Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Running Backs (RB)

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bhayshul Tuten, Brian Robinson Jr., Jaydon Blue Fantasy Football Outlooks

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten, San Francisco 49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr., and Dallas Cowboys tailback Jaydon Blue appear to be three lottery-ticket waiver adds ahead of Week 7 of 2025. With all teams' starting running backs heavily rostered, it's worthwhile to look at the backup backs of as many teams as possible to […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Harold Fannin, Evan Engram, Theo Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is often a wasteland for fantasy purposes, but we've seen some big hits in the later rounds this season. Especially with Jake Ferguson, who is currently lapping the position in points scored. A few young tight ends are emerging onto the scene that could make an impact over the second half […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Luther Burden, Tyler Allgeier, Darnell Mooney Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears both won on Monday Night Football in Week 7. The Bears fought a back-and-forth battle against the Washington Commanders and came out on top, 25-24, while Luther Burden III led the team in receptions with four for 51 yards. The Falcons took an early lead over the favored Buffalo […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kameron Johnson, Christian Watson, Zay Jones Fantasy Football Outlooks

Many wide receivers like Kameron Johnson and Zay Jones are experiencing increased production as they step up in the wake of injuries their teammates suffered. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kameron Johnson scored his first touchdown of his young career. The Arizona Cardinals' Zay Jones, meanwhile, had a season high in a game that went down […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Ollie Gordon II, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries and bye weeks continue to force fantasy managers to adjust their lineups on the fly in 2025. Winning a fantasy championship requires them to navigate these absences to field a competitive team week after week. That is especially true in Week 7, with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills getting a week off. Fantasy […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Sean Tucker, Hassan Haskins Fantasy Football Outlooks

We're done with Week 6, and to say that this season has been shocking would be an understatement. Many high-profile RBs have been major disappointments in fantasy football, and finding solid contributors from the waiver wire is crucial. In this article, we will focus on Sean Tucker, Hassan Haskins, and Tyjae Spears. Tucker continued his […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendre Miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

With Week 7 on the horizon, the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching the halfway mark. Fantasy managers sitting at two wins or fewer at this stage may feel the pressure mounting, but there's still plenty of ball left to turn things around. Finding the next gem at running back on the waiver wire is […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Tre Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks

Wide receiver continues to be a position of some serious attrition this season, with multiple big names going down with injuries each week. Week 6 was sadly no exception, with Puka Nacua (ankle), Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), Garrett Wilson (knee), Calvin Ridley (hamstring), and Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) all now battling injuries and uncertain for Week […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kimani Vidal, Bam Knight, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 7, fantasy managers saw many crowded backfields begin to settle. Both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals have dealt with numerous injuries to their running backs, but recently, several depth options have emerged as the true starters. In addition, a rookie in Houston has seen his fantasy stock continue to climb […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ryan Flournoy, Isaiah Bond, Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even after waivers have cleared in many leagues, there are a handful of players that many fantasy managers haven't claimed yet that might be worth picking up. The latest examples are Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter and Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle. Both were free-agent pickups in many leagues. And though they got their […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hassan Haskins, Isaiah Davis, Ollie Gordon Fantasy Football Outlooks

Trying to get ahead of the game and find the next backup running back that's in line to get more work out of the backfield, or potentially take over duties in place of an injured starter, is never an easy task. But we've seen recent examples, like those of Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Brashard Smith, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs have mostly been a frustrating team to have fantasy players rostered from. In the absence of the team's top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, the other players have mostly been highly inconsistent. While some have had big games at times, like wide receiver Hollywood Brown in Week 1, and tight end Travis […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bam Knight, Jaydon Blue, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

With more than a month of the season down and bye weeks hitting, we start to see more rookies expand their roles with the classic "post bye rookie bump." And of course, injuries bring some unexpected names into fantasy relevance. This applies to all three running backs that will be discussed in this piece: Cardinals […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Gunnar Helm Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 5 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many tight ends emerge on the waiver wire as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With the chaos that is the tight end position in fantasy football, fantasy managers are looking for potential league-winners or fill-ins at the position. With players like Brock Bowers […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

No matter the occasion, there are always backup running backs on the waiver wire list. This week, backups to the backup are even being considered. With the starter sidelined with an injury, some third-string runners are now one play away from a healthy workload. Should fantasy managers add Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, or Tyjae Spears […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Kimani Vidal Fantasy Football Outlooks

Throughout the course of the regular seasons, fantasy managers see several backfield shifts due to underperforming veterans or injuries. As a result, many backup running backs emerge as must-roster players as they are set to see a much larger role than initially anticipated. So, should you pick up Gainwell, Miller, or Vidal in your fantasy […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Nick Chubb Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 6 of the NFL season, many backfields saw the No. 2 option emerge due to numerous reasons. In Arizona and Carolina, the top option was injured, which allowed the backup to be pushed up the depth chart and given a much larger opportunity. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sean Tucker, Jalen Coker, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries have begun to hit fantasy football. Over the past two weeks, managers have seen several high-end players suffer serious injuries, including Malik Nabers (knee), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and James Conner (foot). As a result, several lower-end players have begun to carve out more prominent roles and could become league-winning options. So, should you pick […]

Should I Pickup Rachaad White or Sean Tucker? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Starting running back Bucky Irving suffered a foot injury during their Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although this injury did not limit his workload in the game, he was seen using crutches and a walking boot during Wednesday's practice. As a result, their No. 2 and No. 3 running backs could see […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Kyle Monangai, Miles Sanders Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 offers fantasy managers a mix of opportunities and caution at the running back position. Injuries, inconsistent workloads, and limited depth have created openings for savvy waiver-wire adds, but not every back with a name carries reliable upside. Identifying who to target—and who to avoid—is key as bye weeks begin to impact lineups. The […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rachaad White, Michael Carter, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

Numerous injuries have hit the running back position over the past two weeks. In Week 3, fantasy managers saw James Conner and Najee Harris both suffer severe injuries. In Week 4, Bucky Irving and Trey Benson both walked away from their respective games with an injury, which puts their status for Week 5 in doubt. […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Isaiah Davis, Malik Washington Fantasy Football Outlooks

There was a significant fantasy fallout following their Monday Night Football contests between the AFC East divisional foes, the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. The Jets lost running back Braelon Allen to a knee injury, and the Dolphins lost Tyreek Hill to a significant knee injury for the remainder of the season. So, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 4 was a great week of football, and multiple backup running backs had solid performances. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up off the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, and Brashard Smith. Allgeier shone alongside Bijan […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

We witnessed some great football last week, including multiple solid performances by backup running backs. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up on the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, and Brian Robinson Jr. Corum has averaged almost […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bhayshul Tuten, Justice Hill, Emari Demercado Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 4 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many No. 2 running backs emerge as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With many starting options, either underperforming or recently hitting the injured reserve, many backup options could find themselves in a lead role in the near future. So, should you pick up […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Isaiah Bond, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even four weeks into the season, though we have a lot more knowledge about players than we did when the season started, there's still plenty of reason to hunt the waiver wire for more pickups. Players sometimes have slow starts to their seasons. They could have dealt with injuries in the offseason. Maybe their offense […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Carson Wentz Fantasy Football Outlooks

The bye weeks are here! As we plan for Week 5 of the fantasy football season, we will have more wrinkles than usual to factor into our lineup strategies and decisions. For the first time this season, four teams will be like us, watching the Sunday action from the comforts of their homes. Two quarterbacks, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Woody Marks, Kenneth Gainwell, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

During the fourth week of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many running backs emerge as the top options in their receiving backfields. As a result, all three of these players will be highly sought after on the waiver wire These running backs took over the backfields for several reasons, including a decline in the […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brian Robinson, Braelon Allen, Rachaad White Fantasy Football Outlooks

It is never too soon to be combing the waiver wire to upgrade your roster. That is especially true at running back after injuries to players like James Conner, Najee Harris, and Aaron Jones Sr. to start the season. Most backfields are split this season, which allows fantasy managers to find fantasy contributors in any […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Wan'Dale Robinson, Cedric Tillman Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every week in fantasy football, new names emerge as potential difference-makers, and Week 4 is no exception. Injuries, depth chart shifts, and breakout performances have reshaped the waiver wire landscape, creating opportunities for savvy managers to get ahead of the curve. This week’s group of wide receivers is especially intriguing, as each brings a blend […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sterling Shepard, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert Fantasy Football Outlooks

As we approach Week 4 of the NFL season, fantasy managers are looking for players who can make an immediate impact, especially in deeper leagues. Injuries and evolving roles continue to create opportunities for under-the-radar wide receivers to emerge as valuable additions. This week, several pass-catchers are worth targeting on the waiver wire, either as […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, Cam Akers Fantasy Football Outlooks

It's so, so hard to get good waiver wire pickups in fantasy football leagues that end up being consistent contributors to your rosters. The position is often picked as clean as possible during drafts, and good options rarely come available. When they do, though, it's very important to pounce on them. And it's in the […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

Three weeks into the fantasy season, we are starting to see more injuries pop up. There are still two weeks until we start getting teams on bye, so itis essential to scour the waiver wire now to find players who can contribute to your fantasy lineup when you need them most. In Week 3, we […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Bhayshul Tuten, Blake Corum Fantasy Football Outlooks

During Week 3, fantasy managers saw several of their high-end players suffer a significant injury, which could keep them sidelined for the majority of the season. For example, two veteran running backs, James Conner (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles), saw their seasons cut short. As a result, the waiver wire is sure to have many […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota Fantasy Football Outlooks

With the injury bug already hitting several star NFL quarterbacks, fantasy football managers have been racing to the waiver wire in hopes of finding a new starter. Luckily, there are plenty of good quarterbacks available on the waiver wire, as there's typically no need to roster a backup quarterback in fantasy football. In this piece, […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ollie Gordon II, Chris Rodriguez, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the first three weeks of the NFL season, fantasy managers have seen several backup running backs climb the depth chart and emerge as must-start options. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who are currently listed as the team's No. 2 option and saw their stock increase over the weekend. So, […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Cam Skattebo, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, players who are not expected to have a significant role can climb the depth chart rather quickly and establish themselves as just-roster fantasy assets. In this piece, we will look at two emerging running backs and a young wide receiver who will have seen a significant role throughout the opening two weeks of […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Quinshon Judkins, Blake Corum, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, several No. 2 running backs quickly take over their respective backfield. Last season, rookie running back Bucky Irving was able to take the lead role in the second half and emerged as the al euag-eiwnner. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who opened the season in depth roles but […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brashard Smith, Ollie Gordon, Kendre Miller Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2025 NFL rookie running back class was lauded as one of the best in the history of the league, so it makes sense that hunting the waiver wire for rookie RBs could pay off in a big way this year. We've seen a few players, like Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten, get off to […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

Once again, the waiver wire this week is lacking quality running backs. We have yet to see any surprise names emerge, but that will likely change as the season progresses. While there might not be a starting back available on waivers, there are a few players who could be of some use to fantasy managers. […]

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After operating as James Conner's clear No. 2 option and being viewed as nothing more than a handcuff during his rookie season, Trey Benson has begun to see his workload increase drastically in 2025. During their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans […]

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following the trade that sent No. 2 running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was able to jump up the depth chart. In their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, the rookie running back was […]

Cam Skattebo RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After battling injuries throughout all of training and the majority of the preseason, fourth-round rookie Cam Skattebo had a minimal role in their season-opening loss to the Washington Commanders. In this contest, the Arizona State product saw just seven total offensive snaps and took […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Najee Harris, Will Shipley Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the season, many backup running backs flashed solid upside and proved they could hold standalone value despite being in a reserve role. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson and Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson were among the position's top performers despite opening the season in a No. 2 role. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the campaign, many rookies have already begun to live up to their ADP. In Washington, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already appearing to be the steal of most fantasy drafts. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running backs and a quarterback and determine if fantasy managers should […]

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Trey Benson Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After having a modest role in his debut season, serving as the clear RB2 to James Conner, Trey Benson enjoyed a rather impressive opening showing in 2025. Facing the New Orleans Saints, Benson carried the […]

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Bhayshul Tuten Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues (high-upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fourth-round rookie of our Virginia Tech was a popular sleeper candidate in draft season as the Jacksonville backfield severely disappointed in 2024. After a dominant 2023 season, presumed starter Travis Etienne Jr. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Brashard Smith, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is all about identifying early trends and separating noise from actionable information. Week 1 always delivers surprises, whether it’s unexpected snap counts, backfield rotations, or rookies carving out roles faster than anticipated. The key for fantasy managers is finding those players who could hold sneaky short-term or long-term […]