Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Running Backs (RB)

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 […]

Dylan Sampson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite opening the game as the team's No. 2 running back, rookie Dylan Sampson flashed immense upside in his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon. During their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Tennessee product led the team in rushing (29 yards) and brought […]

Quinshon Judkins RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns drafted running back Quinshon Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Coming off a National Championship-winning season at Ohio State, many expected that Judkins would immediately take over the Cleveland backfield that opted not to re-sign Nick […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Tyler Allgeier, Jarquez Hunter Fantasy Football Outlooks

Picking up the right players before Week 1 could be a league-winning move. Imagine if you were looking for a player to pick up ahead of Week 1 during the 2023 season, and you came across a rookie named Puka Nacua. Nacua then went on to have the greatest rookie season in NFL history. So, […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Nick Chubb, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding a starting running back on the waiver wire can often be difficult later in the season. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters. It is crucial to prevent your leaguemates from adding them to their roster. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently joined the team after spending his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, he made his team and season debut in the week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran running back had […]

Julius Chestnut (RB, TEN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has had little fantasy football impact this season. The veteran running back is the RB101 for the year, averaging 0.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he got some work on offense last week in […]

Trey Benson (RB, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson has missed the past two games because of an ankle injury. Hopefully, the rookie running back can play in Sunday’s season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The Cardinals could be without James Conner in Week […]

Mike Boone (RB, CAR) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone has barely seen the field on offense this season. He is the RB122 for the year, averaging 0.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran running back has three rushing attempts for 15 yards and […]

Raheem Blackshear (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-12+ Team Leagues (especially if you rostered Chuba Hubbard) ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chuba Hubbard was officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a knee injury, and now has been ruled out and placed on IR. Raheem Blackshear is now a potential waiver wire […]

Trey Benson (RB, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson has been one of the higher-rostered handcuffs in fantasy football this season. The rookie running back has had little fantasy value with James Conner staying healthy. He is the RB64 for the year, averaging 3.4 half-point […]

Kimani Vidal (RB, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal has had little fantasy football impact this season. The rookie running back is the RB75 for the year, averaging 3.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been a healthy scratch for most of […]

Kendre Miller (RB, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller has struggled to stay healthy. He has played in only five contests this season because of multiple injuries. The former TCU star is the RB82 for the year, averaging 4.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Sincere McCormick (ankle) being placed on the injured reserve, Alexander Mattison should be expected to lead the Las Vegas backfield for the remainder of the season and should be added in all formats. During the first nine games of the season, Mattison […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Patrick Taylor is in line to be the feature back for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. After getting some work in Week 14 against the Bears when Isaac Guerendo went down late in the game, Taylor played only 6% of the […]

Jerome Ford (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford will take over as the team's lead back for the remainder of the season after RB Nick Chubb (foot) broke his foot in Week 15, ending his 2024 campaign. Ford has been highly efficient with his opportunities […]

Kendre Miller (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) is dealing with a groin issue and is in danger of missing his team's Week 16 matchup. That makes Kendre Miller a priority must-add in all leagues. New Orleans' RB1 role is incredibly valuable and […]

Travis Homer (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer will operate as the team's RB2 in Week 15, at worst. With Roschon Johnson (concussion) out for another game, he's next on the depth chart. However, starter D'Andre Swift (groin) missed practice on Thursday and Friday […]

Kendre Miller (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: For those who have been waiting all year for a potential Kendre Miller breakout, the time might finally have arrived. Miller is coming off his most touches (10) in a game this season and even scored a touchdown in late week's […]

Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Allen performed just fine in his first start of the season, but not many were expecting him to be outplayed by fellow backup Isaiah Davis. Allen ran for 43 yards on 11 carries and added 38 yards on four catches, however, it was […]

Isaiah Davis (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isaiah Davis produced a surprising performance on Sunday when he ran 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. Most expected rookie Braelon Allen to dominate the snaps in the backfield for the Jets with Breece Hall out, but it was Davis […]

Patrick Taylor (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taylor was called into action late in Sunday's win over the Bears when Isaac Guerendo went down with a toe injury. Taylor finished with 25 yards on seven carries and scored a late touchdown. Before Sunday's game, Taylor had not seen any action […]

Tank Bigsby (RB, JAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running Back Tank Bigsby has had an up-and-down 2024 season. He is the RB34 for the year, averaging 8.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former Auburn star has scored double-digit fantasy points in only three contests. Last week, […]

Sincere McCormick (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick has taken advantage of his recent opportunities and is worth adding in all standard formats ahead of Week 15. With Zamir White (quadriceps) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) both missing each of the past three games, […]

Isaiah Davis (RB, NYJ) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis has barely played this season. The rookie running back is the RB90 for the year, averaging 1.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has only two rushing attempts for 16 yards. However, the rookie […]

Isaac Guerendo (RB, SF) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is the RB63 for the year, averaging 3.3. half-point PPR fantasy points. However, the rookie running back is the top waiver wire target in Week 14. He will be the 49ers’ starting running back for […]

Trey Benson (RB, ARZ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Benson started slow, but he has been steadily gaining more playing time in Arizona’s offense. Cardinals RB Trey Benson had 12 touches and a career-high 87 yards in week 10. Showing off that explosive play ability and contact balance that made him the […]

Audric Estime (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Coming into Week 11, it looked as though Estime had replaced Javonte Williams as the Broncos’ lead back. As a result, Estime was a hot waiver pickup and gamers were hoping he’d lead the backfield in touches again against a vulnerable Atlanta […]

Jaylen Warren (RB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers depended on their ground game in Week 11, with Jaylen Warren contributing 13 touches. He rushed nine times for 41 yards and caught all four targets for 27 yards. The Oklahoma State product has significantly benefited from the quarterback change […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Herbert did not record a touch in Week 11 as the Cincinnati Bengals lost 34-27 to the Los Angeles Chargers. Chase Brown handled the majority of the backfield work and remains the starter. However, Herbert now has the RB2 role and […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 68% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alexander Mattison left Sunday's game versus the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury. Before leaving, he rushed the ball five times for 19 yards. The Boise State product also hauled in all three of his targets for 50 yards. Mattison was playing […]

Audric Estime (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: For weeks it has been speculated that Estime would get more touches in Denver’s offense. That finally came to fruition this past Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs as Estime carried the football 14 times for 53 yards. #broncos rookie RB Audric […]

Dawson Knox (TE, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox saw extra work in the team's Week 10 win over the Indianapolis Colts after fellow TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) exited the contest with a knee injury. If Kincaid misses time, Knox could be worth starting at […]

Leonard Fournette (RB, FA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Free Agent running back Leonard Fournette was reportedly being worked out by the Cincinnati Bengals. However, he's unlikely to make a return to the NFL soon, as the team decided to sign RB Gary Brightwell instead. Brightwell was cut from the Cleveland Browns practice squad […]

Adonai Mitchell (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell had a breakout game of sorts in Week 11. With WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) out for the game, Mitchell caught all six of his targets for 71 yards. Pittman could be set to miss significant […]

Alec Pierce (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce capitalized on the absence of the team's (former) lead receiver, Michael Pittman Jr. (back). Pierce caught four of his seven targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Week Ten […]

Keaton Mitchell (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues and as Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is finally healthy again, and made his debut in a Week 10 Thursday Night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He played just 3% of snaps and didn't log a touch, though he did […]

Mike Williams (WR, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams escaped from the pit of misery that was the New York Jets and scored a touchdown in his debut with his new team. He now has hope for a winning season, better quarterback play, […]

Taysom Hill (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is set to have an increased workload with the litany of injuries that have affected Saints pass-catchers this season. WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) is out for the season, and WR Chris Olave (concussion) is set […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Khalil Herbert played two snaps in his team debut in Week 10. Unfortunately, the veteran running back didn’t see the ball on either play. He has barely played this season, ranking as the RB90 for the year, averaging […]