5 Backup Fantasy Football Running Backs To Buy In Dynasty Leagues (2026)

If you are managing rosters in dynasty fantasy football leagues, then you are already aware that this provides you with an ongoing opportunity to restructure your teams throughout the year. Many of you have already altered the composition of your rosters by executing trades during the initial weeks of the offseason. The process of free […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17: Blake Corum, Kyle Monangai, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Emanuel Wilson, Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders, Michael Carter

Congratulations to all of you who are now planning your lineups for Week 17. You have sustained your commitment toward assembling rosters that successfully withstood the numerous challenges that emerged throughout the season, while progressing one step closer to capturing league championships. Your ability to navigate beyond the unwanted collection of injuries, bye weeks, and […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kenneth Gainwell, Blake Corum, Michael Carter

Congratulations to all of you who successfully maneuvered your teams through the various obstacles that have emerged since Week 1. This includes the unwanted presence of injuries, impactful bye weeks, and an avalanche of unexpected developments that required you to navigate through each challenge. You have advanced beyond those hurdles as you plan for the […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15: Blake Corum, Kenneth Gainwell, Devin Neal, Jaylen Wright, Devin Singletary

All of you who assembled and managed rosters throughout the year should be commended for your efforts in rising to all challenges that have emerged during the regular season. Congratulations to those of you who have qualified for the fantasy playoffs, as you have successfully navigated the various obstacles that have developed since you created […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14: Kyle Monangai, Blake Corum, Chuba Hubbard, Devin Neal, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

You have now entered the process of constructing rosters for your matchups in Week 14. Congratulations to all of you for the time and energy that you have dedicated to your roster management, which has been fueled by an ongoing commitment toward extensive preparation that was initiated during the early months of the offseason. Your […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13: Trey Benson, Kenneth Gainwell, Kyle Monangai, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Ashton Jeanty (ankle) and Alvin Kamara (MCL sprain) became the latest running backs to be impacted by injuries during their matchups in Week 12. That occurred just one week after fantasy managers were forced to contend with health issues to a cluster of backs, including Josh Jacobs and Jaylen Warren. The lengthy absences of Bucky Irving and Trey […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 - Sean Tucker, Emanuel Wilson, Kenneth Gainwell, Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

We have now entered the planning process for Week 12 as the fantasy postseason continues its rapid approach. Congratulations to all of you for your resilience as you have repeatedly navigated the numerous challenges that have emerged throughout the regular season. Injuries at the running back position have been an ongoing issue, including the backs […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 - Trey Benson, Emari Demercado, Tyler Allgeier, Tyjae Spears, Blake Corum, Sean Tucker

How did your running backs perform during their matchups in Week 10? Jonathan Taylor, De'Von Achane, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jahmyr Gibbs accumulated 140+ rushing yards, which was easy to embrace if any of those backs are contained on your rosters. Quinshon Judkins re-emerged from his shoulder injury to operate as Cleveland’s RB1, while Saquon Barkley […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 - Trey Benson, Bhayshul Tuten, Devin Singletary, Isaiah Davis, Dylan Sampson

Nine weeks of the regular season are now complete, as you launch into the planning process for your Week 10 roster construction. You have already maneuvered beyond a collection of challenges while progressing through the regular season, as injuries and other unexpected developments have presented obstacles in your pathway toward the fantasy postseason. You now […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 - Tyrone Tracy Jr., Tank Bigsby, Kyle Monangai, Trey Benson, Tyjae Spears

You have now progressed into the processes of reconstructing rosters and planning lineups for your matchups of Week 9. The numbers that have been delivered by your running backs during the first eight weeks of the regular season have likely fueled a variety of emotions. Unfortunately, injuries to multiple running backs (Saquon Barkley, Cam Skattebo, […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 - Kyle Monangai, Woody Marks, Bhayshul Tuten, Brashard Smith, Bam Knight, more

While many of you are contending with injuries, fluctuating workloads, disappointing performances, and other unwanted developments, the ongoing process of bye weeks will demand additional attention this week. The bye weeks that transpired in Weeks 5-7 have already required many of you to alter the composition of your rosters during that sequence.  However, only eight […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 - Tyjae Spears, Bam Knight, Kimani Vidal, Woody Marks, Kyle Monangai, Kendre Miller, more

Many of you have been forced to contend with various challenges in recent weeks as you have constructed your rosters. That includes the continued transformation of multiple backfields, which has elevated former backups into significant roles. This has been a byproduct of the recent barrage of injuries at the running back position, along with the […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 - Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Tyjae Spears, Michael Carter, Jaydon Blue, Brashard Smith

Many of you have been impacted by the recent avalanche of injuries that have reshaped the running back landscape. This has forced you to search diligently for solutions to the sudden loss of backs that had been mainstays in your lineups. It has also fueled uncertainty surrounding the workloads that would be secured by other […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 - Woody Marks, Kendre Miller, Rachaad White, Michael Carter, Isaiah Davis, more

Multiple injuries at the running back position have already impacted James Conner (foot), Najee Harris (Achilles), Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder), and Jaylen Warren (knee) during the past two weeks while adding to the collection of challenges that fantasy managers have encountered while constructing their rosters. Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Trey Benson, and Braelon Allen are also […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 - Trey Benson, Kyle Monangai, Woody Marks, Blake Corum, Chris Rodriguez Jr., more

Hopefully, the first three weeks of regular-season matchups have contained favorable performances from the running backs that you secured for your rosters. Unfortunately, performance-related issues and significant injuries to James Conner (ankle), Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder), and Najee Harris (Achilles) have altered the running back landscape, while forcing some of you to contend with lineup […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 - Bhayshul Tuten, Trey Benson, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, Kyle Monangai, more

The planning process for the construction of your rosters in Week 3 has now begun following the performances that were delivered by running backs during their Week 2 matchups. As each week unfolds, developments will emerge that alter the composition of various backfields while impacting the scoring potential for a percentage of backs. This can […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 - Dylan Sampson, Quinshon Judkins, Trey Benson, Kyle Monangai, Kenneth Gainwell, more

Welcome back to our fantasy football running back waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the 2025 season! The framework for the creation of your rosters evolved as the offseason unfolded, through your diligent efforts in planning and constructing each team that was ultimately assembled to compete for league championships. The first installment of this […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 - Ray Davis, Ollie Gordon, Kyle Monangai, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Woody Marks, more

Any emotional letdown that you may have experienced due to the conclusion of the 2024 fantasy season was eventually replaced by a transition toward extensive draft planning and savvy roster construction during the 2025 draft season.  You have devoted countless hours to researching data, absorbing analysis, examining tape, and developing strategy, which were essential as […]

6 Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Late-Round Upside Picks (2025)

The unwavering flood of information that is emerging each day from all 32 training camps has contributed to the surging anticipation for the impending matchups of Week 1. You can now progress through the remainder of draft season with the opportunity to capitalize on the endless hours of preparation that were dedicated to the construction […]

7 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers and Busts: Draft Targets, Avoids (2025)

The relentless pace of the offseason continues as we progress through August. News is emerging on a daily basis from all 32 training camps, while preseason matchups are underway. Those developments will continue to provide valuable information that can be utilized toward constructing your draft strategies. They also fuel the decisions that you make while […]

6 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers: Late-Round RBs to Draft in Superflex Leagues

Your involvement in a Superflex league automatically raises your incentive to secure quarterbacks early in the draft process. The opportunity to capitalize on the increased scoring potential that exists by promptly pursuing signal callers will ensure that quarterbacks will be selected at an accelerated pace during the initial rounds of each draft. That factor will […]

Backup Fantasy Football Running Backs to Chase: 5 High-Upside Handcuff RBs in 2025

Regardless of how adeptly you construct your rosters during draft season, you could encounter a wave of lineup challenges during the regular season. These are often factors that remain beyond your control, including injuries that sideline your starters. This is an unwanted scenario that can emerge at any position, but it frequently impacts your running […]

Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers: Mid-Round RBs To Target In 2025 Drafts

After you have dedicated your efforts toward assembling a competitive roster during the initial rounds of your drafts, you should maintain the same degree of diligence as you construct your teams through the middle rounds. That also applies to your strategic approach at the running back position, which remains critical regardless of how you have […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target: Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers for FFPC Leagues

Enthusiasm within the fantasy football community for members of this year's rookie class was already surging months before we witnessed the results of April's NFL Draft. This frenzy for first-year players was sustained as many of you participated in rookie drafts, and it has remained robust as a rising number of rosters are being assembled […]

5 Fantasy Football Sleeper Running Backs to Target in Drafts: Deep Late-Round Sleepers (2025)

The process of identifying sleepers can become an integral part of both the planning process and your eventual roster construction that occurs during your drafts. The designation of certain players as sleepers does not suggest a lack of awareness surrounding those players, as a large percentage of fantasy managers voraciously research their options before each […]

Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

Much of the hype surrounding the 2025 rookie class has been focused on this year’s collection of running backs. This has been a byproduct of the enticing depth that exists with this year’s group of first-year backs, along with the potential for some newcomers to seize integral roles with the franchises that selected them during […]

Ashton Jeanty Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

Anticipation surrounding the impending arrival of each rookie class ignites enormous interest throughout the fantasy community as each offseason unfolds. This enthusiasm has been sustained during 2025 due to the immense talent and potential for prolonged value that exists with this year’s collection of prospects. This also incentivized many of you to immerse yourselves in […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings: Analysis For Tiers 4-8

We have advanced through the initial months of the offseason as participation in best ball leagues continues to rise. Involvement in this format will intensify throughout draft season as fantasy managers capitalize on the opportunity to complete all forms of roster management at the conclusion of each draft. That is why the daily content at […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft)

The offseason continues to unfold at a relentless pace. The player movement that surged at the onset of free agency is nearly complete, while the NFL Draft is rapid approaching. The fantasy landscape is also evolving, which fuels constant changes to our rankings in every format. The team at RotoBaller is providing detailed analysis of these […]

Fantasy Football Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers From 2025 Free Agency

This year’s collection of free-agent running backs did not elicit the same level of interest among NFL franchises that existed during 2024, when a group of high-profile veterans garnered favorable deals and flourished in their new environments. However, a collection of backs who entered the open market during free agency have secured new contracts. That […]