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Phil Clark's fantasy football running back (RB) waiver wire pickups for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. His free agent RBs to add, stream and stash off waivers.
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 your original rosters.
Many of you have also benefited from the effective use of your leagues’ waiver wires in restructuring your rosters when injuries, bye weeks, and other unwanted hurdles threatened to derail your team’s prospects of qualifying for the postseason. That includes anyone who added running backs that were contained in this column that later became integral components on your rosters as you advanced through the season, including Rico Dowdle, Kyle Monangai, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo, and Woody Marks.
Your waiver wires can also remain critical resources in your efforts to progress through the playoffs. This article will help you locate the best running backs to target, including this week's top priorities, along with a collection of secondary options to stream or stash, and a group of high upside handcuffs. After you've finished this breakdown, you can also find fantasy football waiver wire pickups at other positions. Good luck with your matchups in Week 15!
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Top Priorities - Week 15 Waiver Wire Running Backs
Prioritize These Running Backs On Most Waiver Wires
| Top Priorities | Team | Rostered |
| Blake Corum | Los Angeles Rams | 33% |
| Kenneth Gainwell | Pittsburgh Steelers | 59% |
| Devin Neal | New Orleans Saints | 57% |
| Jaylen Wright | Miami Dolphins | 3% |
| Devin Singletary | New York Giants | 24% |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | Washington Commanders | 37% |
Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 33% Rostered
Corum’s presence among the elite handcuff options has been unwavering due to his role as the RB2 behind Kyren Williams in Sean McVay’s prolific offense.
However, Corum’s usage and output have also expanded in recent weeks, which includes the second-year back’s numbers when Los Angeles traveled to Arizona in Week 14.
Blake Corum for 6!
📺: @NFLonFOX | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/VjJFWnVh95
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 7, 2025
Corum surpassed a 30% snap share for the fifth consecutive week (31.4%). He also carried 12 times, while exploding for career highs in rushing yards (128), and generated multiple touchdowns for the first time in his career.
Corum had attained an 21.9% snap share from Weeks 1-6, but his share has improved to 32.8% since Week 7. Corum was also averaging 26 yards per game from Weeks 1-6, but his average has increased to 59.5 yards per game since Week 9.
Blake Corum rumbles 48 yards for the TD!
LARvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/aroS7jo0iI
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025
He has also generated 56+ yards in four of his last six contests, while eclipsing 80+ during each of his last two games. 15 of Corum’s 20 carries inside the red zone have also been generated since Week 7, including 11 since Week 10.
Corum’s surging involvement has bolstered your incentive to seize him from your waiver wire. He has now secured standalone value and is capable of delivering a statistical eruption if Williams is sidelined during any of the Rams’ upcoming contests. Los Angeles will host Detroit in Week 15 before traveling to Seattle and Atlanta in Weeks 16-17.
Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers - 59% Rostered
Gainwell remains embedded in his role as Pittsburgh’s RB2, while operating as the unchallenged backup to Jaylen Warren. Gainwell has attained a 46.4% snap share since Week 1, which includes five games with shares that exceeded 51%.
He has also accumulated 130 touches (10 per game) and 657 total yards (50.6 per game). He is also pacing the Steelers’ backfield in routes run (202), targets (58/4.5 per game), receptions 50/3.8 per game), and receiving yards (286/22 per game).
He has also operated with double-digit touch totals during six different matchups, including the season-high 25 touches that he accumulated in Week 4, when Warren was sidelined with a knee injury.
.@KENNETHGAINWEL for 6️⃣!
📺: #PITvsBAL on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/uRB59KnHQQ
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 7, 2025
Gainwell also secured a 49% snap share in Week 14. He also accumulated 10 touches, 42 total yards, and generated his fourth rushing touchdown of the season. Gainwell also ran 19 routes and captured six of his seven targets.
Gainwell has also sustained his placement among the top-tier handcuff options entering the fantasy postseason, as he would become a valuable resource if Warren is absent during any of the Steelers’ remaining contests. Pittsburgh will host Miami in Week 15 before visiting Detroit and Cleveland in Weeks 16-17.
Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - 61% Rostered
Neal has emerged as a resource for managers during the fantasy postseason following his ascension atop the New Orleans depth chart. That provides the rationale for including him among this week’s backs to pursue from the waiver wire, even though this availability is now just below 40%.
Neal’s involvement in the Saints’ backfield rotation was limited at the onset of his rookie season, as he played on 14 snaps from Weeks 1-7. However, injuries to Kendre Miller in Week 7 (torn ACL) and Alvin Kamara in Week 12 (MCL sprain) have expedited Neal’s rise into a lead-back role for New Orleans.
Neal has now secured a 75.7% snap share since Week 12. He has also assembled 135 rushing yards (45 per game), with his 40 attempts (13.3 per game) during that sequence.
Neal also leads the New Orleans backfield in routes run (89), targets (11/3.7 per game), and receiving yards (79/26.3 per game) since Week 12.
That includes Neal’s numbers in Week 14 when he registered a 70.7% snap share and secured new season highs in attempts (19) and rushing yards (70). He also ran 18 routes and captured his only target from Tyler Shough.
Neal should function as the Saints’ RB1 if Kamara remains unavailable during the team’s impending matchups with the Panthers, Jets, and Titans in Weeks 15-17.
Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - 3% Rostered
Wright‘s unexpected ascension within the fantasy landscape has been fueled by the convergence of multiple factors during Miami’s Week 14 matchup with the Jets.
De'Von Achane was sidelined by a rib injury, while Wright catapulted Ollie Gordon II to operate as the Dolphins’ RB2 during the contest.
Wright had been relegated to averages of 7.4 snaps/3.6 attempts/13.0 rushing yards per game from Weeks 1-13.
Wright to the end zone 😎
📺 @NFLonCBS @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/UGnxdouvnX
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) December 7, 2025
However, Wright eviscerated his previous career highs in snap share (52.3%), carries (24), and rushing yards (107), while also leading Miami’s backfield in all three categories. Wright also generated the first rushing touchdown of his career.
Gordon registered a 25% snap share, while accumulating five attempts and 17 rushing yards. Gordon also produced his third rushing touchdown of the season.
Achane’s status should be monitored. However, Wright has emerged among the top priorities from this week’s waiver wire, following his career-best performance.
Even though it appears that Achane could have returned in Week 14, Wright is now primed to seize another expanded workload if Achane is unable to function as a workhorse back for any reason during the Dolphins' next three matchups.
Miami will visit Pittsburgh in Week 15 before returning home to face Cincinnati and Tampa Bay in Weeks 16 and 17.
Devin Singletary, New York Giants - 24% Rostered
The hip injury that was sustained by Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Week 13 has provided the potential for Singletary to operate as the temporary lead back during the Giants’ Week 15 matchup with NFC East rival Washington in Week 15.
Touches have been allocated to Singletary and Tracy since an ankle injury abruptly ended Cam Skattebo’s rookie season in Week 8. Singletary has operated with a 42.5% snap share since Week 9, while averaging 11.6 attempts/44.4 rushing yards/1.8 targets/19.6 receiving yards per game during those contests.
Devin Singletary runs it in ⚙️
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/YI9hAI1jQc
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 2, 2025
Singletary also soared to third among all backs with 11 attempts inside the 10-yard line from Weeks 9-13 and was 13th among all backs with 14 carries inside the red zone. Singletary also ran 50 routes, collected all nine of his targets, and assembled 98 yards as a receiving weapon.
Tracy attained a 57.8% snap share from Weeks 9-13, and averaged 13.6 attempts/55.0 rushing yards/3.0 targets/27.0 receiving yards per game.
Singletary will seize a significant workload if Tracy is unavailable during New York’s upcoming matchups, while both backs will become flex options if Tracy returns. The Giants will face Washington, Minnesota, and Las Vegas in Weeks 15-17.
Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commanders - 37% Rostered
The allocation of touches within the Commanders’ backfield has been unpredictable throughout much of the regular season.
However, Rodriguez’s recent surge into lead-back duties has fueled his emergence as a viable flex option at an opportune time for anyone entering the fantasy postseason.
Rodriguez was limited to a 6.5% snap share from Weeks 6-8. However, his snap share has improved to 39.3% since Week 9. He has also accumulated 54 attempts (10.8 per game), 253 rushing yards (50.6 per game), and three touchdowns during that span. Rodriguez has also accrued 13 of his 22 red zone carries during that sequence.
Rodriguez paced Washington’s backfield in multiple categories when the Commanders traveled to Minnesota in Week 14. He secured a 42.3% snap share, carried 10 times, and assembled 52 rushing yards, while securing two additional attempts inside the red zone.
Rodriguez’s limited involvement as a receiver impacts his overall production, but he can still he utilized as an RB3/flex when the Commanders face the Giants, Eagles, and Cowboys in Weeks 15-17.
Secondary Options - Week 15 Waiver Wire Running Backs
These Running Backs Could Become Assets For Your Rosters
| Secondary Options | Team | Rostered |
| Bam Knight | Arizona Cardinals | 38% |
| Samaje Perine | Cincinnati Bengals | 5% |
| Rachaad White | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57% |
| Keaton Mitchell | Baltimore Ravens | 3% |
| Rasheen Ali | Baltimore Ravens | 0% |
| Malik Davis | Dallas Cowboys | 0% |
Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals - 38% Rostered
Knight has operated as Arizona’s lead rusher during the protracted absence of Trey Benson.
Knight is also primed to function in that role during the Cardinals’ remaining matchups if Benson does not return this week. Benson sustained a knee injury in Week 4 that led to his placement on injured reserve (October 1).
Knight has attained a 46.9% snap share since Week 6 despite sharing touches with Michael Carter and Emari Demercado in the Cardinals’ restructured backfield rotation.
Knight has also accumulated 77 attempts (9.7 per game), 260 rushing yards (32.5 per game), and 157 yards after contact. He has also carried 13 times inside the red zone from Weeks 6-13, and was eighth among all backs with 12 attempts inside the 10-yard line.
The Cardinals have until Wednesday to activate Benson to the 53-man roster. Otherwise, Benson will remain absent for the remainder of the season.
Knight will sustain his recent role as Arizona’s lead rusher if Benson does not resurface, which supplies the rationale for pursuing Knight from the waiver wire.
The Cardinals will visit Houston in Week 15, followed by matchups with Atlanta and Cincinnati in Weeks 16 and 17.
Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals - 5% Rostered
Perine continues to function as the unquestioned backup to Chase Brown in Cincinnati’s backfield rotation. That sustains his viability as a handcuff, while providing the potential for Perine to become a resource during the fantasy playoffs if Brown is forced to the sideline.
Perine has operated with a 33.1% snap share since Week 1, while averaging 28 per game from Weeks 5-8. He also averaged 6.5/attempts/42.0 rushing yards per game during that four-game sequence before he sustained an ankle injury that limited him to just one snap from Weeks 9-12.
Perine resurfaced to operate with a season-high 16 touches in Week 13. That included the season-best 14 carries that he accrued during the contest. Perine also accumulated 22 snaps/six attempts/31 rushing yards when Cincinnati traveled to Buffalo in Week 14. He also ran nine routes and captured his only target during the matchup.
Perine‘s workload would increase significantly if Brown is unable to operate in his usual role as the Bengals’ RB1 during their remaining matchups. Cincinnati will host the Ravens in Week 15, before facing the Dolphins and Cardinals in Weeks 16 and 17.
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 57% Rostered
White is now available in 43% of all leagues, which has fueled his emergence among this week's waiver wire recommendations.
White had operated with a 70.7% snap share from Weeks 5-12 as he split touches with Sean Tucker. White also carried 81 times (11.6 per game), generated 306 rushing yards (43.7 per game), and produced three rushing touchdowns during that sequence.
White also led Tampa Bay‘s backfield in routes run (173), target share (10.4%), receptions, 21 (3.0 per game), and receiving yards 114 (16.3 per game), during Irving’s seven-game absence.
However, White has now secured a 43.7% snap share since Irving resurfaced in Week 13. He has also carried 13 times, assembled 60 rushing yards, and averaged 4.6 yards per attempt.
White has also led the reconstructed backfield in routes run (27), while collecting four of his five targets, and generating 24 yards as a receiving weapon.
Tucker has attained a 15.6% snap share, while accumulating nine attempts/29 rushing yards, and failing to register a target since Irving reclaimed his lead-back role.
White's versatility as a rusher and receiver sustains his viability as a flex option. His workload will also rise if Irving is sidelined during Tampa Bay's next three matchups with the Falcons, Panthers, and Dolphins.
Keaton Mitchell / Rasheen Ali, Baltimore Ravens – (Mitchell - 3% Rostered), (Ali - 0% Rostered)
Mitchell had emerged as an intriguing handcuff option entering the fantasy playoffs, due to his role within Baltimore’s backfield rotation.
However, Mitchell sustained a knee injury during the Ravens’ Week 14 matchup with the Steelers. Mitchell’s uncertain status for Week 15 vaults Ali into consideration as a prospective roster addition if Mitchell is sidelined when Baltimore visits Cincinnati.
Mitchell’s continued adjacency to Henry on the Ravens’ depth chart has maintained his potential to operate with an expanded workload if Henry is forced to the sideline. Mitchell had attained a 15.6% snap share from Weeks 8-13, while averaging 3.7 attempts/24.2 rushing yards per game.
He had also exceeded 5.0 per attempt in five of his six matchups during that span before his aforementioned knee issue limited him to 12 snaps in Week 14. Ali played on 27 snaps, carried once, ran 17 routes, and was targeted three times during the contest.
Justice Hill remains on injured reserve (neck), which provides Mitchell or Ali with an uncongested runway toward touches if Henry becomes unavailable during the Ravens’ upcoming matchups with Cincinnati, New England, and Green Bay.
Malik Davis, Dallas Cowboys - 1% Rostered
Davis has unexpectedly vaulted into the fantasy landscape after emerging as the clear RB2 in the Cowboys’ backfield. Davis had only registered 10 snaps and three touches entering Week 11.
However, he has now attained a 14.2% snap share during Dallas’s last four matchups. He has also accumulated 13 attempts (3.3 per game) and 97 rushing yards (24.3 per game) during that sequence. Davis also displayed his explosiveness while producing a 47-yard touchdown on Thanksgiving Day.
First rushing TD since 2022 for Malik Davis 💨
KCvsDAL on CBS/Paramount+
Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/mvmtZIMysS— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2025
Davis’s path toward securing his current role was cleared when Jaydon Blue was extracted from the Dallas backfield rotation, as Blue has been restricted to a healthy inactive status during the Cowboys’ last five matchups.
This has vaulted Davis directly below Javonte Williams on the Dallas depth chart, with no current candidate to alter his role. That has solidified Davis’s status as a handcuff, while providing incentive to secure him this week.
Davis will seize a sizable workload if Williams is unable to sustain his role as the Cowboys’ lead back during the team’s remaining matchups. Dallas will face the Vikings, Chargers, and Commanders in Weeks 15-17.
High Upside Handcuffs - Week 15 Waiver Wire Running Backs
These Running Backs Are Insurance Policies That Protect You From A Roster Crisis
| High Upside Handcuffs | Team | Rostered |
| Tyler Allgeier | Atlanta Falcons | 40% |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | San Francisco 49ers | 22% |
| Bhayshul Tuten | Jacksonville Jaguars | 41% |
| Tank Bigsby | Philadelphia Eagles | 18% |
Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 40% Rostered
The convergence of Allgeier’s continued role as Atlanta’s RB2 and his proven ability to thrive with an extensive workload has cemented him among the elite handcuffs throughout the regular season.
Allgeier excelled when operating as the Falcons’ lead back during his 2022 rookie season, while rising to 12th among all backs with 1,035 rushing yards (64.7 per game), and finishing seventh in yards after contact (706).
Allgeier continues to maximize his opportunities while functioning as the direct backup to Bijan Robinson.
Allgeier has averaged 18.7 snaps per game since Week 1, while accumulating 108 attempts (8.3 per game), 378 rushing yards (29.1 per game), and eight touchdowns. Allgeier has also accrued 28 carries inside the red zone, along with 18 inside the 10-yard line.
That includes Allgeier’s numbers when Atlanta hosted Seattle in Week 14. Allgeier played on 25 snaps, carried 11 times, and assembled 34 rushing yards. He also secured three attempts inside the red zone during the contest.
Allgeier maintains proximity to a massive workload. He is also capable of supplying RB1 production if Robinson is sidelined during any of Atlanta’s next three matchups with the Buccaneers, Cardinals, and Rams.
Brian Robinson Jr., San Francisco 49ers - 22% Rostered
Robinson has remained entrenched as the 49ers’ RB2 since the August 22 trade that transported him from Washington to San Francisco. He has now attained a 17.4% snap share since Week 1, although that percentage has improved to 22.0% since Week 10.
Brian Robinson Jr. trucks his way to a 49ers TD
SFvsNYG on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/bNbN6b4lHR
— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025
Robinson’s touch totals have been restricted by the ongoing presence of Christian McCaffrey, who has now attained an 82.9% snap share, and led his position in rushing attempts (237/18.2 per game), routes run (371), target share (24.9%), and receiving yards (806/62 per game) entering San Francisco's bye week.
However, the integral role that McCaffrey has secured as the 49ers’ primary back also presents the ongoing enticement for adding Robinson to your roster.
Robinson’s placement directly below McCaffrey on San Francisco’s depth chart leaves him primed to elevate Robinson into lead back duties in Shanahan’s attack during any absence by McCaffrey.
Robinson would also deliver RB2 production to anyone who has him contained on their roster if that scenario develops. The 49ers will return from their Week 14 bye for matchups with the Titans, Colts, and Bears in Weeks 15-17.
Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - 41% Rostered
Tuten remains a dynamic back who has presented fantasy managers with an enticing option to pursue from the waiver wire throughout his rookie season.
Tuten continues to share touches with Travis Etienne in Liam Coen’s offense, which has fueled fluctuations in his workloads throughout the season.
Tuten had garnered a consistent weekly workload near the goal line from Weeks 9-13, as 17 of his 23 attempts inside the 20 had been accumulated during that span. Tuten had also secured six of his seven carries inside the 10-yard line during that sequence, along with five of his six attempts inside the 5-yard line.
Tuten had also attained a 26.9% snap share from Weeks 9-13, while also accumulating 43 carries (8.6 per game) and 142 rushing yards (28.4 per game). However, Tuten was limited to a season low of two offensive snaps in Week 14 and did not register an offensive snap after fumbling on his second carry.
Tuten can still be utilized as a handcuff despite his modest workload in Week 14, as he is capable of delivering RB2 production if Etienne is sidelined during any of Jacksonville’s upcoming matchups. The Jaguars will face the Jets, Broncos, and Colts in Weeks 15-17.
Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - 18% Rostered
The incentive for adding Bigsby surrounds his placement on Philadelphia’s depth chart, which positions him to seize an expanded role if Saquon Barkley is sidelined during Philadelphia’s remaining matchups.
That situation occurred after Barkley sustained a groin injury in Week 8, as Bigsby performed effectively while functioning as the Eagles’ temporary lead-back.
Watch out, TANK coming through 😤 pic.twitter.com/kJA0wPPEIn
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 29, 2025
Bigsby secured a season-high 27.1% snap share, generated 104 rushing yards, and forced five missed tackles on just nine attempts, according to PFF. Bigsby also averaged 11.6 yards per attempt and vaulted to fourth among all backs in yards after contact (77) during that contest.
Barkley’s injury fueled uncertainty surrounding his timeline for a return, but he has been operating as Philadelphia’s primary back since reclaiming his customary workhorse role in Week 9. Bigsby has operated with a 7.9% snap share since Barkley resurfaced, while averaging 2.0 attempts/12.3 rushing yards per game.
Bigsby and Will Shipley would both accumulate touches during any additional absence by Barkley. However, Bigsby has displayed his ability to flourish when operating as the short-term lead rusher, and he should secure the majority of carries if that situation develops. Philadelphia will host Las Vegas in Week 15, before traveling to Washington and Buffalo in Weeks 16-17.
Other Fantasy Football Running Backs To Consider
These running backs are rostered in over 60% of leagues, but should be added in any leagues where they remain available
- Woody Marks, Houston Texans - 77% Rostered
- Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings - 77% Rostered
- Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs - 73% Rostered
- Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers - 67% Rostered
- Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears - 67% Rostered
- Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 61% Rostered
Good luck in Week 15!
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