road matchup in Green Bay. After that, though, Jones has a beautiful playoff schedule of matchups with the Commanders, Cowboys, and Giants in Week 14, Week 15, and Week 16.

Jones is an RB2 play this week and can cement his status as a weekly starter and the team's lead back with more big performances over the next few weeks.

Texans RB Committee: Woody Marks back on top

The Texans continue to specialize their work in the backfield, with rookie Woody Marks mostly playing on passing downs and Nick Chubb getting the early-down work. In Week 10, the game script tilted towards Marks, and the youngster rose to the challenge with a strong week.

The Texans spent most of Week 10 playing from behind against the Jaguars, which is why Marks played a season-high 80% of snaps. He finished with 14 carries for 63 yards and a touchdown, while adding 18 receiving yards on two receptions as well.

Marks definitely has upside, but Chubb had a good week as well, getting only five carries but still producing 47 rushing yards.

Neither running back had the game-winning rushing touchdown since backup QB Davis Mills ran in that score himself, but both were fairly productive as the Texans kept their season alive by storming back for a big comeback victory.

This week, the Texans face the Titans in a very favorable matchup, but it's still a little tricky to predict which running back will be used. If the Texans play from ahead, Chubb could get most of the work. He doesn't bring nearly as much upside as Marks, but is still a deep league flex option to consider this week.

Marks had a strong showing against the Titans in their first meeting, running for 69 yards and a touchdown and adding another touchdown and 50 yards as a receiver. He's a high-risk RB2 since his role is still uncertain, but he brings lots of exciting upside if he does continue to get most of the work ahead of Chubb. He's an excellent flex play in this contest in Week 11.

Bears Committee: The return of D'Andre Swift

The Bears and Giants met in a snow game at Soldier Field on Sunday, and both running backs, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, had solid fantasy days in the favorable matchup. Monangai was the clear lead back in Week 9 when Swift was out, but with Swift back, the committee approach returned.

Swift played 62% of snaps, which is right around the workload he was carrying before his one-week absence. He took 13 of the 20 running-back carries and finished with 80 rushing yards. He also chipped in five catches for 18 more yards for a nice PPR day overall.

Swift didn't have either of the team's two rushing touchdowns, though, since it was Monangai who scored on the ground in the first quarter and QB Caleb Williams who scampered into the end zone in the fourth quarter for the game winner. Monangai finished with seven carries for 28 yards and a touchdown.

🗣️ MONANGAIIIIIII

📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/Eik9W2cmMQ

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 9, 2025

While Swift is still the lead back, Monangai is mixing in enough to also be on the fantasy radar. Swift is a solid RB2 in most matchups, including this week on the road in Minnesota. Monangai has flex potential if he keeps getting goal-line action and is definitely worth owning as a depth option in almost all formats. If Swift deals with any kind of injury again, Monangai would instantly be a high-end RB2.

Both Bears' backs have a tough schedule ahead, though with the Packers twice, the Browns, and the Steelers in the coming weeks. The offense is still producing enough points to keep both running backs fantasy-relevant, but their ceilings could be capped by the matchups.

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